Taste of Design Roadshow

The 2019 Taste of Design roadshow took place between 14th and 22nd May. Choosing some of the UK’s finest locations it travelled from Hylands House in Essex to Leigh Court in Clifton.

I caught up with it in the glorious gardens of Painshill Park in Surrey.

Located in one of the two walled gardens at Painshill this was the ideal setting to enjoy the hospitality of the organisers and to view the latest collections of more than twenty luxury brands.

This wasn’t my first visit to Taste of Design but it was the first time that I encountered furniture manufacturer Whitehead Designs Ltd.

Struck by a publicity shot of their Arundel chaise sofa In Interior Designer magazine I sought them out at the show. Upholstered in this fabulous blue Roma Miro cotton-linen union fabric the reality very much lived up to the expectation.

An exhibitor who I have met at the show before was Kinkatou of London. Creators of a handmade range of lighting and accessories their stand is always a joy to observe.

My absolute favourite was the Zoe table lamp. Standing 51cm tall with its pleated pink shade and decorated with gold balls it really appealed to me.

Another stand to which I was drawn was that of carpet manufacturer Roger Oates. Well known for their exquisitely flat-woven stair runners they also manufacture colourful bespoke patchwork rugs.

Amidst the fabric designers the one that caught my attention was Titley and Marr. Attracted by their colour palette and diversity of designs their collections are both classic and contemporary.

My visit may have been brief but it was most satisfactory. With new contacts and some fresh ideas I felt well-equipped for my next project.