Make a note of the Journal Collection

Pay Homage to the Arts and Crafts Era

As a movement that reformed design in the mid-19th century the Arts and Crafts era originated in the British Isles and spread across Europe, North America, and Japan. It symbolised an anti-industry aesthetic that stood for traditional craftsmanship, and often used medieval, romantic, or folk styles of decoration. Inspired by a revival in the love of Arts and Crafts design the Journal collections decorative prints, jacquards, embroideries, and sheers pay homage to this iconic era. Featuring bold Jacobeans, stained glass-inspired damasks and a unique tapestry, the collection gives a modern twist to traditional interiors with its antique and contemporary colourways.

A magical riot of colour and pattern

This is a truly sumptuous collection of fabrics that undulates with vibrant colour and pattern. Just like the Fairytale Russet Jacquard fabric upholstering the sofa above. Let yourself get lost in a magical landscape of medieval tree motifs that gorgeously weave into each other in rich hues of burgundy and green. Mixing and matching across all the fabrics really is the best way to encapsulate this look – it’s the antithesis of ‘matchy matchy’ so create your own unique pillow back sofa by combining all the other patterns available as shown here.

These are also fabrics that offer the perfect opportunity to create a statement sitting area in a prized hallway or focal point. Folklore in Russet shown below with a cotton and linen blend has the right amount of wow factor to pack a real visual punch but does so in a seamlessly sophisticated manner. Its floral repeat is large enough to take a centre stage place and works perfectly against period features like original Victorian tiled floors and traditional staircases. That’s not to say it can’t work just as well in a more modern setting. Don’t be afraid to introduce Arts & Crafts touches to a contemporary home – it’s a truly timeless look.

Make a statement in your entrance hall or an occasional area

Aesop is a classic looking Arts and Craft tree print. Beautifully embroidered across a blend of cotton and viscose it manages to give a nod to Arts and Crafts but is minimal enough as a window treatment to sit alongside light and fresh interiors and curvaceous rattan style sofas as shown below. Light woods and natural elements play with the harmony of this collection. Think soft accents and lighter colourways for walls and furniture to keep everything feeling fresh. So, whether you’ve opted for a Jacobean mansion or live hundreds of feet up in an airy apartment – make a note of the Journal collection for your home and bring the beauty of Arts and Crafts design to life.

Arts & Crafts fabrics can be used sparingly to create a light and fresh feel

All images in this post are courtesy of Prestigious Textiles