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"It's important to me that the companies and designers I collaborate with are actively working to reduce their impact and do less harm," says Kate. "Each of these partnerships is about sustainability and durability – as well as great design. I want to help make beautiful, high-quality products that will last."
Carpet: Quirky BloomAlternative FlooringI’ve admired Alternative Flooring for ages. I had their Spotty carpet (from the Quirky range) on the stairs in my last house – and it still looked great after more than 10 years of day-in-day-out traffic, so I can personally vouch for the quality. I’ve been delighted to collaborate with them on the creation of Bloom (also Quirky range), a daisy-faced floral inspired by nostalgia for the free-spirited Sixties that comes in six colours. A new design for 2024, Bloom is ethically sourced and climate-friendly, with sustainability woven right through. There’s a no-strings five-year warranty, too.
Paint: The Italian CollectionGraphenstoneGraphenstone makes the best eco-friendly paints you can get, and has become a go-to brand for many of the world’s top interior designers. I worked with the company’s technical team to create a new collection of 12 heritage-inspired colours, which I used in my own historic house renovation project in Turin. The palette combines the deep, romantic shades of northern Italy with softer hues of the British countryside. It’s a set of timeless, complementary colours that can be combined in endless ways and would work for you wherever your home is.
Sofa: VitaLove Your HomeYou can sit even prettier when you’ve got a clear conscience. I wanted my Vita sofa (and matching armchair) to be as sustainable as it is comfortable. It’s a timeless curved design that’s built to last a lifetime. The frame is made with FSC-certified beechwood. The seat is built around a latex pad wrapped in clever cells of feathers and down, while the backrest has serpentine springs and soft, but supportive upholstery. Vita comes in eight different shades of recycled velvet or cotton. The curved back, fixed seat and turned legs (in four options) bring traditional and contemporary styles together. There’s a loose-cover version, too, for seasonal changes and ease of cleaning.
Tiles: The Italian CollectionMaitland & PoateTo complement my paint collection with Graphenstone, I joined forces with Maitland & Poate to make a special range of hand-made encaustic tiles based on traditional southern European motifs. These are now available in five distinctive patterns, each in a variety of colourways influenced by the original features of my Italian house. Maitland & Poate is a unique business driven by the founders’ commitment to using only original materials and sustainable manufacturing. Their products are stunning.
