Bridge Benches by Ella Doran and Blake Carlson Joshua a growing series of benches and furniture pieces.

Roller Blinds Made-to-Order

We can apply any of these designs below including Paint Drop above, to a range of fabrications.

We regularly print to order for made-to-measure curtains, cushions, roman and roller blinds and wallpaper, as well as giclee prints.

Artist and surface pattern designer Ella Doran has created a one-off artwork piece called “Paint Drop.” The piece took form during the COVID-19 pandemic, inspired by the idea of using leftover house paint as part of Ella’s on-going commitment and passion for the circular economy.

John Radcliffe Bereavement Ward commission.

August 1, 2023

Peeling Paint is a hyper-realistic repeat that combines a contemporary distressed aesthetic with a warm, earthy colour palette to a striking 3D effect. This is a double-width design, printed in 5-metre rolls. By Ella Doran.

It all begins with an idea.

"Interpreting Waterlake into a carpet runner has felt very natural. I was able to adapt the design to fit the format perfectly, and despite concerns as to whether we would be able to achieve the right blue in the dying process of the YSP wool, it has all been achieved."

Sheep to Seat, Fleece to Floor  followed the journey of wool from the sheep which graze the historic landscape of the Park, from shearing to scouring, spinning to weaving and design to product development. The result was a display of beautiful bespoke furniture, furnishings and photographic prints, all of which were available to buy.

As an homage to local products, suppliers and processes, the exhibition highlighted the importance of the circular economy in reducing waste and sustaining livelihoods and traditions. It shone a light on one of the most versatile, sustainable, abundant and undervalued of the UK’s agricultural products: wool.

Camira - from Farm to Fleece

Client: Camira Fabrics

Project: Waterlake

Year: 2018

The chairs represent the founders’ depth of interest in and passion for twentieth century and contemporary design in the form of the chair, which they say is ‘symbolic of a designer’s creativity, their use of technologies, materials and form’. The collection also cements the longstanding retail partnership between the two parties.        
‘Ella’s distinctive eye for pattern and arrangement has transformed the furniture into something closer to a textile print’         
(Simon Alderson, twentytwentyone)

The mission of the RSA (Royal Society of Arts) is to enrich society through ideas and action by sharing powerful ideas, carrying out cutting-edge research and building networks and opportunities for people to collaborate. One such undertaking is ‘The Great Recovery’ recycling project, of which Ella Doran is a great supporter. Ella participated in a 10-day residency on the project that involved trips to waste sites, Ikea, Reuse centres, and tear-down workshops at the FabLab in London. Paul Wyatt's resultant short and incisive film - the Great Recovery's design residency around bulky waste - was shown on the BBC Community Channel in 2015. Watch it here. 
Designer residency supporting the work of the RSA

‘Ella’s creative and thoughtful approach, ability to listen to staff needs and respond sensitively to them, and patience with the complexities of commissioning work within an NHS context and tight budget has meant that she has created a programme of work which is entirely appropriate for the department.’
(Ruth Charity, Arts Coordinator at the Radcliffe Hospital)

V&A live upholstery with Ella Doran, Galapagos and the Great Recovery

Made from New Zealand wool, the hand-tufted, three-dimensional rug makes you want to reach out and touch it to feel the geometric surface texture. Design by Ella Doran made in India using New Zealand wool.

Stacks & Stripes is a repeat graphic design by Ella Doran that forms part of our nostalgic Collector theme, drawing on a collection of vinyl 45s. Monochrome colours are interjected with bright flashes of yellow, red and pink before a muted cream background.

Ella Doran was commissioned by NHS charity Vital Arts to design curtains for the Royal London Children’s wards. She worked with young patients, staff and parents to create her bespoke designs to transform the children’s wards and bedrooms for the new Hospital (RLH), which opened in March 2012. 

Ella Doran’s Shed project, at Designers Block.

The Joanie range for Habitat designed by Ella Doran. This collection was inspired by Ella's personal collection of vintage tea plates, with family heirlooms and charity shop finds updated and re-imagined to create a distinctive pattern with a contemporary flavour.

Cheshire Street Shop and studio between 2006 - 2011