Lead image: Sharon Crowson, our founder, at Taste of Design 2024 American Museum

Taste of Design 2024

In May, The Design Archives proudly took part in Taste of Design 2024 — the renowned interior design roadshow. Did you visit us? A heartfelt thank you to all the interior designers, decorators, and industry professionals who joined us along the way. We hope you left feeling inspired!

Taste of Design was founded over twenty-five years ago with a commitment to bringing great brands to beautiful locations close to you. Over two weeks we visited grand properties in Somerset (American Museum), Surrey (West Horsley Place), Bedfordshire (Wrest Park) and Warwickshire (Compton Verney). It is hard to choose which location was our favourite, perhaps it was the magnificent 18th century Wrest Park for its stunning historical interiors and gardens, or maybe Compton Verney for its fabulous art collections, or even West Horsley Place for the highest visitor numbers. Among the many esteemed brands taking part the show included Ian Sanderson, Titley & Marr, Fermoie, John Boyd Textiles, Loomah, and many more brands showcasing textiles, wallpapers, paint, decorative hardware, rugs and furniture.

If you came we hope you enjoyed your time at Taste of Design, and were able to explore the stunning locations as well as the road show. For all those who left your details with The Design Archives team, you should have heard from us and received your samples by now. Please let us know if we can help you in any way, there is also access to our collections via the website. We look forward to Taste of Design 2025 and exploring our beautiful country further!

The Design Archives stand in the ornate Library at Wrest Park, run by English Heritage

Edward Bulmer giving a historical talk at Wrest Park

A close up of The Design Archives curtain and upholstery fabrics – Grand Tiffany Jade and Lime, Grand Floral Calypso and Amisha Turquoise

The spectacular approach to Compton Verney in Warwickshire