The English Home

NEW COLLECTIONS Behind the scenes

GP & J Baker x Kit Kemp

Visionary designer Kit Kemp’s collaborations are always exciting, and this new collection is no different. Joining forces with renowned fabric and wallpaper company GP & J Baker and its managing and creative director, Ann Grafton, Kemp has applied the craftsmanship and talents of its team to reimagine designs from its archive, giving them a modern twist for homes today. The collection comprises playful contemporary pieces, too – one inspired by pop artist Joe Tilson, and another by the folkloric work of ceramicist Robina Jack. Tall Trees, from Kemp’s own collection, has also been taken to a large-scale fabric and mural wallpaper. As expected, there is whimsy, colour and a celebration of craftsmanship, and all the designs are surprising, intriguing and full of character. A complementary collection of plain linens has been developed to help anchor schemes while

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