Celebrating Hand-Printed Patterns and Natural Textures
With several collections of printed linen for curtains and soft furnishings, Zoe brings a distinctive, handcrafted feel to interior design. Her patterns begin as hand-sketched ideas before being brought to life in her studio using traditional silkscreen printing and lino-carving techniques.
We asked Zoe to share her design tips and the inspiration behind her creative process.
Zoe’s Three Design Tips
1. Find Perfection in Imperfection
Zoe loves the grainy, imperfect quality that comes from printing by hand onto linen. These subtle variations give each design its own character and celebrate the beauty of traditional craftsmanship.
Sustainability is also central to her approach. Her fabrics are produced in the UK using natural pure linen, linen-organic cotton blends and recycled linen, reflecting a considered approach to materials and production.
2. Layer Tones and Textures
Creating a harmonious interior is about finding the right balance between colour, pattern and texture.
Across her collections, Zoe aims to design fabrics that work beautifully together within a room scheme. This allows customers to combine patterns and layer different textures with confidence, creating cohesive interiors through complementary colour palettes.
Whether you prefer subtle, understated tones or more expressive combinations, thoughtful layering can bring depth and personality to a space.
3. Draw Inspiration from Your Surroundings
For Zoe, inspiration comes from both her rural surroundings at home and the places she discovers on her travels.
Her collection Aventuras reflects this adventurous approach to design, bringing together influences from Moorish Mudéjar and Portuguese Azulejo patterns. The result is an evolution of her distinctive style, inspired by traditional decorative motifs and reimagined through her own creative perspective.
It’s a wonderful example of how architecture, culture and travel can influence contemporary pattern design.
Bringing Beautiful Design into Your Home
Zoe’s work celebrates the beauty of handmade patterns, natural materials and thoughtful colour combinations. Her tips remind us that a truly individual interior doesn’t need to be perfect or follow a particular trend; it’s about combining the things you love in a way that feels personal to you.
At Harris & Jones, we share that appreciation for distinctive design and beautiful materials. We love how carefully chosen patterns can transform everyday accessories into pieces that bring character and individuality to a home or workspace.
We hope Zoe’s insights inspire you to experiment with colour, embrace the beauty of natural textures and find fresh inspiration in the world around you.
