Moments of Inspiration with Montrose

A classical collection of decadent designs

Britain has a rich history of grand manor houses and illustrious estates with buildings like Saltford Manor in Somerset dating back to the 12th Century right up to 19th Century Fairy Tale Castles like the Gothic Revival Castell Coch in South Wales.

But you don’t have to live in a sprawling estate with vaulted ceilings and manicured lawns to feel inspired by grander settings. Taking elements from classical eras with your fabrics is a great way to add a touch of decadence to your interiors and give a nod to times gone by.

The Montrose Collection is a perfect example of historically referenced designs which would be a refined and elegant addition to any home. The prints, jacquards, and rope embroidery tell a story of extravagance with large rose florals, distressed stone urns and statement damasks. The colour palette reflects a homage to exuberant design with tones of rich red and green, while also offering a modern twist with the introduction of pastels and subtle periwinkle.

Stunning classical patterns in modern liveable tones

Holyrood in Laurel is a beautiful fabric featuring a scallop repeat with swirls and floral accents. As shown above it works fantastically well used as both an upholstery fabric with matching curtains as it makes a striking impact without overwhelming the space. The muted greens and coppery earthy tones create a calming aura for any interior and are perfectly suited to cool sage green wall tones and dark wood flooring.

The Clarence fabric is the real design hero of the Montrose Collection. With classical urns holding colourful peonies alongside blossoms and birds its perfect as shown below for upholstering a statement stool with castors to create a centrepiece worthy of the manor born. This look can obviously be dressed down for contemporary living - there’s no need for a French chandelier or period mouldings. Such a romantic fabric would work really well in a relaxing bedroom scheme as a headboard and throw fabric or equally be worthy of creating living room curtains full of swags and tails.

Urns, peonies and blossoms combines with birds make for a striking statement fabric

With its design roots firmly placed in the Jacobean era the Lancaster Fabric pictured below in a rich green colourway features a medieval style floral repeat which comes in a tactile chenille fabric that adds to the comfort factor. As the Clarence fabric reflected back in the mirror shows, this is a collection where you can mix and match to create a boldly individual scheme. Keeping walls and accessories neutral in putty and stone shades will allow these designs to truly shine. The main thing to remember with a collection like Montrose is that referencing a more opulent design era doesn’t have to translate across every area of your interiors. Mixing these fabrics with more modern furniture and 20th century objects will add your own blend of inspiration into the mix - which is the most important part of creating any truly unique scheme.

Putty colours on the wall and pale objects allow this fabric to shine

All images in this post are courtesy of Prestigious Textiles