An Artistic Journey Through Royal Heritage
The Palace Grove collection celebrates the extraordinary richness of traditional Middle Eastern and South Asian design. Drawing inspiration from the exquisite artistry of Indian decorative motifs, Persian textiles, and the opulent aesthetics of ancient palaces, this collection invites you into a world of timeless beauty. Each design within Palace Grove merges historic grandeur with modern flair, offering a perfect balance of sophistication and charm.
Each design in Palace Grove provides a visual journey through ancient palaces, capturing the essence of regal spaces where intricate artworks and floral patterns adorn every surface. For example, the Pavilion mural draws directly from Indo-Persian murals and traditional tile-work, whilst the Peacock Garden design brings to life India’s native flora and fauna, including the majestic peacock, the country’s national bird. These motifs invite you to step into the grand, sprawling majesty of royal gardens and palaces, where every detail has been carefully crafted to evoke a sense of peace, luxury, and tradition.
A Painted Frieze at the Amber Palace, Jaipur
A Conversation with the Artist Behind the Palace Grove Collection
What was the initial spark of inspiration for Palace Grove?
I’ve always been a huge admirer of designs where structured repeat and geometric patterns intertwine seamlessly with botanical motifs, especially in such a decorative way, and I felt we could create a unique collection within this kind of theme. There has certainly been a shift in the interiors market over the last few years towards this kind of design that I was really keen to explore, and I also adored the idea of creating wallpaper inspired by historical and royal palaces that could be contemporised and made accessible for modern homes.
Can you walk us through your creative process when designing a new wallpaper collection?
As I mentioned above, it always starts with the initial research. Lots of mood-boards, both digitally and physically, in the studio, so I’m fully surrounded by inspirational imagery whilst I’m working. I then take the time to plan each design separately. This sometimes can change as the collection progresses, but I like to have an idea of how many designs I’m working towards and, ideally, how long they’re going to take! Then my favorite part of the process is the actual painting, lots and lots of painting, before scanning my artwork and reworking digitally into repeat – there’s a lot of trial and error at this stage to ensure we’ve settled on the right scales and that the repeats are harmonious before I begin working on color, which is easily the most vital part of the process. Once finalized, it’s out of my hands and into those of our wonderful production and marketing teams, ready for launch!
Are any specific historical gardens or architectural styles influencing Palace Grove?
No specifics but I looked a lot at the palaces and gates of Jaipur, the architecture there is unbelievable. The level of intricate detail that they have created there is something I really strived to emulate in this collection.
Was there a particular moment or experience that influenced the design of this collection?
It’s hard to pin point an exact moment… when I knew what kind of collection I wanted to create, I spent a few weeks researching and immersing myself in my art reference books etc. I also spent a day at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London – They have an absolutely incredible collection of Middle Eastern ceramics and decorative textiles from South East Asia, particularly the Mughal empire which was a huge influence.
A Painted Peacock at the Juna Mahal Palace, Rajasthan
Pavilion Mural Art Development photo courtesy of Yasmin
How do you select the color palette for a collection like this? What were the key tones you chose for Palace Grove?
I will often decide on several palettes before I start working on color These are usually inspired by our best sellers and any core colors I see coming through in the market, but also combinations that really sit with the collection theme. Ultimately, I like to ensure the collection is as versatile as possible by including colors for all kinds of taste variations. I’ll then interpret each palette across all designs so that the collection can be mixed and matched seamlessly within a cohesive interior scheme.
How would you describe the aesthetic of Palace Grove in just a few words?
Luxurious, maximalist, timeless.
Could you explain the process behind the intricate floral illustrations in Palace Grove?
These flowers in particular are quite different to the many hundreds of flowers I’ve painted in the past. It was important for me not to get too lost in the ‘detail’ and to ensure they remained stylised and seemingly ‘simplistic’ like the florals that were inspired by. I painted many of them as separate elements before piecing them together digitally to create the symmetrical repeats demonstrated across the collection.
The collection is quite versatile—what types of interiors do you think Palace Grove works best in?
I like to think it can be used in all sorts of interiors from the traditional with period features to the modern and contemporary! There’s something for everyone in this collection.
Are there any hidden details in Palace Grove that people might not notice at first glance but are integral to the design?
Palace Grove is full of tiny details that it’s hard to pick! I think my favorites are the patterned border wallpapers, I created and designed these separately so I could use them across several designs in varying ways. They really help to create that structured framework that is so key to the inspirations of this collection.
