Interview: Emily Bond
We interview British fabric designer Emily Bond
British fabric designer Emily Bond designs beautiful fabrics inspired by animals and the countryside.
We find out more about Emily, her inspiration and her style...
If you had 3 words to describe your style what would they be?
Eclectic, country, fresh
Where does your inspiration come from?
My life, my childhood and all people and animals in it.
What is it that you endears you so much to British countryside?
There is nothing quite like an Autumn day walking with the dogs through the country side, there Is nowhere I’d rather be.
Why do you choose to feature animals in your designs and what do you feel they bring to a variety of home interiors?
I love animals on fabric it brings an element of fun into your interiors, but the way I put them together and the colours and fabrics I use it makes them sophisticated and classic at the same time.
What’s your ‘hero’ product and why?
My blue dachshund tea towel is started the business, people love dachshunds!
How important is pattern and repetition to your designs, and how do you think pattern will continue to keep interior design fresh and exciting?
It’s very important and each design is very repetitious which is what I love about my designs. I like simply fresh designs.
What’s your favourite material to work with and why?
I love linen because it so natural.
What is the most recent design product that you have bought for your home?
The last product I bought for my home was an Anta foot stool, I love their checks in my home and they complement with my fabrics beautifully.
Where do you like to shop for quirky furniture pieces for your own home?
Reclamation yards.
How important do you think it is for interior design to become more eco-friendly?
I think it’s a difficult one, as I agree we must be as eco as possible, I love old things, antiques quirky finds in reclamation yards which are not made in an eco way! So I think if we can bring it into interior design somewhere along the line that can only be a good thing.
What advice would you give to aspiring interior designers?
Go and look for things different and look for small little company like me because we are individual, unique and fresh.
What new projects do you have on the horizon?
A children’s collection, which I’m really looking forward to designing.
