BLACKPOP - DESIGNER WALLPAPER | LUXURY FABRIC | BESPOKE FURNITURE

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"UNIQUE, TIMELESS & QUINTESSENTIALLY BRITISH"

WHO ARE BLACKPOP?  Originating in the heart of the Derbyshire Dales, Founder and Design Director, Maxine Hall (seen here with the rather good looking woofer on her lap!!) first launched Blackpop in 2013.  Blackpop is a unique, luxury British label specialising in designer wallpapers, fabrics and bespoke furniture, all manufactured here in the UK.

Meet the Blackpop Team

The Blackpop team is made up with an abundance of talent and uniqueness, with each team member bringing their own special 'pannaz' to the table, helping to form the most incredible collections of intricate patterns, unique designs, opulent textures and vibrant colours that define the Blackpop label. 

Since 2013 Blackpop has enjoyed steady growth and as it approaches it's first 10 years in the business it would be fair to say is quickly becoming one of the UK's most respected and daring design labels.

How about a tour of the Blackpop Showroom to give you  a taster of just how breath taking and unique this company is:

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT BLACKPOP

“The National Portrait Gallery is delighted to be working with Blackpop on The Tudor Collection - Deconstructed, and excited by the creativity displayed in these beautiful designs.”

Nicola Saunders, Head of Business Development, National Portrait Gallery

“The Decorex judges were particularly impressed by the collaboration between Blackpop and the National Portrait Gallery. In taking their inspiration from Tudor paintings, Blackpop have created an exciting, relevant collection that is both traditional in reference and contemporary in colour palette. Intelligent and sensitive designing.”

Simone du Bois, Brand Director, Decorex International

"Blackpop Studios has designed a range that is nothing short of breathtaking. While they look like they could have been stripped from the walls of stately homes there is something uniquely modern and fresh about them too."

Design Lovers Blog

"Collections so beautiful and opulent, they transcend both a modern and vintage era."

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THE COLLECTIONS

VIRTUAL LANDSCAPES	DAMNED DAMASK	PARADISE
THE COLLECTORS	HOMAGE	BIRDLAND
THE TUDORS – DECONSTRUCTED		VINTAGE INSPIRED

BLACKPOP LOOK BOOKS

If you're looking for inspiration and ideas pop over to the Blackpop Website and take a browse through the online Look Book, crammed with beautiful pictures of all the collections staged for full effect, this Look Book will not disappoint.  Click HERE

AWARDS AND ACCOLADES

2016: ‘Best Licensed Product Award' - Association For Cultural Enterprise. Won in conjunction with the National Portrait Gallery.

2016: 'Digital Innovation' - The English Home Magazine’s ‘New Years Honours List’

2015: ‘Best New Product in Show' - Decorex International

QUALITY AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL

When it comes to quality and detailing, it would be hard to rival Blackpop's approach.  Take for example the making of their sumptuous velvet cushions, all hand made by a wonderful lady named Elaine, no mass produced unethical products can be found at Blackpop.  Even down to the fabric which is sustainable, being made from recycled plastic bottles is printed locally using water based inks to further lower the carbon footprint.  See for yourself with this little film featuring the lovely Elaine:

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THE BLACKPOP BESPOKE APPROACH TO SERVICE

It is worth pointing out the outstanding level of service available from the team at Blackpop whose approach is to offer the level of support only a small independent brand is able to do, with such a personal touch and genuine interest in their customers bespoke projects.  Contact the studio to discuss your ideas and let them create something special with you.  Add in the comments anything you'd like to share on the blog, it would be amazing to see and hear about your own projects.

MY OWN BLACKPOP PROJECT

This might be just the time to show you my own little project.  It was because of this upcycling project that I first came across Blackpop and instantly fell in love with the company.  

With sustainability in mind for the project, it was especially pleasing to choose from their Sustainable Polyester Velvet (FR), I could not resist the "Hampton Gold Fabric".  A product inherently FR treated, suitable for domestic and commercial projects including upholstery and drapery.  I however was planning to line the back of my glass fronted cabinet!  This sustainable velvet is fire rated and made from 100% recycled plastic water bottles diverted from landfill.

"Hampton Gold"

Collaborating with the Sir John Soane's Museum and directly working and reworking architects' drawings, paintings and objects d'art, Blackpop has undoubtedly created one of its most opulent and dramatic works.  

From 'The Collector's Collection' which consists of 5 wallpaper designs, 3 fabric designs and 2 hand woven rugs, each with its own story to tell.

Every purchase supports the Sir John Soane's Museum - what's not to love about my choice!

Note:  Cabinet pictures will be improved asap!!

As part of my upcycling 'How To' posts and video series, you will be able to see how I upcycled this cabinet and attached the velvet to the backboard.  However, at the time of publishing this blog post the series is not yet available but will go live at the end of July 2023 and a link will be added!

WHERE AND HOW TO FIND BLACKPOP

The showroom, studio and workshop are based in the historic village of Wirksworth, Derbyshire and the team at Blackpop are always happy see their customers visiting to plan out their projects, so if you are local to the area then why not drop into the Showroom for inspirational ideas and to see for yourself their incredible collections.  It's worth noting that if you would like to discuss in detail any of their collections then consider making an appointment to ensure their undivided attention and time.  The contact details can be found HERE

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All the best

Nicky 😊