A summer residency with Lorfords Contemporary

This summer, our Pimlico Road townhouse becomes home to a new residency from Cotswolds-based furniture studio Lorfords Contemporary.

You may remember our 2025 collaboration with Lorfords Contemporary, which introduced natural paint finishes across the collection. This new partnership marks a continued evolution in modern British design, bringing together historical elegance and a contemporary commitment to sustainability.

Each contemporary piece is made-to-order and crafted in the Cotswolds, reflecting both brands’ shared dedication to environmental responsibility and authentic, artisanal craftsmanship.

Renowned for its beautifully crafted furniture and thoughtful approach to contemporary design, Lorfords Contemporary brings a selection of handcrafted pieces to our Pimlico Road townhouse this summer. The residency reflects the values both brands share: craftsmanship, longevity and a belief in creating things that are made to last.

At the heart of the residency is a collection of handcrafted seating, from sofas and armchairs to ottomans.

Made using traditional techniques and natural, toxin-free materials, each piece is designed with both comfort and longevity in mind. The collection reflects a shared appreciation for interiors that evolve over time, where contemporary pieces sit comfortably alongside antiques, artworks and treasured objects.

Open until 15 August, the residency forms part of Lorfords Contemporary’s tenth anniversary celebrations. Curated by Nasia de la Haye, Toby Lorford and Edward Bulmer, it brings together furniture from Lorfords Contemporary with antiques and decorative pieces from Lorfords Antiques and Sister Parish, creating rooms that feel inviting, personal and lived in.

Visitors are encouraged to experience the furniture firsthand, whether settling into the Elmstead sofa upholstered in Sister Parish’s Sunwick fabric or the Brompton in Raffia Fabric Dolly.

About Sister Parish

Revived in 2000 by Sister Parish’s granddaughter, Susan Crater, Sister Parish Design is an American interiors and textile company named after the influential decorator Dorothy “Sister” Parish. Widely regarded as one of the pioneers of American interior design, Sister became known for creating comfortable, elegant homes layered with colour, pattern and character.

In 2018, Susan’s daughter Eliza Crater joined the family business as Creative Director, helping to guide a new chapter for the company while remaining true to Sister’s original design philosophy.

Today, Sister Parish fabrics and wallpapers continue to celebrate the relaxed, collected aesthetic for which the brand is known, combining painterly prints, rich colour and timeless craftsmanship.

The collaboration with Lorfords Contemporary began with a simple exchange of ideas and materials, bringing together two brands that share an appreciation for characterful interiors and enduring design.

“We sent a selection of our fabrics and wallpapers to Lorfords, the beloved Cotswolds antique destination, and Eliza, our Creative Director, hand-picked sixty pieces from their remarkable collection. Together, we arranged them into a series of vignettes that feel collected, layered, and completely at home with one another.”

Susan Crater

The residency reflects the values shared by all three brands: craftsmanship, longevity and a belief that the best interiors are built over time. Throughout the space, contemporary furniture sits alongside antiques, artworks and decorative objects, creating rooms with depth, character and a sense of permanence.

This layered, collected approach to decorating is one that resonates strongly with the Edward Bulmer Natural Paint ethos. Rather than following trends, it is about creating spaces that feel personal, welcoming and lived in.

“As we celebrate ten years of Lorfords Contemporary, it felt important to create a London home for the brand,” says Nasia de la Haye, Managing Director of Lorfords Contemporary. “Bringing together Edward Bulmer, Sister Parish and Lorfords in one of the capital’s most significant design destinations feels like a natural meeting of minds, united by a shared focus on sustainable craftsmanship, comfort and interiors designed to last.”

Nasia de la Haye, Managing Director of Lorfords Contemporary

All pieces within the residency, both contemporary and antique, are available to purchase. The installation will continue to evolve throughout the summer, with new antiques, artworks and decorative objects introduced regularly, ensuring that each visit offers something new to discover.

With summer in full swing, we invite you to visit the Pimlico Road townhouse, explore the residency and discover our colour library, including the recently launched Chatsworth Collection.

Samples are available from the showroom, or you can begin your colour journey from home by ordering online.

Shop samples online here.