Born and bred in Britain, Barneby Gates is a design company that specialises in creating beautiful and truly unique curtains, blinds and cushions.
Founded by Vanessa Barneby and Alice Gates, the company draws its inspiration from a range of sources including:
- Nature
- Art
- History
Using this inspiration, the brand creates designs that are timeless enough to be both traditional and contemporary, an achievement that many designers rarely achieve.
The backstory that makes the Barneby Gates brand story a little more charming than most is that Vanessa Barneby and Alice Gates are lifelong childhood friends, working closely together on every aspect of their brand.
From initial sketches to styling the shoots together, Barneby Gates truly is their baby, and the beauty of their designs is a true testimony to just how fabulous their friendship is.
Bold And Striking
One thing that makes Barneby Gates stand out is the use of bold and striking patterns; the patterns that the designer uses are not made to blend into the background. Instead, they catch your eye and hold its gaze as you drift off into their whimsical patterns.
Design elements that are part of the Barneby Gates portfolio are wide-ranging and eclectic, with stunning pieces covering various tastes. From floral prints to geometric designs, an abstract motif, or a tropical twist, Barneby Gates fabrics can be used to create stunning roman blinds, cushions, and bespoke made-to-measure curtains for those who want to make a statement in their spaces.
However, whilst all Barneby Gates designs are undeniably eye-catching, both Barneby and Gates have managed to hit a sweet spot whereby the designs stand out without being overwhelming.
Sustainability
Barneby Gates is a design company committed to sustainability, making them an excellent choice for those who prefer to shop consciously.
Committed to using high-quality materials, Barneby Gates’s fabrics are sourced from environmentally responsible sources. The company also offers a range of organic and recycled fabrics, stepping that sustainability factor up a notch.
Energy Efficiency
In a step that’s probably ahead of many designers, Barneby Gates also aims to create fabric options that allow customers to make their window coverings energy efficient. By having blinds and curtains that are energy efficient, you can save money on your energy bills during the winter by keeping in the heat, but also keep rooms cool in the summer as the coverings stop the room from overheating.
Want to know more about using your curtains to cut your energy bills, read more here.
