When I went to London, one of the top places that I had in mind to visit was Pentreath & Hall, a decor store on Rugby Street co-founded by Ben Pentreath. Ben is a London based designer who creates interiors that are eclectic, cozy, and feel quintessentially English, with modern touches thrown in. His shop was
Pentreath & Hall are thrilled to launch an exclusive range of napkins made with the new Morris & Co. Queen Square fabric. Produced in collaboration with Ben Pentreath, the beautiful designs fill us with a nostalgic familiarity with revived patterns such as Marigold appearing alongside the much-loved Willow Bough. “I’ve always loved the designs of William Morris, and we’ve used his superb, timeless papers and fabrics in many of our decoration projects over the years. So it was a wonderful experience to be let loose in the Morris & Co. archive: we’ve taken many original patterns, and recoloured them in a palette of my favourite colours, to cast his designs in a completely new light.” – Ben Pentreath 51% Cotton, 49% Linen Dimensions: 40cm x 40cm Single Napkin
Why preserving the English garden is a labour of love for Charlie McCormick
When I was in London a few years ago, I had the pleasure of visiting Ben Pentreath‘s very elegant office and chic shop Pentreath & Hall. Unfortunately, Ben was traveling so we weren’t able to meet but
When I went to London, one of the top places that I had in mind to visit was Pentreath & Hall, a decor store on Rugby Street co-founded by Ben Pentreath. Ben is a London based designer who creates interiors that are eclectic, cozy, and feel quintessentially English, with modern touches thrown in. His shop was
Pentreath & Hall are thrilled to launch an exclusive range of napkins made with the new Morris & Co. Queen Square fabric. Produced in collaboration with Ben Pentreath, the beautiful designs fill us with a nostalgic familiarity with revived patterns such as Marigold appearing alongside the much-loved Willow Bough. “I’ve always loved the designs of William Morris, and we’ve used his superb, timeless papers and fabrics in many of our decoration projects over the years. So it was a wonderful experience to be let loose in the Morris & Co. archive: we’ve taken many original patterns, and recoloured them in a palette of my favourite colours, to cast his designs in a completely new light.” – Ben Pentreath 51% Cotton, 49% Linen Dimensions: 40cm x 40cm Single Napkin
The renowned interior designer looks back on the hallmarks of Elizabethan style, where grandeur and beautiful design combined with simplicity, utility and comfort
Coed Darcy is a major brownfield regeneration site in South Wales. Occupying the site of the former BP Llandarcy Oil Refinery, which was decommissioned in the 1990s, Coed Darcy will contain 4000 houses in a sustainable mixed-used community. The project is being masterplanned by The Prince’s Foundation and Alan Baxter Associates. A site was selected […]
Coed Darcy is a major brownfield regeneration site in South Wales. Occupying the site of the former BP Llandarcy Oil Refinery, which was decommissioned in the 1990s, Coed Darcy will contain 4000 houses in a sustainable mixed-used community. The project is being masterplanned by The Prince’s Foundation and Alan Baxter Associates. A site was selected […]
Pentreath & Hall are thrilled to launch an exclusive range of napkins made with the new Morris & Co. Queen Square fabric. Produced in collaboration with Ben Pentreath, the beautiful designs fill us with a nostalgic familiarity with revived patterns such as Marigold appearing alongside the much-loved Willow Bough. “I’ve always loved the designs of William Morris, and we’ve used his superb, timeless papers and fabrics in many of our decoration projects over the years. So it was a wonderful experience to be let loose in the Morris & Co. archive: we’ve taken many original patterns, and recoloured them in a palette of my favourite colours, to cast his designs in a completely new light.” – Ben Pentreath 51% Cotton, 49% Linen Dimensions: 40cm x 40cm Single Napkin
When I went to London, one of the top places that I had in mind to visit was Pentreath & Hall, a decor store on Rugby Street co-founded by Ben Pentreath. Ben is a London based designer who creates interiors that are eclectic, cozy, and feel quintessentially English, with modern touches thrown in. His shop was
When I went to London, one of the top places that I had in mind to visit was Pentreath & Hall, a decor store on Rugby Street co-founded by Ben Pentreath. Ben is a London based designer who creates interiors that are eclectic, cozy, and feel quintessentially English, with modern touches thrown in. His shop was
When I went to London, one of the top places that I had in mind to visit was Pentreath & Hall, a decor store on Rugby Street co-founded by Ben Pentreath. Ben is a London based designer who creates interiors that are eclectic, cozy, and feel quintessentially English, with modern touches thrown in. His shop was
When I went to London, one of the top places that I had in mind to visit was Pentreath & Hall, a decor store on Rugby Street co-founded by Ben Pentreath. Ben is a London based designer who creates interiors that are eclectic, cozy, and feel quintessentially English, with modern touches thrown in. His shop was
In a personal essay for House & Garden Ben Pentreath talks about his love for William Morris's patterns, and redecorating his Dorset parsonage with the fruits of the collaboration
Description: One of Ben Pentreath's favourite designs, this versatile wallpaper was originally produced in 1875. It's loved for its simplicity and skilful repeat and has been recoloured to further accentuate this beautiful pattern. The Cornubia Wallpaper collection has been created by Morris & Co in collaboration with renowned interior designer Ben Pentreath. Samples: Colours can vary on screen, we always advise you obtain a sample of the wallpaper you require prior to ordering to check colour and scale.
Coed Darcy is a major brownfield regeneration site in South Wales. Occupying the site of the former BP Llandarcy Oil Refinery, which was decommissioned in the 1990s, Coed Darcy will contain 4000 houses in a sustainable mixed-used community. The project is being masterplanned by The Prince’s Foundation and Alan Baxter Associates. A site was selected […]
Pentreath & Hall are thrilled to launch an exclusive range of napkins made with the new Morris & Co. Queen Square fabric. Produced in collaboration with Ben Pentreath, the beautiful designs fill us with a nostalgic familiarity with revived patterns such as Marigold appearing alongside the much-loved Willow Bough. “I’ve always loved the designs of William Morris, and we’ve used his superb, timeless papers and fabrics in many of our decoration projects over the years. So it was a wonderful experience to be let loose in the Morris & Co. archive: we’ve taken many original patterns, and recoloured them in a palette of my favourite colours, to cast his designs in a completely new light.” – Ben Pentreath 51% Cotton, 49% Linen Dimensions: 40cm x 40cm Single Napkin
This is one the finest country houses in Dorset, Chettle, designed by the renowned Baroque architect, Thomas Archer. After two centuries in the same family, the house was sold to new owners in 2015. We were thrilled to be asked to help with the interior redecoration and remodelling. We worked alongside a huge team of […]
When I went to London, one of the top places that I had in mind to visit was Pentreath & Hall, a decor store on Rugby Street co-founded by Ben Pentreath. Ben is a London based designer who creates interiors that are eclectic, cozy, and feel quintessentially English, with modern touches thrown in. His shop was
Ben Pentreath's English country home is a sight to be seen with a gentle style featuring English antique furniture, pictures and prints.
Pentreath & Hall are thrilled to launch an exclusive range of napkins made with the new Morris & Co. Queen Square fabric. Produced in collaboration with Ben Pentreath, the beautiful designs fill us with a nostalgic familiarity with revived patterns such as Marigold appearing alongside the much-loved Willow Bough. “I’ve always loved the designs of William Morris, and we’ve used his superb, timeless papers and fabrics in many of our decoration projects over the years. So it was a wonderful experience to be let loose in the Morris & Co. archive: we’ve taken many original patterns, and recoloured them in a palette of my favourite colours, to cast his designs in a completely new light.” – Ben Pentreath 51% Cotton, 49% Linen Dimensions: 40cm x 40cm Single Napkin
When I was in London a few years ago, I had the pleasure of visiting Ben Pentreath‘s very elegant office and chic shop Pentreath & Hall. Unfortunately, Ben was traveling so we weren’t able to meet but
This is an ancient, timber framed farmhouse in Suffolk, which in the early 18th century had been given a ravishing new ‘polite’ front of soft red brick and sash windows (with deliciously thick glazing bars). The house had been taken over by new owners, who were carrying out a sympathetic and sensible restoration. We were […]
Pentreath & Hall are thrilled to launch an exclusive range of cushions made with the new Morris & Co. Queen Square fabric. Produced in collaboration with Ben Pentreath, the beautiful designs fill us with a nostalgic familiarity with revived patterns such as Marigold appearing alongside the much-loved Willow Bough. “I’ve always loved the designs of William Morris, and we’ve used his superb, timeless papers and fabrics in many of our decoration projects over the years. So it was a wonderful experience to be let loose in the Morris & Co. archive: we’ve taken many original patterns, and recoloured them in a palette of my favourite colours, to cast his designs in a completely new light.” – Ben Pentreath 51% Cotton, 49% Linen with a soft feather insert. Dimensions: 55cm x 55cm
When I went to London, one of the top places that I had in mind to visit was Pentreath & Hall, a decor store on Rugby Street co-founded by Ben Pentreath. Ben is a London based designer who creates interiors that are eclectic, cozy, and feel quintessentially English, with modern touches thrown in. His shop was
When I went to London, one of the top places that I had in mind to visit was Pentreath & Hall, a decor store on Rugby Street co-founded by Ben Pentreath. Ben is a London based designer who creates interiors that are eclectic, cozy, and feel quintessentially English, with modern touches thrown in. His shop was
Pentreath & Hall are thrilled to launch an exclusive range of napkins made with the new Morris & Co. Queen Square fabric. Produced in collaboration with Ben Pentreath, the beautiful designs fill us with a nostalgic familiarity with revived patterns such as Marigold appearing alongside the much-loved Willow Bough. “I’ve always loved the designs of William Morris, and we’ve used his superb, timeless papers and fabrics in many of our decoration projects over the years. So it was a wonderful experience to be let loose in the Morris & Co. archive: we’ve taken many original patterns, and recoloured them in a palette of my favourite colours, to cast his designs in a completely new light.” – Ben Pentreath 51% Cotton, 49% Linen Dimensions: 40cm x 40cm Single Napkin
When I went to London, one of the top places that I had in mind to visit was Pentreath & Hall, a decor store on Rugby Street co-founded by Ben Pentreath. Ben is a London based designer who creates interiors that are eclectic, cozy, and feel quintessentially English, with modern touches thrown in. His shop was
"The Complete Book of Garden Magic", by Roy Biles is quite dear to my heart. Discovered before internet cell phones it was a book I would hunt/gather from used book stores wherever I traveled. Gifting them to the 'right' new owners. Take the link, above, it can be at your front door in a few days. Font, line drawings, earnestness, pacing, a man's soul, love it all. . No other word for it Roy, Magic. . Double axis, below, in 2 pics. . Walking along the path, below. Walking along the same path, below, in the opposite direction. Same path, 2 different gardens, double axis. Magic. . How else to explain walking a path, yet it becomes a new path, merely walking it in the opposite direction? . Came upon this double axis path, above, last week. Think it thrilled me? . How many of you notice these things? More, how many of you does it excite? . Garden & Be Well, XOT . Pics, above, from Ben Pentreath's blog. . Double Axis, another of my garden design 'inventions'. Name it to claim it. Once I had the garden path epiphany, it had to have a name. Have not heard/read about this particular Garden Design technique in a class, symposium, book. Why? . A lot going on in the Garden Design, above. My life doesn't lend itself to so much 'tending' nor do I want so much down time as the garden, above. Deer are also an issue in my garden. Would definitely keep the gravel and hedging, perennials would be swapped for flowering shrubs. Done. Maybe 2-5 easy perennials kept.
What do you mean you don't know where to start? What about Ben Pentreath? Did you see his gorgeous English gardens? Is he nice? Did you have a cream cake?
As some of you will know, architect and designer Ben Pentreath and plantsman, florist and collector Charlie McCormick live for most of the time in a small hamlet in West Dorset, although they
Pentreath & Hall are thrilled to launch an exclusive range of napkins made with the new Morris & Co. Queen Square fabric. Produced in collaboration with Ben Pentreath, the beautiful designs fill us with a nostalgic familiarity with revived patterns such as Marigold appearing alongside the much-loved Willow Bough. “I’ve always loved the designs of William Morris, and we’ve used his superb, timeless papers and fabrics in many of our decoration projects over the years. So it was a wonderful experience to be let loose in the Morris & Co. archive: we’ve taken many original patterns, and recoloured them in a palette of my favourite colours, to cast his designs in a completely new light.” – Ben Pentreath 51% Cotton, 49% Linen Dimensions: 40cm x 40cm Single Napkin
Pentreath & Hall are thrilled to launch an exclusive range of cushions made with the new Morris & Co. Queen Square fabric. Produced in collaboration with Ben Pentreath, the beautiful designs fill us with a nostalgic familiarity with revived patterns such as Marigold appearing alongside the much-loved Willow Bough. “I’ve always loved the designs of William Morris, and we’ve used his superb, timeless papers and fabrics in many of our decoration projects over the years. So it was a wonderful experience to be let loose in the Morris & Co. archive: we’ve taken many original patterns, and recoloured them in a palette of my favourite colours, to cast his designs in a completely new light.” – Ben Pentreath 51% Cotton, 49% Linen with a soft feather insert. Dimensions: 55cm x 55cm
Cornubia is the second collaboration between Morris & Co. and renowned architect and interior designer, Ben Pentreath. Referring to its Cornish origins, Cornubia conveys a vibrant story of spring and summer, sharing the unequivocal joy of familiarity, of sights, sounds, patterns, and places, and of experiences and being together. This collection is an interpretation of memories. Ben says, “I was keen to develop a range that had a different mood and atmosphere to Queen Square – perhaps sunnier and brighter. I began, therefore, with a whole new palette – colours which are on my mind at the moment: tangerine, lemon yellow, primrose, soft pinks, blues and bright apple greens – the colours of spring and summer. As we translated these new combinations into the historic patterns, there was a visible thrill in seeing how new and happy everything looked and felt! I was like a child in a candy store. Maybe intentional, maybe accidental, but these were the colours and patterns of my mid 70s childhood all over again.” "In developing this new collection, as with Queen Square, there are two simultaneous excitements. The first is taking timeless and much-loved classics and casting them in a new light with new colours and combinations and the second is in reviving old patterns that haven't seen the light of day for too long. Of particular interest in the Cornubia collection is the re-release of two large scale patterns that haven't been in production by Morris & Co. for decades - Merton (formerly Eden) and Woodland Weeds." - Ben Pentreath 51% Cotton, 49% Linen with a soft feather insert. Dimensions: 55cm x 55cm
When I went to London, one of the top places that I had in mind to visit was Pentreath & Hall, a decor store on Rugby Street co-founded by Ben Pentreath. Ben is a London based designer who creates interiors that are eclectic, cozy, and feel quintessentially English, with modern touches thrown in. His shop was
Today’s blog post could be summed up in “Never understimate the power of an Ikat Lampshade”. In fact, this colorful and cheerful item can add a powerful statement to any interi…
Ben Pentreath's English country home is a sight to be seen with a gentle style featuring English antique furniture, pictures and prints.
Ben Pentreath looks at characterful homes belonging to his friends
We designed these interiors for two show houses at our architectural scheme, Roussillon Park in Chichester. The developer wanted to maintain our design integrity throughout the project, and to create show houses that had real personality – instead of the bland and lifeless product that one can so often encounter in the new homes market. […]
Ben Pentreath’s inspiration blog has become a much anticipated start to the week for many readers around the world, with over 15,000 regular visitors a month. Ben writes on a variety of topics covering decoration, architecture, gardening, and travels – and with a particular focus on the Dorset home that he shares with his husband …
Cornubia is the second collaboration between Morris & Co. and renowned architect and interior designer, Ben Pentreath. Referring to its Cornish origins, Cornubia conveys a vibrant story of spring and summer, sharing the unequivocal joy of familiarity, of sights, sounds, patterns, and places, and of experiences and being together. This collection is an interpretation of memories. Ben says, “I was keen to develop a range that had a different mood and atmosphere to Queen Square – perhaps sunnier and brighter. I began, therefore, with a whole new palette – colours which are on my mind at the moment: tangerine, lemon yellow, primrose, soft pinks, blues and bright apple greens – the colours of spring and summer. As we translated these new combinations into the historic patterns, there was a visible thrill in seeing how new and happy everything looked and felt! I was like a child in a candy store. Maybe intentional, maybe accidental, but these were the colours and patterns of my mid 70s childhood all over again.” "In developing this new collection, as with Queen Square, there are two simultaneous excitements. The first is taking timeless and much-loved classics and casting them in a new light with new colours and combinations and the second is in reviving old patterns that haven't seen the light of day for too long. Of particular interest in the Cornubia collection is the re-release of two large scale patterns that haven't been in production by Morris & Co. for decades - Merton (formerly Eden) and Woodland Weeds." - Ben Pentreath 51% Cotton, 49% Linen with a soft feather insert. Dimensions: 55cm x 55cm
