Ellen Merchant is a Textile Designer and Decorative Artist specialising in creating uplifting original patterns. Ellen champions traditional print methods and British manufacturing, combining quality craftsmanship with vibrant, contemporary design for the home.
Drawing from a profound love of pattern and print, Ellen Merchant creates uplifting interior textiles with a decorative aesthetic that pays homage to the British Arts and Crafts movement.
Having trained at the Royal College of Art, Ellen established her London studio in 2021 with a mission to offer timeless, quality interior textiles and homeware. Taking a slow and considered approach to both design and production, Ellen chooses to work exclusively with craftsmen in England. By prioritising the integrity of traditional print processes and high quality materials, Ellen aims to demonstrate the joyful, enduring value of craft and quality over mass production.
In January 2024 Ellen relocated from London to the ancient town of Winchelsea on the coast of East Sussex with her husband and dog, where she has set up a design and upholstery studio as well as her eponymous homeware shop and showroom on the High Street.
Ellen has been acknowledged as a ‘Rising Star’ in the decorative arts. Her work has been featured in House & Garden, Elle Decoration, Homes & Gardens, Living etc, Country Living and Blumenhaus, among other titles. Past collaborations and clients include Anthropologie, Pooky lighting, Studio Atkinson and Firmdale Hotels.
