The Quality And Comfort Behind Heritage Brands
Whether it’s architecture, fashion or home interiors, many of today’s designs take inspiration from the past. Heritage styling is very much a contemporary update of a traditional classic. It can also be seen in on-trend industrial styling which is reference to our industrial past, with its aged blackened structures, distressed accents and rustic wood finishes.
British conservatism and a penchant for home comforts has led to a definite favouring of the classical contemporary or heritage style in home furniture, whether for the living room, dining room or bedroom, as well as in accent accessories and flooring.
Whole brands dedicate their collections to our heritage.
Which heritage brands do Cousins have?
Established over 150 years ago, Parker Knoll is world renowned for designing the best of British sofas and chairs. Each piece is handmade to order in their Nottingham factory, and looks to capture comfort and a timeless quality.
If you’re looking for a good night’s sleep, then the heritage brands to seek out are Harrison, Hypnos, and Rest Assured.
A well-known luxury bed brand, Harrison Spinks have been providing people with a good night’s sleep since 1840. Still a family-run business, every bed starts its journey on a 300-acre farm in North Yorkshire.
Hypnos
With more than 100 years of bed making experience, the secret to a peaceful night definitely lies with Hypnos. A British family-run mattress and bed manufacturer, Hypnos focuses on sustainable designs.
Rest Assured
Rest Assured define themselves as bed making experts, with expertise being handed down since 1898. Their aim is to offer luxury British craftsmanship at affordable prices.
What are the key features of each heritage brand?
Duresta take particular inspiration from the furniture and furnishings found in historic National Trust properties. Such designs include elegant, knole style, drop-arm sofas with their fine hand-turned finials and ruched trims, as well as carefully hand-tufted Chesterfields with their luxurious deep-buttoning.
Parker Knoll have dedicated the 150 Collection to their origins, a bygone era when they furnished ocean liners. It incorporates handcrafted camel back sofas, compact tub chairs and bespoke Art Deco fabric designs.
Ercol’s furniture pieces perfectly combine clean, understated classic styling with the very best in modern materials and function, whether for the living, dining or bedroom. Design is central to the brand – design for comfort, function and looks. Neat finger and dovetail joint detailing are prevalent features.
In the pursuit of a good nights sleep, deep comfort layers of natural wool, silk, cotton and even horse hair are used by heritage bed brands Harrison, Hypnos and Rest Assured, in their mattresses. They provide uncompromising comfort and support, as well as a healthy sleeping environment, helping to control temperatures and wick away moisture.
The demand for heritage
Most things Heritage are very much in demand when furnishing the homes of the discerning British public.
No more so than the classic Chesterfield design with a fashionable contemporary twist. Carefully tailored in a variety of fabrics, whether luxurious velvets, heritage tweeds and wools or characterful, naturally tanned leathers, its neat deep buttoning and elegant rolled arms and backs continue to grace the most stylish of abodes.
Hand turned wooden legs, metal castors and studded detailing are attractive heritage features often found on Chesterfields as well as other modern-day designs. Simple, perfectly formed conical shapes as well as the more prevalent classic, bulbous bun feet. Studs and castors crafted from contemporary nickel, as well as the more traditional antique brass.
In addition to heritage design and styling features, heritage fillings are currently in favour.
Luxurious feathers give an indulgent and sumptuous comfort to cushions, plus a stylish casual appeal.
Heritage in Flooring
Flooring has also adapted a popular heritage theme. Chunky woollen weaves and stylish herringbone patterns are certainly reference to a bygone era. As is the popularity of luxurious parquet design wooden flooring.
Visit one of our destination showrooms today to see and feel the quality of our heritage collections
