Author: Rhoda Parry

Silk is in the DNA of Warner House. A design pioneer for more than 150 years, the brand's roots originated in the historic silk weaving neighbourhood of London’s Spitalfields in the mid 1800s. It was from here that Benjamin Warner set about creating a textile emporium that was the delight of the wealthy elite.

Over the decades, Warner evolved to become a globally renowned provider of the highest quality silks to the grandest and most notable places in the world, including Royal households and The White House.

“This distinguished launch from Warner House sees us reimagining the originality of our silk-weaving roots,” says Lee Clarke, owner of Warner House. “We are proud to present a deluxe and historical silk jacquard, known as Deauville, that epitomises the brand’s history and design pedigree.”

Here we explore the inspiration for the Deauville launch, the colourways available and how you can use it to elevate the aesthetic of your interiors.

Exceptional designs

Deauville Indigo curtains paired with our luxury tie back in Taupe.

Adding to Warner Houses’s extensive collection of historical archive designs, Deauville features a beautifully bold floral and leaf trail with an interwoven ribbon detail. The effusive design flows with continuity to create an immersive sensation of patterning.

This style of design is synonymous with the work of the French designer, Jean Baptiste Pillement, who was renowned for his exquisite renditions of the Rococo style. Romantic and flowing depictions of natural forms, such as large-scale blooms, vines and leaves were the desire of high-ranking women of the day who were leading the way in the decoration of their homes. This Rococo style of damask was feminine with delicate dimity patterning within foliage work and often featured rinceaux (sinuous branch and leaf motifs) and ribbons.

Exceptional colourways

Lovers of Rococo also enjoyed pastel colours and Deauville’s 12 colourways pay homage to this whilst adding a contemporary twist on tradition.

“Warner House specialises in modern heritage colourings,” says Lee Clarke. “We are connoisseurs of the past whilst attune to what will sit comfortably with the interiors’ tastes today.”

Deauville’s stylish range of hues comes from across the colour wheel and includes: pinks and reds - Blush to Rose to Scarlet; blues - Sky, Mineral and Indigo, greens in Celadon and Fern; yellows from Gold to Chartreuse; complemented by the neutrals of Ivory and Taupe. These colourways tick the box for all tastes.

Exceptional quality

What makes Deauville superior in quality is the weaving technique by which it is made. Jacquard is a process that allows for complex and ornate designs or motifs to be woven directly into the construction of the weave. This results in a richly patterned cloth that enjoys a deep-weight handle and intrinsically showcases an opulent sheen that speaks to deluxe and high-fashion interiors.

Exceptional style

With a resurgence of interest in high-end English house interiors, thanks to Netflix’s Bridgerton and the like, the grand aesthetic is in vogue. As a large-scale design, Deauville brings majestic pace and ornamental decoration to window treatments, walls, upholstery and soft furnishings in any setting whether country house or townhouse.

For ‘traditionalists’, consider deeply graceful full height curtains that can be matched with ornamental blinds to echo the finery of days gone by, but tailored for today with playful tassel trimmings and glamorous tiebacks. Look to gilded or blackened curtain rails and classic pinch pleat headings as shown here at Broughton Sanctuary in Cheshire.

Devotees of ‘quiet luxury’ may favour Deauville as a chic iridescent wall covering for a glamorous drawing room – it will add depth, texture and insulation – or as refined Roman blinds in an alluring dressing room.

Deauville cushions with brush fringe trim.

For an ‘eclectic’ style, layer a sofa so that it sings with a sense of humour and individuality. Sit Deauville fringed cushions amongst animal prints, tropical birds and butterflies and velvety plains.