Fabric Design
Art that dresses the room
Original fabric designs by Cerise Washington, translating the luminous palette and atmospheric depth of her oil paintings into bespoke textiles for interiors, furnishings, and lifestyle.
From Canvas to Cloth
Where fine art meets textile craft
Cerise Washington's fabric design practice grew from a commission to reimagine the classic Brunschwig & Fils ‘Abigail’ pattern as an original painting for The Odd Chair Company on Kings Road, Chelsea. That project opened the door to a new creative direction -- extending her painterly vision beyond canvas into the world of bespoke textiles for interiors, cushions, curtains, and upholstery.
Drawing on Turner's landscapes, atmospheric light, and the rich colour palettes of the Middle East where she lived for two decades, each fabric design carries the depth and emotion of a painting -- translated with precision onto silk, linen, and fine cotton.
Botanical fabric design featuring tree-of-life motifs, shown as wallcovering and coordinating cushion in a classic British interior
Cushions & Soft Furnishings
Scatter cushions, bolsters, and throws upholstered in Cerise's painterly fabrics bring gallery-worthy colour and texture to any seating arrangement. Each design retains the luminous depth and expressive brushwork of the original painting.
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Curtains & Drapery
Floor-to-ceiling curtains and roman blinds printed with atmospheric, Turner-inspired designs transform windows into living canvases. The interplay of natural light and rich colour creates an ever-changing mood throughout the day.
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Upholstery & Statement Furniture
Working with The Odd Chair Company on Kings Road, Chelsea, Cerise reimagined the classic Brunschwig and Fils Abigail design as an original painting. This project opened new creative directions, translating fine-art brushwork onto statement chairs, headboards, and bespoke furniture pieces.
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Yacht & Aviation Interiors
Lightweight, luminous, and enduring, Cerise's fabric designs are ideal for yacht saloons, private jet cabins, and superyacht guest suites. Through representation by ArtonSuperyachts, bespoke textiles have already been commissioned for charter fleets seeking distinctive onboard styling.
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From painting to fabric
Original Painting
Every fabric design begins as an oil painting in Cerise's studio. The atmospheric colour, impasto texture, and expressive brushwork are captured in their full richness on canvas.
Digital Translation
The painting is meticulously digitised at high resolution, preserving every layer of pigment, every nuance of light and shadow, ready for textile reproduction.
Colourway Development
Working with print specialists, multiple colourways are developed from each source painting -- adapting the palette for different interior schemes while retaining the design's emotive quality.
Fabric Selection & Printing
The design is printed onto carefully selected base cloths -- silk, linen, cotton, or blended weaves -- using advanced digital printing techniques that ensure colour fidelity and durability.
Finishing & Application
The finished fabric is tailored for its intended application, whether hand-sewn cushion covers, made-to-measure curtains, bespoke upholstery, or framed textile panels.
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From the studio
Follow Cerise on Instagram for the latest fabric designs, studio previews, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of the creative process.
From the studio: new ottoman in sage green fringe for a private client
New colourway in deep teal and gold for a private residence in Knightsbridge
Made-to-measure curtains in our Sunset Series for a Chelsea townhouse
Collaboration with The Odd Chair Company, Kings Road
Bespoke textiles for superyacht charter guests via ArtonSuperyachts
From canvas to silk -- our Bird In Flight design in three colourways
“This project has opened the door to exploring further possibilities in fabric and textile design, extending my practice beyond painting into interiors and inspiring new creative directions for future works.”— Cerise Washington
Commission a bespoke fabric
Whether you are an interior designer seeking a unique textile for a client project, a furniture maker exploring artistic upholstery, or a private client envisioning something entirely personal, Cerise welcomes bespoke fabric commissions. Trade terms are available for design professionals.
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