Sophie Harpley is a British artist and designer painting patterns by hand to create original wallpapers and linen. Inspired by modernist painting, botanical forms, antiques and travel; her fresh freehand style brings a relaxed and storied aesthetic to both traditional and contemporary interiors.
Sophie's Story
Sophie grew up in the English west country. When she wasn't drawing, crafting or exploring outdoors, she would help her mum spread bolts of Laura Ashley and Liberty cloth across the kitchen table to make curtains and clothes. Her earliest memory is of floral wallpaper in their Victorian home.
After studying in Sussex, Sophie's career began at London's V&A Museum and served to confirm her deep love of modernist art and decorative design. She then went to art school in Bristol, gaining an MA Graphic Arts in 2012, specialised in print.
Sophie's homeware collections have evolved alongside a creative career of design work for interiors brands and illustration commissions (see collaborations).
Drawing together her love of paint and pattern, Sophie's work is known for a relaxed and joyful aesthetic, a passion for nature and a signature loose painted style. all this is exemplified by her growing range of printed wallpapers, linen and handmade homeware.
Sustainably made in Britain
With both nature and craft as inspirations for Sophie’s designs, she wanted to produce them in ways that honour this. Sophie's papers and cloth are all printed by skilled artisans in Britain, drawing from generations of expertise, yet pioneering sustainable printing today.
Linen is made from Flax which grows organically and even improves the soil around it. Sophie uses the finest, pure European linen. Her wallpapers are made from replenished forests. Both materials being natural, are also biodegradable.
Sophie's cushions and lampshades are handmade in small batches, making use of every inch of fabric and wallpaper, to create joyful interior accessories.
Press, partners & awards
Sophie's work has featured in national press such as British Vogue, House & Garden, The Financial Times, Telegraph and Elle Decoration. Most recently Sophie has partnered with Annie Sloan, Domenica Marland and Haines Collection. In 2023 she won a Homes & Gardens Design Award for her new wallpapers and joined The List by House & Garden.
