It Takes Time To Work Out What A Space Needs

Homeware and textile designer Genevieve Bennett spends her nine to five surrounded by pattern and colour… then retreats to her home, which is calm and neutral.

- Ginevra Benedetti

You might not know her name, but you’ve probably seen Genevieve Bennett’s work. Most recently, she’s designed a range of wallpaper, fabric and rugs for John Lewis, but she’s also created leather goods for Mulberry, textiles for Wedgwood and accessories for Habitat. Genevieve lives in Bethnal Green, East London, with her six-year-old son, Torben.

My John Lewis wallpaper has a boldness that’s very much my signature.

I loved seeing the designs move from the drawing board through to production. Creating wallpaper is similar to block printing – it allows for beautiful depth and contrast between matt and shine. This season, I’ve added bed linen and bathroom textiles to the range.

I have always loved colour and materials.