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Coldharbour Lights London The impact of a decadent chandelier in an easy-fit light shade.

Coldharbour Lights’ elegant feather light shades are handmade to order in their London studio.

Different colours and sizes and a premium colour match dye service are available. coldharbourlights.com

Blackbird Bespoke Kent Bespoke metal furniture, mirrors, lighting and architectural metalwork, handmade in Kent. maggie@blackbird-london.com 07568 572076 blackbird-bespoke.com

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Blue Patch exhibits at Dulwich Picture Gallery, 2023. Photo In The Right Light

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Madder Cutch & Co. Stamford, Lincolnshire

Heliconia Furniture London

Original textile designs, handprinted on linen using sustainably sourced plant dyes.

Beautiful handcrafted furniture, carved and shaped from sustainable wood. Unique pieces, made to order.

maddercutchandco.com

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Beuzeval Furniture

Surrey

London

Bespoke flooring from sustainable sources delivering Environmentally conscious furniture, equally exceptional service and craftsmanship. sustainable in material and design. britishwoodflooring.co.uk 4

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The Soho Lighting Company London & Cornwall A British luxury lighting company founded in London using innovative technology to create sustainable, artisan lighting. Sustainability is central to Soho Lighting’s design processes and business practices.

The new Ocean Collection’s striking designs are 3-D printed from recycled plastics and fishing nets salvaged from the sea. When lit, this delicate material resembles linen or glass and lends a gentle

From the choice of materials and manufacturing methods, to their consideration of a product’s lifecycle and circularity, they are committed to making a positive impact on both people and the planet as well as championing British artisan talent.

glow to the surrounding space.

Soho Lighting designs in London and operates out of Cornwall, where local craftspeople work hand-inhand with electrical experts to conceptualise and craft elegant lighting. Lee Lovett, the founder of Soho Lighting says “Cornwall is known for its craft heritage and environmental values, so it was the perfect location for laying down our own creative roots.”

Soho Lighting’s new dimming toggle, with engraving options, provides reliable, energy-saving lighting control without the persistent buzzing and flickering often associated with dimming switches.

+44(0)7526 204350 info@soholighting.com www.soholighting.com 5

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Denby Pottery Derbyshire When you buy Denby you buy products with purpose and soul; handcrafted, made-to-last ceramics which are versatile, beautiful and durable and designed for modern life.

Sustainably-made in the same Derbyshire Pottery for over 200 years using local clay, creating zero process waste and with glaze, clay and water all recycled. denbypottery.com

Melin Tregwynt Pembrokeshire One of the few remaining working Welsh woollen mills, this family company, established in 1912, became an Employee Owned Trust in 2022.

Melin Tregwynt continues to weave iconic woollen Welsh blankets, bedspreads, throws & cushions, along with upholstery, clothing, accessories and bags in their unique signature double cloths. melintregwynt.co.uk

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James Ince Umbrellas 1805 London We make quality handcrafted umbrellas using traditional skills. shop.inceumbrellas.co.uk

Storm Flowers Garden

ULI London & Charlie McKay

London Storm Flowers Garden creates useful and beautiful garden tools and home accessories to help your garden grow. We work with craftspeople across the UK to make our products in small batches, designed to last. #WeedsFlowerToo stormflowersgarden.com @stormflowersgarden 7

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John Eadon Warwickshire

Kent

Hand-crafted, bespoke furniture design and studio collections.

Global ethical homeware designed in collaboration with the world’s best artisans.

johneadon.co.uk

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Natural Bed Co.

Judi Archer

Yorkshire

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AARVEN

Bristol

Solid wood beds and bedside tables, handmade from sustainably sourced timber.

Beautifully hand-tufted contemporary homewares.

naturalbedcompany.co.uk

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Katie Walker Furniture West Sussex

Spark & Bell Sussex

Beautifully crafted award-winning furniture, handmade in the UK and designed to raise a smile

Beautiful tailor-made lighting, crafted in our Brighton workshop from sustainable materials.

katiewalkerfurniture.com

sparkandbell.com contact@sparkandbell.com

PLYable Design Northumberland Inventive makers of unique and playful things.

Furniture, lighting, products and Installations.

07984 647 989 tom@plyable.co.uk @plyable_design plyable.co.uk

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AWARDS SPOTLIGHT

Every year, Blue Patch’s Sustainability Awards recognise high-quality, sustainable and ethical businesses helping to protect our environment, support others and make a difference. Meet our 2022/23 winners.

Heritage Award

Community Award

Winner: Edward Bulmer Natural Paint

Winner: eco action games

Finalists: Goldfinch Brookes Furniture, Ava Innes, Spark & Bell, The Stitch Society

Finalists: The Clothes Swap, WashedUp Cards, That Works For Me

New Business Award

Environment Award

Winner: Anti

Winner: Mr Bug

Finalists: Serious Tissues, Melior & Co. Panda Joy

Finalists: earthborn, Bantam, AirEx

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BLUE PATCH AT THE LONDON DESIGN FAIR 2023

Blue Patch’s installation, Homes With A Heart, curated by design writer and consultant Roddy Clarke, showcases how we can create comfortable, welcoming spaces using products and materials that are consciously sourced from accredited and local supply chains - all by members of the Blue Patch community.

Every September, London Design Fair features over 200 designers and brands, cutting-edge installations, collaborations and workshops. The event spans four days and is the perfect occasion to spot the latest talent and meet the Blue Patch community too.

Blue Patch exhibits at London Design Fair 2019

“We are so excited to be working with Blue Patch, and collaborating with Roddy Clarke, to bring to life ‘Homes with a Heart’. Visitors at this year’s Fair will immerse themselves in a beautifully and sustainably designed home, featuring a selection of truly inspiring environmentally conscious creators.”

Annie Lindsell, Event Director, London Design Fair londondesignfair.co.uk

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