Grove Studio collaborate with James Dunlop

As part of his greater vision for the growth of creativity within the industry, Jim created Grove Studio, a group of talented designers bringing unique perspectives and skills to create a premier range of design collections for hospitality, commercial and residential manufacturers. Grove Studio’s main ethos is to help other designers to provide elegant solutions in their design projects while being seen as the ‘atelier’ in the design industry for textiles, wall coverings and upholstery.

The collaboration between Grove Studio and James Dunlop resulted in the development of the textile collection Dunleith, an elegant and timeless range of fabrics that is consistent with the design aesthetic of Grove Studios. “We wanted to design fabrics we hadn’t seen in the market and that people would want,” says Jim Looney.

Tailored comfort, effortless precision, sophisticated charm are what underpins the Dunleith collection. In working with their own clients, the Grove Studio designers would find fabrics that were beautiful in design and texture but the scale of the pattern wouldn’t be appropriate for the spaces they were designing.  “We looked through the lens of a designer and asked ourselves' would they use it?” Says Julianne Cary, Senior Designer with Grove Studio.  

With 20 years design experience in hospitality design, Julianne has helped lead the design process for Dunleith and has a great sense of colour vision and direction for the US market so the collection includes fabrics that are all complimentary with and have a lot of cross relevancy with various applications.  

The six textiles released pay attention to surface and scale and have an intrinsic respect for detail and character. Inspiration for Dunleith has been drawn from the natural environment, classic and architectural elements found in everyday living take on a contemporary feel. Colourways are inspired by significant places and people along life’s journey.

Details of sail boat lines were the inspiration behind Alluvian. This geometric design uses weave to emphasis line and form creating a new dimension of texture.

The Spanish Moss trees of the southern US states have informed the subtle pattern of this fabric that has a soft layering effect. Color names are based on famous songs from the 1960′s.

Inspired by the detail in air travel contrail lines, these visible white vapor trails are re-imagined in this beautiful quality drapery. Hanover has been yarn dyed to create contrast in the weave.

Inspired by the timeless sophistication of vintage cars, Leverett uses weave to reconstruct the lineal design elements of car vents. Woven chenille polyester yarn provides strength and durability while offering a soft and luxurious handle.