Sarah Beech Ottomans

My background is on-line media, but with a huge love of fabrics it wasn’t long before my path turned towards the world of interior design. I have worked in the interiors industry in various forms for the past 8 years until... ...about 2 years ago I was looking for something that I loved as a beautiful piece of furniture and also helped me with limited available storage. I started researching but couldn’t find what I visualised in my mind. I had been working with an amazing master upholsterer, Ugo, on various design projects for many years and we started a conversation. I showed Ugo my designs and with his help and the wonderful work of our fab carpenter, Charlie, my ideas have been brought to life. The end result is www.sarahbeechottomans.com. A range of storage ottomans that I hope can be the answer to some of your storage challenges and at the same time embody beautifully crafted pieces of furniture. We have started with 3 styles. They are all named after members of my family as they each have their own personalities! The Winnie - rectangular, bags of character, larger than life at times and with a tendency to be flamboyant. The Arthur - a solid square shape, strong and reliable. Finally, the Elizabeth, a slim one, flexible in all sorts of situations. As I have designed these ottomans I have thought of my family. In your home I am sure they will take on a personality of their own. I am very keen, wherever possible, to ensure that the end result is a product of British craftsmanship. All the design and manufacture happens in London. The lining fabrics are woven in Yorkshire mills. The beech (I couldn’t use anything else) feet are exclusively designed and handcrafted in Leicestershire. I have also searched small and large fabric houses across the UK to find a wide range of British-made upholstery fabrics for you to choose from.