Highgrove by Sanderson: An English Garden Reimagined
Launching on 1 May 2025, Sanderson’s new collection, Highgrove by Sanderson, takes a thoughtful approach to translating one of Britain’s most carefully nurtured gardens into fabrics and wallpapers for contemporary interiors. Inspired by the gardens of Highgrove House (the private residence of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla), and in collaboration with The King’s Foundation, the collection moves beyond simple floral motifs to capture the spirit of a place where nature and design work hand in hand.
Carpet Garden wallpaper and Hydrangea & Rose fabric, displayed among the hydrangeas at Highgrove
Scott Simpson, Retail Director at The King’s Foundation, says, “We are delighted to be working with Sanderson, particularly given their steadfast support for British heritage and design. In the spirit of everything we do at Highgrove, this collection has been inspired by the beautiful gardens, which are open to the public for visitors to enjoy. We look forward to welcoming guests who can discover the original inspirations for the designs.”
The Carpet Garden at Highgrove House. Photo: Courtney Louise
Mural wallpaper representing the view of the Carpet Garden, created from a sketch made by King Charles.
Highgrove has long been known not just for its natural beauty but for its principles: organic stewardship, attention to biodiversity, and an instinctive understanding of how gardens can evolve over time. In much the same way, Sanderson’s designers approached this collaboration with an emphasis on craftsmanship, authenticity, and longevity. Every pattern – from the poetic twisting clematis vines to the formality of the Thyme Walk – has been drawn or painted by hand before being reimagined for modern interiors. The result is a collection that feels alive. Less ‘perfect English garden’ and more ‘majestically orchestrated wilderness.’
King Charles sketching in Highgrove Gardens
Rebecca Craig, Lead Designer of Sanderson, comments, “This collaboration is a designer’s dream. It has been such an honour to work with Highgrove and The King’s Foundation to explore the gardens, learn about the incredible ecosystem, and discover the devotion behind each unique landscape and its meaning. Every garden at Highgrove has a story to tell.”
Hydrangea & Rose - styled here with Annabel's Suzani and Azalea walk - celebrates the garden’s flora in full bloom.
The collection embraces a wide range of moods. Some designs are soft and impressionistic, reflecting the loose, natural planting of Highgrove’s Wildflower Meadow; others are more structured, echoing the clipped yew hedges and geometric kitchen gardens. A subtle, garden-inspired palette ties the designs together: dusty rose, sage green, deep dusky indigo, and earth tones all feature, offering options that feel grounded yet quietly luxurious.
Importantly, Highgrove by Sanderson prunes back the nostalgic vision of English gardening to reveal a living, breathing interpretation. Rather than idealising the countryside, it celebrates a working garden that changes with the seasons, reflecting a philosophy that feels increasingly relevant in an age where sustainable living and a connection to nature are once again at the forefront.
Kitchen Garden, referencing the pears, apples, gooseberries and runner beans grown amongst the foliage of Highgrove's Kitchen Garden.
The launch coincides with the Chelsea Flower Show, where Britain’s horticultural expertise is showcased on a national stage. Yet while Chelsea is known for its spectacle, this collection feels like an invitation to slow down, to notice the structure of a tendril or the rich, layered greens of a woodland border. It captures the small, deliberate moments that give a garden and a home its sense of character, bringing the outside in through leafy motifs and carrying with it the ethos of a garden that works with nature, not against it. In doing so, it invites homeowners to rethink what a 'natural' interior can be: not simply rustic or botanical, but richly textured, layered, and deeply personal.
Wildflower Meadow. The Meadow has a vital role in supporting the diverse organic life of the garden.
Each fabric and wallpaper is made using techniques that honour Sanderson’s long-standing reputation for quality. Traditional screen printing and finely detailed embroidery are combined with modern processes to ensure durability and ease of use. It’s designed for real homes: elegant enough for formal spaces, yet relaxed enough for everyday living, offering a way to bring the outside in through thoughtful design that respects both the natural world and the rhythms of home life.
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Further Information:
Sanderson
Highgrove House and Gardens
The King's foundation
RHS Chelsea Flower Show
20-24th May 2025
London Gate, Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London, SW3 4SR
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Image Credits:
All images courtesy of Sanderson, unless otherwise stated in the photo caption.