Blackpop's Blog

As the mornings get colder and the nights draw in, we could all do with a little something to pep us up at this time of year. What could be better than bringing the green hues of Springtime in to our homes using soft furnishings and decor.

Established in 1978 as a setting for high-end interior design professionals to get together, mingle and show off their latest designs and ideas, Decorex has evolved to fit the ever changing industry needs - championing quality, inspiration and connection.
Its' a show that is very close to our hearts here at Blackpop and this year we will be showcasing lots of exciting new designs and products. So please join us at Olympia to celebrate design in all its forms and we’ll introduce you to our collections in person. After a couple of years break, it feels great to be back - we’re really looking forward to seeing old friends and to meeting you! 

Ancient civilsations made them to honour their dead and the most illustrious public buildings in the Greek Empire had walls adorned by them. Popular with royalty and often commissioned by noble families, it was the European Medieval weavers who elevated the art of the decorative Tapestry, making them desirable right up until the end of the 16th century.  With their range of styles and themes, their continued success can be attributed to their portability -  creative polymath Le Corbusier once calling them 'nomadic murals' In the 19th century and in an attempt to revive the artform, William Morris created a...

Nestled in the heart of the Derbyshire Dales is Wirksworth, affectionately known as 'Quirksworth' due to the abundance of creatives that make this beautiful town their home.
You will find 'Blackpop' on the main high street, surrounded by many independent shops, cafes and restaurants, making it a must visit destination with lots to see and do.Our showroom is open Monday to Thursday 9am - 5pm and also on the first Saturday of each month 9.30am - 1.30pm, to coincide with our famous and truly fantastic farmers market, so why not make it a day out, you won't be disappointed! Our stunning Wirksworth...

Ceilings have been a favourite place for decoration throughout history, either by painting the flat surface or emphasising the structural members of a roof. Roman ceilings were rich with relief and painting, as evidenced by the vaulted ceilings of Pompeian baths, but stepped up a notch in The Renaissance, when 'coffered' ceilings were a show of wealth and opulence. Richly carved borders, intersected with rosettes, adorned the vaults and arches. The spaces in between were filled with pictures, hand painted murals, papers and other decoration.Nowadays, although ceilings are usually the largest unbroken surface of a room they can be overlooked,...