We create PATTERN WITH A STORY
Launched in 2006 by London based designers, Keith Stephenson and Mark Hampshire, Mini Moderns is an interiors brand specialising in applied pattern across a range of products including wallpapers, fabrics, cushions and ceramics. The initial collection was snapped up by Heal's and our brand continues to go from strength to strength, selling online and via selected stockists around the world.
Our design influences range from mid-century British textiles to vintage toys, from literature to childhood memories. Travel also influences our work - and much of our inspiration comes from holidays and field trips, both at home and abroad.
MADE IN THE UK BY NICE PEOPLE. At Mini Moderns we like to produce in the UK whenever possible. All our wallpapers, fabrics, cushions and bags are made in the UK by people with whom we've developed long-standing relationships. Producing in the UK also helps to keep our carbon footprint down, by minimising the number of journeys a product makes before it gets to you.
Mini Moderns also works on commissions with museums and galleries, including collaborations with the Whitworth, Museum of London, Courtauld Gallery, Southbank Centre and the London Transport Museum Shop.
In 2019 we launched our book “Mid Century Living - The Mini Moderns Guide to Pattern and Style” in the UK and US, published by Kyle Books. Now in its second edition.
THE COLLECTIONS:
The Family Album 2007
Folk Rock 2009
Day-Tripper 2011
The Buddha of Suburbia 2013
Hinterland 2015
Saturday Night/Sunday Morning 2017
Culture! 2019
TRAVELOGUE 2022
Lucienne Day at Mini Moderns 2025
Short Stories 2025
Winner: Junior Magazine Design Awards
2011 - Best Interior Collection
Shortlisted: Elle Decoration British Design Awards:
2009 - Best Wallcovering
2011 - Best British Design Brand
2012 - Best Wallcovering
2019 - Paisley Crescent wallpaper accessioned into the permanent collection at The Whitworth
2025 - Dungeness wallpaper accessioned into the permanent collection at The Whitworth.