Malphor

Malphor creates more than interiors — we design fresh starts. Enticing people to consume in harmful ways made no longer sense to her. She created Malphor.

Whether you’re moving forward from change or seeking calm in a busy life, we deliver welcoming, refined spaces that restore balance, bring pride, and feel unmistakably yours. Dominique's career as an art editor on lifestyle magazines in London took a turn when she became a mum and looked at what the future held for her son. Sustainability was not a widespread concern yet and journalists did not pr

omote handmade or upcycled products as they do now. As a designer obsessed with vintage and interiors, she wanted to become active in finding ways to promote sustainable lifestyles. A business turning unwanted vintage furniture (300 tons/year in the UK!) into objects of design coveted by the eccentric and the eco-conscious. She helps create timeless classic interiors layered with bohemian decadence and a dash of gothic glamour. Dominique, the creative force behind Malphor, designed and freehand-painted a faux-inlay bedroom set for Annie Sloan's 30th Anniversary launch of Pearlescent Glaze, and demonstrates the step-by-step on Annie Sloan's website. Her work was featured in The Colourist, House&Homes (Canada), Homes&Antiques, Real Homes, House Beautiful, Living Oxfordshire and Around&About. She was asked to sit on the Ask An Expert panel at Grand Designs Live 2019, and had her work exhibited at Grand Designs Live 2022. She is a member of the House of Upcycling and is fully accredited by Annie Sloan. If you are looking for a bespoke piece, visit our showroom Wednesday-Saturday 10am-2pm, or by appointment, our online shop or call on 07960 971 926. We also take commissions and can help you transform your existing furniture when it no longer fits your interior. Our mission to do less harm extends to furniture upcycling workshops (see our Events page)

08/03/2024

Celebrating International Women’s day ✨

21/08/2023

Embrace the opulence of real Bone Inlay without the hefty price tag! This stunning bedroom set I designed and freehand-painted for Annie Sloan, featuring a wardrobe and chest of drawers, boasts intricate Bone Inlay artistry. This can be more easily achieved using Annie Sloan's Faux Bone Inlay Stencil Chalk Paint in Old White atop a rich base of Chalk Paint in Graphite. Recreating the allure of genuine Bone Inlay, using this stencil offers luxury within reach, adding charm and character to your space at a fraction of the cost. The secret to an expansive, harmonious bedroom? Painting all your furnishings in the same exquisite style. Watch as the unified design magnifies the room, creating a seamless, polished look that's sure to leave you inspired.

However, feel free to contact me and I can paint your set for you.

Photo ©Annie Sloan

08/06/2023

24/05/2023

Well, this little table sold before I could take decent photos of it.

This week has been busy busy! Love sharing my space with .francis__ for
But only a few days left to come and grab an original by best art photographer, so make sure you don’t miss out!

22/04/2023

Work in progress…

I started on this bench but true to my ADHD-self went on to repaint my photo wall, which I didn’t like anymore. Here’s a preview of both✨🖤
See my reels for process Finished bench coming soon
👀

13/04/2023

STYLE LABELS… 👀

What style do you feel this side table is?

My style oscillates between and as I let the piece guide my hand and my heart. I’ll go for 😅

Most of us like a label and It has been interesting to hear customers’ comments about this one. Some folks see it as . Others as , or even . Safe to say it’s defo ! What would you say?

Top is gilded in gold metal leaf that has been grunged up. Legs in with gold metal leaf details. Fringe with jewel detail

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11/03/2023

When your customer puts your cushion and her interior design flair together. An absolute win ✨🖤

Get your ‘Peace Warrior’ velvet cushion in store or online at malphor.co.uk

08/03/2023

HAPPY WOMEN’S DAY!

On this day of celebrating women, my particular focus is on this woman (swipe). A beautiful soul, a tower of strength and love, a leader and supporter of women, my guardian Angel. My beautiful sister, Sylvie 💋🖤✨

07/10/2022

GRAND DESIGNS LIVE!

What an absolute blast to be at Grand Designs Live again this year as part as the gang!
There is a real buzz in the air for all things ‘Upcycling’ and our stand is clearly one of the busiest there.

My thrones are getting a lot of attention, I wonder who will snap them up!

I was given a couple of free tickets, shall I run a competition??? 🤔

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Oxford

Telephone

+447960971926

Website

http://malphor.studio/

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