Addison Ross Designer, Sarah Ross, On The One Product That Features Throughout Her Home
Addison Ross is a family-owned and run home decor brand that is known for its elegant photo frames and luxurious accessories. Co-Founder Sarah Ross shares what makes their timeless pieces a perfect wedding gift, her favourite products, and how they stay ahead of the game.
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Sarah Ross and her husband David founded Addison Ross, a British brand specialising in luxury photo frames and lacquered homeware accessories, in 1978. The company has been a family affair ever since, with their son, Harry, joining the business in 2020. Join us to learn about their unique products, and to find out the story behind the designs. Plus, we reveal which of their designs are most popular on our couples' wedding gift lists.
How did Addison Ross start?
Addison Ross was first started by my husband David and his brother Timothy in 1978. They started by making hand-gilded and veneered frames. Then I became involved in 1989 and together with David — we haven't stopped designing new products since.
Where do you take your inspiration from?
We take inspiration from all over the place. We constantly keep an eye out for new colours, shapes and trends. Whether it's scrolling through all the beautiful interior designers we follow on Instagram, or taking a screenshot of Nicole Kidman's bedroom in The Undoing on Netflix (which incidentally was littered with our frames!).
"We are also constantly travelling and visiting galleries in order to make sure we are always ahead of the game."
What’s your favourite product to date?
Oh that's a really tricky question. At the moment my absolute favourite product is our Scallop Tray collection or our Bobbin Salt & Pepper Mills. Please don’t ask me to choose a colour as I simply can't and our house is in constant flux as I change them all the time! And of course, I love each style of the mills - our Bobbin Chubbies are a favourite, and I think are the cutest yet most stylish mills to feature on a dinner table! I think our staple frames will remain my subconscious favourites, especially our original 15mm Enamel Frames, and a Duck Egg frame, as it seems to feature everywhere throughout our house.
What does the future hold for Addison Ross?
We have the upcoming launch of our Tartan collection — a nod to David’s Scottish childhood — with two different ranges, Blackwatch and Ross Tartan, which the whole team is very excited about. We also have many more upcoming launches, some of which are still a secret! We love all of our products and absolutely love making new versions of them, so it will be really exciting to see how our products evolve in the future.
What is your favourite room in your house and why?
At the moment, it’s the living room. We have such a wide range of products, and I adore the way you can see the development of our collections throughout this room — our frames, bins, and trays really do cover the whole space. I’m at my most calm, alongside a roaring fire, a scented candle, Rocky, our Tibetan terrier, and my favourite classical playlist — it's heavenly!
Who are your favourite interior designers?
That's a very hard one, as there are so many. We have done a few collaborations with Sophie Paterson, whose style we absolutely love! Vicky Wormsley from French-Brook Interiors is definitely also at the top of the list — we recently had a shoot at her stunning house in Hampshire. She effortlessly mixes unusual fabrics, wall papers, and colour combinations to create a timeless elegance. I also love Emma Deterding's use of vibrant colours at Kelling Designs. And over on Instagram, I'm completely addicted to Helen Turkington's videos.
Do you have any advice to couples on setting up their wedding list?
Slightly digressing from the question, but I do remember the apocryphal story of the couple who drew up a list at Aspreys back in the 80s only to have a business client from the Middle East buy the entire list, so the couple were called to ask to make a second list for the rest of their guests! Sadly, it wasn't us! I think my advice would definitely be to put things on the list that you wouldn't ordinarily buy and that are special, things you will cherish forever and remember as your wedding gifts. Having said that, one of the gifts that I use nearly every day is a stacked saucepan steamer/double boiler—not hugely glamorous but so useful!
What is it about the Wedding Present Company that stands out to you?
I think the service level is second to none, the genuine care and enthusiasm you have for your couples shines through. There is such a sense of sincere enthusiasm for each wedding, and I think the whole experience looks like a joy and delight.
What do you like buying as wedding presents?
Well, I have to admit I do always give photo frames; it's one of the times in your life when you will have an abundance of incredible photography, which you definitely don't want to hide away in an album. If I don't know the couple's style, I usually stick with white or chiffon grey enamel, but if I do know their décor, I would be more adventurous. I always give the large 8x10 frames for wedding photos, as I think it's definitely the time to make a statement.
Explore Addison Ross' luxury photo frames and lacquered homeware accessories online or book your appointment in our London showroom to explore the brand's curated collection and thousands of unique wedding gifts in person.
Whether you have a question about Addison Ross products, need help with creating your wedding gift list, or simply want to discuss your gift list ideas, our Wedding List Advisors and team are always happy to help.
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