Tamarisk Designs has announced the appointment of furniture creative Suzanne O’Flynn as its new design director.
Suzanne brings over 30 years of experience in the luxury interiors and textiles industry, most recently at John Sankey, where she led creative strategy and product development. Over her career, she has worked with iconic names such as Heal's, Liberty, and John Lewis.
Tamarisk Designs, a family-owned British furnituremaker established over 30 years ago, is known for its handcrafted sofas, chairs and footstools, made using a blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern technology. Serving the retail, interior design and contract sectors, Tamarisk supplies furnishings to to interior designers and some of the UK’s most prestigious retailers.
Since 2022, Tamarisk Designs has been part of the Hill Cross Group, a leading name in contract and bespoke furniture. This partnership enhances Tamarisk’s craftsmanship with added scale, contract furniture expertise, and a shared commitment to sustainability.
Suzanne will be based at Tamarisk’s newly refurbished showroom in Long Eaton. The company’s production is located nearby, allowing for close collaboration between design and manufacturing teams.
Her role will focus on steering Tamarisk’s product development, "ensuring the brand continues to deliver design excellence while maintaining the hallmarks of quality, scalability, and craftsmanship". She will also collaborate closely with Tamarisk’s supplier network "to bring new design concepts to life and uphold the company’s reputation for British-made excellence".
Jen Barker, CEO of Hill Cross Group/Tamarisk, comments: “We’re really proud to have attracted someone of Suzanne’s calibre and experience to join the Tamarisk team. She brings a wealth of experience in fabric and furniture and a strong track record of turning ideas into desirable and commercial products.
"Her skills, expertise and network will be instrumental in shaping the future of our product portfolio as we look to expand the business and develop our exclusive range of fabrics.”
Suzanne adds: “I’ve always believed that great design is about storytelling – creating timeless pieces that resonate with people’s lives and homes. Tamarisk has such a strong heritage of British craftsmanship, and I’m excited to help drive its design direction with authenticity, innovation and a renewed creative energy. I’m particularly looking forward to collaborating with the talented team and shaping a fabric and furniture collection that feels truly exclusive and inspiring.”
Pictured: Suzanne and Jen
