Helen Parker

Helen Parker

Creative Director

deVOL’s easy, cool and understated style is Helen's inspiration and her original approach to our look is quite unique. Over the last thirteen years that Helen has been with the company it has changed from a small Leicestershire business, to a household name. Helen's passion and desire to create a special look for deVOL has proved to be the making of this company.

Helen is a keen blogger and is always actively ensuring deVOL and its image is kept classic, on trend and eclectic. She loves food, unusual ingredients, exploring markets and local restaurants, spending time gardening and watching world movies, blogging about all of her experiences is a way for Helen to note down...

deVOL’s easy, cool and understated style is Helen's inspiration and her original approach to our look is quite unique. Over the last thirteen years that Helen has been with the company it has changed from a small Leicestershire business, to a household name. Helen's passion and desire to create a special look for deVOL has proved to be the making of this company.

Helen is a keen blogger and is always actively ensuring deVOL and its image is kept classic, on trend and eclectic. She loves food, unusual ingredients, exploring markets and local restaurants, spending time gardening and watching world movies, blogging about all of her experiences is a way for Helen to note down and share her thoughts and remember the lovely things about all of the things she loves.

Helen’s hobbies are a kind of extension of her work at deVOL, all of the things Helen loves are a part of her job so it makes blogging about them pretty easy and very fun. Helen has become a voice of knowledge when it comes to interiors and stylish living, she has that knack of knowing what’s cool and knowing just how to put that down into words, making her journal posts super popular with our customers and staff members too.

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Our new St. John's Square Haberdasher's Kitchen

We have finally fitted our beautiful Haberdasher's display at our St. John's Square showroom up on the top floor of our townhouse, this room was designed to feel like a...

Our new St. John's Square Haberdasher's Kitchen

We have finally fitted our beautiful Haberdasher's display at our St. John's Square showroom up on the top floor of our townhouse, this room was designed to feel like a...

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Photographing Zoe Ball's beautiful deVOL Kitchen in Ditchling

When you think of Zoe Ball, you think of fun and vibrancy, you think of passion and an endearing positivity that is contagious. Isn't it fascinating that this is exactly...

Photographing Zoe Ball's beautiful deVOL Kitchen in Ditchling

When you think of Zoe Ball, you think of fun and vibrancy, you think of passion and an endearing positivity that is contagious. Isn't it fascinating that this is exactly...

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Provence Meets Wes Anderson - The Chiswick Basement Kitchen by deVOL

Where do we begin with this bright, airy and completely unique Shaker kitchen, it’s so full of personality, style and really clever little touches, we are spoilt for choice. What...

Provence Meets Wes Anderson - The Chiswick Basement Kitchen by deVOL

Where do we begin with this bright, airy and completely unique Shaker kitchen, it’s so full of personality, style and really clever little touches, we are spoilt for choice. What...

Hand-forged hooks & brackets all made here at Cotes Mill

Hand-forged hooks & brackets all made here at Cotes Mill

Simple, naive and gutsy, these new accessories from deVOL are designed to be everyday items. Hardwearing, useful, handmade and delightfully authentic, these new hooks are another product which we hope...

Hand-forged hooks & brackets all made here at Cotes Mill

Simple, naive and gutsy, these new accessories from deVOL are designed to be everyday items. Hardwearing, useful, handmade and delightfully authentic, these new hooks are another product which we hope...

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My home

French bed from eBay, toile bedside light from eBay, bed linen from The Secret Linen Store. So, today I decided to try working in bed, it's a misty morning and...

My home

French bed from eBay, toile bedside light from eBay, bed linen from The Secret Linen Store. So, today I decided to try working in bed, it's a misty morning and...

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My movie recommendations for those long days and nights - Part 1

I'm a big fan of world movies and I'm not much of a fan of action, full-on movies, I like films that meander and roam through Mediterranean countryside or hard-hitting...

My movie recommendations for those long days and nights - Part 1

I'm a big fan of world movies and I'm not much of a fan of action, full-on movies, I like films that meander and roam through Mediterranean countryside or hard-hitting...

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How deVOL got invited to make an 8 episode TV series in the US

We opened our New York showroom in April 2019, it's in the coolest and most casually hip part of Manhattan, the Lower East Side. We picked Bond Street, a wide...

How deVOL got invited to make an 8 episode TV series in the US

We opened our New York showroom in April 2019, it's in the coolest and most casually hip part of Manhattan, the Lower East Side. We picked Bond Street, a wide...

Flamboyant and Flea' is my 2020 trend prediction!

Flamboyant and Flea' is my 2020 trend prediction!

Image via Clear Water Baths Trends, urgh I hate that word because it gives people the excuse to keep making rash, sometimes expensive changes to their homes, only to regret...

Flamboyant and Flea' is my 2020 trend prediction!

Image via Clear Water Baths Trends, urgh I hate that word because it gives people the excuse to keep making rash, sometimes expensive changes to their homes, only to regret...

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Decorated cupboards by deVOL

A beautiful Curiosity Cupboard at Cotes Mill. – How the service works Highly colourful and decorative interiors have become so popular that we wanted to incorporate some of this style...

Decorated cupboards by deVOL

A beautiful Curiosity Cupboard at Cotes Mill. – How the service works Highly colourful and decorative interiors have become so popular that we wanted to incorporate some of this style...

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A fashionista and a chef go for our Sebastian Cox Kitchen, we ask them why?

Our most popular image on Instagram ever!! Thanks Hannah and Michael xx Tim and I often go out on the road when the weather gets better and visit some of...

A fashionista and a chef go for our Sebastian Cox Kitchen, we ask them why?

Our most popular image on Instagram ever!! Thanks Hannah and Michael xx Tim and I often go out on the road when the weather gets better and visit some of...

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The kind of kitchens that I love

Rich dark cupboards, bright white walls, crystal in the cupboards and history in the room. I adore the stark white walls and the rich dark heavy furniture contrast. This image...

The kind of kitchens that I love

Rich dark cupboards, bright white walls, crystal in the cupboards and history in the room. I adore the stark white walls and the rich dark heavy furniture contrast. This image...

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Art and the art of buying paintings

Peeping out of her bubble wrap, this lovely lady is the beginning of a love affair with quirky paintings by Sophie Leigh Art, it's such a difficult subject sometimes isn't...

Art and the art of buying paintings

Peeping out of her bubble wrap, this lovely lady is the beginning of a love affair with quirky paintings by Sophie Leigh Art, it's such a difficult subject sometimes isn't...

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I saw the angel in the Marble and carved until I set him free - Michaelangelo

deVOLs Classic English sink cabinet in the Mill House showroom, opening soon. It's been a long time coming, something we have yearned to sell for years and finally it's happened....

I saw the angel in the Marble and carved until I set him free - Michaelangelo

deVOLs Classic English sink cabinet in the Mill House showroom, opening soon. It's been a long time coming, something we have yearned to sell for years and finally it's happened....

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We sell great vintage things too..................... and now you can view them all on our website

Cupboards, pots and simple inspiration here at Cotes Mill Over the past few weeks, Laura, one of our great graphic designers has been taking some really nice photos of all...

We sell great vintage things too..................... and now you can view them all on our website

Cupboards, pots and simple inspiration here at Cotes Mill Over the past few weeks, Laura, one of our great graphic designers has been taking some really nice photos of all...

A random collection of tips on kitchens that may come in handy

A random collection of tips on kitchens that may come in handy

I’ve been designing kitchens at deVOL for over 14 years, I’ve had no formal training but in my defence I’ve always wanted to make things look better than they need...

A random collection of tips on kitchens that may come in handy

I’ve been designing kitchens at deVOL for over 14 years, I’ve had no formal training but in my defence I’ve always wanted to make things look better than they need...

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peacocks and presents

This week I wanted to take you on a tour of Cotes Mill and give you a taste of what to expect if you haven't visited before. I started on...

peacocks and presents

This week I wanted to take you on a tour of Cotes Mill and give you a taste of what to expect if you haven't visited before. I started on...

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old things have soul

So yesterday it was all about books and cards and today I wanted to inspire you with some of the more unique and old items that we have for sale...

old things have soul

So yesterday it was all about books and cards and today I wanted to inspire you with some of the more unique and old items that we have for sale...

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never trust a man who doesn't like books

It's nearly time to go home, but I just need to tell you how much cool and beautiful stuff we have had arriving at the Mill over the last few...

never trust a man who doesn't like books

It's nearly time to go home, but I just need to tell you how much cool and beautiful stuff we have had arriving at the Mill over the last few...

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Welcome to Sicily - part tre!! - Pantelleria

Travelling up the coast of Sicily we skirted 'Palermo Centro' knowing we would we would visit soon and headed for the airport. A big empty cool room and a little...

Welcome to Sicily - part tre!! - Pantelleria

Travelling up the coast of Sicily we skirted 'Palermo Centro' knowing we would we would visit soon and headed for the airport. A big empty cool room and a little...

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Welcome to Sicily - part due!!

It seems ages since the heady days of summer!!! actually it really does and Autumn is really going for it now, the mornings are much cooler, the wind is a...

Welcome to Sicily - part due!!

It seems ages since the heady days of summer!!! actually it really does and Autumn is really going for it now, the mornings are much cooler, the wind is a...

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Welcome to Sicily - part uno!!

We begin our travels in Catania Holidays can be spent in all sorts of ways, I am inherently lazy and so would always prefer to spend my time chilling out...

Welcome to Sicily - part uno!!

We begin our travels in Catania Holidays can be spent in all sorts of ways, I am inherently lazy and so would always prefer to spend my time chilling out...

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Shaker Perfection in Petersham

Tim and I have been on the road again, seeking out some beautiful deVOL Kitchens to photograph. We were very happy to be able to go back to Petersham near...

Shaker Perfection in Petersham

Tim and I have been on the road again, seeking out some beautiful deVOL Kitchens to photograph. We were very happy to be able to go back to Petersham near...

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Painted walls and opulence inspired by de Gournay

When I discovered de Gournay a few months ago I was completely captivated by the whole feel of the interiors they create, the opulence, the beautifully chosen colours and the...

Painted walls and opulence inspired by de Gournay

When I discovered de Gournay a few months ago I was completely captivated by the whole feel of the interiors they create, the opulence, the beautifully chosen colours and the...

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Photographing Pearl Lowe and Danny Goffey's beautiful kitchen has been the highlight of my busy Summer.

Well I've not done a blog for ages then I remembered I had written a post about my little visit to Portugal so I posted it today then I got...

Photographing Pearl Lowe and Danny Goffey's beautiful kitchen has been the highlight of my busy Summer.

Well I've not done a blog for ages then I remembered I had written a post about my little visit to Portugal so I posted it today then I got...

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My antidote to rainy days - Portugal

I love going away and finding a sunny place to chill out, I love eating local fresh food in local bars and wandering around markets and finding streets full of...

My antidote to rainy days - Portugal

I love going away and finding a sunny place to chill out, I love eating local fresh food in local bars and wandering around markets and finding streets full of...

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After a crazy couple of weeks our Townhouse in St. John's Square finally opens its doors and is just the beginning of a new adventure for us and our customers

The calm before the storm that is dressing this beautiful house We are never happy are we? Nothing to do we are bored, too much to do we are stressed,...

After a crazy couple of weeks our Townhouse in St. John's Square finally opens its doors and is just the beginning of a new adventure for us and our customers

The calm before the storm that is dressing this beautiful house We are never happy are we? Nothing to do we are bored, too much to do we are stressed,...

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Cool as can be.......................A new Shaker Kitchen shoot 'The Cheshire Townhouse'

When the weather gets better, when the sun starts to shine and the nights get longer Tim and I are often out and about finding lovely homes across the country...

Cool as can be.......................A new Shaker Kitchen shoot 'The Cheshire Townhouse'

When the weather gets better, when the sun starts to shine and the nights get longer Tim and I are often out and about finding lovely homes across the country...

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The sun's out, spring is on its way, so it's photoshoot time again....................

The Park Kitchen Nottingham It’s often the unassuming, simple things that really make the biggest impression, it’s not just about the Shaker cupboards and the kitchen, it’s about everything. The...

The sun's out, spring is on its way, so it's photoshoot time again....................

The Park Kitchen Nottingham It’s often the unassuming, simple things that really make the biggest impression, it’s not just about the Shaker cupboards and the kitchen, it’s about everything. The...

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up early to visit Smithfield market

I decided to set my alarm for 4am and wander down the street from our new showroom to Smithfield Meat Market. It opens at 2am and is pretty much cleared...

up early to visit Smithfield market

I decided to set my alarm for 4am and wander down the street from our new showroom to Smithfield Meat Market. It opens at 2am and is pretty much cleared...

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It's time to get dressed and open the doors...............

A peek through the window of the new deVOL Showroom at dusk on St John's Square It's been a very exciting week for our new London Showroom in St John's...

It's time to get dressed and open the doors...............

A peek through the window of the new deVOL Showroom at dusk on St John's Square It's been a very exciting week for our new London Showroom in St John's...

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deVOL - designing beautiful artisan products is now part of who we are

Kitchens have always been our specialty here at deVOL but over the years we have yearned to be able to design and make other beautiful, simple, well made things. This...

deVOL - designing beautiful artisan products is now part of who we are

Kitchens have always been our specialty here at deVOL but over the years we have yearned to be able to design and make other beautiful, simple, well made things. This...

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We are nearly ready to open the doors to our new 'London Townhouse'

We are nearly there!! A little peek at the inside...... The first big event of our year will be the opening of our new deVOL Townhouse Showroom in St. John's...

We are nearly ready to open the doors to our new 'London Townhouse'

We are nearly there!! A little peek at the inside...... The first big event of our year will be the opening of our new deVOL Townhouse Showroom in St. John's...

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buying presents can be a lovely day out...

It's that time of year again, the time when you either get super excited or want to run away and hide in a cave. It's been such a beautiful summer,...

buying presents can be a lovely day out...

It's that time of year again, the time when you either get super excited or want to run away and hide in a cave. It's been such a beautiful summer,...

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a piece of paradise in the woods.

Another day, another photoshoot, actually it has become one of the best parts of my job, visiting lovely places, meeting fascinating and different people and being able to make their...

a piece of paradise in the woods.

Another day, another photoshoot, actually it has become one of the best parts of my job, visiting lovely places, meeting fascinating and different people and being able to make their...

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Slightly giddy with excitement

Once upon a time I was in the deVOL London showroom and a famous chef walked through the door, in search of a new kitchen, yikes!!! I love John Torode...

Slightly giddy with excitement

Once upon a time I was in the deVOL London showroom and a famous chef walked through the door, in search of a new kitchen, yikes!!! I love John Torode...

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pots of love

So I haven't written a blog for ages and I've got a few up my sleeve, my trip to Mallorca was amazing and so was my day in the ceramics...

pots of love

So I haven't written a blog for ages and I've got a few up my sleeve, my trip to Mallorca was amazing and so was my day in the ceramics...

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So exciting!!! Clerkenwell here we come, again!!!

Our new shop, our new adventure....................... We have fallen completely in love with the houses of East London, the history, the style and the area is literally brimming with inspiration....

So exciting!!! Clerkenwell here we come, again!!!

Our new shop, our new adventure....................... We have fallen completely in love with the houses of East London, the history, the style and the area is literally brimming with inspiration....