Custom Design

YOUR FULLY CUSTOMISED
BESPOKE, COAT OF ARMS
With decades of experience in the field of heraldry you can rely on the House of Heraldry - Custom Coat of Arms department to put together an authentic, balanced design, which coheres with the hallmarks of traditional heraldic code. For a specifically personalized approach, a coat of arms can be designed to represent an individual’s identity—integrating symbols that reflect their career, field of study, or personal passions.

Collaborate with our in-house graphic designer to develop a completely personalised coat of arms tailored just for you.

THE PROCESS
1) Foundation Stage; client identifies which version of an existing family coat of arms they prefer (there can sometimes be a few different versions).
2) Suggestions can be made by the client for extra symbols or replacement of existing ones on their chosen CoA. Rough sketches are welcome.
3) Based on the info you provide, we will develop a design for you. During the process we will be happy to liaise back and forth, crafting the perfect coat of arms to suit your requirements.
4) Final alterations are made in accordance with the client's request.

If no historical record is available for a specifically unusual surname (for the Foundation Stage, see 1 above) - we can create a custom design inspired by the family's origins. This might incorporate elements from regional, county, or town heraldry, chosen to reflect meaningful connections.

Whether rooted in history or crafted as a unique expression, each design is carefully considered to create something truly special.

For a quote, get in touch stating your requirements:-info@houseofheraldry.co.uk

HOUSE of HERALDRY invite you to browse a selection of previous, customised coat of arms commissions:-

Traditional Bricknell coat of arms, combined with references to Australia and Wales. The artworking process took 1 hour.

"Our home is called Frog Hall, my husbands family are from Yorkshire and mine are from Lincolnshire, we’d like it to include champagne or champagne flutes as this is linked with the family also." This design took 2.5hrs to complete

A complex, full coat of arms, developed from a detailed brief including sketches. Aristocratic, traditional heraldic symbols were requested. 7 hours of design and revision were required.

Based on a simple written brief, accompanied by a proficient pencil sketch. 3 hours of design were involved in the completion of this task.

Custom coat of arms printed to a plaque and used at the electric gates of a large house. Represented are; household pets, with a football club emblem functioning as the crest. 4hr.

Complex heraldic composite

An updated heraldic rendering, based on an old photo as reference. 1.5hr task.

Highly bespoke full —it has supporters, animals on both sides of shield— coat of arms. Full coats of arms often also feature a compartment (base), this one has been modified to include hops. All images in this full CoA relate to a brewery in Germany. This was a 5hr project.

Complex, custom full coat of arms, representing an inter-cultural marriage. 4 hours of graphic design work were involved in orchestrating the elements of this ambitious piece.

Graphic options for a sports badge, used comprehensively across a County Durham cricket club. Design and revisions cam to a total of 5hrs.

A complex brief. Total of 6hrs design

Based on a very specific brief, referring to a decorative elements from within a manor house combined with symbols representing the local county - owls and white rose of Yorkshire. The fox head from original family CoA. Vintage lion head a direct reference to decor with the manor house.

2hr design project, constructed from written instructions and a simple pencil sketch

Design options for a bespoke signet ring. 4hr project.

Non-traditional, light-hearted graphic design, composed from written suggestions provided by the client. The project took 2.5hrs to complete.

A complex, 6hr design project. Shield features references to football, golf, wine, Ferrari. Red Rose represents Lancashire. Animal Supporters flanking a shield to make a full coats of arms are usually reserved for the likes of peers, royalty, and municipalities, so this piece is perhaps a little out of the ordinary. Pleased to deliver to another satisfied client.

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Heraldic designs, printed to wooden plaques,
in addition to ceramic wear, stamps, rings.

From simple sketches provided by clients,
to professional, heraldic graphic design:-

Example of guide sketch
supplied by client

The fully realised outcome.

A picture paints a thousand words

The sketch

The result.