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Tips & How To

"We want to share our years of fabric experience so everyone can understand the basics when it comes to soft furnishings and fabrics."

Elegant and thoughtful; striking and daring; lush and leafy; bold and colourful; calm and serene. Creating successful home interiors is part design magic and part functional excellence and we have developed a wealth of knowledge over our many years in the business.  

We want to share our fabric insights so everyone can understand the basics when it comes to soft furnishings and fabrics.  So whether you are new to all of this, or maybe you just need a refresher, we strive to provide something for everyone. Browse the topics below to find helpful tips and advice to ensure you get a great end result.

As with all soft furnishings, regular care and maintenance will significantly improve the appearance and lifespan of your upholstery. It is important to follow the recommendations provided by your textile supplier and furniture manufacturer regarding an appropriate care and maintenance routine.
In addition to the aesthetic and functional needs of interiors, it is important to understand that all fabrics have different qualities and constructions which are affected by the environment they inhabit. In this article we identify ways to increase the lifespan of textiles in interior applications.  
Textile fibres are natural or synthetic structures that can be spun into yarn and woven, knitted, or bonded into fabric. Because the inherent characteristics of fibres directly relate to the finished fabric's performance and the maintenance required, understanding fibres and yarns will in turn he...