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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.
Colours and patterns are all around us, influencing the mood and ambience of a space. The opportunity to play with them is endless, ultimately transforming a room and producing lively, inviting, multi-faceted interiors. Colour affects our interpretation of light by reflecting or retracting it and...
When correctly installed, wallcoverings are an economical way and long-lasting way to transform a space. Modern wallcoverings can function as art on the wall, add texture to a flat surface, and be as luxurious as silk or as practical as vinyl, depending on your unique needs. Unlike fabric, which...
Jacquards are intricate fabrics woven on jacquard looms; a machine patented by Joseph Marie Jacquard in 1804. The term jacquard indicates a series of raised motifs woven into a pattern using a jacquard loom, as opposed to describing a specific design. These weaves can be highly textured or featur...
Digital technologies have innovated all aspects of the interior design industry. Enabling designers to discover hard and soft furnishings and finishes from all corners of the globe, which can be presented to clients through digital mood boards and visualisations in a myriad of colors and textures...
The influence of specific colours on human behaviour has been studied by psychologists since the 12th century when Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung began to practice colour therapy. Today, different applications of colours have been proven to influence the cognitive development and creativity of stud...
Dealing in textiles is to fall in love with the beauty and tactility of the sheer breadth and variety of constructions, finishes, colours, and designs. In an industry focused on the dilemma of choice it is often the look, feel, or drape that compels us to furnish our homes with a particular texti...
The sofa is a central element in any living area, and whilst beauty and style are always key concerns, comfort and practicality must also be considered to ensure your choice complements your home and lifestyle. In this article we investigate the technical factors that contribute to the look, feel...
Unlike wallcoverings which are sold by the metre, wallpaper is typically packaged in 10m long rolls which are either 52cm or 72cm wide. We recommend treating walls with windows and doors as full walls when calculating how much wallpaper is required for a space, because it is likely that as much p...