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Tips & How To
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.
When it comes to home interiors and soft furnishings there really is a vast range of curtain and upholstery fabrics to choose from, all with varying attributes for certain applications. To ensure you start your project off with the right foundations, you need to be selecting a fabric that is mos...
Five core fabric styles form the foundation for the vast array of curtain and upholstery fabrics you see on the market today; each presents unique characteristics and is manufactured using different techniques. You may be wondering why cotton and linen are not included here, this is because they ...
No longer is paint the only option when creating interiors with personality, there are now a plethora of wallcoverings available to residential and commercial interior designers and decorating enthusiasts. As an element within an overarching design concept, wallpapers are now easily washable and ...
Use bold wallpapers to embrace colour and pattern in your space. Whether your interior style favours retro botanical prints, maximalist geometric forms, or stylised folk art in a sun-drenched palette, a statement wallpaper is sure to uplift and energise your scheme. Read on to discover our tips f...
So, you’ve finally chosen that fabulous wallpaper to showcase your interior style but how do you best look after it to keep it looking fresh and clean? Many a foreign object can flick onto the surface of the wallpapers in your home, ranging from food to crayon to fly spray, and like any textile,...
Curtains are not only key to the functionality and style of an interior, but often a significant design element requiring investment for a truly professional look. Therefore, it makes sense that your curtains are appropriately cared for to maintain their appearance and lifespan. Curtains can very...
We all wish for longevity in our home interiors whether that be a beautiful piece of upholstered furniture or a delicate fabric accessory. Cost aside, there is nothing more frustrating than a tough stain or accidental spill on your cherished interior furnishings. Over the years we have seen vario...
At James Dunlop Textiles we strive to place consumer safety and environmental responsibility at the heart of our business, ensuring peace of mind for both the client and the end user, and we are proud to work with mills who are share our enthusiasm for this goal.