7 Spring Cleaning tasks to get started on

7 Spring Cleaning tasks to get started on

As we emerge from winter hibernation, thick coats are swapped for lighter jackets and it’s time to take stock for the season ahead. With summer approaching, now’s the time to start thinking about getting some household upkeep out of the way early, so you’re not left...
What’s the deal with Bouclé?

What’s the deal with Bouclé?

If you are into interiors, you have no doubt noticed the growing number of cushions, bedding, and upholstery covered in this wondrously tactile fabric. If you are seeking dimension and texture, then bouclé is the fabric for you. Bouclé – pronounced ‘Boo-clay’...
Hard window treatments – What to consider

Hard window treatments – What to consider

Hard window treatments include roller blinds, shutters, sunscreen blinds, venetian blinds, vertical blinds, and wooden blinds which can be used in conjunction with curtains, swags and tails, top treatments and pelmets. In this article we will outline the features of...
Natural Ageing of Fabrics in Upholstered Furniture

Natural Ageing of Fabrics in Upholstered Furniture

‘Just like ourselves, many fabrics will age gracefully and this is all part of their charm.’ When purchasing a new piece of furniture, or reviving an old one, there are numerous factors to consider in addition to the initial look and feel of the fabric. The...
Cutting Down Roller Blinds

Cutting Down Roller Blinds

You have decided to change your windows and your existing roller blinds no longer fit the window frame.  That’s ok as we can trim your blinds to the right width again.  What we need now then is some measurements.   If it is a single blind in a...