Fabrics
‘The Makers Who Make Us’ – Soane’s 25 years of British craftsmanship
To mark their 25th anniversary Soane has launched the Egyptomania collection of fabrics, furniture and lighting. The collection is inspired by thousands of years of Egyptian ...
Family businesses: on working together
We’d like to introduce you to some of the family businesses listed on TheHouseDirectory.com. It’s a tenuous path for family members to work together without conflict ...
Indoor/Outdoor Fabrics for Spring from Thibaut
Thibaut has recently launched the Solstice Collection, a refreshing range of indoor/outdoor fabrics in association with Sunbrella®. Image: Bahia Woven Ideal for family rooms, kitchens, playrooms, ...
Manuel Canovas 2018
Inspired by the work of French artist Jean Lurçat, and the sophisticated style of interior designer Madeleine Castaing, the Manuel Canovas 2018 Collection features rich jewel ...
RU Fabric by Rose Uniacke
Rose Uniacke has launched RU Fabric, a capsule collection of essential fabrics designed to meet most interior design requirements. The first phase of this collection was ...
The JET collection of fabrics and wallpapers
Whiteworks, in collaboration with Hamilton Weston Wallpapers , have just launched the JET Collection of Wallpapers and Fabrics. The inspiration for the collection is a recently ...
Manuel Canovas 2017
The house of Manuel Canovas is constantly inspired by journeys to exotic locations and rare archival documents. The new 2017 collection hails from the heart of ...
Deco luminescence from Jane Churchill
Glamorous Art Deco-inspired designs lead Jane Churchill’s A/W16 Atmosphere Collection – the deep jewel tones, dusky pinks and burnished metallics combine to create a luxurious look. ...
Neisha Crosland: Life of a Pattern
NEISHA CROSLAND, LIFE OF A PATTERN (by Merrell Publishers). Renowned for her sophisticated colour combinations and attention to balance and proportion, Neisha Crosland sees pattern everywhere. ...
Colefax and Fowler collection 2016
Two distinct series emerge from the Colefax and Fowler collection for 2016. The first tells of exuberant luxury through ornate patterns, magnificent colours, and rich fabrics ...
‘Callista’ by Clarissa Hulse for Harlequin
Designer Clarissa Hulse is well known for her distinctive hand and her passion for colour and texture. This is her second collaboration with Harlequin, and she ...
Volga Linen’s new collections
Volga Linen is launching four new fabric collections for London Design Week 2016, including a charming range of Russian folklore designs, a softly textured linen twill, ...
Guess Who? kids’ fabrics & wallpapers
British brand SCION, known for its trend-savvy yet affordable designs, has branched out to produce its first range of fabrics and wallcoverings designed specifically for kids. ...
Toiles de Mayenne
Prêt à Vivre has teamed up with the French company Toiles de Mayenne and their beautiful fabrics are now available in the UK. Toiles de Mayenne was ...
An interview with John Stefanidis
John Stefanidis established his design practice in Chelsea in 1967, attracting a discerning international clientele with his carefully considered, vibrant and beautiful transformation of homes worldwide. ...
Adam Bray’s new fabrics
Interior designer Adam Bray has joined the Redloh House co-operative with his unique textile collection. There are sumptuous mohair velvets and sheepskins, luxury leathers, sublime hand-dyed linens ...
A designer’s guide to fabrics, by KOTHEA
KOTHEA is a leading supplier of fabrics to interior designers with a range that includes an excellent selection of textured fabrics: linen weaves, sheer voiles, faux ...
The Peggy Angus Collection
The Peggy Angus Collection has been inspired by the remarkable work of Peggy Angus, British designer, teacher and painter, 1904-1993. Her hand-blocked designs have been faithfully ...
Mr Turner’s curtains
Mr Turner, the new film about the life of the artist J.M.W. Turner, directed by Mike Leigh and starring Timothy Spall, is not only beautifully acted, ...
Marthe Armitage’s new fabrics
Renowned maker Marthe Armitage creates and hand-prints her wallpapers from lino blocks in her studio in Chiswick, in London. Her intricate wallpaper designs, available through archive ...
Dog Day 2014
The Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour is hosting another ‘Dog Day’ this Wednesday, 2 July 2014 to help raise awareness and vital funds for Battersea Dogs & ...
Jamaican prints from Bird in the Hand
This summer Redloh House Fabrics have added another collection to their treasure trove of printed linens, weaves, embroideries, rugs and accessories. These vibrant fabrics, based on ...
Vintage ticking from El Meu Coixí
‘El Meu Coixi’ (‘My cushion’), was launched in 2010, with the opening of a small shop in Barcelona. EMC specialises in cushions, bedcovers and fabrics, with ...
The English Ethnic Collection
Lewis & Wood unveiled their most innovative collection to date at London Design week. Three talented artists – Melissa White, Flora Roberts and Su Daybell – ...
MYB and the last Nottingham lace looms
The company Morton Young and Borland Ltd was founded in 1900 in Ayrshire, Scotland, to manufacture Scottish Leno Gauze weave, later known as Scottish Madras. MYB ...
Manuel Canovas’ gypsy spirit collection
The 2014 Manuel Canovas collection takes us across the globe on a true gypsy journey. It was inspired by places as diverse as Lamu, Montauk, Tulum, ...
De Le Cuona’s Wild Tranquility collection
De Le Cuona is synonymous with embroidered, stonewashed linen, paisleys and sumptuous velvets which drape luxuriously. For her new ‘Wild Tranquility’ collection, Bernie de Le Cuona ...
Larsen 2013
Larsen‘s 2013 Collection focuses on two distinct themes: a sophisticated ‘haute-couture’ collection with chic metallic effects, inspired by the glamour of Hollywood’s golden age in ...
Nonsuch Palace
This delightful fabric, Nonsuch Palace, is based on an original 18th Century English block print, and depicts Henry VIII’s magnificent Nonsuch Palace which only survived ...
Fermoie’s new shop
British textile company Fermoie has just opened a lovely new showroom in London, just off the Fulham Road in the heart of the ‘Brompton Design ...
Wabi Sabi collection from Scion
Young British interiors brand Scion has just launched an eclectic collection called Wabi Sabi. The collection celebrates the beauty of imperfection, encapsulating the spirit of ...
James Hare lace collection
From haute couture to the high street, fashion loves lace. And where fashion goes, interiors follow… Whether you want to add a froth of romance ...
Manuel Canovas’ new 2013 collection
Manuel Canovas’ new 2013 collection takes us on an exotic and joyful journey … Tropical fruits and figurative floral prints with influences from the Far ...
New Sanderson HOME range
Sanderson HOME, a new and affordable diffusion line, has just been launched. The first collection, Maycott, is a range of prints and wallpapers with a fresh ...
Fabric fit for the Queen
A blaze of colour in the form of Colefax and Fowler’s Cardinal Red velvet fabric will bedeck the exterior of the Royal Barge, the Spirit ...
Lewis & Wood’s Andrew Davidson collection
To mark the opening of their new London showroom, fabric company Lewis & Wood have launched two new designs celebrating English country life, ‘Royal Oak’ ...
Scion – a new British brand
The Harlequin Group has just launched a new brand of fabrics and wallpapers called Scion, aimed at ‘trend-savvy customers’ and accessibly-priced. The debut collection, Melinki, comprises ...
Volga Linen 2012
Volga Linen‘s pretty new online catalogue shows off their versatile range, from fine white linen to chunky herringbone weaves. Crisply ironed or crumpled and soft, linen’s tactile ...
Bennison 2012 calendar
Bennison’s 2012 calendar features some great new images of their latest designs in a fairytale setting. The designs are all hand-printed in England on linen, but are also ...
Colefax and Fowler’s new collection
A few of our favourites from Colefax and Fowler’s new collection: ‘Gresham Check’ and ‘Gresham Stripe’ in blue, with cushions in ‘Kashmir Leaf’ and ‘Suffolk’. ...
Block printing course
I spent a really enjoyable Saturday learning how to block print fabrics and wallpapers. The class was taught by artist Jenny Stringer and held in the ...
Soane Fabrics
Soane Britain, who have been creating wonderful furniture, lighting and accessories for 15 years, are launching Soane Fabrics with a range that features eight designs in ...
Indian Summer
Used as an awning, a length of blue silk shelters an antique sun lounger and an iron table on this urban terrace. Photographer : Jacques Dirand ...
Tartan silks
It’s traditional Highland games season and silk specialists James Hare have launched a new collection of silk tartans in 73 authentic Scottish patterns, ranging from the ...
