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."

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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.

No matter where you reside in the world, it's safe to assume that harmful sunlight penetrates our homes. This is particularly true in Australasia where large windows are common, and an indoor-outdoor lifestyle is preferred.
Hard window treatments encompass a variety of options such as roller blinds, shutters, sunscreen blinds, Venetian blinds, vertical blinds, and wooden blinds combined with adornments such as curtains, swags and tails, top treatments, and pelmets. This article will discuss the characteristics of ha...
For homeowners, manufacturers, and designers, maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of upholstered furniture is crucial. It can be challenging to select an everyday fabric that not only looks aesthetically pleasing and feels comfortable, but also endures everyday usage. However, with the adv...
Contemporary living areas are often designed as versatile spaces that serve multiple purposes, such as lounging, dining, watching movies, exercising, meditating, and even working or studying. When selecting decorative and functional elements, it's crucial to give careful thought to this space and...
The sheer curtains of today have undergone a significant transformation from the net-like doilies of the past. Instead of florals and lace, modern sheers prioritise texture, whether that be fine, chunky, or smooth, with a lustrous or organic appearance. While the allure of sheers lies in their ca...
The curvaceous lines favoured by master craftsmen like Vladirmir Kagan and Pierre Paulin have inspired contemporary designers to create pieces with organic forms. In this article we reveal manufacturing secrets, and discuss which upholsteries will accentuate curves in all the right places.
A triple-weave or dimout fabric is made of three tightly inter-woven layers. The central layer of these soft, textured fabrics is woven in black, restricting the amount of light that can pass through the fabric.