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Tuesday 22 December 2015

Chesterfield sofas

Chesterfield sofa. It’s an ongoing favourite in fashionable bars and boutique hotels, and no wonder. With their clean lines and comfort, button-backed chesterfield sofas are truly timeless, and look as good in a modern warehouse apartment as in a grand country abode
   A Chesterfield can be called the “Mother of all Sofas” based on tradition, elegance & comfort.The name Chesterfield stems from the fact that the 4th Earl of Chesterfield commissioned the first such sofa..Besides great style, Chesterfield sofas are remarkably comfortable.  Traditionally made with premier leather, the other features of this style are:
  • buttoned backs and arms
  • cushioned seat
  • low-seat base
  • rounded arms 
  • the back generally low & even with the arms

Saturday 19 December 2015

Daimond tufted beds


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       Classical Medium length winged diamond tufted headboard







Rectangular diamond tufted bed in white leather clubbed with lovely front Ottoman.
                                     glam with high winged and bold colored tufted bed.                                                            








Classic Slanting headboard for ultimate comfort





















Go glam with high winged and bold coloured tufted bed. 

                                                                           

Camel head diamond tufted bed

Grey color scheme


The wonderful thing about greys is that they go so well together.  From grey greens, to blues to lavenders to beige, all the greyed down tones of these colours are so easy on the eye and so neutral you really can use  different shades and still create flow in your home.   Because you already have beige on some of the walls in your home, a grey beige (or greige) may be a good choice.
            Lets see how we can play with different coloursaccessories , furniture to create so many different looks.



A cozy room with ample light. Color scheme is bluish grey with white. Dark grey bed giving a perfect contrast in the room. Accent chair and lamp given in beige color.




Keep it simple with a play of monochromatic tone but make it interesting with a touch of accent colour and unique light fixtures 



Bricks looking out of the wall giving a perfect contemporary look , beautiful grey..muted coloured walls and letting the accessories do the "shouting"! 


Going minimal does not mean that you always have to be boring about color scheme. Add a pop of color in any way like duvet , cushions, wall art while still remaining minimal with theme.



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Subtle pink with subtle grey a perfect girlie room. Add a touch of lush with crystal chandelier and diamond tufted bed. Curtains doing the balancing acts of colors pink and grey. Soft textures and prints on bed gives a perfect cozy look .  







Monday 30 November 2015

Minimalist living

We can simply say a MINIMAL home is CLUTTERFREE . A minimal home will have bare minimum things to keep it functional yet make it look stylish.
One recent visitor saw my home and remarked, “I’ve never seen a home that looked so clean, so clear of stuff!” Well, I do my best to keep it clean, but the key is to remove the unnecessary stuff.
Presence of only bare minimum things sounds boring but if keeping in mind few things it can get you a strange satisfaction, a fulfillment, at looking around and seeing a home free of clutter. It’s calming, and liberating, and just nice.
Minimalist Home comforts
I could probably go on for awhile about this, but let me just list a few key benefits:
  1. Its Less stressful as The less clutter, the less visual stress we have. A minimalist home is calming.
  2. Its More beautiful. as its free from clutter, more open space so more appealing.
  3. Easier to clean.
This is how a Minimalist Home Looks Like
  Well the the arrangement and number of things depends upon person to person but here are some considerations
  • Minimal furniture. A minimalist room would only contain a few essential pieces of furniture. 
  • Clear surfaces. In a minimalist home, flat surfaces are clear, except for one or two decorations 
  • Accent decorations. An accent chair or a lovely creative piece of art can really juice  up your minimal home with life.
Bedroom
Soothing colours, clean arrangements of frames or artwork, warm lights is key to work it out. Add ons are a set of table , chair and a big mirror may be.







LIVING ROOM

Paint the walls with neutral colors for coziness. A comfortable couch or a relaxing L shaped sofa would be a go go. Clubbing with textured rug or patterned cushions. A big accent lamp would complete the look.








KITCHEN
Modern fitted kitchen with nice fixtures, full of light, a small corner for morning breakfast would make it ideal.












Keep all these things in mind and you would love to go to a peaceful home after a hard day. Cheers!!!

Friday 1 August 2014

How to measure curtains

Please always check your measurements using our measuring guides to ensure that the correct sizes are ordered. This is very important as all products are all made to order so we will not be able to accept a cancellation once we have processed your order.
To see our measuring guides please click here.
For curtains and roman blinds we are only able to accept orders in metres. For roman  blinds we ask for measurements in sq feet..

If you need to convert from imperial to metric (or vice versa) please click here.

Curtains fabric guide

Curtain Fabric Guide

Burnout: A technique used on many kinds of fabric but in general is a chemical solution applied to destroy a portion of the fabric, while leaving other areas intact. An example would be burning a floral pattern out of the pile in a velvet piece while leaving the backing fabric intact. Burnout sheers are extremely popular, as they allow light of filter through at various intensities.

Calico: Used primarily for simple curtains, this cotton fabric boasts small floral patterns (typically) on a contrasting background.

Canvas: A sturdy, plain weave cloth, this cotton or cotton/polyester cloth offers a stiff and tailored, yet casual look. Best for stationary drapery panels. Consider duck or sailcloth (lighter weight canvas) if you require a little bit of draping.

Chintz: This cotton cloth offers bright colors, patterns and floral motifs. Consider having this fabric lined if used in a window that receives direct sunlight, as the fabric will weaken and fade over time. Sometimes chintz is finished with a slight glaze to offer a polished look. Was very popular in the 18th century, though is still used frequently today due to its lower cost and bright patterns, for curtains and draperies.

Damask: A delicate lightweight cotton fabric best suited for curtains. Small raised dots printed on either side of the fabric are the identifying detail. Most often they are woven into fabric; they can now be found applied to the surface.

Dotted Swiss: A delicate lightweight cotton fabric best suited for curtains. Small raised dots printed on either side of the fabric are the identifying detail.

Gingham: Usually seen in a plaid or checked pattern, gingham is a plain weave cotton fabric used most often for cafĂ© curtains and very light draperies such as a kitchen. Typically white with one color accent.

Jacquard: Refers to a type of weave more so then a fabric. The jacquard loom was invented in France 1804 by Joseph Jacquard. Brocade, damask and tapestry are some of the fabric manufactured with a jacquard attachment.

Lace: A light open work of cotton fabric typically used for sheers or curtains, its delicate mesh background consists of openwork designs.

Linen: Stronger and glossier than cotton, linen fibers are obtained from the interior of the woody stem of the flax plant. It is strong but not pliable. It will wrinkle readily and is somewhat stiff. However, it’s tough, textured beauty makes it an interesting look at the window in curtains and drapery form, excellent for sun resistance.

MoirĂ©: Meaning watered (French) this silk, rayon, cotton or acetate fabric has a distinctive wavy pattern on the surface that reflects light in the same way light reflects off water.

Muslin: For casual curtains and draperies, cotton muslin can be fine to coarsely woven. Typically used a liner fabric, but has been seen as the primary material.

Nylon: Perfect for sheers, nylon is durable, washable and inexpensive.

Organza (Organdy): This lightweight crisp, sheer cotton fabric is finished with a starch that will wash out. Organza takes a variety of finishes and embellishments including bleaching, dying, and frosting, for curtains and drapes.

Satin: With a matte back and a lustrous front, satin is available in many colors, weights and degrees of stiffness.

Taffeta: A crisp fabric known best for its wonderful “rustle” sound, taffeta is a lustrous plain weave fabric usually made from synthetic fiber but sometimes made from silk, great for draperies.

Tapestry: Heavy and deliciously dense, tapestry is often hand woven and features elaborate motifs such as pictorials, floral and historical scenes.

Toile: French for fabric or cloth, toile is best known as Toile de Jouy, a finely printed design resembling a pen and ink drawing. Found primarily on cotton fabric, toile de jouy depicts romantic, idyllic scenes of pastoral countryside’s, floral and historical motifs, great for country curtains and drapes.

Velvet: Plain and figured velvets are beautiful and soft, and best employed as drapery fabric. A medium weight cut pile fabric typically constructed of silk, rayon, cotton or synthetics, its high luster and smooth hand create beautiful, graceful folds of fabric. Crease resistant and fairly inexpensive, velvet wears well.

Voile: A lightweight sheer fabric, cotton (also wool) voile is plain and loosely woven. Perfect for curtains or drapes, it gathers and drapes well.

How to choose curtain fabric and style

CURTAIN CALL

How to choose window treatments that are right for you



Photo: From “High Style in Florida,” photography by Roger Davies
As any decorator will tell you, curtains make a room—but only when chosen correctly. When it comes to window treatments, it’s a matter of color and fabric, length and lining, and custom-made versus off-the-shelf. With so many decisions, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, so we asked the pros for advice on narrowing down the options and selecting the right curtains for your home.
Color and Fabric
Fabric is an essential part of choosing curtains, since the material will dictate how well your curtains function and hold up over time. “If they’re too heavy, they may not fold crisply when drawn; too light and they may not fall well," says designers. 
Ankita garg and Ashish bansal , who manages Interioz.com  and who works with designers and team , suggests holding fabrics up to a window, even in a fabric showroom. "Pleat it like an accordion at the top and let it drape," she says. "If it starts to flare like a piece of crinoline, then it's not going to fall nicely on the window." Work with a big sample, at least 2 yards, since a smaller piece may not show the fabric’s true drape.
Sunlight will fade fabrics over time. If the room gets a lot of light, it's smart to avoid bright colors, since they tend to fade faster. "Still, if you like to change out your rooms often, you can be less concerned with fading,"They suggests going with neutral colors, since they’re less likely to fade and more likely to blend into a room’s decor.
Linen, silk, faux silk, and velvet are best choices to use for window treatments since they tend to hang the best,  "Faux silk tends to be the most durable," she says. And in a particularly sunny room, faux silk doesn't deteriorate as quickly as real silk.
Some fabrics can help keep out the cold. Many hotels use suede, velvet, tapestry, or tweed since their weight helps block light and keep heat in. Still, nearly any fabric can be interlined with bump, a thick, insulating felt material. And interlining—a piece of fabric slipped between the lining and the face fabric—can also help prolong the life of the curtains. "If silk is unlined, it will rot," "Lining and interlining are what give curtains their body and fullness."
Length and Lining
Before you take out the tape measure, decide how high above the window you'd like the curtains to begin. Keep in mind: "Hanging panels higher than the window will give a sense of height to the room," . Designers often hang curtains about six inches above the window frame, but for a dramatic look, some go higher.
Measure from the top of the window (plus the added inches of height where the curtains will hang from) to the floor. For a more traditional look, with the curtain slightly puddled on the floor, you'll want to add another two or three inches to your length. For a modern, crisp look, have the panel fall flush with the floor.
When measuring the width of your window, be sure to add four to eight inches on both sides and double the total number to ensure curtain fullness. "Then you won't block a lot of window glass when the curtains are open, and they won't get in the way," 
If you plan to use the curtains to shut out the sun, those extra inches around the perimeter of your window frame will also help block out any creeping light.