The new season fabrics have recently been launched by all of the major houses. The trend towards warm neutrals, creams and Scandi styling continues with a gradual move away from grey.
There are 70’s style retro prints included in several of the collections, as well as whimsical prints which would be ideal for a bit of fun as a statement cushion or two, or even a whole pair of curtains, if you’re brave enough!
Room-high patterned sheer fabrics are gaining in popularity with the continued demand for floor to ceiling windows. Sheer curtains can help to diffuse the sunlight and glare from large expanses of glass, but if you need a more effective window dressing, the new Clic Surface Blinds attach to the glass for complete light blockout.
Here’s my pick of some of the new fabrics which I hope might inspire you!
Clarke & Clarke
Clarke & Clarke has collaborated with Breegan Jane, the US interior designer, author and philanthropist, in a collection showcasing her global design style which emphasises the dramatic side of nature.
Inspired by the Mediterranean coast, Paradiso is a collection of 26 beautifully tonal woven textured plains. The fabric has a distressed, natural look and is a cotton polyester blend.
Nairobi is a sheer, 100% cotton, watercolour design featuring a soft cloud-like texture to create drama at floor to ceiling windows.
Prestigious Textiles
Prestigious Textiles has introduced a number of beautiful new fabrics.
The Milan collection with its retro-infused florals is printed on a cotton-base fabric with a soft texture.
Rockies Sheers incorporate abstract interpretations of natural scenes from tufted sheer finishes to contemporary stripes with hints of subtle metallic running throughout.
Inspired by a mountainous landscape, Savannah incorporates prints, weaves, and embroideries. A palette of nature-inspired colourways, spanning rich navy and rust tones to striking black and white hues, means that Savannah will suit a wide range of of decorative styles.
The Greenhouse collection is intended to be reminiscent of ‘tranquil landscapes nestled in the English countryside’. On-trend block print designs create a wonderfully textured look throughout. Small-scale scenes of country flora are anchored by a cotton linen-blend base cloth for a quintessentially rustic feel.
Kai Fabrics
The luxurious Majorelle collection from Kai Fabrics is inspired by the exotic gardens in Marrakesh which comprises of five designs in four colour palettes, including shades of indigo and cactus that evoke the luscious foliage and glistening water found in the gardens.
Botanical design, Laurent, is a striking jacquard reminiscent of a traditional Toile de Jouy.
Beaumont Textiles
Tribal is an exotic collection inspired by the indigenous tribes of Papua New Guinea and their traditions for body art and camouflage. Available in four colour families, Glacier which covers silver grey to rich granite, Lagoon gives you indigo to sky blues, Verde explores the rich palette of greens and Spice offers warmth with rich golds, orange and chocolate.
Papyrus takes inspiration from the Egyptian temples of Luxor combined with contemporary elements to create a fresh, modern look that uses floral and geometric designs. This collection is offered in four colour groups consisting of fresh soft fern greens, vivid sapphire blues, pomegranate reds and cool neutral slate greys.
Exciting new product…
Dressing bi-fold doors or tilt & turn windows has always been quite challenging; and whilst the type of blinds that fit into the window beading have been around for some time now, these aren’t a popular choice with everyone.
Clic Surface blinds are an innovative new design that fits vertically to the glass with extremely strong 3M tape, no drilling required. The blinds run up and down on guide wires and are available as pleated or metal venetians in a range of colours.
