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Denim Drift – Huffington Post

Posted October 13, 2016 /

Denim Drift – a smoky, calming grey-blue is set to make its way into our homes.

Dulux has announced its colour of the year as Denim Drift – a timeless blue-grey described as ‘truly adaptable’. There is an accompanying palette of 10 complementary blues, from ‘Indigo’, resembling dark denim, to its palest shade ‘Clock Face’, combine these to create any effect you like – from crisp colour blocking to a looser, more painterly style.

Denim Drift is a beautiful, ageless and versatile colour that blends with any style of décor. It’s true that this chameleon-like shade has the ability to transform its appearance and characteristics according to how it is used.… view more.

Dulux announces its colour of the year 2017 – Denim Drift

Posted October 11, 2016 /

How to Introduce Denim Drift to your Windows

Dulux has announced its colour of the year as Denim Drift – a timeless blue-grey described as ‘truly adaptable’ that, along with a cast of supporting blue shades, is set to transform interiors for 2017.

Denim Drift is a beautiful, ageless and versatile colour that blends with any style of décor. And it’s true that this chameleon-like shade has the ability to transform its appearance and characteristics according to how it is used.

As an accent colour on a rich navy backdrop, with gold highlights to lift areas in the room and Denim Drift appears muted, misty and romantic as shown on the bathroom styled with our palette denim roller blinds.… view more.

Today…and love it tomorrow – Prima

Posted October 6, 2016 /

Dress them to Impress

Double dress windows in luxurious thick, lined fabrics, like Style Studio’s Elega crushed velvet fabric. Glam up what you have with luxe accessories – tassels and tie-backs are timeless and touchable.

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Home Style – Period Ideas

Posted October 6, 2016 /

In the shade

Create a cosy ambience with made-to-measure pleated blinds from Style Studio. These sophisticated window dressings give you complete control over natural light let into a room.

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Autumn/Winter Interior Trends for 2016/17 – Winter Garden

Posted October 5, 2016 /

Our final interior trend for Autumn/Winter 2016/17 is Winter Garden, as we transition into the cooler months.

Winter Garden

Winter Garden is a luxurious yet rustic trend.  Drawing colour inspiration from mosses, bark and lichen, these rich and harmonious tones of earthy green and brown create a warm and comforting interior.

Highlights of Hemp, Spring and Sand from the Palette range give a bright, fresh feel to this theme. Warm and inviting, shades of Dark Olive and Concrete can complement designs such as Arden Biscotti and Fern Sand which echo the natural, woodland inspiration behind this trend. More simple and graphic patterns, such as Fusion Sand or Japonica asc Hessian, provide a way to introduce more subtle pattern to your interior.… view more.

Autumn/Winter Interior Trends for 2016/17 – Urban Chic

Posted September 20, 2016 /

As part of our series of Autumn/Winter 2016/17 interior trends, let’s take a look at how you can bring the urban environment into your home.

Urban Chic

Influenced by urban landscapes and textures, this trend combines graphics and silhouettes from the city environment and softens them with the use of textiles and specific woven textures.

Concrete colour paired with more lively and vivid tones of turmeric and primrose creates a chic, modern interior.  Shades of yellow are still playing an important role in Autumn trends, reminding us of the long summer days just passed.

To make a bold design statement, Skyline New York is the perfect choice.… view more.

Autumn/Winter Interior Trends for 2016/17 – Spice Road

Posted September 6, 2016 /

We have created some trend boards to help you with your Autumn/Winter 2016/17 interiors, working from our Style Studio Roller and Vertical collection you can create these looks at home. The top trends this season are Spice Road, Urban Chic and Winter Garden. Each week, we will dive into the trend topic highlighting colourways and prints that would look fabulous throughout your home.

Create these trends at home by using a feature print or solid colour for your blinds and adding soft furnishings throughout the room which tie in with the colour scheme. Our Palette and Banlight plain ranges have a wide selection of colours to choose from, with this season’s key colours incorporated into each trend board.… view more.

Get the Look – Real Homes and Period Homes & Interiors

Posted August 24, 2016 /

Get the look!

Look out for our blinds featured in this month’s issue of Real Homes and Period Homes & Interiros magazines!

“If you need a properly darkened room to get a good sleep, a blackout blind is a must. – Period Homes & Interiors”

The perfect way to inspire your customers.

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See how our designs are made – Skyline!

Posted August 12, 2016 /

This month’s featured design from our Style Studio collection is ‘Skyline’. Inspired by the iconic structures, colours and styles of London and New York, these designs showcase the most diverse and cultural cities in the world.

Both designs are playful, yet stylish and contemporary, featuring the main attractions of both London and New York: skyscrapers, yellow cabs, double decker buses, historic architecture, and glorious landmarks to name a few.

Our design team sketched out each individual element with precision, keeping the simplicity and beauty of the hand painted images.

When designing the London Skyline fabric, the design team highlighted key distinctive landmarks and themes to incorporate into the fabric.… view more.