At our Design Studio, we're constantly working with exquisite fabrics, and sometimes, we can't help but feel a touch of fabric envy! When a vibrant new fabric arrives, it's fascinating to see how different designers take it in unique directions from the same starting point. One of our go-to fabric houses is Jim Thompson, and recently, we've been captivated by their bold <a href="https://www.jimthompsonfabrics.com/product/peacock-picnic/N9012269001" target="_blank" rel="noopener">'Peacock Picnic'</a> fabric, featuring painterly birds amidst enchanting tree-of-life foliage. On Today's blog we are looking at how we have used this wonderful fabric in three distinct schemes.

With sustainability becoming more important than ever before in the design industry, we are so willing to find ways to recycle. This week we have put together these useful and innovative ways to repurpose samples of fabric, ranging in size, difficulty and uses...

With 2020 being coined a slight ‘write off’ year, we’re heading back to the golden age of the 90s where platform sneakers, double denim and Madonna reigned queen. This week for Design Threads, we’re back at our kitchen table and bringing back the 90s with an accessory so fantastic, anyone can wear one - the scrunchie...

I have always had a great admiration for found fabrics. They highlight my love for craftsmanship and the hand made and add an intriguing part to the story of every room. I’ve found some great places to display them, so join us to explore five ways that we love to use antique fabrics to show off their beauty...

Using found fabrics comes with a few challenges. Over the years, I have learnt crafty tips and tricks for working with antique and found textiles...

Discover how fabric can transform everyday surfaces, adding warmth, texture and personality in ways paint simply cannot....

Discover how we’ve incorporated one of our favourite fabrics into four different schemes, each one creating its own unique atmosphere...

I recently took part in the Homes & Gardens judging for the Fabric Awards 2018 with interior designer Emma Sims-Hilditch and the team at Homes & Gardens.

There are so many wonderful fabrics out there and we thought it was about time we share some of our favourite finds with you. Here's what we're scheming with...

Explore some of our favourite fabrics that embody the undulating movement...

Lampshades are the perfect opportunity to inject personality into your living space with colour and pattern. This week for Design Threads, we will show you how to create a homemade lampshade using recycled fabric samples...

Discover how fabric can transform every corner of a room, from furniture to walls and unexpected details...

Discover how weight and weave bring character, texture and charm to a space...

Discover how we use fabric to soften our interiors, layering texture, colour and pattern to create rooms that feel warm, inviting and lived in...

Blithfield share our love of textiles and craft. Adding colour to interiors is an instant way to lift spirits, it adds a bit of joy. When Blithfield asked me to collaborate again I jumped at the opportunity...

Our 'Bookend' fabric in collaboration with Christopher Farr is one of our most popular designs. The irregularities of the arrows create movement, making it playful and contemporary, and quite often the star of the show.

To fill my time productively during lockdown, I wanted to try and make a headboard for myself. Upholstery has been an enthusiasm of mine for some time as a result of a short course a few years ago....

In Rooms 405 and 111 at Charlotte Street Hotel we used vibrant fabrics to make these small rooms welcoming and bright...

With street and garden parties set to take place all over the UK, we thought this is the perfect time to get creative and have a go at making some Jubilee bunting from old fabric samples in our studio. Here is our 10 step guide...

With the nights drawing in, what better time to get cosy in front of the fire. A fireplace can make any space feel like home and the best way to enjoy the warming glow of a fire is to install a club fender...

Let’s look behind closed doors and take a peek of Suite 25 at Ham Yard Hotel. This is a space that is flooded by natural daylight and even on the cloudiest of days, vibrant turquoise walls create a sense of liveliness...

Feel alive with our new scheme in room 1005 at Crosby Street Hotel. Energetic teals and corals set the tone in this Top Floor Deluxe Room which has sweeping views of downtown Manhattan...

Discover how contrasting fabrics, colours and finishes can transform a single piece...

Discover how two-tone upholstery can bring balance, contrast and character to a room...