Spring Fresh!

So, spring has arrived...

There must be cheers all over the UK at the prospect of better weather and with Spring finally in the air there is no better time to be inspired. As soon as we get a glimmer of sunshine we feel the need to spruce up our homes so why not get started and embrace the season. Big florals and dashing prints are a must at this time of year so welcome spring and allow it into your home in all its glorious splendour.

Fresh bold designs can change the energy and mood of your home whilst fresh bright colours can fill you with a sense of optimism and joy. So, get ready to be inspired for an exciting and cheerful yet functional home.

Below is a snap shot of some of our spring fabrics to inspire you. These are perfect for the season ahead, so if your home is not yet sunshine ready you now have no excuse not to get started.

Posted by Louise, UK Curtains and Interiors

Accessorize Your Home with Striking Emerald Green and Make a Major Statement

So now we know about the universally appealing colour that is Emerald Green, we felt we needed to explore it further. Our advice is - apply it to your home with total abandonment!

This colour is so naturally dramatic, it will make a vibrant statement anywhere. As we  discussed last week, green is one of nature’s most abundant colours and because of this we associate it with growth and harmony. Green is also often associated with a feeling of wellbeing so why would we not want this elegant and auspicious colour in our home.

So get ready and be inspired, our wonderfully talented designers have been through our collection of fabrics and found just a selection that fit into this wonderful trend.

The distribution of this bold colour around your home can make the most ordinary of rooms come to life. If you are a little wary remember a little goes a long way however if you really want to hit that trend full on, Emerald Green is the perfect colour to pack a punch into your home.

Posted by Louise, UK Curtains and Interiors

Introducing Pantone Color of the Year 2013: Emerald green

Did you know that Pantone 17-5641 Emerald is the Pantone colour of the year 2013?

At UK Curtains and Interiors we are thrilled about it! This lively radiant lush green is a balance of elegance and beauty which is clearly leading the way in 2013, and as green is the most abundant colour in nature it easily captures our attention. So it is a must that we embrace this incredibly versatile colour and celebrate its strong character and vibrancy.

Our wonderful design team have been as always, ever busy creating ideas to show you how to work this trend into your home. By using fabrics available from our vast collection our team have brought together a few ideas to inspire you to get creative with one of nature’s most powerful colours.

Often a strong trend colour can be difficult to use and you may worry that it is a little to bold. Our handy tip is to use it in small measures, just a small accent on a cushion can make all the difference and will instantly bring your room to life.

If you feel like being a little more daring and want to use it on a larger scale, you can always tone down the shade so your still bang on trend but just adapting it slightly to suit your home.

Never be afraid to mix it up. By sitting equally strong colours together you can create a fun and exciting room, this will instantly update your home and inject a strong funky element to any area.

So you don't need to visit the land of Oz to see the emerald city, just follow our style ideas for this jewel like hue to enhance your home and create a luxurious feel!

Posted by Louise, UK Curtains and Interiors

Our Re-energised Collections

We have truly been embracing the inspiration found at London Interiors Design Week. Our collections for the new website showcase perfectly the cutting edge trends which we shared with you in our last blog.

With so many beautiful fabrics and inspiring trends to be found it is difficult to choose our favourites. However, below you will find our take on just some of the influences that were at the forefront of the show. As you can see, our fabric collections are impressive, styles are in abundance and all in keeping with some of the top names in interior design. So, call on us for advice regarding choosing the right fabric for your made to measure products.

Florals Montage

Textures Montage

Retro Geo Montage 

I think our selections speak for themselves and this is just a snap shot of what we have to offer at UK Curtains and interiors. We have literally hundreds of fabrics for you to choose from to ensure you get the best inspiration for your curtains and accessories. We are truly brimming with ideas to entice you! 

Posted by Louise, UK Curtains and Interiors

London Design Week 2013, Spring’s Ultimate Interiors Event

Our fabulous design team at UK Curtains and Interiors visited London Design Week. In search of the big trends in home interiors, our style-seekers explored  over 500 international brands at 98 Design Centre showrooms  to ensure our own range of curtains and accessories is current and exemplifies exceptional design that delights the eye and feels good to the touch.

We found some really strong trends this year and we are delighted to be sharing a few of them with you. 

Textures and Mark Making

This trend is everywhere at the moment and reflects quite a graphic look in strong colour ways.

For maximum impact these textures are being used in black and inky blues however in the soft stones and natural colours these textures are really effective at achieving a semi plain look. With the perfect fabrics, colours and textures could shine in your space. 

UK Curtains and Interiors Textures & Mark Making Design Concepts

Painterly Florals

Although this trend has been around for a couple of seasons it is still very much in evidence. Painted florals are found in abundance whether they are bold and abstract or soft and sensitive. We think this trend is a stunning celebration of colour and below are own plant-inspired patterns.

UK Curtains and Interiors Painterly Florals Design Concepts

Retro Geos

This trend was the most dominant trend at London Design Week 2013 and represents the strongest pattern trend in the UK interior industry at the moment.

This trend is quite graphic, Scandinavian in look – lots of monochrome and grey warmed up with soft mimosa yellows, orange, coral and teal to give a bright modern, funky look. Whilst lots of inky blue geometrics compliment the first trend perfectly, we found most collections were a combination of these two trends working perfectly together.

UK Curtains and Interiors Retro Geos Design Concepts

So after such an inspirational week we are busy making sure our collections of ready made curtains, cushions and made to measure products are cutting-edge cool and at the forefront with some of the leading names in home interiors. 

Posted by Louise, UK Curtains and Interiors