IL Caravaggio - Ardecora Collection by Zimmer and Rohde

Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio – the avantgarde painter, famous for his use of light, drama and sensuality.

His idiosyncratic style and his unique use of light and shade have had an enduring effect on the work of many prominent artists. Caravaggio‘s works, as well as his life story, shaped by passions with emotional highs and lows, continue to have a seminal effect on the history of painting even today. The refined elegance of the new Ardecora collection “Il Caravaggio “ reflects the varied personality of this eccentric artist.

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Bolero Fabric Collection by Clarke & Clarke

Bold, retro shapes of the seventies provided the inspiration for this collection of five coordinated designs, available in a stunning range of contemporary colours.

This dual purpose chenille/jacquard quality is created with a slub silk effect ground and a rich viscose chenille pile, resulting in a wonderful contrast of matt and shine. The finish is extremely soft and plush, making it perfect for drapes, blinds, throws and cushions.

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Clarke & Clarke Luxury Fabric - Academy Velvets

Academy Velvets by Clarke & Clarke

Transitional in style, this luxurious collection of cut pile velvets provides plenty of decorative options for both the traditional and contemporary home.

The striking metallic twill weave ground runs through the whole collection and provides a wonderful platform for bold shades of Purple, Citrus and Fuchsia through to classic neutrals of Ebony, Grey and White.

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Floral Fabric: Home Decorating Battle of the Sexes

Floral Fabric

Floral Fabric That Men And Women Can Agree On

It’s an age old home decorating argument that will never have a simple solution:  she wants a vintage floral fabric, he can’t stand them.  How do we get past this?  Some men are fine to let the flowers be in the bedroom if the lights are off and their eyes are closed.  Others only allow it in a little girl’s room. 

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LEE JOFA'S LATEST COLLECTIONS

One might take Lee Jofa’s latest collaboration with designer Oscar de la Renta as slightly tongue in cheek.

There will be those among us who will suggest this is de la Renta’s latest collaboration rather than that of the famed textile and furnishings company. At the same time, Lee Jofa has been around, in a variety of iterations, since 1823, and finally merged an English sensibility with American industry in 1965 under the current company name. Thus, the renowned designer has entered into a productive partnership with an equally renowned company, one that ultimately will enhance the prestige of both sides as they venture into different, yet complementary, design fields. This partnership was announced over the summer and featured in Elle Decor, but the public now gets to view the result of this fruitful partnership.

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How to Make DIY Roman Blinds

Roman Blinds

When tired of curtains but not quite in the mood for shades, it’s worth considering roman blinds.

How to Make Your Own Roman Blinds

Made of fabric, roman blinds commonly stagger when raised, but hang without ridges when lowered. They can also, however, be designed to have folds in the surface even when they’re fully extended. Because they’re made of material, roman blinds can be made to match furniture and carpet or coordinate perfectly with accessories like sofa pillows. Also known as roman shades, they can be made at home with just nothing more than a steady hand, a few materials and a bit of patience.

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Timorous Beasties - Ultra Modern Fabric Wallcoverings

Timorous Beasties Lace Fabric Wallpaper

The original approach was to turn tradition on its head in order to keep tradition alive.

Add Contemporary Flare with Timorous Beasties Fabric Wallpaper

Glasgow-based firm Timorous Beasties leapt onto the design scene with their subversive wallpaper which attracted a fan base as well as thieves who almost instantly tried to rip inspiration from the Beasties’s company wall. While imitation might be a form of flattery, copies cannot come close to the original. This is due in part to Timorous Beasties’s commitment to producing beautiful wallpaper as well as a limited edition series, along with their uncanny ability to transform and even mock their own

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Zimmer and Rhode - Ardecora Collection

Ardecora Collection Botticelli

Inspired by the first Diva in opera, the Diva Vibration Ardecora Collection by Zimmer Rhode manifests emotion in color, texture, and form.

The Ardecora collection Botticelli | Tiziano was inspired by the spirit of the Italian Renaissance. The collection abandons all that is unnecessary, emphasising instead that which is dignified and discreet and makes space for the design - the subtle colourings effectively provide a canvas for it.

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