How Much Do Bespoke Curtains, Blinds and Upholstery Cost?
Made-to-measure pricing is easier to understand once you know what drives it. Here is how fabric, making, headings and trims affect the cost of curtains, blinds and upholstery, with starting prices and a real estimate.
What to Expect When Working with Stripe Interiors
From the first home visit to the final fitting, here is how we work, what we need from you at each stage, and how long each part takes.
Is It Worth Reupholstering?
Often, yes, if the frame is sound. Here is the difference between recovering, reupholstering and a full refurbishment, how to choose between them, and what to check before you decide.
Choosing the Right Blind Fabric for the Right Room
The right blind fabric depends on the room: steam and splashes in a kitchen or bathroom, light control in a bedroom, and heat in a conservatory or home office. Here is how to match fabric and finish to each one.
The Right Way to Layer Curtains, Blinds and Shutters
Layering window treatments is one of the most useful things you can do for a room, and one of the most misunderstood. Done well, it is invisible. Done badly, it looks cluttered and operates badly. Here is how to get it right.
Why we love double sided curtains
A double-sided curtain gives the lining as much thought as the face fabric, so you make two design decisions in one. We look at where they work best, from hotel-style layering to room dividers, and whether they suit your room.
Essential Elements of Interior Design: Creating Sophisticated Living Spaces
Interior design transcends mere decoration - it's the art of crafting environments that elevate your everyday experience. Whether you're working with an intimate apartment or an expansive home, exceptional design harmoniously balances beauty and functionality whilst reflecting your personal aesthetic.
The Principles Behind a Beautiful Interior
A beautiful aesthetic is more than just an arrangement of objects — it is the harmony of elements that evoke a sense of pleasure, balance, and connection.
While beauty is inherently subjective — what one person finds exquisite, another may perceive differently — certain universal qualities contribute to an aesthetically pleasing space. Whether designing an interior, styling a room, or curating a collection, understanding these principles can help create environments that not only look stunning but also feel inviting and meaningful.
Declutter with Purpose: Simplify, Organise, Transform
Decluttering cleanses the senses and helps to avoid overwhelm - but it is not always easy to achieve in practice.
The Art of Shutters: A Timeless Addition to Your Home
Shutters are a timeless and practical choice for any home, offering benefits such as better light control, improved insulation, and enhanced privacy. With a range of styles, materials, and finishes available, selecting the right shutters can truly transform your living space.
How Soft Furnishings Affect the Sound of Your Home - And Why It Matters
The acoustic environment of your home affects everything from your ability to concentrate and relax to the quality of conversations and entertainment. Understanding how fabric and soft furnishings shape sound can transform not just how your rooms look, but how they feel to live in every day.
Motorised Curtains: Beautiful, Effortless and Worth Planning Properly
Motorised curtains have moved from a high-end extra to a practical feature of well-planned homes. Here is what to decide early, from wiring and track choice to how you will control them, so the finished result works as smoothly as it looks.
Boost Wellbeing Through Texture and Fabric Choice
From soft furnishings that invite you to relax, to functional materials that buffer sound, regulate temperature or withstand the outdoors, the textiles you choose can significantly enhance your day-to-day living experience.
How to Measure for Blinds
Measuring for blinds sounds simple enough - until you're standing at the window with a tape measure, wondering where exactly you're supposed to start.
Inside the recess? Outside it? Top of the frame or top of the wall? It's one of those tasks that feels straightforward until it isn't, and getting it slightly wrong can affect both how the blind looks and how well it functions.
Here's a clear, practical guide to getting it right.
Curtain Headings: What They Are, What They Do and Why It Matters More Than You Think
Most people are unsure which heading they want, which is exactly the right place to start. Here is what headings are, what they do, and how to choose one that suits your fabric, your track and the feel of the room.