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Welcome to our design blog - A place to share our recent projects, hints, tips and the latest trends. A place where we can share our likes and dislikes and how we see the world of interior design.

Accessorizing your room has just got easier!

By Sophie Reeve - 11th May 2012

Have you got the curtains and blinds? Have you wallpapered from top to toes? Is there still something missing? Look no further than our new range of Designer Cushions. We have used our most popular Designer Fabrics to create stunning cushions that will brighten up any interior. Our cushions are made to order and come in 3 different sizes, so they are ready to add to your basket. The cushions are lovingly manufactured in our workshop by our skilled seamstresses, with a concealed zip and feather pad to emphasise the quality.

Click on the cushions for more information and prices.

If we've not designed a cushion in your favourite fabric, or your have any special requests - fill in our online enquiry form or give us a call on 01226 767124.

Are printed velvets and bold florals your thing?

By Sophie Reeve - 17th April 2012

We would like to introduce you to our newest collection - Linwood's Fin de Siecle. Inspired by the style and luxury of the 19th Century and created using the most modern printing and weaving techniques, this beautiful collection is ready to order online. If traditional is floral linens are your things, then this collection is certainly up your street. The beautiful 'Pheasant Tree' and 'Cottage' exude sophistication and would look amazing covering a sofa.

This collection also features the most beautiful embossed velvet we've seen. The claret, textured fabric has a beautiful drape that would look stunnning in a pair of puddled curtains. Check out the whole collection on our website. It's all ready to buy off the roll or have made into made to measure curtains, blinds or cushions.

Add colour to your kitchen; the Bryella way!

By Sophie Reeve - 5th April 2012

The latest trend in kitchens is bright and bold colours. Kitchen companies like Cococucine and IKEA are focussing all their design attention on beautiful bright cupboards and splash backs. But here at Bryella Interiors, we can get this look for a fraction of the cost of a new kitchen. We've teamed the hot kitchen looks with a wallpaper that would add that add a flash of vivid colour.

How well does this Harlequin Folia Wallpaper match the lime green in this Cococucine kitchen? As featured on www.housetohome.co.uk

Or what about adding a bit of Morris & Co Thistle wallpaper instead of this blue IKEA kitchen? This would looks amazing!

Why not give us a call to arrange a design consultation to plan your colourful kitchen.

The one stop shop for that Arts and Crafts look.

By Sophie Reeve - 3rd April 2012

If you're looking for that classic, timeless Arts and Crafts style in your home, look no further than the Morris & Co - Volume 5 collection. Inspired by the beautiful designs of William Morris, this fabric and wallpaper combines authentic looks that have been made using innovative manufacturing techniques. This means that you can capture the bold floral and damask patterns of the 19th Century, with the hard wearing and exceptional quality of the modern day. We've just added this stunning collection of fabrics and wallpapers to our website, so go and check it out!

Take advantage of the weather - Make your exterior as exciting as your interior!

By Sophie Reeve - 27th March 2012

If you're making the move from the lounge to the conservatory now that the warmer weather is with us, fear not, we've got some new ideas to freshen up this space. Cream and Lime green is a big trend for the summer; check out this stunning porch from House Beautiful. It has a lovely clean and bright feeling. Get this look with cushions in Sanderson's A Painter's garden - Woodland ferns. Check out our made to measure service to order your cushions.

If green isn't you think, how about duck egg blue? This beautiful orangerie has been accessorized with some stunning patterned cushions. Get this look with Sanderson's Vintage prints - Swallow (pebble). This fabric has an ethereal feel to the printed birds that will calm any room.

Co-ordinating Designer Fabric, Paint and Wallpaper Has Been Made Easier

By Charlotte Moulson - 23rd March 2012

You can stop worrying about ‘this’ going with ‘that’ because here at Bryella we’ve now made it easier to add individuality and style to your home by coming up with some recommendations to help you select from across our ranges.

With so many designer fabrics and wall coverings to choose from on our website we have decided to pull together some ideas and inspiration to help you create a co-ordinated look that’s both stylish and personal.

We have teamed up many of our fabulous fabrics with designer wall coverings by Little Greene. We believe Little Green's depth of colour provides real character and definition ensuring the perfect match for the fabrics in our collections.

Check out the new Tembok by Harlequin collection featuring three striking designs which are sure to add the modern twist every room needs. At the moment we are loving the Tembok Embroidereies suitable for curtains, upholstery and cushions. Tembok’s intrinsic allure and captivating charm is further enhanced by a delectable choice of colours.

For our recommendations simply click on an item and look through the carefully selected related products for a perfect match.

Stylish wallpapered bathroom - Homes and Gardens online

By Sophie Reeve - 20th March 2012

Looking to revamp the most personal space in your home? Check out this glamorous, yet modern look.

This style really brings the boudoir to your bathroom. If you’re looking to replicate this sophisticated style, consider the Linwood 'Tivoli' wallpaper collection. This damask look wallpaper comes in a variety of colour ways; the charcoal variety in particular has a beautiful contrast that will dazzle.

Team this look with slick, chrome and silver fixtures and grey or mink towels to add to the refined elegance.

Classic Wallpaper and Fabric Ranges for Children

by Charlotte Moulson - 16th March 2012

New collections launched by Linwood and Osborne & Little now feature wallpapers and fabrics designed especially to add magic and enchantment to children’s bedrooms or playrooms.

Striking the right balance between childhood charm and classic style has always been a dilemma for parents designing their children’s bedrooms or playrooms but the latest collections from Linwood and Osborne & Little are the perfect solution.

New collection ‘Checks & Dogs & Rock ‘n’ Roll’ from Linwood features Brit Pop inspired London Calling fabrics, featuring iconic black cabs and Bobbies on the beat, to English country checks, this super cool collaboration between Jennie Maizels and Linwood has it all.

In a year when the Olympics comes to London and the Queen marks her Diamond Jubilee this inspired collection celebrates the very best in British design.

New collection ‘Zagazoo’ from Osborne & Little features an exclusive collaboration with celebrated author Quentin Blake. Children are sure to love the colourful and comical ‘Cockatoo’ range as well as the more simple, storybook inspired ‘All Join In’ and ‘Quentin’s Menagerie’ ranges. All patterns and prints are perfect for fun rooms and are printed on practical, washable cottons and wallpapers.

Each fabric in both of these classic and charming ranges can be used to make eye-catching curtains, soft furnishings and upholstery. Prints in both collections coordinate beautifully with the ‘Checks & Dogs & Rock ‘n’ Roll’ plains and gingham checks to create a bedroom, nursery or play room that parents and kids will love to spend time in.

Inspired by this New York apartment by Kelly Hoppen

by Gary Marsh - 23rd February 2012

Whilst exploring ideas for a penthouse apartment for a client in Sheffield I came across this beautiful New York apartment design by Kelly Hoppen. I love the use of calm neutral grey fabrics in the curtains and upholstery whilst bringing bright colors to the table with cushions and accessories. – Timeless!

Pooled curtains are not for everyone but here they create a wonderful softness to the straight lines in the furniture and architecture.

I am currently working on a similar scheme using Harlequin’s Shimmer Voiles and the new Momentum collection.

Watch this space - lets hope I can do a Hoppen!

Fit your curtains with our 5 easy steps

By Charlotte Moulson - 23rd February 2012

Curtains are a straightforward way to transform any room by adding character and colour. Following these simple steps will guarantee you the best possible fit when it comes to measuring, choosing and fitting curtains in your own home.

1. Measure for your track or pole...

to ensure a more accurate curtain fitting. Firstly make yourself aware of any features that could affect the hanging of your curtains such as vents or beams. Measure the opening of the recess, form edge to egde of the window frame. Then you will need to add 15cm at either side to allow the curtains to fall back past the line of the recess and this will be the length the track or pole needs to be. With a pole, the curtains hang beneath, so needs to be fitted at least 15-20cm above the top frame whereas with a track it can be fitted lower at about 10cm above the frame as the curtains hang in front of it.

2. Characterise your look...

by choosing the style of your curtains. If a traditional style is desired choose from styles such as pencil pleat, double pinch pleat and triple pinch pleat or for a contemporary finish choose from styles such as tab top, eyelet or weave.

3. Select a lining...

such as plain cotton linings if you want curtains to look neat, backed cotton linings add a thin layer of wadding which work well with delicate fabrics and create depth and, blackout linings are ideal for bedrooms as they keep light out and warmth in.

4. Measure for your curtains...

carefully and accurately. If using a pole, measure its full length and then add 2.5cm to allow the hanging curtains to overlap in the middle when they are closed. If using a track just measure the length however, if the track is one that overlaps in the centre, measure the whole length including overlaps. Then decide on whether you want your curtains to finish at the sill, below the sill or to the floor.

5. Finishing touches...

such as tiebacks and trims can add a luxurious and professional feel to curtains and cushions in an accent colour can carry on the theme or pattern throughout the room.

For more information on how you can get beautiful made to measure curtains for your home click here

New interiors range – colourful and inspiring wallpapers and fabrics launched by Harlequin.

By Charlotte Mouslon - 17th February 2012

It’s time to refresh your home as texture, florals and colour are set to become key trends in the upcoming spring/summer season. New collections Delphine and Kallianthi by Harlequin offer a refreshing range of floral themed wallpapers and fabrics.

The use of subtle neutral and pastel colours within the Delphine range showcases the tranquillity and elegance of nature and country gardens with a fusion of floral and leafy prints, damasks and crewelwork-inspired embroideries.

The summery palettes within the Kallianthi range mark an exciting collaboration between textile designer Clarissa Hulse and Harlequin. The stunning collection captures Hulse’s remarkable skill in combining distinctive prints and bright colours to create new contemporary designs. Kallianthi means ‘wild flower’ in Ancient Greek and the range demonstrates this meaning with its use of rambling flower prints and natural leaf patterns.

A clever use of texture gives both of these luxurious collections an added dimension to help you dramatically brighten and transform your interiors in an instant whether it be the addition of new cushions, upholstery, curtains or wall designs.