Interior Design Advice (Page 4)

Sensational shutters

Shutters are bang on trend and will bring a stylish look to any room in your home.

How Much Upholstery Fabric Do I Need?

Advice and estimates for how much upholstery fabric you will need for re-upholstery jobs.

Carnival Time-using bright fabric for high impact

With the Olympics taking place in Rio this year interiors are bound to reflect the colourful carnival atmosphere.

Creating a Timeless Scheme with Country Fabrics

When I think of a country home, I picture wooden floors, Belfast sinks, wood burners and the whole family chatting around a rustic kitchen table. But what really brings a country scheme together are the fabrics.

Gingham fabric for a country feel

If you're looking to create a country feel to your home then using gingham fabric is the perfect choice.

Key trends for curtain fabric this year

This year fabric designers have taken inspiration from the countryside.

Curtain Material

Advice and information on the characteristics and properties of different types of curtain material.

Using horse fabric to reflect our love of horses

There are many people who have a love of horses whether this is as an owner or someone who enjoys attending events such as racing, three day eventing or polo.

Ethnic Fabric for Global Style

Drawing on styles from all over the world, global interior design ideas can be easily incorporated into your scheme, using ethnic fabric to lend an exciting, exotic feel to your home.

Country fabric for a fresh springtime feel

Be inspired by the countryside this spring.

How to Plan Living Room Colour Schemes

While neutral room schemes are great for creating a blank canvas, introducing some colour gives you the chance to experiment and reflect your personality in your home.

Five easy ways to brighten up your home.

We all have a tired room that could do with a pick-me-up. With our interior design tricks, you can brighten up your home with minimal cost and effort.

The Best Uses for Animal Prints

From highland cows and game birds to cute pets and farmyard favourites, animal print fabric is a trend that's set to continue.

Winter Brights

Tips for brightening up your home with colour

Fantastic Folk Art Fabrics

Trends in interior decorating often takes its lead from the catwalk and on of the key fashion trends for this autumn are designs inspired by folk art.

Spice Tones

The days are getting shorter and cooler so now is the time to inject some colour into your home

How to achieve shabby chic style in your home

For a soft and laid back feel, choose shabby chic fabric for your home interiors.

Modern Colonial Style

This is a lighter and brighter version of a traditional colonial theme and is a key trend for this autumn

Behind the Brand - Ian Mankin Fabrics

An in depth chat with the Managing Director of Ian Mankin

Autumn Tones

Keats described autumn as 'the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness'. Days are getting shorter, crops are being harvested and fruit is being gathered in.

Creating a Stylish Scheme with Linen Fabric

Linen fabric has made a big comeback and there are now some fantastic ranges available to suit all schemes and budgets. Whether your style is vintage, modern or classic, linen will add texture and character to your home.