https://clossandhamblininteriors.co.uk/ Refined fabrics, blinds and design for beautiful British homes en Mon, 02 Nov 2026 04:22:20 GMT https://clossandhamblininteriors.co.uk/corner-of-ones-own-dressing-table-revival/ https://clossandhamblininteriors.co.uk/corner-of-ones-own-dressing-table-revival/ As walls return and open-plan living loses its shine, the humble dressing table is enjoying a considered revival. Here is how fabric, light and layering can turn even the smallest alcove into a room within a room. Closs & Hamblin Interiors Fabric Inspiration Mon, 02 Nov 2026 04:04:16 GMT https://clossandhamblininteriors.co.uk/dressing-the-hallway-with-fabric/ https://clossandhamblininteriors.co.uk/dressing-the-hallway-with-fabric/ The hallway is the first room your guests see and the last one you pass each evening — yet it is routinely the least considered space in the British home. We make the case for giving it the finest fabrics in the house, from lined Roman blinds on the landing to contract-grade upholstery on the hall bench. Closs & Hamblin Interiors Fabric Inspiration Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:03:50 GMT https://clossandhamblininteriors.co.uk/country-house-library-heritage-style-modern-flat/ https://clossandhamblininteriors.co.uk/country-house-library-heritage-style-modern-flat/ You don't need oak panelling or a sweeping staircase to channel the atmosphere of an English country house library. With the right fabric weights, curtain lengths and lamp light, even a new-build flat can feel steeped in centuries. Here's how to achieve cognitive cosiness on a modern footprint. Closs & Hamblin Interiors Fabric Inspiration Sun, 01 Nov 2026 20:03:51 GMT https://clossandhamblininteriors.co.uk/three-metre-rule-single-curtain-panel-reshape-room/ https://clossandhamblininteriors.co.uk/three-metre-rule-single-curtain-panel-reshape-room/ One panel of well-chosen fabric can raise a ceiling, widen a window or rescue a cold corner — no building work required. We explore how drape, heading and lining quietly redraw the proportions of a room. Closs & Hamblin Interiors Fabric Inspiration Sun, 01 Nov 2026 16:04:03 GMT https://clossandhamblininteriors.co.uk/taming-the-british-conservatory-fabric-and-light/ https://clossandhamblininteriors.co.uk/taming-the-british-conservatory-fabric-and-light/ Few rooms divide a household quite like the conservatory — a suntrap in June and an icebox by January. We consider how considered fabric choices and well-specified blinds can turn this most temperamental of spaces into a genuine living room. Closs & Hamblin Interiors Blinds & Shutters Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:05:03 GMT https://clossandhamblininteriors.co.uk/one-living-room-five-fabric-looks/ https://clossandhamblininteriors.co.uk/one-living-room-five-fabric-looks/ No builder required, no walls repainted — just fabric, blinds and soft furnishings. We take one plain British living room and show how five distinct characters emerge purely through considered textile choices. Closs & Hamblin Interiors Blinds & Shutters Sun, 01 Nov 2026 08:06:26 GMT https://clossandhamblininteriors.co.uk/pixel-lie-fabric-samples-daylight/ https://clossandhamblininteriors.co.uk/pixel-lie-fabric-samples-daylight/ A screen can approximate a colour, but it cannot tell you how a linen weave softens in morning light or how a velvet's pile shifts as you pass. Before committing to metres of fabric, the humble sample swatch remains the most honest advisor in any interiors project. Closs & Hamblin Interiors Fabric Inspiration Sun, 01 Nov 2026 08:06:26 GMT https://clossandhamblininteriors.co.uk/beyond-the-algorithm-independent-showrooms-resurgence/ https://clossandhamblininteriors.co.uk/beyond-the-algorithm-independent-showrooms-resurgence/ After a decade of scrolling and swatching by post, a quiet counter-movement is gathering pace in Britain's high streets. We explore why independent interiors showrooms — with their honest fabrics, unhurried advice and community roots — are winning back the nation's homeowners. Closs & Hamblin Interiors Fabric Inspiration Sun, 01 Nov 2026 04:06:32 GMT https://clossandhamblininteriors.co.uk/seven-window-woes-and-the-blind-that-fixes-them/ https://clossandhamblininteriors.co.uk/seven-window-woes-and-the-blind-that-fixes-them/ British homes present no shortage of window problems — draughts, gloom, overlooked bathrooms and loft conversions with shapes no off-the-shelf blind was designed for. Here are seven common woes, each paired with the blind, fabric and styling approach that solves it beautifully. Closs & Hamblin Interiors Blinds & Shutters Sun, 01 Nov 2026 04:06:32 GMT https://clossandhamblininteriors.co.uk/life-of-a-blind-fabric-journey/ https://clossandhamblininteriors.co.uk/life-of-a-blind-fabric-journey/ A single bolt of botanical-print cotton arrives at our warehouse on a Tuesday morning. Three weeks later, it is hanging in a Victorian semi in York. This is the story of everything that happens in between. Closs & Hamblin Interiors Blinds & Shutters Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:07:14 GMT https://clossandhamblininteriors.co.uk/case-for-local-fabric-showroom/ https://clossandhamblininteriors.co.uk/case-for-local-fabric-showroom/ Online retailers promise convenience, but a bolt of cloth on a screen tells you very little. Here is why the showroom — with its swatches, natural light and seasoned advice — remains the smarter investment for your home in 2025. Closs & Hamblin Interiors Fabric Inspiration Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:07:14 GMT https://clossandhamblininteriors.co.uk/seasonal-window-dressing-rotation/ https://clossandhamblininteriors.co.uk/seasonal-window-dressing-rotation/ We rotate our wardrobes without a second thought, yet our windows stay dressed identically through frost and heatwave alike. A case for treating window coverings as the home's seasonal wardrobe — with practical ways to make the swap affordable. Closs & Hamblin Interiors Blinds & Shutters Sat, 31 Oct 2026 20:06:35 GMT https://clossandhamblininteriors.co.uk/thinking-like-a-design-consultant-at-home/ https://clossandhamblininteriors.co.uk/thinking-like-a-design-consultant-at-home/ What actually happens during a professional design consultation, and why the answers matter more than the swatches. A practical framework any homeowner can borrow before committing to fabrics, blinds or a full scheme. Closs & Hamblin Interiors Fabric Inspiration Sat, 31 Oct 2026 20:06:35 GMT https://clossandhamblininteriors.co.uk/commissioning-made-to-measure-blinds-guide/ https://clossandhamblininteriors.co.uk/commissioning-made-to-measure-blinds-guide/ Ordering bespoke blinds should be a pleasure, not a gamble. This practical companion walks you through accurate measuring, linings, lead times and fitting — with the questions worth asking before you commit and the costly errors to sidestep. Closs & Hamblin Interiors Blinds & Shutters Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:06:00 GMT https://clossandhamblininteriors.co.uk/dressing-period-windows-georgian-victorian-edwardian/ https://clossandhamblininteriors.co.uk/dressing-period-windows-georgian-victorian-edwardian/ Georgian sashes, Victorian bays and Edwardian casements each deserve window dressing that honours their architecture while meeting modern demands for warmth and privacy. An inspiration-led tour of fabrics, pelmets and blind styles for Britain's period homes. Closs & Hamblin Interiors Fabric Inspiration Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:06:00 GMT https://clossandhamblininteriors.co.uk/seven-surprising-uses-for-blinds-beyond-windows/ https://clossandhamblininteriors.co.uk/seven-surprising-uses-for-blinds-beyond-windows/ Blinds have quietly become one of the most versatile tools in interior design, solving problems far beyond light control at the window. From discreet room dividers to elegant wardrobe fronts, discover seven inventive applications for British homes. Closs & Hamblin Interiors Blinds & Shutters Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:09:51 GMT https://clossandhamblininteriors.co.uk/fabric-alchemist-guide-colour-texture-character/ https://clossandhamblininteriors.co.uk/fabric-alchemist-guide-colour-texture-character/ Coordinating fabrics is less about matching and more about orchestrating a conversation between colour, texture and pattern. Here, we share a considered approach to layering textiles that brings harmony and depth to British homes of every style. Closs & Hamblin Interiors Fabric Inspiration Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:09:51 GMT