Soft Furnishing Specialist

For the Bristol and Bath region of England

Curtains, Blinds, Pelmets, Loose Covers,
Quilts and accessories.

Free measuring and consultation service

You can supply your own material and I will calculate the amount of fabric you will need. Alternatively I can supply your material direct from a range of wholesalers.

About Me

I have been successfully running Creative interiors scince 1996.

Since starting Creative Interiors in 1996, I have built up a strong clientele around the Bristol and Bath area, designing and making Window Treatments and other Soft Furnishings. I also act as consultant to various Interior Design companies in the South West of England.

During 2003 - 2004 I went to the USA with my husband. Whilst in the States I helped set up a Quilting business with two other people in Orlando, making individually designed quilts by hand.

Skills :

Curtains, Blinds, Pelmets, Cushions, Bed ware, Fitted covers, Quilting and Patchwork, Embroidery, Needlepoint, Knitting, Crochet, Silk painting, Collage, Sketching & general sewing.

Qualifications :

City & Guilds Soft Furnishing   1995 to 1997 City of Bristol College, Bristol

City & Guilds Soft Furnishing  Advanced 1997 to 1999 City of Bristol College, Bristol

Hobbies :

Quilting, Embroidering, Needlepoint, Dressmaking, Knitting, Any crafts, House decorating, Hiking, Snorkeling and Reading. If you would like to see some of my hiking trips visit: http://www.thebraybrookesite.co.uk

Before soft furnishing I worked in Hairdressing for 16 years, of which 8 years was my running my own business.

In 1995, I had the opportunity to return to College to take courses in Soft Furnishing, due to my love of sewing, which had been my hobby since childhood.

For a free consultation email me now or phone me on 0117 9109627

Curtains

For the Bristol and Bath region of England

A window is one of the main feature points in any room. It may be the style of window treatment or a particular eye-catching fabric that is the point of inspiration for the whole room.

When choosing curtains you will first need to consider the shape of the window and how much light you want to let in during the day. Then you will need to determine the length of the curtain whether it full or to the sill. You also need to choose on what to hang the curtain, a track or a pole.

Curtain Headings

Different types of headings can be used to create different styles. Here are some examples :-

Pencil pleat - suitable for most curtains, usually 3 inches in height.

Triple pleat - also called french pleat. It is most suitable for plain frabrics to show it off. It can be left plain at the base, have buttons or bows.

Goblet - simular to a triple pleat without the pleats. It is best used on long heavy curtains.

Tab Tops - curtains with fabric loops at the top. The curtains will need to hang from poles. These are used more for a decorative look as they do not pull very well.

Tie Backs

Tie Backs can add to the style and flair of the curtains when open.

Blinds

For the Bristol and Bath region of England

Roman Blinds

Roman Blinds are the most classical style of the different type of blinds. They are very versatile, fitting into the smallest window space. They are very good for bay windows and cover very little glass even when hung in the window recess. Roman Blinds are also very economical on the amount of fabric required.

Roman Blinds can be used as a full or part window treatment, for instance a pelmet and/or dress curtains can be added to give a very elegant look.

Roman blinds on their own can sometimes look a bit plain, but by adding a contrasting edge, fringe or braid can really enhance the appearance. The base edge can also be shaped to add extra interest.

Austrian Blinds

An Austrian blind offers a softer, more luxuriant window treatment than a Roman Blind. These blinds need at least twice the width of the window for the amount fabric. The blind is made up by gathering the fabric on to curtain heading tape. It falls like a curtain when it is lowered, producing ruched swags along its base.

Festoon Blinds

People often get confused between Festoon and Austrian blinds as they look similar when swagged into position at a window. However, a Festoon has extra fullness in its depth and width. The blind is permanently ruched from top to bottom, leaving gathers of fabric even when lowered.

Pelmets and Valances

For the Bristol and Bath region of England

Loose Covers

For the Bristol and Bath region of England

Quilts

For the Bristol and Bath region of England

Cushions

For the Bristol and Bath region of England

Lamp Shades

For the Bristol and Bath region of England

Bedding

For the Bristol and Bath region of England

Tableware

For the Bristol and Bath region of England