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Draped in elegance

Dressing windows requires an eye for choosing the right style and size of curtain or blind, to selecting the perfect colour and pattern. ‘Fulllength curtains give you the opportunity to have a large, bold print and make a statement, but if your window is small, go for a blind with a small print, as it won’t take up unnecessary space,’ advises fabric designer Penny Morrison. Here we look at some of the different options available.

Double trouble

Whenever you are bringing a new fabric into a scheme, it is important to consider the texture of the material in addition to its looks. Velvet has been loved for centuries

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