The leading interiors company Harlequin has produced their first collection with Clarissa Hulse who is one of the brilliant British designers.

Kallianthi, which means ‘wild flowers’ in Ancient Greek, is a charming botanical-inspired collection, and demonstrates all her trademark style and distinctive characteristics; it will be launched at Decorex in September 2011.

Inspired by her love of plants, pressed flowers and all things botanical, long walks in the countryside and her half-Greek heritage, Clarissa has created a captivating range of prints, weaves and wallpapers, which manage to be simultaneously very modern, yet timeless in their appeal.

The superb fabrics are mainly printed or woven onto natural cloths such as silk dupion or linen/linen mix, often judiciously embellished with metallics.
They display Clarissa’s flair and unique way of interpreting the natural influences that inspire and enthuse her.

Motifs include: nettles, cow parsley, grasses, ferns, olive branches, wild flowers and herbs, depicted in Clarissa’s unique style, often silhouetted against a subtle ombré background.
There is also a distinctive ombré stripe design, which has been digitally printed to accommodate its 60 different colours, and two natural-coloured voiles, one of which is embellished with tiny beads, buttons and sequins.

The collection includes delightful wallpapers and is dominant both individually or when used in combination with the fabrics.

Ranging from a Rothko-esque ombré stripe to delicate grasses swaying gently in the breeze and tiny dappled leaves reflected on a wall, some enhanced with metallic inks.

They are all printed on non-woven paper, which is not only stable, so it does not expand when soaked, but also can be applied directly to a ready-pasted wall.

Over the years Clarissa has developed her own, highly individual colour palette, and nowhere is this more apparent than in Kallianthi, as the collection rejoices in glorious fusions of bright and bold, offset by pared back neutrals: tumeric, magenta, paprika and chartreuse; hot pinks, coral and stone; indigo, aqua, lime and ashes of roses; pebble and shocking pink; absinthe, citrine and putty; charcoal, ash and cloud.

To view the exquisite Kallianthi collection by Clarissa Hulse, please visit the Harlequin website.

Thought remote controlled blinds were only for the rich and famous? Think again.

The newly launched collection of blinds from Controliss, is set to make cord blinds a thing of the past, with its collection of electrically operated, made-to-measure blinds at affordable prices.

Currently leading the market with the largest selection of remote controlled blinds available online, Controliss has an extensive range of Roller, Venetian, Wood and Vertical blinds, all manufactured to consumer’s exact sizing, complete with battery operated remote control and starting at just £46:

• The blinds are quick and easy to install straight from the box, instantly providing full control to open and close from anywhere in the room, at just the touch of a button. For homes that want it all, Controliss blinds are a must-have gadget!

• From a safety perspective, Controliss Roller blinds provide peace of mind that children or pets are safe from potential risks with cords, and offer the elderly or those with mobility problems the freedom from using manual blind cords.

• The blinds can even be used in conjunction with a timer [purchased seperately] to suit the individual user, and help deter burglars when leaving the home unoccupied for long periods.

• The design team behind Controliss has more than 20 years experience in researching and developing blind technology with style, functionality and affordability in mind.

• The collection comes in a wide variety of finishes and colours to suit any home, including ‘Eco-impressions’ (an alternative to real wood), ‘Handfinished Basswood’ (all hand crafted in the UK), contemporary ‘Metallic’ and ‘Special Effect’ finishes, and a superb quality and finish of fabrics in the Roller blind range.

• Each blind has efficiently engineered components for smooth, reliable operation, and the remote control uses standard household batteries (AA or AAA), which come included.

Controliss products are available at www.controlissblinds.co.uk. Delivery is free on orders over £100.

All Controliss products are CE approved and come with a two year guarantee.

Montgomery, a family business established over 50 years ago, is one of the UK’s leading soft furnishing brands, specialising in made to measure and readymade curtains and accessories.

Montgomery’s comprehensive range of designs - traditional, modern and innovative - together with careful and expert use of colour, enable you to create your own distinctive style.

Choose from a wide selection of designs and headings and transform any room for less, with Montgomery readymade curtains:

• Loretta – (In our picture) Prices start from £81. A stunning woven design with tonal horizontal chenille stripe - available in Red, Charcoal and Duck Egg.

• Elston - Prices start from £90. A heavy woven chenille featuring a floral motif - available in Ruby and Teal.

• Arcadia - Prices start from £81. A luxurious chenille fabric with ornamental metallic motif - available in Red, Black and Aubergine.

• Cappella - Prices start from £85. A beautiful taffeta with flock and metallic detail - available in Ruby and Chocolate.

• Hemsley - Prices start from £85. A classic woven floral trail of elegant proportions - available in traditional Chintz.

Montgomery now has over 160 retail concession departments within department stores, such as House of Fraser, Beales, Debenhams etc. as well as over 1,000 smaller outlets throughout the UK.

To view the full Montgomery range of quality readymade curtains, fabric and accessories, please visit the website.

JAB has introduced its revolutionary new panel system Hemisphere.

This unique collection, consisting of attractive panel fabrics and two versatile rail systems, offers a stylish and ultra-modern alternative to the usual voiles or curtain fabrics.

With 44 different panel designs on offer this debut Hemisphere collection offers a design for every taste - from minimalist sheers and plain black-out options, to bold floral motifs. Over 160 different colour options are also available.

Highlights of the collection are four designs created using high-quality shoji paper with delicate Japanese motifs:

• The Japanese selection includes Dream, a plain white design with an ethereal look.
• Jasira, which depicts a large tendril for a natural effect.
• And Fortuna, which displays a smaller blossom and grass print in subtle shades such as light greys and soft greens.

Alongside the 44 fabric panels in this collection, JAB also offers several innovative technical solutions for fitting:

The Pure fitting system offers a selection of two to five rail solutions and three different panel carriage variations for maximum variation.

This incredible design provides slick fittings that can be completely hidden for a modern, seamless look.

To view the new JAB Hemisphere collection visit their website.

When Panel Glide was first launched over 20 years ago it was new and innovative, now Silent Gliss have come up with a panel glide that can literally go round the bend.

Flex – The new Panel Glide Generation. Corners become soft curves with the new panel glide systems from Silent Gliss:

Innovative technology allows the panels to glide round bends – totally silent and in virtually any radius. Even when used as a visual room divider it is a design statement; removing any limit to your creativity.

A Curved Sensation
The first of its kind in the world – the system Silent Gliss 2730 Flex adjusts to every possible room. The tracks and panels can be curved to make a design statement or room divider in any room.

The unique flexible carrier incorporating a new designed roller glider ensures a smooth and virtually noiseless movement of the panels.

Around the Corner
The Flex system can be bent to allow the panels to be stacked on the return wall, away from the window. The tracks can be bent to a radius of 15cm, which allows the system to be used in rooms with 90° angles, maximising your window space and view.

Already a Classic – Silent Gliss 2700.
This system features a unique carrier incorporating a sophisticated design of rollers and new tracks, which allow an even smoother, silent gliding of the panels.

Various fabrics, different operation possibilities - like free floating, draw rod and cord drawn operation – along with a new transparent carrier with click-in option, make this system truly unique.

Visit the Slent Gliss website for more information.

Tel: (01843) 863571

Founded in Germany in 1946, JAB ANSTOETZ is one of the world’s leading fabric houses offering stylish, premium fabrics for discerning clients.

The innovative company is renowned for providing the very best furnishing and decoration fabrics, wall coverings, curtain rails and carpets and has representation in over 80 countries across Europe, North and South America, Africa, Asia and Australasia.

In response to the increased demand for eco home products, JAB has introduced RETUNRITY, an eco-friendly collection, offering fabrics made from recycled materials for 2010.

This new collection, available in eight colour ranges, has been designed to ensure it is truly eco-friendly, from cradle to cradle and is not only made from recycled materials, but is also 100% recyclable after use.

All of the fabrics in the collection feature a ‘return passport’ label, which authenticates the product and guarantees recyclability and a free recycling service is also offered.

The RETURNITY Collection is priced from £70 per square metre.

During 2010 JAB will relocate, moving its UK showroom from Design Centre Chelsea Harbour, to a fabulous 4,367 square foot showroom in Imperial Wharf.

Always true to the motto “JAB ANSTOETZ doesn’t simply sell fabrics, but a lifestyle.”

Visit the JAB ANSTOETZ website to view the gorgeos fabric ranges.

Once spring is on its way, we can’t wait to open the windows and let in the fresh air; and as well as the usual spring cleaning it is a perfect time to change your window dressing.

Put away the heavy drapes for winter and take full advantage of the sunny days to come with a lighter, brighter window treatment.

The Silent Gliss Panel Glide system is ideal; its versatile design means that the panels can easily be removed for cleaning, changed for the seasons, or replaced to co-ordinate, if you change the décor of the room.

Its channelled profile fixes discreetly to the ceiling, suspending fabric from Velcro carriers; so all you have to do is detach one set and attach another.

A vast array of fabrics and materials can be used with the system as Silent Gliss offers many textiles in various textures, colours and patterns.

Choose between flat and folding panels (Panel Glide and Panel Fold); the Panel Glide system can be controlled manually by hand or cord, or operated electrically.

Since the systems look as attractive from the back as from the front, they can also be used as visual room dividers, (ceiling fixing recommended).

Web: http://www.silentgliss.co.uk
Tel: (01843) 863571

Following many years of proven success in the domestic electric curtain track market with Autoglide, Silent Gliss has launched their new System 5090, which offers all the expected benefits of the old systems.

Ease of Use: Simple opening and closing of curtains by either a wall switch or remote control handset; whatever the reason, physical restrictions or just a touch of luxury, the ability to operate curtains electronically at an affordable price level, is what has made Autoglide so successful.

Security and Peace of Mind: When away from home, the curtains can be left to open and close without the need for human intervention, either by using the light sensor, which operates with the rising and setting of the sun, or by using the pre-programmable timer unit, - an excellent deterrent to intruders!

The new Silent Gliss 5090 offers three important new customer benefits:

1. The new Autoglide can now be bent for bay window or other curved applications to a minimum radius of 250mm, with a maximum of either two bends or one continuous curve.

2. Can be used with the successful contemporary Wave® Curtain Heading System, having been designed to accommodate the unique Wave glider-cord.

3. There are now four purchasing options, to give maximum customer choice:

• 5090: fixed wall switch.
  5090IR: with remote control.
  5090TL: with timer unit and light sensor.
  5090TC: with remote control timer unit and light sensor.

Web: http://www.autoglide.co.uk
Tel: (01843) 863571

Silent Gliss present their new look range of the popular Metropole Decorative Curtain Poles, which challenge the assumption that curtain tracks cannot be decorative.

By combining the appearance of a decorative curtain pole, with the superior functionality of its curtain tracks, Silent Gliss enabled windows to have a designer appearance, complete with a smooth gliding operation.

To ensure continued support for this range of designer curtain tracks, major changes have been made to the Metropole offer:

There are four new ranges:

Strata, featured here - Offers the opportunity to design the look of your own curtain pole in three easy steps:

Step 1: Choose between hand and cord operated.
Step 2: Choose the base colour to match the pole finish (or maybe a contrasting colour?).
Step 3: Choose the colour of the glass insert disc, (emerald green, black, salmon, clear and clear ribbed).
The end result is an individually designed curtain pole!

Crystal - Clear crystal glass is combined with coloured centres in black, brown or emerald green in a modern square shape - the end effect is stunning clarity and colour.

Vega – Combines modern geometric shapes with a sharp design engraved out of the base metal; they are produced in a dark brown base, shaped as a cylinder or cube, ideal for contemporary room designs.

Coral - Fluted glass with coloured centres in red, black, cream or clear; the metal base of the finial is matched to the pole finish, resulting in a classical and elegant look.

Web: http://www.silentgliss.co.uk
Tel: (01843) 863 571

Silent Gliss has been the market leader in automated window treatments for more than 50 years.

Wherever you are, whatever you are doing, you can now operate your curtains automatically with Autoglide, the powered curtain system from Silent Gliss.

There is a choice of three different Autoglide models:

• Timer Select - As well as using a light sensor to open and close your curtains, this model gives you increased flexibility via the control unit, which enables you to simply select your own opening and closing times;you can override these at any time to return to manual control.
• The Auto Control model has a remote control system, which allows you to operate your curtains from the comfort of your armchair.
• The Dawn And Dusk system automatically opens your curtains at dawn and closes them again at dusk, activated by an outward facing sensor that detects sunlight in the morning and darkness at night.

The motor of each system is discreetly hidden behind the curtain.

Autoglide is an ideal solution for the home, offering an affordable touch of true luxury, security and ease of operation.

Web: http://www.autoglide.co.uk
Tel: (01843) 863571