Novatec’s new range captures the essence of nine quintessential British homes with the fabrics, textures and colours having been painstakingly selected, to mirror the individual styles of each home-owner.

From the contemporary metallic and sleek, minimalist styling of “The Wharf” through to the vibrant colour palette of “The Broadway”, there is a style to suit every interior.

It is a versatile collection, nothing too outlandish or restrictive – a real collection for real people and real homes.

As well as Roman blinds, 3 styles of curtains are available, as well as a range of matching cushions.

Featured here is the Catriona’ Roman blind from
Novatec’s ‘The Broadway’ collection.

Prices from £148 for a lined Roman blind. Curtains start from £122.

Web: http://www.novatec.co.uk
Tel: (01843) 608780

‘Quiet Corner’ is a new luxury development in Godalming, Surrey. Built by Lusso Homes with the interiors from Suna Interior Design, ‘Quiet Corner’ comprises four “Victorianesque” town houses.

Built over four floors, the properties have stunning views over the Surrey hills; these are maximized via the balconies in each of the master bedrooms. Every property has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 3 reception rooms.

Designed for contemporary family living, the interior has a flexible layout that has been enhanced by the rich tones of the furnishings.

Quiet Corner comprises four traditionally constructed semi-detached town houses, boasting state of the art specification to suit a 21st century lifestyle.

• Contemporary kitchens by Alno, featuring coffee machines and wine coolers , are complimented by Qstone worktops.
• Luxury bathrooms are by Philip Starck, with sanitary ware by Hansgrohe.
• Category 5 E wiring provides cabling for HDTV, home entertainment systems, mood lighting and intruder alarms.
• Spacious and well-planned living accommodation across 4 floors, allows flexibility for families of different sizes.
• Outdoor areas are landscaped and parking is conveniently located.

Designed for contemporary family living, the interior has a flexible layout that has been enhanced by the rich tones of the furnishings.

Our picture features the Lounge area by Suna Interior Design.

Suna specialises in interior design and specification for high-class developers. The company is a foremost authority on design trends, and last year completed the design and specification for the prestigious Berkeley Homes ‘Gunwharf Quays’ development, in Portsmouth.

Web: http://www.sunainteriordesign.com

http://www.lussohomes.co.uk/main.html

Spitalfields from Northcroft Fabrics is a reversible silk fabric, which captures the essence of summer with its delicate honeysuckle flowers on a pale background in a classic, naturalistic style.

The design, taken from an original 18th century fabric, is widely attributed to Anna Maria Garthwaite (1688-1763), England’s first recorded female textile designer, who made her name designing hand-woven silk fabrics using naturalistic motifs, carefully shaded to create a three dimensional style.
Fabric details:

· 100% silk
· Six pastel colours: Cream 11, Lichen 16, Salmon 32, Grecian Rose 42, Red 46, Horizon 62.
· Width: 140 cms.
· Pattern repeat: 29 cms.
· Suitable for curtains, soft furnishings and light upholstery.

Spitalfields retails for around £102.00 per metre.

Northcroft Fabrics specialises in high quality fabrics in classic designs and offers an extensive selection of fine silks, velvets, damasks and printed fabrics.

All collections are available from good interior decorators and upholsterers in the UK.

Web: http://www.northcroftfabrics.co.uk
Tel: (01628) 488700

Hickory Dickory Dock it’s time to change your clock.

Time flies when you’re having fun… and sometimes we really want to stop the clock – whatever your viewpoint, leading children’s furniture company Aspace have created a new angle on clock watching, with their comprehensive range of children’s “easy-to-read” clocks.

From 29th March the evenings will grow lighter, as the clocks go forward one hour; so what better time to get into the spring spirit and replace tired wall clocks, with bright and fun clocks from the Aspace brand new spring collection.

With a number of creations, there’s a clock to suit every child’s taste and interest; from the vibrant pop art of the Multi-Spot Clock, to the strikingly playful Pirate Clock, with traditional designs of Pink Fairies and Classic Cars in between.

All of the Aspace clocks are sensibly priced at £25.

Paul Cunningham Managing Director of Aspace (and father of four!) says, “When a child shows an interest in learning to tell the time, it’s great to be able to encourage them with a clock they really enjoy “watching” Once they’ve got the hang of it, there’s just a chance that they won’t leap out of bed at five in the morning!”

The new spring collection from ASPACE epitomises the finest in children’s furniture and accessories.

Web: http://www.aspaceuk.com
Tel: (01494) 793501

Make Mum feel extra special this Mother’s Day; rather than reaching for the usual flowers or chocolates, take a look at Sendathought’s attractive new website, which has elegant, as well as tongue-in-cheek gift ideas that are beautifully wrapped and sent on your behalf.

They won’t break the bank but they’ll mean the world to Mum.

Favourite gifts include:

•‘You’re blooming marvellous’ Thank You Garden - say Thanks to Mum for being the best, with an abundant mass of tightly quilled Pomponette daisies.she just cuts the bag open, adds the seeds, water and let it grow. Priced at £7.00.

•‘Put your feet up and indulge’ Chocolate Tea and Cake Trio - this chocolate tea cup and cakes trio is handmade in Somerset using the finest Belgian chocolate. Priced at £6.50.

•‘You deserve flowers and chocolates’ A box of chocolate flowers – includes 9 handmade white chocolate flowers with sparkly glitter. Priced at £8.00.

•Photo Thoughts – send a framed photo. Simply go onto sendathought’s website and choose a frame, attach a photo at check out and it will be printed, framed and beautifully wrapped. Prices start at just £13.50.

•Box of Happiness – a signature sendathought green box filled to the brim with happy thoughts! Contents include a blend of Happiness Tea, a True Grace candle, scented with uplifting grapefruit and a trio of chocolate flowers handmade in Somerset with the finest Belgian chocolate. Priced at £30.00.

•Box of Relaxation (pictured here), a sendathought box filled with relaxing thoughts. Contents include a blend of Sleepy Tea, a True Grace candle, scented with relaxing English lavender and a relaxing pocket garden, which when watered will grow into a therapeutic lavender plant. Priced at £30.00. (or create your own, price dependent on selected contents.)

Web: http://www.sendathought.co.uk
Tel: (020) 8623 9386

Retreat Home’s online gift collection is just right, when any time for giving arrives - what better way to show your loved ones or friends how much you care, than by giving a present of timeless beauty?

To make the collection easy to shop, it is split into sections:

Enlightening – lovely things to light up your life; beautiful hand finished crystal table lamps, hurricane lamps and candlesticks.

Indulging - everything you need to complete your boudoir.

Home Making – Become a domestic goddess in chic aprons and cute peg bags.

Living - All the ingredients for cocooning yourself at home; pure linen cushions for decorative living or cushion gifts, mirror furniture, photo frames to cherish memories.

Celebrating – A little help to find that unique gift, for birthday or anniversaries gifts, wedding presents and Christmas presents.

Retreat guarantees you will be thrilled with the quality and design of their unique gifts.

They take special care to ensure that the fabrics are perfect, the feather luxurious and the scents sweet smelling.

Of course they also guarantee your gift or home accessory will be gorgeous.

Retreat promises a fuss free returns policy, all you need to do is return the purchase within 14 days of purchase, in a saleable condition and a smooth refund or exchange is assured, whether it‘s the purchaser or recipient who is making the return.

Web: http://www.retreat-home.com

Whether you are looking for a casual country or a more stylish look for your home, Country Cream can supply perfect country accessories to go with any interior.

The company’s country furnishings and accessories in a soft country style are perfect for that English Country look.

The new 2009 additions to the Country Cream range are simply charming and destined to make every house feel like a country home - for example:

• Pink English Rose Bedspread £105.
• 12-Egg Cupboard £40.00.
• Old Gold Tiffany Beaded Bedspread, £58.
• Pure New Wool Throws £29.50 each.
• Enamel Colander, £16.95.
• Heart Wire Trivet £6.50.

Karole Howard, owner of Country Cream says, “ I am passionate about gorgeous fabrics and interiors, (the more faded and used the better) and wanted to provide affordable, but quality home accessories that give a lived in, loved look to suit any home interior.”

To view the complete range and new additions visit:

Web: http://www.countrycream.co.uk

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

London based lighting manufacturers Whitegoods Lighting Limited, delivers the highest quality integrated architectural lighting design tools, to Architects and Interior Designers.

A recent winner of the Daily Mail’s Best Apartment in the Property Awards 2008, mdesign’s showcase apartment in Portman Square’ London W1, was fitted with Whitegoods Lighting tools, which were used to reflect and enhance the style and class of this luxury apartment.
This award is linked to the World’s largest and most prestigious property competition.

Mdesign is a design led property developer, with in house design capability and lighting is paramount to their philosophy, along with sophistication in the use of materials for walls, surfaces and flooring.

Their lighting ethos is predominantly architecturally integrated and consistently focused on creating outstanding effect and mood lighting.

The final result featured here, shows that Whitegoods luminaires perfectly support the award winning vision of mdesign.

Whitegoods works with Architects and Interior Designers to deliver integrated lighting solutions for all kinds of interior projects. Their products are called Architectural Lighting Tools, designed to seamlessly integrate with architecture in a way that is otherwise only possible with the help of a specialist lighting designer and meticulous detailing.

All products are designed with four guiding principles:

• Reduction of detail.
• Seamless architectural integration.
• Logical, modular systems and families of products.
• Ease of specification, installation and maintenance.

Web: http://www.whitegoods.com
Tel: (020) 7241 2032
http://www.mdesignlondon.com

Jaeger, the iconic British brand, has announced the launch of its first Home collection on 1st February 2009.

Jaeger Home, an exquisite collection of luxury bed linen, bedspreads, throws and cushions, continues the fashion house’s tradition of innovative, stylish designs, noble fibres, luxurious fabrics and attention to detail.

Belinda Earl, Jaeger’s Group Chief Executive comments: “Launching Jaeger Home is the obvious next step for us and reinforces Jaeger’s luxury and lifestyle positioning. The collection’s designs are inspired by fabulous Jaeger archive patterns and prints and all draw on Jaeger’s unique design heritage.”

The collection features seven Bed Linen Stories named after prestigious London locations: Chelsea, Marylebone, Portobello, Elgin, Cadogan, Westbourne and Mayfair.

Each piece is designed in high-quality 300 thread count cotton, a discerning colour palette and finished with delicate stitching, featuring stunning detailing including Jaeger branded mother-of-pearl buttons.

All stories comprise double, king and super king size duvet covers; housewife, Oxford and continental pillowcases, and a combination of flat and fitted sheets.

Jaeger has designed three sumptuous bed throws, two beautifully embroidered bedspreads and a selection of chic cushions to accompany the sophisticated bed linen collection.

Bed throw designs include a graphic monochrome throw in sumptuously warm, light-as-a-feather mohair; a deliciously tactile, mocha-coloured throw with bold ivory, taupe and aqua stitching and a light-weight jacquard throw with geometric design.

Jaeger Home will be available at Jaeger Regent Street and Jaeger Online and selected quality department stores, including Harrods and Fenwick.

http://www.jaeger.co.uk