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Make Windows A Focal Point With Gorgeous Window Treatments
At Yorkshire Fabric Shop, we love curtains and think that they can be a beautiful focal point of any room (although we may be a little biased) but we know that it can be difficult to decide on the right style and the right pattern for your ...
Brilliant Burgundy
As Autumn draws closer, we see a lot of oranges, reds and browns outside but inside we want a cosy escape from the miserable, cold weather. The best way to create a cosy, warm escape is with your interior design and Burgundy is a brilliant colour ...
How To: Make A Fabric Lampshade
Any way that we can incorporate fabric into our interiors, and we’re on board! Fabric lampshades are a great way to bring a cohesive style to a room. As a lampshade is just an accent, you have free reign to celebrate pattern and colour! Here’s our ...
How To: Get Your Curtain Measurements Right
Getting the right fit is crucial for beautiful curtains. Any mistakes will be visible and detract from the design, and we know how difficult it would be to sit in your living room with uneven ...
All Aboard! Going Nautical With Your Interiors
When it comes to interior design, new trends are emerging all of the time. Colours and styles that were “in” last year, are “out” the next, it can be difficult to find a style that is timeless. Nautical themes have stood the test of time and are a ...
Focus On Pattern – Houndstooth
Houndstooth fabric is a timeless classic and is a favourite for Autumn/Winter. First created in Scotland in the 1800’s Houndstooth is commonly associated with warm, woollen ...
Focus on Pattern – Damask
It may not surprise you to know that Damask fabric is so named because of associations with Damascus. Damascus became a leading silk-weaving centre in the middle ages, but it was ...
Trend Watch – Polka Dots
Many interior design trends take inspiration from fashion, and polka dots are no different. Style icon Minnie Mouse was created in 1928 wearing her classic polka dot dress and matching head bow. Ever since then polka dots have been an extremely ...
Trend Watch – Leopard Print
Leopard print was designed to blend in rather than stand out, but nowadays it is used in fashion and interiors to make a statement. Traditionally, leopard print was real fur, but there are some fabulous faux fur options on the market which are just ...
Get Your Interiors Ready For Winter
Not long ago we were sharing our tips for preparing your home for Autumn, but with Winter officially starting in less than a month, it’s time for us to share our tips to get your interiors ready for Winter! Winter is the season that divides most ...
Interior Design Trends For 2018
This year seems to have gone past in a blur of colour and pattern, and we cannot wait to see what 2018 has in store! While we’d love to be able to decorate our homes every season, it’s just not realistic. However, you can always update your home ...
Focus On Pattern – Paisley
Contrary to what you may believe, Paisley did not originate in the small town of Paisley in Scotland, although it will have a significant influence on its history. It was in the 19th Century that Paisley began to heavily feature in fashion ...