Colours and patterns have a way of inciting nostalgia. There is a sense of welcome and comfort when surrounded by materials that make us feel uplifted and most importantly, at home.
Beautiful fabrics make a room feel warm and tremendously inviting, and at this time of year, our curtains become much more of a focal point as we draw them earlier into the evening, keeping out the chill of the cold dark nights.
In the winter months, deep, rich, cosy colours combined with soothing neutrals will allow your changing colour palette to flow seamlessly with the rest of your interior.
With the festive season approaching, what better way to instil the feeling of nostalgia than with curtain fabrics inspired by folk stories, archival design, retro styles and antiques.
Morris & Co. – Queen Square Fabrics – Brer Rabbit in Burnt Orange
William Morris’s designs were often influenced by literature, demonstrated here with Brer Rabbit, a popular 19th-century children’s book. This design has been recoloured by Ben Pentreath, for the new collection Queen Square, with the latest range of colours inspired by a book produced by Sanderson, which recoloured many of Morris’s designs in the Sixties. This beautiful burnt orange colourway featuring large scrolling leaves and oak trees will transform your room into a winter haven. The design is printed on a cotton/linen cloth, which is suitable for curtains and upholstery.
Prestigious Textiles – Muse – Kiki Mulberry
Exciting and dramatic in design, Kiki by Prestigious Textiles offers a contemporary take on the retro geometric theme in rich autumnal shades. A festive contrast of metallics and vintage 70s Christmas decorations will make your home party season ready.
Jane Churchill at Colefax and Fowler – Imri in Red
The Imri design by Jane Churchill has taken inspiration from an antique Kantha quilt. The patchwork effect is created through a combination of printed patchwork paisley, spotted and zig-zag patterning, and is then stitched with the traditional running stitch lines found in this type of Kantha cloth. Dressing your room with sumptuous textiles will make your living space comfortable and inviting so the family can relax together in the winter evening.
Romo – Otelie – Orrin Pomegranate
Romo’s Orrin features bold flourishes of playful painterly colour on lustrous velvet fabric and is available in five eye-catching colourways. Make your Christmas style an extension of your interior style – modern, colourful, informal and spontaneous.
Zoffany – Antiquary – Oiseaux de Paradis Embroidery in Olivine
Oiseaux de Paradis is an iconic Zoffany archive design that has been reinterpreted as embroidery. The design features an abundance of stylised birds, leaves and flowers perched amongst a damask-like trellis. The exquisite embroidery techniques give depth and relief to this fabulously soft, Jacobean inspired fabric. This is a timeless design that has a modern feel in this bold colourway and will look spectacular when your room is adorned with gold and coloured glass Christmas decorations.
Colefax and Fowler – Jardine – Olivia in Red/Green
If you are looking for a traditional design in muted tones, Olivia by Colefax and Fowler has a fantasy garden feel. With beautifully embroidered birds, flowers and insects combined in a branching repeat on a natural linen base. Add a little vintage Christmas sparkle with silver candlesticks and decorate the mantlepiece with natural foliage to echo the design of the fabric.
Villa Nova – Scene – Fallow Nordic
Featuring an elegantly tonal, horizontal stripe, this jacquard weave by Villa Nova is woven with contrasting matt and sheen areas and gives the impression of a snow-laden landscape, create a Nordic-inspired Christmas with icy whites and glinting silver decorations.
Sanderson – Caspian Prints and Embroideries – Anaar Tree in Annato/Blueberry
Finely drawn Persian miniatures inspired Annar Tree by Sanderson. Plump pomegranates hang from hand-painted branches amongst this beautifully shaped tree. Printed on a lightly textured linen/viscous cloth, this design is named after the Persian word for pomegranate. This fabric is the perfect choice if you’re planning a traditional festive season full of red, green and gold.
For pre-Christmas delivery of your curtains, contact Cheshire Curtains and Interiors to book a consultation at our showroom.
