For those who wish to have unique window coverings and soft furnishing there are is a vast assortment of different weight fabric available to select from.

Etiole fabric used by the French for curtains, upholstery and bed coverings provides a unique charm which is complimentary to both modern and traditional houses. One of the latest fashion trends of interior design is to use Etiole, chenille and flock printed fabrics with a creamy white background colour and subtle shades of patterns to achieve a 'shabby chic' look. These woven materials are excellent for curtaining and re-upholstery. Coordinating accessories such as scatter cushions, foot stools and table runners can add a touch of panache when made from fabrics of different weights such as faux silks or faux suede.

For more contemporary homes stylish corduroy fabric is robust and can be used to make a variety of different furnishing coverings as well as curtains and cushions. Teamed with plain or patterned Damask fabrics a retro appearance can be accomplished. These hard wearing fabrics are suitable to use in any room of the home or workplace.

Fabrics with a traditional look includes Jacquard and brocade, these materials are available in a whole host of plain and prints. Small prints which are within the same colour spectrum as the background colour provide an appealing appearance to the eye which is ideal for large window coverings, pelmets, curtain swags and hold-backs.

The use of stripes and checkered fabrics can add a bright and informal look to a room. By having a mixture of different size stripes and checks in complimentary colours can produce contemporary look, if further small floral fabrics are combined a charming cottage style can be accomplished. The use of stripes, checks and small floral printed fabrics can also give the impression of more space in a room. The use of window blinds used with similar styles of fabrics will also give the illusion of more space.

Plain reversible fabric in deep rich colours or soft pastel shades are ideal for coordinating any style of room. When teamed with flock prints which have creamy white backgrounds and bold contrasting leaf silhouette designs in black or deep reds, a whole new dimension to a room can be accomplished.

For curtains to hang correctly they should be lined or have interlinings. Curtain linings will also help prevent the sun from fading the fabric and blackout lining is excellent for bedroom curtains.

Wadding is ideal to use with lightweight fabric to make bedspreads and when upholstering chairs as it provides extra weight and strength to fabric.