Fabulous Fabrics

Fabrics can be used creatively in so many different elements, such as upholstery, drapery and accessories to add rich layers of texture and visual interest.

Lindsey Rendall, BIID Past President and co-founder of Rendall & Wright comments: “Fabrics should never be an afterthought, make them central to your scheme. Effective use of fabrics and textiles will work to unify the room and help bring the space together. They will help set the mood and reflect the style of the space; from luxurious silks in a Mayfair apartment, crisp cotton voiles in a summer beach house, to textural cosy wools in a country retreat”.

Decorex offers designers a huge range of exhibitors showcasing the very latest collections and trends in fabrics. From heritage brands to cutting-edge new designs, discover a curated collection of distinctive fabrics to inspire your next project. Exhibitors to look out for include:

Ian Sanderson:

Ian Sanderson is a family run business based in the South of England specialising in designing and producing fabrics for residential and contract interiors, such as boutique hotels. Their design philosophy is to create unique textiles and colours that maintain and strengthen their distinctive ‘English’ identity and style.

Design director Helen Sanderson uses her creative training and knowledge to discover patterns, textures and colourations which inspire her to produce original designs. The development process for their fabrics can take many months working with artisan weavers and printers to refine designs before they are ready to be offered to clients.

Titley and Marr:

Founded in 1984, Textile Designer, Titley and Marr produce seasonal collections each designed in-house with styles inspired by traditional documents from across the globe, recreating imagery and colourations that suit modern day living environments. Printed and woven fabrics made of textured yarns, wools, velvets, linens and cotton, combined with a mix of natural colours and rich vibrant hues predominate their collections.

Over the past 30 years Titley and Marr have developed an extensive knowledge of the manufacturing capabilities of most of the European weaving and printing factories. This has led to collaborations with Interior Designers in producing bespoke products for specific projects. Such as one-off wallpaper or fabric printed in a design to suit a brand or highly technical fabrics to suit specific contract projects in one-off colours. 

Bisson Bruneel:

Bisson-Bruneel is an editor of contemporary furnishing fabrics, the Lyon-based brand was launched over 50 years ago by François Bruneel. The Bruneel’s, two brothers that perpetuate the history of this family-owned company, contribute their passion and creativity to their customers’ textile projects. More than just elements of decoration, Bisson Bruneel designs fabrics that act as architectural details and materials that create space and enhance light.

Linwood:

The Hampshire-based family business puts excellence at the heart of everything they do. They sketch and paint by hand, exploring different effects until they find the right look for each design. Their trusted mills bring generations of expertise in printing techniques, colours, and materials, so their fabrics and wallpapers are imbued with rich, vivid hues that are unique to Linwood. Each of their designs are made with love; that you won’t find anywhere else.

Houlès:

Founded in 1928, Houlès is a creator and designers of exclusive high-end trimmings, decorative fabrics and hardware collections, sold to professionals all over the globe. Their clients include decoration stores, upholsterers, architects, interior designers and design offices, working on high-end residential projects as well as contract projects.  Houlès creations are often selected for the decoration of palaces and castles like le Château de Versailles, or Presidential Residences in France and abroad. Over the years Houlès has gained worldwide appeal due to their high-end creations, expressions with historical accuracy and openness to current trends in decoration.

Discover all these fabric brands and many more at Decorex, Europe’s leading luxury design event. This year’s event takes place from the 8th - 11th of October at Olympia London. The event creates unparalleled opportunities for industry professionals to connect, source the finest products and gain inspiration.

Secure your place at Decorex 2023 by getting your ticket here. We look forward to welcoming you!

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