Textiles for covering antique upholstery

Velvets, satins and velours in luxe rusts and deep emeralds epitomise this season’s spirit of sumptuousness

WELL-WORN, FADED AND IMPERFECT. GO BACK IN TIME TO FURNISH YOUR HOME WITH PIECES THAT TELL A STORY, SAYS TALLULAH RUSHAYA

Knotted, woven, tufted or felted, designs for carpets and rugs have developed in a wide variety of styles and fibres around the world to add comfort and sophistication underfoot

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Versatile and timeless, these simple decorating staples are continually being revived. From dainty ginghams to contemporary tartan designs, there are plenty of fresh ideas to enhance any interior

If you’re planning to ‘hit the sack’ after a night on the town, you aren’t, of course, a medieval peasant who was also looking for a good night’s sleep on a bag stuffed with straw or hay. Many early m