Fabrics
News / 09.07.2019
Supplier News / 02.04.2019
/ 19.03.2019
Sekers launches KOROWAI
Fabric specialist Sekers has announced the launch of KOROWAI, a new inherently FR curtain collection inspired by the pristine rainforests of West Papua New Guinea……
/ 07.03.2019
MEET UP LONDON: 3 weeks to go
Calling all designers, architects, hoteliers and suppliers: Meet Up London takes place on March 28 at Minotti London… Designers, architects and hoteliers can purchase…
/ 08.01.2019
New Skopos decorative velvet upholstery with a carnival feel
Celebrating the New Year in style, the new luxury flame retardant decorative upholstery velvet collection from Skopos, La Feria, officially launches this month… Appropriately…
/ 04.12.2018
Sekers launches two new sophisticated fabric ranges
Fabric specialists Sekers launch BRAEMAR and PATAGON, two new fabric collections suitable for luxury curtains… Sekers announces the launch of BRAEMAR, a wide width…
/ 28.11.2018
Cuba by Skopos: Budget has never looked so stylish
Recommended Supplier Skopos Fabrics has launched a linen-look upholstery fabric range as a stylish budget upholstery option… A stylish linen-look waterproof, antimicrobial contract upholstery…
Opinions / 07.09.2018
Kobe highlights extensive collection of contract-focused fabrics
From fabric suitable for cruise liners through to international hotel chains, Kobe UK has an extensive collection of FR focused products for the contract…
/ 02.08.2018
Kobe to exhibit at London Interior Show
The luxury fabrics specialist will exhibit at this year’s London Interior Show on the 16 – 17 September… Luxury fabric specialist, Kobe UK will…
/ 01.08.2018
Sekers Fabrics unveils Piazza collection
Sekers Fabrics has launched Piazza, a versatile upholstery with a small textured weave combining multi-colour twist yarns with luxurious chenille yarns… Available in a…
/ 31.07.2018
In Conversation with: Fabrics experts at Mitre Linen
Concluding our month of putting Fabrics in the spotlight, editor of Hotel Designs Hamish Kilburn sat down with the general manager of Mitre Linen,…
/ 27.07.2018
Top 5 stories of the week: Mountain-mad retreats, chart-topping hotel groups and cliff-hanging hotel design
As our month of threading together the latest in fabrics and soft furnishings comes to a close, we wrap up another fast-paced week in the…
/ 27.07.2018
Edinburgh hotel Launches ‘Living Art’ concept allowing guests to purchase soft furnishings
Radisson Collection Hotel, Royal Mile Edinburgh announces that guests staying in Designer Suites can purchase artworks and soft furnishings from top-Scottish designers… This month, Hotel Designs…
/ 20.07.2018
Top 5 stories of the week: Meet Up success, interview with Wyndham and designing with purpose
Editor of Hotel Designs Hamish Kilburn reflects on a busy week in the world of international hotel design with the top five stories… “Manchester…
/ 18.07.2018
Designing fabrics and soft furnishings with purpose
Threading together design and sustainability, textiles expert Michelle Tonta explains why sustainable development should be on the minds of all designers when innovating new fabrics, soft furnishings and even…
/ 11.07.2018
Anantara Mai Khao Phuket villas features Phuket’s first Jim Thompson silk-inspired villa
Jim Thompson shared his love of Thailand by bringing hand-woven Thai silks to the world, complementing perfectly the Anantara passion for authentic luxury… The…
/ 04.07.2018
TREND ALERT: Jewel colours shine this season
As part of our spotlight this month on soft furnishings and fabrics, Jewel colours are said to be an in-season trend at the moment……
/ 22.06.2018
SPOTLIGHT ON: Soft furnishings & textiles/fabrics
Throughout July, Hotel Designs will be putting the spotlight on two super-important areas of hotel interior design, namely: soft furnishings and fabrics/textiles… Next month,…
/ 28.03.2018
Sekers Fabrics launch Tanami collection
Sekers proudly introduces Tanami, a versatile upholstery with a subtly textured small scale geometric design. Available in a range of 22 colours, from rich,…
/ 27.03.2018
Skopos Launch New Gemini Dim-out Fabrics
To add to the current offer of FR dim-out fabrics, Skopos are launching a new collection in a sophisticated palette with a choice of…
/ 23.11.2017
Collection Launch: Astraeus – new FR voiles from Skopos
As a follow on from the Zephyr collection, Skopos launched a new series of FR voiles for the contract market at this year’s Sleep…
/ 24.10.2017
Product Spotlight: Botanical print Flores Silvestri by Skopos
Supporting the trend for bringing the outside in, the new exquisite botanical print from Skopos is an exploration of woodland plants and flowers. Flores…
/ 23.10.2017
Product Spotlight: Sekers Fabrics – Calypso Collection
Sekers proudly launches CALYPSO, a new upholstery collection of three textural designs, available in a palette of thirty colours, ranging from earthy neutrals to…
/ 19.10.2017
Product Spotlight: Sekers Fabrics – Croft Collection
Sekers is pleased to announce the launch of Croft, an adaptable semi plain upholstery with a wool tweed effect. Croft is available in a…
/ 02.10.2017
Style Library Contract launch new FR-One collections
Style Library Contract are thrilled to present 9 new collections from the FR One brand, the industry leader in inherently fire-retardant fabrics. This range,…
/ 22.09.2017
Kobe UK to showcase at Sleep event
Luxury fabric specialist, Kobe, will join other prestigious brands to introduce its new window décor, upholstery and soft furnishings collections at Sleep in November….
/ 13.09.2017
Product Spotlight: Sekers – Laredo collection
Sekers is pleased to launch LAREDO, an antique look mock leather upholstery with a subtle two tone effect. Available in a palette of fifteen…
/ 06.09.2017
Product Spotlight: Sekers – Ticino Collection
Sekers is pleased to announce the launch of Ticino, a collection of two subtle, shimmering fabrics suitable for contract curtains, bedding and accessories. Lugano…
/ 10.08.2017
Kobe UK to showcase ranges at Sleep 2017
Luxury fabric specialist, Kobe, will join other prestigious brands to introduce its new window décor, upholstery and soft furnishings collections at Sleep in November….
/ 02.08.2017
Member Spotlight: Kobe sponsors apprentice
Student Darren Blackwell, an apprentice upholsterer, showcased his first-class skills with a little help from luxury fabric supplier, Kobe UK. The AMUSF apprentice formed…
/ 25.07.2017
Product Spotlight: Essente Summer collection from Kobe
Luxury fabric specialist, Kobe, has put together its essential Essente Summer collection of stunningly chic, easy-to-care for, affordable interiors fabrics. The stylish collection, which…
/ 18.07.2017
Kobe to unveil new collections at Decorex
Luxury fabric specialist Kobe will join other prestigious brands to introduce its new window décor, upholstery and soft furnishings collections at Decorex International in…
/ 14.07.2017
Soft Furnishings Focus: Kobe – Upholstery colours, designs for 2017
As 2017 sees bold colours and motifs continue in soft furnishings, David Harris, managing director of luxury fabric specialist, Kobe UK, takes a look…
/ 11.07.2017
Soft Furnishings Focus: ‘Cocoon’ by Kobe for today’s upholstery
Luxury fabric specialist, Kobe, has introduced Cocoon – a highlight of the Essente collection of stunningly chic, easy-to-care for, affordable interiors fabrics. Furniture is…
/ 05.07.2017
Style Library launches – home to six iconic British brands
Style Library officially launched at the opening of their state of the art new 280m2 showroom in Design Centre Chelsea Harbour this week. The…
/ 07.06.2017
Trend Report: Style Library Contract – ‘The Power of Colour’
At the beginning of this year Style Library Contract shared 4 design trends they see as having the greatest influence in hospitality design during…
/ 06.06.2017
Product Spotlight: Sekers announce Milan, Quasar collections
Sekers announces the launch of Milan (pictured above, right), a luxurious viscose cut velvet collection. Taking inspiration from Miki Sekers and utilizing archive pieces…
/ 18.04.2017
Product Spotlight: Nomad from Newmor
Nomad is our latest Newmor Custom collection – layers of texture, pattern and metallics create an eclectic global look. Artisanal crafts, ikats, natural surfaces…
/ 23.03.2017
Guest Blog: Kobe UK – Bring on the botanicals in 2017
Luxury fabric specialist, Kobe UK, predicts a ‘botanical Britannia’ for Spring/Summer 2017. David Harris, managing director, said: “Rich, dark greens are back in fashion,…
/ 14.03.2017
Guest Blog: Style Library – Trends in design 2017
To mark another successful London Fashion Week and the beginning of the interiors events season, Style Library Contract share four things they see having…
/ 13.03.2017
Kobe UK at BCFA’s London Open
Luxury fabric specialist Kobe UK, will be bringing its latest window décor, upholstery and soft furnishings collections to the British Contract Furnishing Association’s (BCFA)…
/ 01.03.2017
Product Spotlight: Mila – new decorative chenille collection by Skopos
Inspired by patterns within Mediterranean tiling, Mila is a striking decorative flame retardant fabric collection offered for use across contract drapery, bedding and upholstery….
/ 24.02.2017
Style Library Contract launches new SS17 Zoffany collection
At the end of February Style Library Contract will be launching Boleyn, Zoffany’s SS17 suite of collections: Boleyn, Kempshott and Elswick, which are the…
/ 08.02.2017
Product Spotlight: Two collections added to Harlequin brand
Style Library Contract add two fashion forward collections to their Harlequin brand, Momentum ‘7’ and ‘8’. One suitable for drapes which comprises of 14…
/ 02.02.2017
Sixth consecutive Trevira Gold membership for Kobe
Kobe has won its sixth consecutive Trevira Gold membership award at the annual Trevira CS Club ceremony, in Frankfurt, Germany. The award was presented…
/ 17.01.2017
Collection Spotlight: YUMA by Sekers
Sekers announces the launch of YUMA, their new Trevira CS drapery collection. Inspired by the haunting, time worn textures found in abandoned mining towns…
/ 15.12.2016
Kobe to bring new upholstery collections to the January Furniture Show
Luxury fabric specialist Kobe UK, is bringing its exciting new Kobe and Essente upholstery collections to the January Furniture Show in Birmingham. New to…
/ 13.12.2016
Project Spotlights: Atelier Textiles in hotel interior design
Boutique hotel designers are the masters of lavish comfort. We’ve been exploring how a selection of premiere interior designers have used Atelier Textiles soft…
/ 21.11.2016
Kobe UK to showcase at Sleep 2016
Luxury fabric specialist, Kobe UK, will be showcasing a number of contemporary, premium fabric collections at the Sleep event in November on stand M32….
/ 09.11.2016
Product Spotlight: Moritz upholstery collection from Skopos
Moritz, by Skopos is a new FR upholstery collection with universal appeal across a variety of contract interiors. Moritz, as the collection name suggests,…
/ 13.10.2016
Product Spotlight: Harlequin adds two designs to bone china range
In Spring 2016, Harlequin joined forces with fine china manufacturer Churchill China, applying its fabulous fabric and wallpaper prints onto a range of china…
/ 12.10.2016
Product Spotlight: Hypnos launches new design-led fabric collection
Award-winning British bed manufacturer and Royal Warrant holder, Hypnos, has launched a brand new fabric collection designed specifically for the hospitality sector, including designs…
/ 11.10.2016
Kobe showcasing at BCFA Open event
Luxury fabric specialist Kobe UK, will be introducing its new window décor, upholstery and soft furnishings collections at the British Contract Furnishing Association’s (BCFA)…
/ 05.10.2016
Kobe to showcase Enchanted, Elements at IHS
Luxury fabric specialist, Kobe UK, will be showcasing its contemporary, premium fabric collections at the Independent Hotel Show later this month. Suitable for window…
/ 04.10.2016
Product Spotlight: Seabrook Collection from Sekers
Sekers announces the launch of Seabrook, an adaptable chenille texture with a soft hand. Seabrook is available in a palette of 20 colours, ranging…
/ 03.10.2016
Kobe celebrates Decorex success
Luxury fabric specialist Kobe UK is celebrating its most successful Decorex yet. The company, which first exhibited at the event in 2008, showcased visitors…
/ 29.09.2016
Product Spotlight: Rye Collection from Sekers
Sekers is pleased to announce the launch of Rye, a subtle shimmering upholstery fabric with textural simplicity. Available in a palette of 20 shades…
/ 26.09.2016
Product Spotlight: Nova Scotia upholstery collection from Sekers
Sekers proudly launches Nova Scotia, a new upholstery collection of six textured designs, available in a palette of 38 colours, ranging from earthy neutrals…
/ 23.09.2016
Product Spotlight: Nahla Collection from Sekers
Sekers proudly launches Nahla, a new fabric backed vinyl contract wallcovering collection of six designs – Abuko, Balule, Kalimba, Mara, Raffia & Tembe. Nahla…
/ 20.09.2016
Product Spotlight: Malmo Collection from Sekers
Sekers introduces Malmo Collection, a luxurious wool melton with heather tones, providing a beautiful drape and plush hand Malmo is suitable for contract upholstery,…
/ 14.09.2016
Product Spotlight: Standing Ovation collection by Harlequin
Continuing Harlequin’s rich tradition for producting stunning feature wallcoverings, the Design Studio has taken the concept into a new dimension with its latest, aptly-named…
/ 09.09.2016
Product Spotlight: Enchanted – Kobe’s autumn collection
This autumn, luxury fabric specialist Kobe introduces Enchanted, a stunning collection of luxurious 100% flame retardant fabrics, perfect for contract window décor. A balance…
/ 11.08.2016
Product Spotlight: Bufera collection from Kobe
Luxury fabric specialist, Kobe, has introduced its Bufera collection of contemporary upholstery fabrics. Bufera is a plush chenille woven dobby with a soft luxurious…
/ 04.08.2016
Product Spotlight: Tresillo from Harlequin
Tresillo is the new, fashion-inspired collection of eclectic fabrics and wallcoverings from Harlequin, which will be launched mid-August 2016. Vibrant and uplifting, the collection…
/ 02.08.2016
Product Spotlight: Kobe introduces new range of room highs
Luxury fabric specialist Kobe, has introduced a new compact range of ‘room highs’, the extra wide fabrics for window décor. The fabric is more…
/ 25.07.2016
Product Spotlight: Northern Lights FR fabrics by Skopos
Colours from every part of the spectrum, in a range of contemporary textures, give this collection by Skopos its connection to the Northern Lights….
/ 22.07.2016
Fabric Focus: Textures, colours and patterns of Kobe UK
Beautiful fabrics can transform any room in a hotel, from drab to delightful. David Harris, MD of luxury fabric specialist Kobe UK, takes a…
/ 06.07.2016
Fabrics Focus: Summer 2016 range for Kobe’s ‘Essente’ collection
Essente, the contemporary curtain and upholstery collection from luxury fabric specialist, Kobe, has introduced its new summer 2016 range. The stylish collection features fabrics…
/ 28.06.2016
Kobe to introduce new collections at Decorex 2016
Luxury fabric specialist Kobe, will join other prestigious brands to introduce its new window décor, upholstery and soft furnishings collections at Decorex International in…
/ 13.06.2016
Guest Blog: Newmor reflects on Clerkenwell Design Week trends
Clerkenwell Design Week is the UK’s leading design festival, and with the highest saturation of creative businesses and architects in the world, Clerkenwell was…
/ 02.06.2016
Product Spotlight: Callista by Clarissa Hulse for Harlequin
Clarissa Hulse is widely acknowledged as a luminary of British design, well known for her distinctive hand and her passion for colour and texture….
/ 28.05.2016
Product Spotlight: Jura upholstery collection from Sekers
Sekers are pleased to announce the launch of Jura upholstery, a new textural collection available in a range of 20 muted multi-coloured tones inspired…
/ 27.05.2016
Company Spotlight: Kobe’s glamourous cool shade for summer heat
With the cold weather behind us and warm days ahead, is it time for a change of décor? Kobe, the luxury fabric specialist is…
/ 24.05.2016
Product Spotlight: Libretto collection from Sekers
Sekers proudly launches Libretto, a new upholstery collection of four subtle designs, available in a palette of 40 rich colours, ranging from opulent greens…
/ 20.05.2016
Product Spotlight: Flamenco upholstery by Sekers
Sekers announces the launch of Flamenco upholstery, a bright and bold collection. A semi-plain textured design available in 20 vibrant multi-colour shades from sunny…
/ 18.05.2016
Curtain Focus: Kobe’s Elements collection for hotel glamour
As 2016 sees the re-emergence of bold colours and motifs in window décor, luxury fabric specialist Kobe brings its Elements collection to hotels looking…
/ 17.05.2016
Product Spotlight: Lohko fabric range by Scion
Lohko, is a retro-contemporary range of printed fabrics and voiles with an assertive, architectural feel. Named after the Finnish word for ‘blocks’, Lohko is…
/ 16.05.2016
Curtain Focus: Fabrics by Harlequin
The Harlequin Studio has produced Amazilia, a stunning collection of fabrics and wallcoverings based on extravagant tropical motifs in magnificent colourways. The prints characterise…
/ 09.05.2016
Curtain Focus: Sanderson’s Woodland Walk fabric range
The first Sanderson fabric range of printed cottons was produced in 1919. The Sanderson range of designer fabrics today includes printed designs on cotton,…
/ 25.04.2016
Kobe UK Irish Interiors Showcase preview
Luxury fabric specialist, Kobe UK, will showcase a number of contemporary and premium fabric collections at the Irish Interiors Showcase in May. Kobe’s Elements,…
/ 17.04.2016
Tewkesbury Park completes second phase of extensive renovations
The second phase of a two-year renovation at Tewkesbury Park has been completed at a cost of £4 million, with the addition of nine…
/ 24.03.2016
Product Spotlight: Kobe’s ‘Elegance’ Collection for pure luxury
Inspired by Art Deco, the most fashionable international design movement in modern art from 1925 until the 1940s, luxury fabric specialist Kobe is launching…
/ 22.03.2016
Kobe wins fifth consecutive Trevira Gold membership award
Kobe won its fifth consecutive Trevira Gold membership award at the annual Trevira CS Club ceremony, in Frankfurt, Germany earlier this month. The award…
/ 15.03.2016
New textured blackouts and prints unveiled by Skopos
Launching this Spring, Nocturne is a collection of textured blackout fabrics, perfect for contract drapery solutions. Nocturne sits within the Skopos Accents portfolio, offering…
/ 25.02.2016
Product Spotlight: Charleston Collection from Sekers
Sekers announces the launch of Charleston, a new upholstery collection of three distinctive jacquard designs – Joplin, Edwin and Fitzgerald – including a simple,…
/ 24.02.2016
Nile & York’s Small Prints range making inroads into hotel interiors
Nile & York was founded in the 1990s to produce classic, timeless patterns designed and coloured to work with single or multi-coloured fabrics. The…
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