A Continued Trend for Teal
Spring/Summer 2008 saw the launch of our new Teal story "Blue Notes". This colourway has seen a fantastic response on Upholstery and as a trend, looks set to continue forward into the next couple of seasons.
Our best selling fabric is a re-colouration of our popular Maxwell Stripe; a chenille stripe utilising various tones of teal on a neutral coloured ground shown here on our Burlington chair in teal. The co-ordinate to this fabric is our Maggy Spot, which uses the same mix of teal colours as the stripe but shown here in cranberry on the Darwin wooden arm chair. Both fabrics are very versatile and suit both chairs and sofas alike.
Use them together for a quirky and fun look (for example the spot on a chair and the stripe on a footstool).
Ellington Teal has also proved to be a popular choice. A large-scale floral design, it is certainly more statemental than the stripe and looks amazing on larger Upholstery pieces, such as the Gloucester sofa, which has been featured both in store and in our catalogue but is not available in teal online. The ombre effect within the design is a new technique for us on Upholstery fabric and adds to its drama.
This Ellington teal fabric is also available to buy by the metre (priced at £35 p/m) so is ideal for those wishing to make a bold statement and accessorise with co-ordinating soft furnishings such as cushions, curtains or blinds.
And finally for the customer who loves the sheer luxury of velvet, Francesca teal fabric is the perfect option. The deep teal colour really lends itself to this fabric. Produced in Italy, it is of the finest quality and has a gorgeous, sumptuous handle.
For the full range of Teal fabrics available, and the shapes that they are available on, please refer to our website, our catalogue, or ask in store. And keep a look out for our new Teal fabrics in the future!
A Classic with a Twist
Occasional chairs are becoming increasingly popular as we shy away from the conventional 3-piece suite and look to inject more of an eclectic feel to our living rooms.
The traditional wing chair has long been a best seller for Laura Ashley and yet this season it has taken on a new dimension, in the form of the Finchley chair. Still retaining some of its old fashioned charm, the front arm face is now flat and the wings are less deep. The most distinctive move forward however, is the buttoning across the back. A horizontal row of 3 buttons brings this style right up to date and gives it that quirky feel without it looking too modern.
The combination of old and new styling, means this chair suits a whole variety of fabrics and is selling well in our more contemporary fabric options as well as the more traditional.
Dark or oak coloured wooden legs can be selected to co-ordinate with your fabric choice and the seat and back are both sprung for added comfort.
Highlights
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"Inspiring and glamorous"
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Celine Large Round Door Pull
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You can get free swatches sent to your home of up to 8 fabrics and/or wallpapers by calling 0871 230 2301. You can also order paint samples for £3 a tin by calling 0871 223 2095.