The ring of the lampshade is the part you slide over the lamp base. On your lamp base you take out the bulb and unscrew the holder so you can slip the lampshade on and secure it to the base.
The ring size you need on your lampshade is determined by the fitting on your lamp base.
There are 2 main sizes in Australia:
1. Australian standard fitting which has a ring size of 29mm
2. European fitting which has a ring size of 42mm
The ring size is the diameter of the internal ring.
A 29mm ring will fit securely on an Australian standard fitting lampshade but is too small for a European fitting and will not fit on the base.
A 42mm ring will fit a European lamp base securely but is too big for an Australian fitting and the lampshade will not sit properly without an adapter.
A lampshade adapter clips onto a European ring, converting it to an Australian ring. You can purchase them online or at lighting stores. We use this one from Online lighting
It is best to order the correct size ring base for your lamp base, but if in doubt, you can order the larger European size and add an adapter if you need it.
Our lampshades are available as both Tapered Lampshades and Drum Lampshades in any of our original fabrics.
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Choosing the right insert is just as important as choosing the right cushion cover.
If your cushion insert doesn't fill the cushion properly it just looks cheap and flat.
You want your cushion insert to really fill out the cushion cover all the way to the corners and make it look plump and luxurious.
To do this you need to use an insert that is actually bigger than the cushion cover. We recommend:
We offer:
Not all cushion fillings are the same.
Feather inserts give your cushion a soft and natural plumpness. The feather filling will flatten and mould to you when you lean on them. To keep your cushions looking plump you will need to "fluff" them up regularly.
If you are after the "karate chop" look to your cushions, you will need a feather filled insert. Our eco filling will just bounce back and not hold the shape of the chop.
Our feather filled inserts contain 100% duck feather, encased in a high thread 100% cotton fabric that is impenetrable to dust mites. The feather fill offers support and durability.
100% Australian Made and Owned
Eco inserts give your cushion a plump and full look. Cushions with an Eco filling will bounce back and hold their shape without having to plump it up all the time.
If you are after the "karate chop" look to your cushions, you will need a feather filled insert. Eco filling will just bounce back and not hold the shape of the chop.
Eco filling is made from recycled water bottles. The Eco fibre feels and performs the same way as high-grade polyester fibre but every cushion insert saves 25-35 plastic bottles from ending up in land fill. That's good for the environment.
Eco filling is made from PET - Polyethylene Terephthalate - the type of plastic used to produce beverage packs such as soft drinks and water bottles.
The bottles are sterilised, stripped of their labels and lids ,then shredded into a fluffy mixture ready for use.
Eco filling is non-allergenic and antibacterial. It's recycled and Vegan friendly.
100% Australian Made and Owned
We do not sell polyester cushion inserts. There's already enough plastic in the world.
Well it depends. There's no right or wrong answer. It's up to you.
Ask yourself:
All our cushion covers are available as cover only. Meaning you are just buying the cushion cover.
We offer cushion inserts as an optional purchase. Our cushion inserts are only available for delivery within Australia due to the high cost of postage. We would love to offer our inserts internationally because we honestly feel they are the best we've found but we just can't.
When designing your own cushion make sure you have the right cushion inserts.
If you are in Australia and order a cushion insert with your cover, we put the insert in for you.
If you have your own insert here are our tips for putting your insert inside the cushion cover:
If you haven't already read them, you might like the articles in our Cushion 101 series:
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In July 2018, I was lucky enough to enjoy two weeks in the Greek Isles. It's a beautiful part of the world with such relaxed and friendly people.
One afternoon I took a walk through the back streets of Skiathos Old Town (one of the locations where Mumma Mia was filmed!). I love walking down the small narrow laneways dodging the odd motorbike that comes flying by. As I walked, I was peering through the gates to catch a glimpse of what life is like for the locals in their home.
I could smell the aroma of fresh garlic, and there were pots of fresh herbs in every garden. What is life like behind the gate? I found myself snapping photos of gates and doorways on my phone.
A few months later I was back home and working on my new fabric designs. I wanted a trellis design that was more than just diagonal lines and diamonds. Then I remembered the gates and doors of Skiathos in Greece.
I scrolled through my phone looking at all the photos, taking a trip down memory lane as you do with holiday photos. Then I saw the gate I was looking for. The Greek Gate in Skiathos.
I loved the mix of curves and straight lines. The way it looks like a flower where the ovals intersect each other. I could just see this little white gate as a fabric design. So with the help of my talented graphic designer, we were able to turn this gate into a fabric pattern.
We made 2 versions of this design. A simple coloured version, and a Rustic version which has a rough border and texture to the print.
Greek Gate Custom Tapered Lamp Shade
Greek Gate Rustic Blue Cushion
Greek Gate Rustic Custom Drum Lampshade
I hope you like the Greek Gate trellis design as much as I do. You can see more of Greek Gate here. All our designs are available as fabric, custom cushions and custom lampshades.
]]>You can choose a fabric, choose your shape and size cushion and choose whether you want piping or a plain edge and it will be custom made for you.
Before you design your cushion, we recommend that you read and follow our tips for:
Once you know what you need, designing your custom cushion is easily achieved. Here's how you do it:
Step 1 - Choose a design - sort by Collection, Colour, Pattern or Scale
Now follow these few steps and your custom cushion is a few clicks away.
Step 2 - Choose your fabric. Select one of our base cloths for printing on.
Step 3 - Choose the Size of your cushion, and whether you want a piped or plain edge.
Step 4 - Select the exact colour you are after. As you click on each colour the cushion colour will change so you can see the colour you are ordering. If in doubt, please request a fabric sample of the design and colour first by visiting the Fabrics page.
Step 5 - If you are after a piped cushion, please select the colour piping you want.
How good is that?
Then all you have to do is click how many you want and Add to Cart or Buy Now.
If you have more than one cushion to design, click Add to Cart and design the next one.
Congratulations - you have just become your own interior designer.
Many of our customers tell us they love a piped cushion as it looks more sophisticated than a plain edge. If you are one of those people, then here's how to create the perfect piping for your cushion.
We offer you the choice of having piping in the same fabric as the cushion cover or any of our Perfectly Plain Colours.
Here's what that looks like.....
Self-Piping means the cushion cover will be piped in the same fabric as the cover. This gives the cushion the polish of a piped finish but it blends in with the main cushion fabric so it does not stand out.
Soft Contrast Piping is when you choose a Perfectly Plain colour that is already used in the main fabric design. This piping will stand out from the main cushion fabric, but in a soft and subtle way.
Maiden Hair Fern Cushion with Eucalyptus piping
Strong Contrast Piping is when you choose a Perfectly Plain colour that is a strong or contrasting tone or colour to what is used in the main cushion fabric.
Perfectly Plain Navy Cushion with white piping
The white piping is in strong contrast to the navy blue. Equally Raspberry Pink or Emerald Green would also make a strong contrast.
So why go to the trouble of designing your own cushion? Well, there are many advantages to being your own designer. Here's why a custom cushion is superior to a store bought.
With a custom cushion you will get:
Here's what you need to know and understand about custom made cushions:
You might also like to read:
How to Choose the Right Cushion Insert
or start browsing our Fabrics or Custom Cushion Collection.
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Here are the most popular cushion arrangements for a 2-3 seat sofa. They start from minimal just 2 cushions to a very full look with 7-9 cushions.
Cushion Arrangement Sofa 1: The Minimalist - Simply one square cushion at each end. Featured cushion is Hydrangea Garden Blue.
Cushion Arrangement Sofa 2: Symmetrical Balance - Two cushions at each end. Back cushions are square. Front cushions can either be square or rectangle. Featured cushions Hydrangea Garden Blue and Regatta Stripe Serenity.
Cushion Arrangement Sofa 3: Varied Shapes Symmetrical - Two square cushions either end plus a feature rectangle cushion in the centre. Featured cushions Hydrangea Garden Blue, Regatta Stripe Serenity, Hydrangea Petal Blue
Cushion Arrangement Sofa 4: Varied Shapes Asymmetrical - Two square cushions either end plus a feature rectangle cushion to one side. Featured cushions Hydrangea Garden Blue, Regatta Stripe Serenity, Hydrangea Petal Blue
Cushion Arrangement Sofa 5: Fuller Look Symmetrical - Two square cushions either end plus a feature rectangle cushion in the centre, and another square cushion behind. Featured cushions Hydrangea Garden Blue, Regatta Stripe Serenity, Hydrangea Petal Blue and Greek Gate Rustic Blues.
Cushion Arrangement Sofa 6: Fuller Look Asymmetrical - Three square cushions at one end and two square cushions plus a feature rectangle cushion at the other. Featured cushions Hydrangea Garden Blue, Regatta Stripe Serenity, Hydrangea Petal Blue, Greek Gate Rustic Blues
Cushion Arrangement Sofa 7: Fill the Sofa Back - A row of square cushions across the back of the sofa. The number of cushions will depend on the length of the sofa. Featured cushions Hydrangea Garden Blue, Regatta Stripe Serenity, Greek Gate Rustic Blue
Cushion Arrangement Sofa 8: Fill the Sofa Back Plus - A row of square cushions across the back of the sofa. The number of cushions will depend on the length of the sofa. Plus 2 feature rectangle cushions in front. Featured cushions Hydrangea Garden Blue, Regatta Stripe Serenity, Greek Gate Rustic Blue, Hydrangea Petal Blue and Amalfi Swish Reverse Serenity.
Large sofas and sectionals look best with more rather than less cushions.
If you have a large sofa with a left or right hand chaise, you can use one of the regular sofa cushion arrangements across the back of the sofa (see above) and leave the chaise free from cushions.
If you have a sectional sofa with a corner arrangement, you will need to continue the cushion arrangement along the second side of the sofa and into the third corner.
Cushion Arrangement Corner Sofa 1: Fill the Corners - Place arrangements of 2 or 3 cushions in each of the three corners. Featured cushions Deckchair Stripe Navy, Amalfi Scroll Navy, Amalfi Flower Navy/Cornflower
Cushion Arrangement Corner Sofa 2: Fill the Back - Run cushions in a row along the back of both sides of the sofa. Featured cushions Deckchair Stripe Navy, Amalfi Scroll Navy, Amalfi Flower Navy/Cornflower, Snow Drops Bright-Navy
Armchairs look best with just 1-2 cushions.
Single Cushion Arrangement: Either a square or rectangle cushion by itself. Featured cushion is Hydrangea Garden White
Double Cushion Arrangement: A rectangle cushion in front of a square cushion. Featured cushions are Hydrangea Garden White and Greek Gate Rustic Green
Cushion Arrangement Single Bed 1: A single bed will usually only have 1 or 2 standard bed pillows that can be complimented by a single square or rectangle cushion. Featured cushion is Spotty Day Reverse Raspberry, featured fabric on pillowslip is Little Leaf Peony
Cushion Arrangement Single Bed 2: To plump up the bed add a rectangle cushion in front of the square cushion. Featured cushion is Spotty Day Reverse Raspberry and Hydrangea Bloom Pink on White, featured fabric on pillowslip is Little Leaf Peony
Cushion Arrangement Queen Bed 1: A queen bed will usually only have 2-4 queen bed pillows and/or 2 European pillows across the back. The simplest cushion arrangement is just to place a feature rectangle cushion in front. Featured cushion is Maiden Hair Fern, featured fabric on pillowslip is Medium Gingham Check Dove and featured fabric on European pillows is Tickling Stripe Graphite.
Cushion Arrangement Queen Bed 2: Create rows of rectangular symmetry with feature rectangles in front of Queen pillows. Featured cushion is Maiden Hair Fern, featured fabric on pillowslip is Medium Gingham Check Dove and featured fabric on European pillows is Tickling Stripe Graphite.
Cushion Arrangement Queen Bed 3: Emphasise the square European pillows with two square cushions in front of the Queen pillows. Featured cushion is Topiary, featured fabric on pillowslip is Medium Gingham Check Dove and featured fabric on European pillows is Tickling Stripe Graphite.
Cushion Arrangement Queen Bed 4: If you love cushions and don't mind making up the bed each morning, create a full look with a third square or rectangle cushion in front. Featured cushion is Maiden Hair Fern and Topiary, featured fabric on pillowslip is Medium Gingham Check Dove and featured fabric on European pillows is Tickling Stripe Graphite.
Cushion Arrangement King Bed 1: The width of a King bed means it takes 3 European pillows across the back. Place 2 rectangle cushions in front of the two King pillows. Featured cushion is Magnolia Linen Leaves on Linen, featured fabric on pillowslip is Awning Stripe Linen and featured fabric on European pillows is Perfectly Plain Chateaux.
Cushion Arrangement King Bed 2: Mirror the European pillows by placing 3 square pillows cushions in front of the two King pillows. Featured cushion is Magnolia Linen Leaves on Linen, featured fabric on pillowslip is Awning Stripe Linen and featured fabric on European pillows is Perfectly Plain Chateaux.
Cushions can be made in a multitude of shapes and sizes. Here at Hydrangea Lane Home, we have chosen the most popular and versatile shapes and sizes to offer in our custom made collection. You will find these shapes and sizes work well for most arrangements.
Our rectangle size cushion is designed to sit perfectly in front of our square cushion, allowing you to see just the right amount of colour and pattern of the back cushion.
If you are after a different shape or size, you can always order the fabric and find a local sewer to create just what you need.
Look at your sofa, armchair or bed, and decide which arrangement will work best for you. Lots of cushions or just a few.
Once you have made a decision, make a note of how many square or rectangle cushions you need.
You may also like to read:
How to Create a Custom Cushion
How to Choose the Right Cushion Insert
or if you are already confident with colour and pattern start browsing our Fabrics or Custom Cushion Collection.
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There are multiple types of fabric patterns. Here at Hydrangea Lane Home, we classify patterns into 3 main types - Free-Flowing, Geometric Lines and Motifs.
Free-flowing or organic patterns have lots of curves and organic lines and shapes. The repeating pattern is less obvious and it may be hard to tell where the pattern starts and stops.
Examples of Free-Flowing Patterns:
Featured Fabrics - Hydrangea Garden Blue and Maiden Hair Fern
Geometric line patterns have a linear pattern arrangement with strong vertical, horizontal or diagonal lines.
Examples of Geometric Line Patterns:
Some trellis designs may include motifs and organic shapes and lines but will still have an identifiable linear repeating pattern.
Featured Fabrics - Regatta Stripe Navy, Medium Gingham Check Linen, Diamond Trellis Navy/Linen
Motif patterns feature a motif or element that may be either an organic shape or geometric shape, but is repeated in a regular pattern so you can easily see the pattern repeat. Motif patterns may produce visual lines or spaces between the motifs.
Motifs sit in between free-flowing patterns and linear patterns. Organic motifs will be more similar to free-flowing patterns, while geometric motifs will be more linear.
Even if the motif is organic, because it is arranged in a regular repeating pattern it has a more geometric feel to it.
Examples of Motif Patterns:
Featured Fabrics - Forget Me Nots on White, Amalfi Swish Reverse on Cornflower
Plain fabrics may not be a pattern but it is important to include them when mixing and matching a collection of patterns. Plains provide "breathing space" in-between patterns. They allow the eye to rest.
At Hydrangea Lane Home we specialise in printed fabrics, but textured plain woven and knitted fabrics can be treated the same as a printed plain, except they also add a textural element to the mix. For example, a plain brushed cotton velvet.
The scale of the pattern refers to the size of the element or arrangement in the pattern. For example: the width of a stripe, the diameter of a spot, the height of a check, the length or height of a motif.
This can be different to the pattern repeat of the fabric which is the vertical or horizontal measurement before a pattern repeats itself. For example, a spot with a 3cm diameter would be classified as a small design, but if the spots are spaced 7cm apart the pattern repeat would be 10cm.
We have classified our pattern scales as follows:
A pattern collection will be more interesting if you vary the scale of the patterns. Include small, medium and large or extra-large patterns in your collection. The same way a colour scheme is more interesting when you include a mix of light, mid, and deep tones.
Featured Fabrics - Hydrangea Petal Pink, Awning Stripe Peony, Hydrangea Garden Pink
Mixing and matching patterns can seem overwhelming but if you follow our guide, you'll be putting together a pattern collection in no time.
Think about the pattern types as sitting on a slider. On the left you have free-flowing organic patterns. On the right you have Geometric line patterns, and in the middle you have Motifs. Plains are always there if you want to add them.
When you put together a collection of patterns, you usually start with a feature pattern. This is a pattern you fall in love with and will feature in your room in some way. Often this pattern will be a free-flowing or motif pattern.
When you mix and match patterns you want to use contrast by choosing patterns from either end the pattern slider and by mixing up the scale of the patterns - small, medium and large or extra-large.
Let's start with a simple combination of 2 patterns
Step 1 - Start with your feature pattern. This is usually a free-flowing or organic motif pattern with one or more colours.
Step 2 - Now pick a contrasting line design that you like. A stripe, trellis, or a check. Any combination you like.
Pattern Recipe for 2 = one free-flowing or organic motif pattern + one line pattern
Featured Cushions - Hydrangea Garden Blue, Breton Stripe Serenity, Greek Gate Blue, Medium Gingham Check Serenity, Hydrangea Petal Serenity
To create a collection of 3 patterns, start with your two pattern collection and add either another line, another free-flowing or organic motif in a different scale or a plain.
Option 1 Create a line group - use 2 line designs and either a free-flowing or organic motif design.
Pattern Recipe for 3 in a Line Group = free-flowing or organic motif + 2 contrasting lines
Featured Cushions - Hydrangea Garden Blue, Breton Stripe Serenity, Greek Gate Blue, Medium Gingham Check Serenity, Hydrangea Petal Serenity, Amalfi Swish Reverse Serenity
Option 2 Create a free-flowing group - use a free-flowing design, and another organic design in a different scale and a line design
Option 3 - Add a plain. Choose a colour from your colour scheme to give the patterns some breathing space. If you are creating cushions, contrast piping will allow you to link 2 colours in your collection.
Pattern Recipe for 3 in a Plain Group = free-flowing design + line design + plain
Featured Cushions - Hydrangea Garden Blue, Breton Stripe Serenity, Greek Gate Blue, Medium Gingham Check Serenity, Hydrangea Petal Serenity, Perfectly Plain Serenity
Collections of more than 3 patterns benefit from including a plain design. To create a collection of 4, add a plain to your free-flowing or line collection of 3 patterns.
Collections of 5 use 2 free-flowing or organic patterns, 2 line patterns and a plain design.
Pattern Recipe for 5 = free-flowing design + organic motif in different scale + line design + second contrasting line design + plain
That is the secret to creating a pattern collection that works. Choose patterns from each end of the slider and mix up the pattern scales.
When creating a pattern collection for multiple cushions, you are best to repeat patterns rather than have every cushion in a different pattern. So if you need 8 cushions, you may choose a pattern collection of 4 and have 2 of each pattern.
Of course, recipes can always be changed and customised so feel free to experiment, but these pattern recipes will get you started. You can add your own flair!
Sometimes even when you understand how to mix and match patterns, you can still be unsure so we're sharing our Top 4 pattern combinations that work.
Found one you like? Don't worry about the colours. Just look at the patterns. You can change the colours and pattern scales to suit your room.
You may also like to read:
How to Design your own Custom Cushion
How to Choose the Right Cushion Insert
or if you are already confident with colour and pattern start browsing our Fabrics or Cushion Collection.
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The first step in deciding a colour scheme for your home is to determine what sort of colour personality you are.
Here at Hydrangea Lane Home we help you to create a classic, timeless style home so we have deliberately chosen colours that are easy to live with. Here are the three colour personalities that we see the most:
Are you a neutrals lover? The neutrals personality loves all the natural colours and shades. Whites through the greys to black, and the palest beige through to strong solid browns.
Neutral colour schemes don't use much colour, so they rely on contrasting tones and textures to create interest.
If all neutrals is not colourful enough for you then combine them with colours that are easy to live with. Use a base of neutrals and add cool shades of blue and green that are calming and relaxing to live with.
The third colour personality has easy to live with colours or neutrals but includes a "pop" of colour in their rooms. These pops are usually warmer tones of pinks and greens.
Decide which colour personality suits you and your room the best:
If you are having trouble deciding your colour personality here are 3 things to consider:
What colours are you naturally drawn to? What colours make you feel relaxed?
Once you have decided what sort of colour personality you are, select your colour swatches:
Neutrals - Do you prefer whites, blacks and greys or natural beige and browns?
Easy Colours - Do you prefer to live with blues or greens, or are you happy to combine both blues and greens in your room?
Pop of Colour - Do you want to add a pop of pink or warm green to your room?
Write down the colours you like best.
Once you have decided which colour groups you will use, make sure you include contrasting tones. All our colours have a range of Light, Mid and Deep tones. You can see our full range of colours here.
Having a variety of tones provides contrast and helps make your colour scheme look more interesting. Colour schemes without contrasting tones can look 'flat'.
Here are some of our most popular colour schemes that may inspire you and help you choose the perfect colour scheme for your home.
Blue and white is a classic colour scheme that has withstood the test of time. Mix up your toes of blue and include plenty of white for contrast.
Combining calming neutrals with easy to live with blues makes a natural and relaxed colour scheme.
To some neutrals may be boring beige but to others neutrals are cake and peaceful with no bold colours shouting at you. Include plenty of texture and pattern to keep the scheme from looking flat.
They say blue and green should never be seen together but that couldn't be further from the truth. Most colour schemes benefit from the inclusion of free even if it's just with flowers and plants.
Pops of pink brighten the room and make it feel happy and pink pairs beautifully with green.
Now that you have had a good look at your colour personality and what colours you like, come up with a general colour plan for your room. When selecting your colours make sure you include a mix of tones.
When you are shopping for fabrics and home decor on Hydrangea Lane Home, you can choose to shop by colour, making it easy to see which designs will work in your room.
On the left hand menu you will see options for colour. On mobile devices, you may need to turn your phone horizontally to see the menu.
If you select a colour group such as greens, you will only see designs that are green. You can be more specific and just choose the exact colour you are looking for such as Eau De Nil. This makes searching for the colour you want easy.
If you are browsing our Cushion Collection you will notice coloured dots under each cushion image if more than one colour is available. You can click or tap these dots to see the colour you like.
You can also refine your search by choosing the colour or colour group in the left bar menu the same way as with fabrics above.
Now that you you've worked out your colour scheme you might like to read:
How to Choose the Right Cushion Insert
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In simple terms, digital printing is an inkjet printer for fabric. The printer feeds a roll of fabric through a large-format ink jet printer and the design is printed directly onto the fabric.
These are samples of our Deckchair Stripe being printed
Digital printing technology started to appear in the 1990's. At first it involved printing onto transfer paper which was then heat set onto the fabric (dye-sublimation). The technology has evolved, whereby now we can sometimes print directly onto the fabric.
One of the biggest advantages of digital printing is the reduction in waste compared to some other methods of printing.
With traditional printing, designers would have to print hundreds or thousands of metres at a time to be economical. This is because screen printing requires a unique screen to be produced for every colour in the design.
Whatever they could not use or sell would end up as waste. With digital printing, designers can print fabric on demand one metre at a time. This means a lot less fabric and ink waste.
Produce what you sell, not sell what you produce.
Traditional screen printing uses large amounts of ink, energy and water. Digital printing saves energy and water as there is no need to wash the screens in order to apply new colours as is the case with traditional screen printing.
We can print just the right amount of Spotty Day
Water based inks are environmentally friendly. There are no hazardous chemicals involved. Whilst some screen printers use water based inks, many use Plastisol which is a hazardous waste and must be disposed of accordingly.
Incredible printing detail. Digital printers spray very fine drops of ink in a targeted area meaning you get great clarity in printing. The print resolution is greater giving the design clear, sharp edges. With traditional screen printing you can get bleeding of ink under the screen and misprints. Each batch is slightly different.
Digital fabric printing enables precise reproduction of very fine lines, with strong colour consistency. So a metre printed six months later will look exactly the same as a metre printed today.
So it was for all these reasons that we chose digital printing as our preferred method of fabric printing.
Click here to shop our full range of fabrics.
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I just wanted to give you a little more background story on what Hydrangea Lane Home is all about and why I started it.
Using fabrics is one of the best ways to decorate your home. Printed fabrics bring colour and pattern into the room.
Back in day (like a long time ago), if you wanted to decorate your home (or get clothes made) you went to your local drapery store. Here you would discuss your needs with the sales attendant, they would help you choose the fabrics you liked, and then they would arrange for the fabrics to be sewn into home decor just for you - curtains, cushions, lampshades or even upholstery. Whatever you needed.
Image Credit - State Library of Queensland
Drapery stores are few and far between now. Small fabric stores are closing down and even the large department stores don't sell as much fabric as they used to.
Why the decline in fabric sold to the public? Well in this day and age, many people no longer have the time, skills, or inclination to sew fabrics for themselves. Totally understandable.
Featured Fabric - Little Leaf Serenity
So what are your options to buy fabric for soft furnishings?
Most of us have turned to buying ready made cushions and lampshades found in the homewares stores or online. This is a great option if you find something you like.
The problem is:
The other option is you can always go through an interior designer, but you may find that a little intimidating or just expensive.
Don't get me wrong. Interior designers are great, but the way the industry is structured with wholesalers and distributors means that the prices are usually on the high side. Interior Designers generally don't advertise their pricing, meaning you'll have to get a "quote" to find out those 3 European pillows you wanted in that lovely fabric they showed you are going to cost $1,000.
It also doesn't solve the problem of fabrics being discontinued. Even if you can get the fabric again, it's probably been dyed or screen printed in a different batch which means the colours may be different.
So what are we supposed to do? Continue to buy shop stock items with no customisation or co-ordinates, or go down the fully custom interior design path? The answer is usually dictated by budget.
I may not be able to bring back the drapery stores, but the aim of Hydrangea Lane Home is to help you to be your own interior designer.
All our fabric colours and patterns all mix and match together allowing you to create your own collection of classic style home decor.
You can have any of our fabrics custom made into a cushion or lampshade. Plus you can buy any of our fabrics by the metre to create the home decor you are looking for.
If 2 years down the track you decide you want a couple of lampshades to match the cushions you bought, we can just print some more fabric for you. The great advantage of digital printing is that the designs are stored electronically and are printed on demand. If you only want one metre of fabric, that's okay.
We have teamed up with a number of local creatives and artisans to offer any of our fabrics in a range of custom made furnishings. All our items are listed online, so you can clearly see how much it's going to cost and how long it will take to make it.
Custom made is great because:
The one thing about custom made in this impatient fast paced world we live in, is it takes TIME. Yes you will have to wait for your gorgeous bespoke creation to be made.
When you order your custom made decor, we will arrange for your fabric to be printed and then it will be sent to our workroom or maker to turn that fabric into the decor you want. And that takes time, but don't worry before you know it your custom creation will arrive and you'll have something a bit special for your home.
Feel free to browse all our fabrics
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