What is linen? Why do people love linen fabric so much?

What is linen? Why do people love linen fabric so much?

As we all known that Linen is a natural fibre. linen is one of the earliest natural plant fibers that have been used for more than 10, 000 years. Flax fiber is a rare natural fiber, accounting for only 1.5% of the total fiber. Due to its natural and ancient nobility...
DIY Protecting your home from fires

DIY Protecting your home from fires

1. Check your smoke alarmsSmoke alarms provide an early warning in case of a fire inside your home. Traditional alarms beep when they detect smoke or fire, while smart detectors also send an alert to your phone. There should be a smoke detector in every room in your...
DIY Fabric Headboard

DIY Fabric Headboard

You’ll need:• Upholstery weight (ideally) fabric (Spotlight or your favourite store)• Batting – I used an extra thick batting, be sure to get the width you need to cover your plywood or card• Plywood or cardboard (local hardware shop or repurpose something lying...
How to Do: Curtains AND Blinds

How to Do: Curtains AND Blinds

Ever thought about combining blinds and curtains to make your windows even more stunning and energy smart? If done correctly, combining blinds with curtains can bring magic to your windows providing flexibility for styling and design aesthetics. Combining roller...

Why should I add a Lining to my Curtains?

Windows play a major role in controlling the temperature within a home. During winter it is easy to lose heat, and in summer it is easy to overheat a home if windows are not appropriately covered. Lining is a cost-effective addition to help protect your curtain...
DIY Double Glazing with Insulation Film

DIY Double Glazing with Insulation Film

Window insulation film works on the same principle as standard double glazing by creating a layer of still air in front of the glass that acts as insulation. DIY window insulation kits consist of clear plastic film for attaching to wooden window sashes or frames using...

PURPLE – A Colourful History

It’s safe to say that you can expect to pay the same price for the same fabric, regardless of the colour. But only a few generations ago, the cost depended on the colour of the cloth because some dyes were so expensive to obtain. Purple was so expensive that only...
BLUE – A Colourful History

BLUE – A Colourful History

The color blue is associated with two of Earth’s greatest natural features: the sky and the ocean. But that wasn’t always the case. Some scientists believe that the earliest humans were actually colorblind and could only recognize black, white, red, and only later...