The colours were soft neutrals with plenty of texture and interest.  Lots of lamps caught our eye, something we particularly like to display in the showroom, not only adding light, but to also draw our client’s attention to different areas of the shop.  We shall certainly be displaying some new pieces soon!

The bedroom furniture was also very appealing to us.  Super cosy and some stunning headboards were spotted.  Reupholstering or changing the shape of your headboard is a quick and relatively inexpensive change you can make in your bedroom.  Not only is it a speedy and efficient change but also gives dramatic results if executed well.

Why not pop in and see us at the AbFab studio soon and discuss your furniture needs with us.  Whether it’s just a small refresh or a completely new creation you’re after, we are more than happy to help provide ideas and solutions – we can also source anything required for your job.

This year also saw the completion of our first major commercial project, at the headquarters of the NFU Mutual, in Tiddington, Stratford-Upon-Avon.  This was a huge project, involving the conversion of a farmhouse, originally being used as a Bed & Breakfast, into office spaces.  It took many months of planning and implementation, but the result was stunning, and we were delighted with what we achieved.  The feedback from employees at the NFU has also been extremely positive.

We would like to wish all our clients a very merry Christmas and we would like to send a massive thank you to everyone that has visited us and used our services this year.  Every job is important to us, no matter how big or small!

We hope you enjoy the festivities over the next couple of weeks and look forward to welcoming you back to the showroom in 2026!

HAPPY NEW YEAR ONE AND ALL!

Whilst some feel the passing of summer somewhat depressing, here at AbFab we embrace the change in the seasons, enjoying all the new colours we see in nature, working with rich, warm tactile fabrics and cosy nights in front of a fire. We love to see the deep rich colours coming back into schemes, with berries, pumpkin and conker colours being noticeable favourites this year. These colours work so well on a plush velvet, a textured boucle and a snug fake fur. All so rich and beautifully irresistible to the touch!

The dreaded C word seems to creep ever earlier too, and whist this is daunting to see in the shops already, it does help our clients to think ahead and get their orders into us. Our bespoke and made-to-measure items require at least 4 to 6 weeks for measuring, ordering and making, so remember if you need it for Christmas, don’t leave it too late!

Home, and our local area, can all too often become common place and we forget to look around us for new ideas and creativity in our designs.  However, when we change our location and head somewhere new, particularly to a place we’ve not visited before, our eyes become wide open, and the creative juices begin to flow again!

Inspiration comes from all around us – colours, patterns, shapes and textures – all of which can be translated into our design schemes.  We often create moodboards for our clients, and this is exactly that – a collection of patterns, colours and moments that we want to reflect and feel in our finished scheme. 

If you have seen something on your travels that has inspired you, why not bring a photograph into the Studio, and we can help you recreate it in your own home.  Here are some of our holiday photos that have inspired us.

A bar area was a key element to the space (as well as the swimming pool itself!), and this took a prime position.  Its spectacular bar top was quite an impressive delivery as it came on to site!

High ceilings allowed for some dramatic pendants, zoning the entertainment space.  In a large open plan space, it was important to create zones - the media wall and U-shaped sofa create a clear zone apart from the bar area, allowing for different activities to take place in the space.

The large bar area will no doubt become a popular space to hang out, and with this in mind plenty of seating was provided.  Whilst the bar itself creates the obvious anchor in the space, this is echoed above with a dropped seating and more pendant lighting.

A dining area, with large table and seating for the family, provides yet another area within the space – perfectly zoned and providing another practical but beautifully proportioned space to the room.

For obvious reasons, the swimming pool is contained within its own area but remains a key feature within the space – visible beyond an impressive glass wall.  It certainly does not disappoint!

What a fabulous addition for this family!  I’m sure they will enjoy the space for many years to come and what a fun and exciting project to work on.

There are some pro and cons to reupholstering an existing piece, and we like to make our clients aware of this before they go this route. We have both an in-house upholsterer, taking on smaller jobs, such as dining chair recovers or footstools and an external upholsterer, who has the space in a dedicated workshop to reupholster larger pieces, such as armchairs and sofas.

Upholstery is a labour intense job, and this is where much of the cost comes from. Stripping a piece of furniture is time consuming, but a necessary part of the process to give a clean and professional finish. Until the layers of old fabric are stripped back, you are unaware what you will find beneath and what condition the foam, frame or other components will be in. Costs can increase significantly if more work than originally anticipated is necessary, and it is always worth considering the age of the piece before going through with a reupholstery job.

Whilst we are keen to reduce and reuse as much as we can, it’s worth considering if the original item would be cheaper to replace or reupholster. If it’s the former, consider donating to a furniture recycle centre rather than just dumping it. Furniture of sentimental value or older, well-made pieces should certainly be considered for re-upholstery before being disposed of.

Always have your upholsterer look at the item in question, ask them how much fabric will be required for the recover, and if the job is worth taking on. They should be honest with you and be able to give you a rough estimate for the job.

If a new sofa is what you are looking for, then why not come and look at our sofa collection displayed in our showroom. We work with trade suppliers, Tamerisk, who supply and make quality, hardwood frame, UK-made sofas. Their showroom is based locally in the Cotswolds, with all their sofas being bespoke made to your requirements in their Long Eaton mill, a renowned centre for upholstery. Our clients have been extremely impressed with not only the finished product, but also the customer service provided. Fabrics, fillings and frames are all made to a high standard, providing not only comfort but longevity to the sofas and chairs supplied.

Why not pop in and see us and we can discuss your requirements and help you make the correct decision.

The showroom has had a refresh and while Spring is not quite in the air just yet, we have brightened up the showroom, giving it a clean new look with some blues, gold and beautiful embroidered fabrics.  The fabric mills are producing some gorgeous new designs, and our reps are keen to show us what’s coming out for 2025 – always an exciting time for us in the showroom, we love seeing the new collections and getting the best looks for our clients’ schemes.

Many of our clients finish their jobs by adding a selection of cushions, handmade in the Design Studio by our in-house upholsterer, Cathy, using fabrics that sit perfectly with your existing or brand-new scheme. By choosing bespoke, you can choose not only the fabric, but the size, filling and even the zip colour of the cushion. Add a pop of colour to your sofa, or go for a cosy, textural fabric which blends in beautifully.

Our most recent cushion brief was to brighten up a grey sofa. With the client, we decided upon vibrant greens in a soft brushed cotton. Bright green zips finished them off perfectly! Not only did the client get her pop of colour, but she also now has cosy corners on her sofa to cuddle into – perfect for these cold winter days we’re now seeing.

Cushions are also a reasonably cost-effective and quick way to change out a scheme. A different coloured cushion can really transform your look in an instant, without costing you a fortune.
Get in touch today and see how AbFab can bring your scheme alive with some beautiful and cosy soft furnishings.

In this blog we would like to offer an insight into our design process, and make it clearer to you, as the customer, as to why a quote may be more expensive than you have seen elsewhere.

As a small team, each job is handled personally from beginning to end by just one person. We therefore become very invested in each project and get to know you and your home well. A measuring service is carried out initially, ensuring your window treatments are a perfect fit. This is particularly important when we work in older properties and cottages, where windows are by no means a standard size! This is often not the case with other made to measure services, where you are asked to provide your own measurements. We then work within your budget to find the perfect fabric for your scheme. We have carefully selected several beautiful and quality fabric houses to work with, offering a wide variety of choice and a solution to suit your requirements is always obtained. The linings, headings and other features of your curtains or blinds are all discussed with you, and you have full control of the finished look. We would advise if we felt something wouldn’t work, but generally it is the customer’s choice. This is certainly not always the case, and often why clients have sought us out, as they have been unable to achieve the look they are after through a more mainstream approach.

Our makers are all local to us and have had many years’ experience in their trade. They provide high quality results and consider each job carefully - ensuring precise pattern matching, thoughtful design placement, perfect pleat size and hand sewn finishing. As each job is carried out by a human rather than a machine, a unique and original result is achieved.

The process does not end there. We also offer high quality hardware and accessories to ensure the finished look is perfect for you. We fit any tracks or poles you have chosen for your scheme. This is an important process as part of our design service, and one which is often overlooked. Its crucial the right hardware is used to ensure the weight of the curtains is fully supported - the last thing anyone needs are their curtains coming down!

Once your curtains or blinds have been made, we will come back to your home to fit and, if necessary, steam them, allowing us to ensure we have left you with a perfect product that you are happy with. We are confident a perfect fit will be achieved, however, if this is not the case, we will always alter and adjust accordingly till you are delighted with the results.

As we are a small and friendly team, we are always available for any queries or questions you may have, following on from the work we have carried out. Our door is always open, and we are happy to help if required. We have found though that most of our clients go on to enjoy their design schemes for many years to come – and in fact often return to AbFab to have further work with us. Recommendations are common too and it is always a pleasure to work with new clients that have come to us through family or a friend.

We hope this provides you with a more detailed look at how we work with our clients, but if you have further questions, or would like to initiate a design consultation with us, why not pop into the design studio and have a chat.

This summer we have been approached by some restaurants and pubs in the local Warwickshire area to help refresh their décor, including reupholstering seating and adding cushions.  It has been an exciting transition for us, and we have really enjoyed tackling commercial settings.  The regulations for what we can use are a lot stricter, for obvious reasons, and it has been very interesting researching the commercial fabrics that are now available.  There have been massive improvements in the commercial market and the colours, patterns and textures are so much more inspiring than they once were.

We recently headed out to the Kings Arms in Mickleton, to give their bar area and restaurant a much-needed face lift. The bench seating was tired and well-worn and the cushions had certainly seen better days! We also did a paint consultation to give the restaurant area a cosy and warmer vibe.

As the pub was open whilst the work was carried out, we had to turn the bench pads around as quickly as possible! Our in-house upholsterer was hard at work whilst the Ab Fab shop was closed to get most of the work carried out in just one day.

The finished scheme was very successful, and the landlord was very happy with what we had achieved. The transformation was fantastic to see, and we were extremely proud of what we had achieved, in a relatively short time frame.

If you’re in the area, why not pop in for a drink and check out what we did.

Here at Ab Fab we love to finish a scheme by adding bespoke cushions.  These add a cosy and homely feel to any scheme, whether it be in the living room on your sofas, or to finish a bedroom, making the bed look inviting and comfortable.  These are all hand made in the Design Studio, using fabrics to complement the client’s chosen scheme and the zip is always carefully picked to complement or contrast, as preferred, adding a lovely design feature to the finished cushions.  We even have outdoor cushions available too, adding a pop of colour and comfort to your outdoor space.

Why not pop into the Studio and have a look at the many cushions we have on display and find out how we can dress your sofa or bed with some bespoke, hand-made cushions.  Who doesn’t love a squishy cushion to curl up with while you watch a movie?!

We have added a new sofa to show our clients a new shape and colour.  This has been a great addition already and we have had a lot of interest from people popping in.  It gives a great focal point as you walk into the shop, and we have taken the opportunity to display new cushions, fabrics and accessories to enhance it.

A new armchair also adds a sense of cosiness to the space, but again shows a new shape, colour and style to help our clients make informed choices about their schemes.

Whilst a sofa can be an expensive addition to any interior scheme, we pride ourselves on the quality, fabric choices and the fact it is made bespoke for you.  We are confident the British made brand we supply will last a lifetime and fit perfectly into both your space and scheme.  The clients we have already supplied our sofas to have been delighted with them, and do not regret the investment they have made.

Why not pop into the showroom and try them out for yourself.  The quality and comfort really are second to none – once you’ve sat on them you’ll be hooked too!

We also made it a research trip as we have some new client projects that require some fresh and exciting ideas!  It was fabulous to see the showroom displays, some of which made a real wow factor and showcased the new fabrics, wallcoverings and soft furnishings to their full potential.  Our account reps were on hand to offer helpful advice and useful insight, as well as providing us with the odd glass of prosecco!!

Below is a small selection of the many photos we took!  Our favourite showrooms included Arte Wallcoverings, Osbourne & Little, Sanderson and David Hunt Lighting.

We have completed some stunning projects in January and the diary is filling up nicely for the coming months.  Our first project to be completed was this exciting secret door, using shelving to conceal the entrance.  We have added some interesting pots to the shelves to echo the Osbourne & Little wallpaper used on the wall around the door.   It makes quite the focal point in this spacious snug.

We’re seeing a new trend in braiding on plain curtains and blinds to add interest and colour.  One client embraced this trend and we have used a stunning James Hare braid on the leading edge of her James Hare silk, fully interlined curtains.  What a beautiful addition they make; really transforming the finished look.

In keeping with this trend, Osbourne & Little have released a new trim and braid book which has us very excited here at Ab Fab.  Rich colours and textures have been used in the ‘Byzance’ collection and we hope to be able to use these on some of our upcoming projects.

We are now taking appointments for 2024, so get in touch and see how we can help. Let 2024 be the year you get your home just the way you want it!  We work to all budgets and are happy to accommodate any size of job – from a pair of curtains, a paint consultation or indeed your whole home – the scope and work carried out by us is driven by you, the client, and we will always work with existing pieces you want to keep within the scheme. 

As we welcome in the new year, we would like to thank all our customers from 2023 and look forward to working with you again in 2024, and welcoming new clients into the Ab Fab family!  Our Ab Fab dog has also been getting into the Christmas spirit too!

Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year from all of us here.  Let 2024 be your most stylish year yet!

At Ab Fab we wanted to keep the space cosy and comfortable, bringing warmth and texture to the showroom, whilst keeping the dark, grey weather at bay.  We have achieved this using velvets, faux fur and rich, deep colours.  A pop of pattern in the wallpaper adds some interest, and natural elements through logs and candles also creates a rustic feel.  Many of our clients have commented how cosy the area looks and we are delighted with the finished result. 

In the other end of the showroom, we have added to our pink and red scheme with some fun accessories and seasonal decorations.

With Christmas rapidly approaching, the team at Ab fab are now fully booked getting all our clients ready for the holidays with family and friends visiting.  However, we are taking bookings for the new year, and we look forward to creating beautiful schemes with you, for your homes.

Meanwhile in the Ab fab showroom we are making the most of the September sun and have had an end of season revamp, introducing pinks, reds and green to our scheme.  This has given the showroom a soft, feminine look before the darker, richer colours come out for our Autumn displays.

Do check back in at the beginning of October to see the new changes we will be making in the showroom, as the weather cools and the nights start to draw in.

Our clients got in touch with us prior to any work starting, so we were able to work closely with the builders and architect from the very beginning of the build. This is the perfect time to get us involved as it is always good for us to be part of the planning stages.

In this case, an existing building was demolished and a new one built in its place. We were fully involved in all areas of the project, from flooring choices, lighting plans and final light fittings, bathroom design and layout, bedroom layout, sourcing and supplying bespoke furniture, paint colours, bespoke curtains and much more. By getting us involved from the very start, the clients were well informed about how their interiors would both look and function.

The bespoke curtains for this large feature window required careful planning and fitting due to the nature of the scale and design of the window. It took three people to make and install them, but what an amazing end result!

For more details of this project and other ones we have carried out at Ab Fab, please see our new ‘Recent Projects’ section on our website. 

As a small business, we carefully hand-pick our makers, choosing only the best and highly-experienced makers available to us. Our curtains are beautifully handmade and finished to an extremely high standard. The attention to detail is very important to our team and our clients appreciate the high finish we achieve.

As our homes become more open plan, double height ceilings are becoming very fashionable.  With this scenario a large expanse of wall becomes available to us.  As designers it’s important that we find a suitable wall covering, so the area isn’t bare and sparse looking.  In one clients home we used some wallpaper panels to create interest and accentuate the ceiling height.  Rather than applying directly to the wall, we instead used a poster hanging system to create a real wow factor!

Wallpaper panels are becoming a popular choice amongst our clients; they are often a more cost-effective choice, provide a high visual impact, cover a large area and create a mural effect rather than a repeating pattern.

One way to help clients visualise their scheme is to put together a moodboard. This can be done with photos on a computer generated moodboard, but if fabrics and wallpapers have been chosen, a physical moodboard with their choices can be used instead. This gives our clients a really clear and accurate visual aid to how their finished scheme will work. We love this one we put together in a tray, using the client’s wallpaper, fabric, paint and finishing touches. A really fun and helpful representation of the scheme!

We’re looking forward to the summer holidays here at Ab Fab, and then to getting the showroom ready for autumn, with some new schemes and inspiration.

This month has seen some new fabrics coming in from James Hare, our silk specialist.  In true James Hare style, the collection is classic with a contemporary twist, blending striking fabric patterns and colours beautifully.  It seems the upcoming King's Coronation, has provided some inspiration, particularly to the colours used.

Finally this month, we have been celebrating all things Shakespeare.  With Stratford-Upon-Avon just a short drive from our showroom, we have enjoyed the birthday celebrations held in the town centre on the 22nd and 23rd April.

We used a plain orange cotton to pipe the tie backs and create the tabs for the tab top curtains, this worked well and made the curtains look that little more unique, we also brought orange on to the sofas with cushions made in a gorgeous Osborne and Little fabric, which followed through to the centre of the room with a reupholstered footstool. Here at Abfab we are all about sustainability, as we had a little extra fabric left from the curtains we were able to use it in making up x2 extra cushions which could be added to the space. Images can be seen below. 

After working on the living room scheme our client called us back to design made-to-measure blinds in their recently renovated hallway space, we brought the tones through with a fabric including the burnt oranges and the greens – Villa Nova Potting shed was the perfect fabric made up in to romans, this also looked fab as the hallway windows looked out on to a beautiful garden filled with wild flowers. 

Client comments -  

"Ab Fab by name, Ab Fab by nature! 
 
We used Claire and Hetty primarily to help us work out how to refresh our tired living room. They were full of good ideas, having been very good at getting us to focus on our likes and dislikes on colour and style. The palate they came up with for the curtains, blinds, walls and sofas was absolutely us. Beyond that their delivery was excellent: good communication, additional ideas, clarity on timings and pricing (and adroit flexibility and understanding on Sofa delivery timescales when we delayed the process for new carpets). We certainly wouldn't have ended up with the room we really wanted without their help. Easily 5 stars!"

We are currently working on lots more interior schemes which we will be sharing over the next few months, regular updates can also be seen on our Instagram!  

The Ab Fab Team  

Mood boards for each room have been created for the client as well as the look for the full property. Window treatments have been chosen and in the process of being manufactured. Furniture has been chosen and ready to go.

Working on a property from start to finish allows us to go through each element of the build, ensuring each room flows in to one another, we work closely with electricians to create lighting plans that offer task lighting, ambient lighting and of course accent lighting. We even work with painters choosing colours from Little Greene and Paint and Paper library to elevate each room.

Interior styling comes at the end of the project, this is where we style each room with furniture and accessories sourced by us, we also work through the clients existing homewear incorporating this in to each room bringing their personal touch to the space.

Keep a look out on our future blogs for the final images of this stunning project.

The Ab Fab Team.

We feel very privileged to have worked on some stunning houses, ranging from 17th century Manor houses, to luxurious country estates, we really have seen it all! Our final project of the year took place in the Cotswolds, a typical Cotswold stone home with original rustic beams and large stone fireplaces. We worked on the family living room, creating a welcoming stylish space, we incorporated Osborne and Little Fabrics throughout, the cushions and bespoke seat pad made to fit the original Cotswold stone window seat. We dressed the windows in a complementing Ian Mankin Herringbone linen, handsewn by our fantastic craftswomen, in a double pinch pleat. Take a look at the images below for a peak at the interior scheme.

We're incredibly thankful to all our clients that have supported us during this past year and we look forward to all that 2023 has to bring.

The Ab Fab Team.

Today we are going to look at the living room. This room incorporated a large French door which needed softening, we decided the best way to do this was to create wave curtains filling the entirety of the wall. Once this decision was made the fun of fabric choices began, we wanted to go for a natural timeless fabric and therefore chose a design from Camengo. The natural back cloth and slight gold shimmer added warmth to the room, creating a cosier space for our client.

When hanging our clients curtains we also styled the room, this is something that we like to do as moving ornaments, re-plumping cushions and draping a throw can have a massive impact on the room. Our client was thrilled with the final scheme.

Now for a little update on our showroom, it's safe to say that Christmas has well and truly arrived in the showroom so why not pop in for a bit of xmas home inspo!

See you soon!

The Ab Fab Team. 

Nestled in the countryside is a stunning manor with traditional grand French interiors. We worked closely with the homeowner to design a scheme that works with the existing antique French furniture.

The first room we designed is the master bed, our interior designers sourced a Silk in the same colour as the existing paintwork and furniture in the room, our designers also sourced luxurious French tiebacks as well as a matching trimming to embellish the roman blinds. It's these finishing touches that we pride ourselves in here at Ab Fab.

The second room we worked with is A Lady’s Dressing room, we designed seat pads to sit in each of the 5 windows, the seat pads are made by our specialist upholsters, self-piped in the timeless Romo Linara – panna cotta. Although a small detail of the room it's these that finish off the room perfectly.

We look forward to sharing with you more of our projects in our monthly blogs, however feel free to follow our Instagram @ab_fab_designer_interiors for weekly updates.

The Ab Fab Team

The evening consisted of prosecco, Ab Fab Biscuits and a pianist, we also had a seminar on Little Greene paint where we discussed the benefits of using LG paint as well as assisting our wonderful clients with choosing paint colours for their upcoming projects.

This July we are offering a 10% of promotion on all Little Greene paint, if you're looking to revamp your home, a change of colour can really make a difference, why not pop in and discuss all things paint with our specialist interior designers.

If you would like to support Molly Ollys Wishes further or find out more information on the incredible work they do check out their website mollyolly.co.uk.

Our showroom is open from 10-4.30 Monday to Saturday.

Looking forward to seeing you all.

The Ab Fab Team.

We embraced the red white and blue with our newest outdoor fabrics and cushions which we have used to create an outdoor seating display, our in house upholsterer made a bespoke seat pad in anti-stain, water repellent, anti-fade blue and white fabric, these fabrics would traditionally be used on yachts therefore are able to withstand water! To finish the bench of we flourished it with scatter cushions in a mixture of red white and blue patterns.

To celebrate all things British we are proud to share that we use William Morris a quintessentially British brand. Over the weekend we shared some of our favorite William Morris books over on our Instagram @_ab_fab_designer_interiors_ why not pop in to our showroom to browse the newest William Morris Collections!

We hope you all had a weekend full of celebrating, laughter and fun.

Looking forward to seeing you all

The Ab Fab Team.

Now to get in to the design…

New builds can often feel uncharacteristic, however the Oxford new build was anything but. By working closely with our clients we were able to gain an understanding of their style and develop it further when designing mood boards, which gave our clients a visualisation of how their home could look.

We created a luxurious contemporary living room scheme with navy blue paneling which off sets the voluptuous stone coloured sofa, the final colour we added to the space is rust, this has been brought in by using Harlequin's new fabric collection in bespoke-made cushions and curtains. The image below shows our mood board and the start of the living room furbished, (as this property is a new build, paneling will be added and painted navy after a year to let the home settle.)

Get in contact today for our expert advice on creating a home out of your house.

The Ab Fab Team. 

We have worked closely with our client to bring out the best in their space, starting with the heart of the home, the kitchen. This space has been designed with clean modern lines created by the white marble work top that sits perfectly alongside the smart navy blue kitchen cabinets. The kitchen hints to the history of the house with the element of exposed Cotswold stone which is on display at the top of the walls, elevating your eyes upward making the room taller and grander, adding to that industrial New York apartment style that is so in, yet so timeless.

The oak flooring perfectly complements the exposed oak beams which add lots of warmth to the room, the oak flooring runs through the whole of the ground floor, making the kitchen run smoothy into the snug situated at the end of the room, this space has been designed with an industrial twist in mind, a modern black log burner with a grand exposed flu catches your eye and creates a cosy intimate corner in what is an open plan living space, it really is the perfect place to snuggle up with a nice cup of tea.

We will share more on this labour of love in the following few months, but for now have a wonderful February, we will see you in March.

The Ab Fab Team.

We are excited to be able to offer a new range of easy to assemble chairs and sofas that are packaged in a box and can be shipped straight to your front door. This range is perfect for homes with small doorways as the boxes can fit through easily.

2022 is the year for stepping out of your comfort zone when it comes to embracing interior design. As interior designers it’s our job to guide you in designing your house into a home, whether it’s your living room, snug, office or bedroom we can help you bring your space to life.

Visit our showroom at Stratford upon Avon courtyard to get the ball rolling on all your 2022 home goals today.

We will see you soon.

The Ab Fab Team.
Claire, Cathy and Hetty

Did you know baubles don’t have to limited to the tree? We have displayed baubles in dishes to create a lovely Christmas display, these can then be placed around the home on side boards, kitchen islands or even used as part of your Christmas table display.

For a bit of luxury this Christmas we recommend layering up on textured blankets, we offer a range of bespoke made faux fur throws which are perfect to snuggle up in on cold winter nights.

For our final Christmas touch we recommend filling your home with candle light, here at Ab Fab we have beautiful abras and Christmas candle holders.

All of these tips and tricks combined create a cosy feel, something everyone should have this Christmas.

Come into the showroom today to pick up your finishing touches to Christmas.

With love
The Ab Fab team

We have welcomed a new member of staff to our team, Cathy who is specialising in upholstery. She started her career in textiles and after a break whilst looking after children she has returned to the world of interiors! She is really enjoying being part of the Abfab team.

We have been very excited to put together our Christmas displays and show all of our unique items for
sale. Customers have welcomed the handmade gifts and bespoke Christmas decorations which are flying out of the door!

We have been working on a number of smaller projects which have now been completed. One of our recent jobs was with a client who we have worked with previously who had decided to downsize their home. They wanted to embrace the look of their new modern townhouse by starting from scratch, including purchasing all new furniture! We love to work this way as we can really put the schemes together flawlessly!

Included in this scheme was a media wall which needed had to incorporate a tv and electric fire, as well as looking aesthetically pleasing! The result was fantastic, we incorporated gorgeous stone grey tiles along with mood lighting to really finish it off!

We are now working flat out to order all items ready for the work Pre Christmas - our books are now closed for bespoke orders, and we are already booking up for Jan/Feb 2022!

The images below are of our gorgeous showroom and the media wall we created in our clients scheme above.

The Abfab Team

We have assisted with the Cotswold’s project from right at the beginning, from choosing fabrics, colours and furniture to turn the house in to a home. The heart of the home, the kitchen is made from hand painted wooden cabinets, in soft neutral taupe and invisible green, these paint choices complement the floral print designers guild fabric that we then used throughout the entirety of the open plan glass extension. We pulled out pinks and greens from the designers guild fabric and spread them throughout the upholstery, from cushions to redesigned swivel chairs and the boot room bench seating. We then took softer tones of these colours throughout the original Cotswold home for example a soft pink guest bathroom, and forest green office space. Here at Ab Fab we work with Little Greene, it’s this brand that allowed us to bring the cotswold home to life, with colours in different tones so that they can be used in modern and traditional spaces.

The final room we would like to share with you is the Living room. Designer Claire worked closely with the client to create a luxurious cosy space, with gentle golds and grounding greens the overall feel of the room is tranquil and relaxing, The colour used throughout the living room is slaked lime, pared with a green grey crushed velvet handmade sofa and statement leopard armchairs creating a luxurious tranquil space to chill out in after a long day.

We hope you enjoy these images as much as we loved bringing our clients home to life.

The Ab Fab Team
Claire, Ange, Hetty and Cathy

Here at Ab Fab we are in full autumn winter mode (even if the weather doesn’t agree with us) this year we are embracing true autumn tones such as rusty oranges, foxy reds and luxurious browns. Along with this we are embracing textures, mixing together faux furs, velvets and embroidered fabrics.

We have a beautiful new collection of fabrics that we have designed with in our autumn winter scheme.

We show of these fabrics in cushions and curtains throughout the display. From cut velvet cushions to laundered linens and voiles there really is something for everyone.

We are excited to announce the arrival of wall panels, these are an easy way of creating a feature wall. Here in the studio we have used them to divide space and break up plain walls. In our contemporary section we have a monochrome tropical foliage wall panel pared with striking burnt orange pampas grass, of course we style all of our displays with warm lighting to create a the cosy feeling that we all love.

Feel free to pop in to our studio for interior inspiration, or call us today for a design consultation.

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See you soon

The Ab Fab Team

Ange, Claire, Hetty and Cathy 

We designed this space with new wooden decking, an overhead pagoda, comfy outdoor sofas with chunky cushions and a fresh lick of paint, and what a transformation!

Our designers mixed and matched Romo outdoor fabrics and then pulled out colours within the pattern to paint the woodwork using Little Greene Masonry paint in the shades Livid and Jack Black. Styled with a beautiful bouquet of flowers on the coffee table for the day, which can be switched with a chiminea at night, creates the perfect outdoor living space.

Also featured is a large sumptuous sofa which could cozily seat up to 4 people made in vintage style velvet in zinc grey.

As interior designers we can create whole schemes that work within your style, and make the most of the space within your living rooms and snugs! Our designers can recommend colours, curtains, cushions and the sofa size that will work best within your allocated space. The great thing about our sofas is that they can be made to any size and shape all in beautiful fabrics. Whether your project is a blank canvas or you have existing art work or accessories we can design the right sofa for you!

Phone to book an appointment to visit our Cotswold sofa showroom.

We will see you soon!

The Ab Fab Team.

Firstly, the new collections from one of our favourite brands, Camengo, has brought much joy to us and our customers. Its array of bright, bold fabrics from the collection Paradis Print has been a popular option for our clients that love flamboyant interiors. The second Camengo book that we have oozed over is San Francisco, with a collection of unique geometric shapes in an array of colours, this book has been a popular choice for our new build customers, its fun shapes and straight lines create a clean but fun feeling to every type of room. The final book of Camengo's new collection is Jade, it's safe to say that the Ab Fab team has completely fallen in love with its intricate embroidery and soft pastel colours, this collection of fabric includes soft colours, Japanese patterns with details of willow trees which represent balance and harmony, key features that we look for in interior schemes! The Jade collection is a fab option for bedroom schemes as it creates a calm atmosphere.

Another brand that has blown us away with their latest collection is ROMO and Villa Nova. With new shades of our most popular fabric Hanna and lots of lovely new designs to woo over, this brand really has pulled out all the stops. We love the combination of soft greens, gentle neutrals and peach tones! This colour scheme works well in client's homes that are nestled within the Cotswolds, as it brings out the beauty of the fields and meadows surrounding. The Fabric ‘The Potting Shed’ incorporates gorgeous colour ways and shows an idyllic setting, this fabric would work beautifully as cushions, curtains or roman blinds in an orangery overlooking a beautiful garden. This brand has also brought out some gorgeous new voiles. Over the past few months voiles have become so popular, whether they are used as a dress curtain, to dim the sunlight coming through or to soften hard lines of a bi fold. There new voiles were loved so much that one of our own designers has had it made in to curtains for her own home!

The final brand we are excited to be sharing with you is Clarke and Clarke, their latest collection Pomarium is a firm favourite for summer, with its funky patterns and sorbet shades it makes any type of room that little more fun. Our 2 favourite fabrics from this collection are the embroidered fruits, from luscious lemons, zesty toned oranges, bright green limes and huge pink grapefruits these fabrics bring an element of fun to any room, but would work particularly well within kitchens, dining rooms, garden rooms, and rooms with lots of light, here at Ab Fab we could pair these flamboyant fabrics with complementing paint colours from Little Greene.

Thank you so much for reading this blog post! If you feel like your home needs a freshen up in time for summer, book for a client consultation today, or pop in to our showroom for a browse!

We will see you soon!

The Ab Fab Team

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We would firstly like to thank all our clients who have supported us during the last few months, we feel so grateful that we can carry on making your houses your homes. Since we are now back in the Ab Fab showroom and studio we thought it's about time we updated you on our latest projects that we completed during lockdown! During the lockdown we had to adapt our methods to bring our interior skills to our clients in the safest way possible, thus leading us to starting virtual design consultations! Over face time and emails we were able to create beautiful spaces for our clients in a Covid safe way, here are some of the jobs we completed using our virtual consultations…

The first project we would like to share with you is a country contemporary living room, we created a mood board for our clients giving them a feel of how their new build living room could be made unique. We designed the space with beautiful Cole and Sons Woods wallpaper, wool cushions and curtains and a beautiful antique leather mirror. The final room was a complete transformation, and our client absolutely loved her new cosy country living room!

Another project that we are excited to share with you is a cottage guest bedroom, we worked with the client to find a fabric that would work with his traditional 16th century cottage, and add a bit of colour in to it. We used a beautiful embroidered floral fabric from Clarke and Clarke for the made to measure roman blind and a complementing fabric for the cushions, although it was only a small job it felt great that we were still able to help our client create a warm welcoming room ready for when he can have guests once more.

The final project that we would like to share with you is a Contemporary Living room design. We designed the room with a roman blind and matching curtains with a block colour leading edge, the final product created a smart sophisticated look that our client loved!

Thank you so much for reading our latest blog, we are looking forward to seeing you in the Ab Fab design studio!

Ange, Claire and Hetty x

We are so excited to be back welcoming you into our showroom and design studio. During lockdown we have been working on getting the Ab Fab premises spick and span! We have changed the studio around and added lots of new lovely home ware pieces such as new lighting, cushions and our favourite of all, beautiful new Scandy armchairs.

We would like you to be the first to know to that we have had lots of wonderful new fabric collections arrive in the studio, including beautiful designs from the wonderful French company Casadeco as well as wonderful hand printed fabrics from Rapture and Wright. Along with this we have lots of incredible new paint colours that we can incorporate into your schemes using our Little Greene Brush out boards.

We can’t wait to see all of you again in our happy place, the Ab Fab interior design studio, we are open from 9.30 – 5pm so pop on in for a browse of our new showroom, or give us call to book a design consultation in the studio.

Thanks for reading,

Ange, Claire & Hetty.

Firstly, we would like to say happy new year! The ab fab team are back at work, although we may be working from home and our showroom can’t be open. We are still able to assist our lovely customers via online zoom paint, wallpaper, and fabric consultations. As we enter into the new year we have seen a drastic change in interior styles and client’s needs. We thought we would share our interior predictions with you all, we’re sure you will be as fascinated as us and would like to bring some of these design aspects into your own home.

Quirky Powder Rooms

During the first lockdown of 2020 we assisted multiple clients with finding the perfect wallpaper to spruce up their downstairs loo, or as we like to call it the powder room. This space is such a fantastic place to bring in fun quirky wallpaper, because after all when we are able to have guests again, they always remember the loo they go to! We have created gorgeous powder rooms with Cole and Son wallpaper, and matching blinds in a modern build, as well as a gorgeous William Morris Pure wallpaper in a traditional 16th century home which gave the space a completely different look but still complemented its traditional features, both clients are still besotted with the spaces created! If you’re thinking of sprucing up your downstairs loo why not add a funky wallpaper, check out our Instagram for more inspiration.

Outside/Inside Living

Yes, its true bringing the outside in has been a huge trend over the last few years, but this year we have seen a huge increase in making the most of outside, maybe it’s the because of our national lockdowns but people have cherished being outside! This is a trend that is definitely going to follow us in to 2021 Whether it’s a cosy seating area under a pagoda with chimineas and fire pits, or an outside kitchen more and more people are taking pleasure in being their gardens!

Multifunctional Space

2020 has caused the majority of our population to work from home, thus finding ways of creating at home offices or work spaces. Over the past 6 months we have been lucky enough to design office spaces for a lot of our clients, sometimes its by adding a desk to a spare bedroom, or completely redesigning a room with new bespoke shelfing units creating the perfect at-home work space.

For some of us at home offices will be part of our homes for the forceable future, consequently making it a high trend for 2021, if you’re looking for a bit of at home office inspiration check out our Instagram page @abfabdesignerinteriors

Light, Clean Spaces

We believe that in 2021 people will be making the most of lighting, Having a lighter rooms with good feng shui and floaty soft fabrics creating a relaxing inspiring space to play, relax and now due to Covid 19 work. We have seen an increase in people buying light toned fabrics a huge trend is the paints that lighten up rooms, but still work with warm Hygge lighting, for example Portland Stone by Little Green.

Thank you to all of our customers that have supported us during the past year, we are looking forward to the projects that 2021 has to offer. If you would like to order paints, wallpapers and fabrics, or are looking to have a design consultation please get in contact via abfabdesignerinteriors@gmail.com 07738 002220.

Stay safe.
The AbFab team.

After a long month we are so exited to be back in the showroom and design studio, just in time for the run up to Christmas. All though lockdown may have been challenging at times, we were kept busy with lots of lovely projects for our clients which we are excited to be sharing with you today.

Children’s Nursery

During lockdown this particular client decided to re decorate her children’s bedroom, our co director Claire worked with the client to bring the children’s scheme to life. The use of a fun wall mural, complementing curtains and beautiful floral cushions created a secret garden feel to the space!

Curtains

Another project completed over lockdown are a pair of handsewn bespoke curtains. These curtains have been made with an interlining, which is perfect for our clients with grade 1 and 2 listed buildings as windows often can’t be changed, the interlining acts as a barrier against any cold drafts! Lined with a blackout lining, these curtains aren’t just beautiful they are practical too! We designed these curtains with a triple pleat, creating a traditional feel. It’s safe to say they hung beautifully with their bespoke hand-painted baroque wooden 45mm pole, all supplied through Ab Fabs click and collect service throughout lockdown.

Cushions

The final product we will be sharing in this “projects we did in lockdown” blog post is these gorgeous cushions, our clients sent us images of her living room and we got to work find the perfect fabrics to complement her space, our client loved the different combinations of cushion sizes and fabrics that we came up with and we got to work on making the bespoke cushions, which were then delivered to her home.

We would like to thank our Clients that have continued to support us through these hard times, we are so grateful that we get to work with each and every one of you bringing your interior schemes to life.

Stay safe, The team at Ab Fab
Claire, Angela and Hetty.

Just as we did with summer, making the most of the outside we can do the same in the new season this is by bringing the outside in with warm colours and home accessories. Why not add a chunky quilted throw to your space from our Latest Camengo

Nuit D’ete collection – a fabric book filled with beautiful chunky quilted fabric, or why not switch out your cushions with some that complement Autumn Winter – Velvet and wool can bring a cosy element to your space as well as adding texture.

Here at Ab Fab we have embraced the change in season with a new Autumn winter scheme and window display. We decided to create a window display that is packed with cosy but glamorous vibes- this year it’s more important than ever to make the most of our own spaces, our homes. As we can’t go out as much why not bring out inn! We have redesigned an old bedside cabinet in to a simplistic wine bar, styled with quaint gin bottles and crystal glasses, using mirrors to reflect making the space seem larger. This works so well against are rust coloured curtains and statement Cole and Sons wallpaper, having a space where you can entertain in your own home is the new normal, even if it is just 6 people!

Why not make the most of autumn winter in your home, get in contact to book a design consultation.

Stay safe,

The team at
Ab Fab.

Let’s start by saying thank you to our lovely clients that have continued to support us during these weird times, we have loved helping clients with projects throughout lockdown and have been amazed at the “home offices” that have been created by you.

Now to introduce myself, I am Ab Fabs newest employee Hetty, I am currently in my third year at Coventry University studying Interior Architecture and Design, as this is my internship year I will be working with the amazing designers Angela and Claire.

So far on my internship I have worked with multiple clients with a variety of styles, something that Ab Fab is well known for is bringing peoples homes to life, whether it’s a stunning new build or a grade 2 listed cottage. Getting to know what our client needs from their spaces to make it practical but stylish is something I am learning everyday as an interior designer.

During my first week at Ab Fab I assisted Claire with a fitting, I was truly amazed with Claire’s eye to detail when fitting the curtains, making sure they were neatly stacked and handled with the greatest care when being hung from the track. The final product complemented the original mood board that we designed for our client - all in all the curtains looked beautiful and we were left with another happy customer.

I will be writing and sharing more blogs and inspiration over the next year working at Ab Fab, including sharing behind the scenes images on a variety of home interiors designed by us throughout the Cotswolds and Stratford upon Avon.

Why not pop in to our store in Stratford upon Avon garden centre to get some inspiration for your home.

Take care
The Team at Ab Fab Designer Interiors.

Most of us have areas in our home that fall into “A Round Tuit” category.

Lockdown has given us all the chance to use this time to focus on these areas - so there really is no excuse!

Our paint and wallpaper consultations have proved very successful and we would like to share a few before and after images of projects accomplished by our clients during lockdown.