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SUE FOSTER INTERIORS 51 High Street | Emsworth

I LOVE A CHALLENGE, and when it comes to window dressings we have certainly had our fair share of them lately. New build houses increasingly have feature windows that are triangular, round, arched anything but square it seems! But whereas other retailers would put them in the "too difficult" box, we relish the challenge of solving tricky windows.

From Italian strung curtains to 'sail' blinds, no window has managed to beat us yet. Of course, this is all thanks to our incredibly talented curtain and blind makers who traditionally make each curtain and blind to fit beautifully, and our inventive and resourceful interior design advisers who come up with the solutions in the first place. I'm not saying it's easy - as the blue air in our sewing room will occasionally testify - but the feeling of achievement and the gratitude of our lovely customers makes it all worthwhile. That doesn't mean we have anything against normal windows, we lavish just the same amount of care and attention on all our window treatments. So why not pop in to see us in our Emsworth showroom and have a chat about how we can help you with your interior project - however challenging!

Outdoor living We may not be blessed with the warmest of climates, but on those rare sunny days why not grab your sunglasses and head outdoors? Here are a few ideas for dressing your garden so it's as warm and inviting as the rest of your home.

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Perfect plaids Traditional woolen plaids are perfect for the English climate.

Warm and robust they make excellent picnic rugs, cushions, or simply snuggle up under a soft woolen blanket when the evenings turn a bit chilly.

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Totally tropic al Think palm trees, exotic plants, hammocks and pi単a coladas. Introduce a plethora of tropical fabrics into your garden this summer and be transported straight to the Bahamas - without the jet lag. n Image by Sanderso

The big easy Relaxing outdoors shouldn't be hard work, so why not opt for fabrics which take care of themselves. With high resistance to water, light, mould and stain contamination, these fabrics can be used in any outdoor situation, even marine environments. So you can kick back and relax and not worry about the occasional summer shower.

Inside out We've all heard of bringing the outdoors in but why not take indoors out and create a gorgeous garden "room" by hanging pretty floral curtains from a gazebo frame. Just don't forget the bunting!

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I have a beautiful, triangular shaped bedroom window which is a

real feature of the room.

But finding curtains

has been impossible.

Standard sized curtains, poles or blinds just won't work and many shops I have visited cant find a solution.

Can you help?

Architects are increasingly keen on windows that follow the pitch of the roof with little or no architrave. They look wonderful, but these are probably the most challenging style of window we are asked to dress. There are a few options depending on whether you need the curtains or blinds to draw fully, and whether there is any clearance either side of the window. Italian strung curtains are a popular and practical option for shaped windows as they are fixed at the heading with strings sewn into the lining which drape the curtain open when pulled. The down-side is that a certain amount of the window remains covered when the curtains are open, so not ideal if you want to maximise light or views.

Another option would be to have a pleated blind which can be fitted inside the window recess and raised from the bottom of the window to the top, rather than * with ev ery cu the conventional top-down. These are a popular choice in conservatories where making rtain or upholst there are sloping and irregularly shaped windows, and when opened the small ery ord er stacking area allows maximum visibility.

We are happy to come and take a look at your window and suggest the most practical option given the constraints of your window, so please pop in and see us or call us on 01243 378831 to arrange an appointment.

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OUR FAVOURITE...new fabric and wallpaper collections

Papavera by Sanderson

Ephemera by Linwood

Home This vivacious collection presents modern abstract interpretations of natural forms, created using the technique of stencil cuts, chosen

by Sanderson Home for their engaging simplicity and then combined with dynamic colour combinations to great effect.

Contemporary interpretations of poppies (for which Papavera is the Latin) and other floral motifs sit alongside smaller scale geometric patterns.

The term ‘Ephemera’ covers a wide range of items including leaflets, handbills, tickets, match box covers, playbills, advertising inserts and more – ‘the minor transient documents of everyday life’. The Ephemera fabric and wallpaper collections draw inspiration from the collection of these documents and aims to deliver something more permanent – with a twist.

Waterside by Baker Lifestyle Exuding style and sophistication this collection is a perfect combination of clean lines and classic harmonious proportions. A range of exciting original prints on crisp linens and cottons are accented with subtle embroidery and are partnered by versatile weaves. Colours range from gentle blues, palm greens, warm yellows and sunset corals as well as a subtle blend of soft neutrals in sand and sun-bleached white.

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We are conveniently located at 51 High Street in Emsworth, Hampshire, opposite the Driftwood cafe.

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