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Get expert advice at Designers Guild next month

Sponsored by Radford Furnishings

If you love the iconic Designers Guild look and have dreamed of using their textiles, wallpapers and homewares but aren’t sure where to start, next month’s first ever Australian open days are for you! Plus you could end up winning $1,000 to spend in their online store!

Taking place at a variety of stockists and showrooms across the country on Friday 7 and Saturday 8 September, the Designers Guild Open Day will offer you free access to an interior designer or decorator to chat through your ideas for your home, as well as the opportunity to browse all the beautiful options available to use.

You can also preview Designers Guild’s new Autumn Winter 18 collection of fabric, wallpaper, rugs and accessories and order free samples to inspire you for your interior schemes.

If you decide to buy on the day, you can order your fabric for drapery or upholstery in store as well as get a quote, if needed, for making up blinds, curtains or bespoke upholstery, from local experts. They can also help you work out how much wallpaper you need for a project so make sure to come armed with your room or window measurements!

REGISTER FOR YOUR LOCAL OPEN DAY

It’s all about giving you free access to expert advice and supporting local craftspeople in your area like upholsterers and wallpaper hangers, who can often be hard to find.

You can also browse beautiful fabrics and wallpapers from Christian Lacroix, William Yeoward and Ralph Lauren.

If you can’t make it along to the event on 7 and 8 September, don’t worry! You can make a time to visit the retailer you have selected when it’s convenient for you. There are also plans to hold another Designers Guild Open Day early next year, so stay tuned for more details or sign up for their newsletter.

WIN

For those who attend, there’ll be a chance to win a $1,000 voucher to spend at Designers Guild’s Australian online store or one of two signed copies of Tricia Guild’s latest book Paint Box for runners up. Entrants must take a snap of  a combination of their favourite Designers Guild fabrics and post it on Instagram with the hashtag #dgopenday2018. More information on the competition will be sent to those who register before the event.

REGISTER FOR YOUR LOCAL OPEN DAY

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Everything’s on sale at Designers Guild: my top picks

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You know what they say about buying well and buying once? That’s why I always prefer, if possible, to buy great quality brands on sale rather than buy a lot of cheaper full price stuff which will show its cheapness and disposability in a few months’ time. So the good news is that Designers Guild, which I’d call a classic investment homewares brand, is currently on sale. ALL OF IT!

If you’d always wanted some bed linen, cushions, towels or other textiles from Tricia Guild’s iconic British (I’m not biased!) brand, there’s currently 25% off across the entire Australian online store. There’s a lot to choose from though, so I’ve tried to make it easier for you with a few of my sale highlights to get you inspired.

I’m crushing hard on the Hand Painted Pink Stripe table linen. I find I always have more dinner parties this chilly time of year and it’s nice to make a special effort. This also comes in less feminine blue and green colourways but you know me and pink! Just look at the perfect light crumple of the organic linen! From $52.50.

If you prefer plain linen, these mint Lario placements and napkins come in nine different colours. From $45 for four.

Speaking of pink and crumped (and my aversion to ironing!), check out this Biella linen in Peony and Camellia. I love how it’s reversible.  I’m a plain bed linen kind of girl but that doesn’t mean you have to stick to greys or white. This linen also comes in shades of green, blue, grey, red, purple and of course, white.

I have a cushion from this range and the linen is thick and gorgeous. From $37.50.

Next up, and still in the bedroom, I’m coveting this silk Chenevard silver and slate quilt. A quilt is a great investment as you can use it on its own in the hotter months and as an extra, good-looking layer on the bed in winter. This also comes in other colours and Designer’s Guild have many beautiful quilts to peruse.

Onto some more typically Designer’s Guild looks, there’ll be no denying where this statement Tulipa Stellata Fuchsia cushion ($157.50) or moodier floral Delft Flower Noir rug ($4260) were from!

Moving onto the Moselle Bath Robe, I personally always find it really hard to find a robe which is neither too skimpy or too big and fluffy. Waffle is the answer, and this one’s the perfect length and comes in loads of colours. I think it would be $176.25 well spent when you consider you’d  probably wear it every day. In 100% linen this will add a fun pop of colour to your bathroom too.

Even if you don’t need anything yourself, this is a great time to buy gifts for loved ones at a bargain price!

The sale won’t last forever so make sure you check it out now!

 

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Tricia Guild’s picks for our Aussie Spring + WIN a duvet set!

Sponsored by Radford Furnishings

As you know, we’re big Designers Guild fans around here so we’re delighted to share with you some homewares picks for the Australian Spring from the woman herself, Tricia Guild. And one lucky reader will win a quilt cover and pillowcases of their choice to refresh their bedroom for the warmer months. But more on that later…

Tricia Guild shares her homewares picks for the Australian Spring

‘‘There is a beautiful moment between the shifting seasons that I absolutely adore,” Tricia tells us. “It’s the perfect time to embrace those crucial little changes that will breathe vitality into the home again. I much prefer to evolve my home seasonally, with a focus on the smaller elements rather than making any radical changes.

Tulipa Stellata Fuchsia and Brera Lino Olive cushions
Brera Lino Ochre cushion (right)

“Our Spring accessories collection features rich and expressively coloured designs in such beautiful, soft and tactile textures – perfect for the warmer months. I like to pair prints and plains together, to maintain that sense of balance and harmony.’’

Aubriet Fuchsia bed linen
Mercer steel and alchemilla ned linen

Tricia says colour is the ultimate stimulant. “It awakens the senses and brings instant joy. Making it perfect for bed linen.’’

Biella emerald and teal bed linen

She also highlight these round and oval rugs; a a new shape for Designers Guild this season. “They have such a contemporary feel to them and look beautiful when layered.’’

Rossolo cobalt rug

COMPETITION

You could win any (in stock) Designers Guild duvet cover and two pillowcases of your choice from the new Australian online store. Simply check out the many options available then complete the form below with your choice of prize (and bed size) should you win, by 5pm AEST on Thursday 2 November 2017. Open to Australian residents only.

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Iconic Designers Guild homewares now available in Australia

Sponsored by Radford Furnishings

Any true interiors addict will have heard of the iconic British brand Designers Guild. Established in 1970 by Tricia Guild, the brand designs and wholesales furnishing fabrics, wall coverings, upholstery and bed and bath collections worldwide. And now, in exciting news for us in Australia, we have our very own online store, meaning we can easily access a whole range of homewares for the first time. I know many a friend who has imported Designers Guild at great expense in the past so I’m sure this will be music to their ears! Discover everything from beautiful bed linen, rugs, bath towels  and home accessories to table linen, bathrobes, home fragrance, baskets, and much more.

What’s more, we have 20% off for you all this month, but more on that later!

Renowned for her brilliant and alchemical use of colour, pattern and texture as well as her discerning eye for the ultimate in stylish living, the Designers Guild online store brings Tricia Guild’s innovative concept for modern living, to realisation online. The site is stocked with the full UK Designers Guild lifestyle offering (plus the ability to order wallpaper and fabric samples). 

It’s not just a store either; the new website enables users to compose and create their dream living spaces and find the colours that they love via a mood board creator, save favourites in an online scrapbook, or order samples of fabric and wallpaper direct to their door. Hours of fun! The ability to share moodboards online is a great tool for interior designers and stylists and those shopping for their own homes.

And while Tricia’s vibrant and floral designs may be what immediately springs to mind, you might be surprised at the hugely varied range available, including more subtle designs as well as quality basics in the softest washed cotton or linen.

The latest collections definitely pick up on interior trends we’re seeing here in Australia too. We’re loving the moody floral Delft Flower Charcoal and Tulipa Stellata pretty much screams Spring!

Delft Flower Charcoal
Tulipa Stellata

There are some really standout rugs. We love the plain (but shimmering!) Clerkenwell, available in a variety of greys, or why not try a shot of cobalt blue with the Emerson? If pattern’s your thing, you surely can’t go past the textural Valbonella.

Emerson rug in cobalt blue
Valbonella rug

And while I did say Designers Guild is more than just florals, there’s a reason why they’re known for them and the Majolica Cornflower Rug would make a beautiful statement, pared back with more neutral and plain furniture and textiles.

Majolica Cornflower rug

Love the luxury, classic hotel bedroom look (who doesn’t?!)? Check out the divine Astor range. It’s quality 400 thread count plain white cotton with the most beautiful embroidered edging in 16 colours.

Those double edged Oxford pillowcases are something else!

Classic with just the right amount of modern twist! In the same vein, the Biella reversible 100% linen bed linen is great for the indecisive as you have two colours to play with. And we all know a well dressed bed needs contrast! Again, there are an impressive 16 colour combos. Our pick is coral and on-trend blush; a lovely look for Spring.

And then we have wallpaper, which you all know I’m a big fan of. As well as the Designers Guild house designs, you can also access some exciting brands like Ralph Lauren and Christian Lacroix (darling!) through the store. Somebody, take my credit card, quick!

Wallpaper and fabrics samples can be ordered online and then bought through one of the recommended stockists.

I also throughly recommend this as your new go-to destination for unique gifts for the interiors addicts in your life! Think candles, ceramics, statement cushions, toiletries and gorgeous throws.

Interiors Addicts get 20% off everything full priced online until the end of September. Use the promo code ADDICT at checkout.

So, what are you waiting for? Shop online.

–Designers Guild has been brought to Australia by Radford Furnishings, the leading distributor of fine furnishing fabrics, floor rugs, wallpapers, furniture, cushions and accessories to interior designers, decorators and architects. Their other brands include Cole & Son, Ralph Lauren Home and The Royal Collection.