Because there are so many different fabric designs, choosing fabric for your new curtains can be hard. That's why we have put together our top 5 tips for choosing fabrics. 1. Go with your heartThis is definitely my top tip! The latest trends are a great way to start getting inspiration for your curtains and room decoration but try not to be too led by them. Trends continually change and if you go with the next big thing you are probably going to want to redecorate again in 6 months time. Instead follow your heart. Look at styles, colours and designs that you truly love and that you know you and your family can live with.2. Consider the style of your house Old or modern... you want your curtains and blinds to suit the character of your home.For example If you live in an old country cottage you might want to consider more traditional styles to compliment the features and character of the house. If you live in a new build you may want to look at modern prints, and contemporary fittings.3. Consider the rest of the room Create a room where everything works together Whether you are starting from scratch or adding curtains or blinds to an existing room you will want to make sure the fabric, patterns and colours you choose fit in with everything else in your room, think about your sofa colour, carpet colour, wallpapers and other patterns and textures in the room. Order samples of all of the materials you are using in the room and you will start to see a scheme coming together. Build a mood board of fabric swatches, magazine clippings and paint colours to see your ideas come together. We can order fabric & wallpaper samples to be delivered direct to you to help you get started.4. Consider your budget Before looking at fabrics etc work out a budget, by doing this we can guide you to the fabric brands you should look at to ensure you don't spend more than you want to. Fabrics range in price and start around £15 per metre up to £100 per metre so depending on how much you want to spend you need to ensure you look at the right fabric ranges. 5. Research brands determine your styleThere will be certain fabric brands that are more suited to your style and taste. We can help to direct you to the brands that will most suit your project. For example if you like Scandi style with a fresh and modern look you may want to consider fabrics from Scion and Villa Nova. For more traditional style Sanderson and Swaffer would be good brands to consider.