My Story
Ever since I chose my Beatrix Potter bedroom wallpaper in the late 1970’s (and then painted the family bathroom with blue and white stripes at the age of 11), I have been passionate about interior design. I read about it, dream about it, live and breathe it.
I began my career in design with a Bachelor Degree in Architecture from Newcastle University and followed that up some time later with a Diploma in Interior Design. Sandwiched between those two qualifications was a ten year primary teaching career and two children but that is a whole other story!
After several in the industry, I settled into a specialisation in bespoke curtains, upholstery and soft furnishings because my true love is textiles. I am dedicated to creating timeless, handcrafted pieces with a commitment to quality, comfort and sustainability.
“I believe we should build more considered, bespoke homes and that the key to a successful home is creating spaces that are well organised, function efficiently but that are soft and filled with colour and pattern. My own home is intensely personal and I wish that for all my clients.”
FABRIC LIBRARY
Having moved out of my retail showroom at the end of 2023, the Layered Home fabric library and design studio is now running out of my home in Hamilton. I have built the fabric selection up over the last ten years. It is a curated selection of what I consider to be the best interior fabrics for Newcastle clients, with a focus on hard wearing but natural finishes in beautiful colours and the softest of handles:
- Upholstery fabrics
- Stain resistant fabrics
- Linen sheers for curtains
- Linen look sheers
- Outdoor fabrics (fade and mould resistant)
- Hand block prints
- Woven prints
- Pure linen (different weights and finishes)
- Boucle and wool
- Leather and vinyl
- Velvet
- Embroideries
Things to Note:
- I also carry a range of trims and wallpapers from leading brands and can do special orders.
- You can order metreage of fabric and DIY, that’s totally fine.
- You are very welcome to come and browse- just get in touch to organise a time.
- When it comes to interior textiles, I can track down anything so if you saw a crazy tiger print velvet on Instagram, I can probably find it for you!
- I can also source one-off vintage and antique textiles.
- I have a deep knowledge of the technical aspects of textiles (including construction, industry testing, cleaning) as well as historic/cultural origins, so don’t be afraid to ask questions.
