http://www.peterleesfabrics.co.uk The latest news and updates from Peter Lees Fabrics en-us http://www.peterleesfabrics.co.uk/rss.xml Sat, 12 Sep 2026 11:23:08 +0100 Sometimes interior design is about knowing what to avoid. Ideal Homes have put together thoughts from some interior design experts who've shared five outdated curtain trends and how to avoid them.- Short curtains: Ditch windowsill-length drapes for ceiling-to-floor lengths that elevate visual height.- Overly fussy details: Swap heavy pelmets and ornate swags for clean wave headings or soft pleats.- Matching soft furnishings: Avoid matching curtains directly to cushions or upholstery; instead, €layer€ patterns, tones and textures.- Purely decorative curtains: Prioritise functional options that manage light and temperature, such as sheer fabrics or sleek blinds.- Crushed velvet: Replace synthetic-looking, reflective velvet with timeless, natural materials like linen.Explore in more detail on the Ideal Homes article. http://www.peterleesfabrics.co.uk/news/outdated-curtain-trends http://www.peterleesfabrics.co.uk/news/outdated-curtain-trends Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:09:44 +0100 Our regular Roll End customers may have noticed we only list Roll Ends over 1.0m on the website. We therefore accumulate a stock of Short Ends 0.5m to 1.0m and retain them in fabrics of pounds30.00m and above.For our latest Roll End offer we are giving away 5 of these high value Short Ends with a pounds100 purchase of Roll Ends. Simply use Voucher Code €pounds100Rollends€ at the Checkout and we will include the 5 Short Ends in your parcel. You will also receive FREE Delivery of your order.The 5Rollends offer remains and so there€s FREE delivery with both offers.View our Roll Ends section to view our large selection of Roll Ends.Short Ends are suitable for a variety of uses such as craft, bags, cushion covers etc.Subject to availability (UK only). When the €pounds100Rollends Offer€ page is showing - there's availability! http://www.peterleesfabrics.co.uk/news/peter-lees-100rollends-offer http://www.peterleesfabrics.co.uk/news/peter-lees-100rollends-offer Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:57:38 +0100 The Peter Lees website is unique. It€s not just about a pair of curtains. You can plan a whole scheme because these Designer Fabrics were intended to be used in combination. Peter Lees €Try Before You Buy€ Service has been created to help customers decide on fabric for Made to Measure Curtains and Blinds. Use our Roll Ends to €Try Before You Buy€ and get a refund on them if you place an order for Made to Measure.Take the risk out of your fabric choice by using our iLiv Roll Ends for sampling. You can then use the Roll Ends to make blinds and accessories. Order plain fabric Roll Ends from the Plain sections to complete the layering process. You can order free samples too.To view complementary fabrics click on the €Roomshot Ideas€ tab on the iLiv fabric of your choice.Once you€ve decided on your fabric you can get a Made to Measure Quote and if you wish, place an order. You will receive a refund for the cost of the iLiv Roll Ends you€ve bought.€Try Before You Buy€ refunds will include the cost of all the iLiv Roll Ends purchased within a 14 days period before the date of your Made to Measure Order. There€s no limit to the number of Roll Ends you can €Try Before You Buy€ but refunds will be subject to a maximum of 10% of Made to Measure order value. We predict this will cover most if not all of your Roll End purchases.This offer applies to iLiv Roll Ends and iLiv Made to Measure purchases only. The Roll End selection changes constantly. Roll Ends are removed instantly upon sale and new Roll Ends added daily.To view iLiv Fabrics and Roll Ends Click here. http://www.peterleesfabrics.co.uk/news/peter-lees-try-before-you-buy-service-for-made-to-measure http://www.peterleesfabrics.co.uk/news/peter-lees-try-before-you-buy-service-for-made-to-measure Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:57:16 +0100 As homeowners embrace warmer, more characterful interiors, the Victorian portiere is making a welcome return. These elegant doorway curtains add texture, improve privacy and help reduce draughts, making them both stylish and practical. For fabric lovers, it's another reminder that the right material can transform a space. Read the original article from Country Living for more inspiration.Remember, Peter Lees Fabrics offers free samples and can supply made to measure curtains. http://www.peterleesfabrics.co.uk/news/victorian-portiere-makes-a-return http://www.peterleesfabrics.co.uk/news/victorian-portiere-makes-a-return Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:15:55 +0100 Peter Lees has two Roll End/Half Roll sections: one dedicated to iLiv Fabrics and one for non iLiv.In principle Roll Ends are often smaller in length than Half Rolls. The important difference is that there€s only one of each Roll End available but there€s more than one of each of the Half Rolls. Providing the rolls are big enough - orders for two Half Rolls will come in one continuous length. The price shown is for the whole Roll End or Half Roll.A UK delivery charge of pounds5.00 is added per Roll End or Half Roll. 5 Roll Ends or Half Rolls qualify for FREE Delivery using Voucher Code €5Rollends€. http://www.peterleesfabrics.co.uk/news/whats-the-difference-between-a-peter-lees-fabrics-roll-end-and-half-roll http://www.peterleesfabrics.co.uk/news/whats-the-difference-between-a-peter-lees-fabrics-roll-end-and-half-roll Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:26:33 +0100 With the prolonged hot weather we're experiencing, many are considering what fabrics may work best in the home both in terms of style and feel.Swapping heavy textiles for breathable, lightweight fabrics like linen and cotton keeps your home cool and airy during summer. Designers recommend replacing warm winter bedding with linen sheets, updating velvet cushions with cotton covers, hanging sheer light-filtering curtains, and styling dining tables with breezy linen tablecloths.Read the full guide on Homes & Gardens. http://www.peterleesfabrics.co.uk/news/ideal-fabrics-for-summer http://www.peterleesfabrics.co.uk/news/ideal-fabrics-for-summer Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:18:40 +0100 Here at Peter Lees we stock thermal blackout curtain lining. We can supply it standalone, or build it into any made to measure curtain orders.Thermal blackout curtain lining is vital during UK heatwaves because it blocks intense solar radiation from penetrating window glass. By reflecting sunlight away before it warms your living space, it prevents the greenhouse effect indoors, maintaining significantly cooler ambient temperatures. http://www.peterleesfabrics.co.uk/news/could-thermal-blackout-lining-help-cool-your-home http://www.peterleesfabrics.co.uk/news/could-thermal-blackout-lining-help-cool-your-home Thu, 21 May 2026 13:20:45 +0100 King Charles attended a special Spring Gala at London's Royal Opera House to unveil magnificent new main stage curtains featuring his personal royal cypher. Made of deep red mohair velour, the grand drapes replace the previous set, which bore Queen Elizabeth II's initials and weathered over 10,000 performances across 27 years. Crafted by the Royal School of Needlework and Gerriets, the historic commission reflects a major investment in the future of the Covent Garden venue.Read the full story on MSN. http://www.peterleesfabrics.co.uk/news/king-charles-iii-unveils-opera-house-curtains http://www.peterleesfabrics.co.uk/news/king-charles-iii-unveils-opera-house-curtains Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:49:04 +0100 Transform your space with these living room curtain ideas from marthastewart.comFrom elegant floor-to-ceiling drapes to airy sheer fabrics, the right window treatments enhance natural light and add texture. Explore various colours and patterns to perfectly complement your interior dcor and create a polished, inviting atmosphere.Once you've got some ideas in mind, visit our curtain fabrics section to choose from hundreds of options - we offer free UK delivery, and can also send free samples. http://www.peterleesfabrics.co.uk/news/living-room-curtain-ideas http://www.peterleesfabrics.co.uk/news/living-room-curtain-ideas Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:35:55 +0100 Natasha was the first customer to take advantage of our 10 Roll Ends offer. She ordered her first set of 10Rollends just 9 minutes after the offer was introduced and was so pleased with her purchase that she ordered a further 10 one week later.So what does Natasha do with all these Roll Ends?Natasha's husband is an upholsterer and amongst other things he makes STOOLS. There€s an image at the bottom of the page.Natasha sells them in the Northampton area from his Facebook page 'Sublime Upholstery by Nigel'. If you're a 10 Roll Ends customer and offer a product or service using our roll ends, we would be pleased to give you a plug. Just E Mail us with details and we will do the rest. Includes eBay, Etsy, Facebook or website. Curtain, Blind, Cushion makers also welcome. This offer is also available to members of the 5RollendsClub.Katarina is a 5RollendsClub member and has bought hundreds of Roll Ends from Peter Lees to make her stylish APRONS. Katarina sells these all over the world from her Etsy shop Logsbay http://www.peterleesfabrics.co.uk/news/what-do-peter-lees-fabrics-customers-do-with-all-these-roll-ends http://www.peterleesfabrics.co.uk/news/what-do-peter-lees-fabrics-customers-do-with-all-these-roll-ends Tue, 24 Mar 2026 06:36:42 +0000 Our regular Roll End customers may have noticed we only list Roll Ends over 1.0m on the website. We therefore accumulate a stock of Short Ends 0.5m to 1.0m and retain them in fabrics of pounds30.00m and above.For our latest Roll End offer we are giving away 5 of these high value Short Ends with a purchase of 10 Roll Ends. Simply use Voucher Code €10Rollends€ at the Checkout and we will include the 5 Short Ends in your parcel. You will also receive FREE Delivery of your order.The 5Rollends offer remains and so there€s FREE FABRIC available on purchases of both 5 and 10 Roll End purchases. There€s FREE delivery with both offers.View our Roll Ends section to view our large selection of Roll Ends.Short Ends are suitable for a variety of uses such as craft, bags, cushion covers etc.Subject to availability (UK only). When the €10Rollends Offer€ page is showing - there's availability! http://www.peterleesfabrics.co.uk/news/peter-lees-fabrics-10rollends-offer http://www.peterleesfabrics.co.uk/news/peter-lees-fabrics-10rollends-offer Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:33:25 +0000 You may have noticed the brand new tab on our website header, which will take you to our dedicated iLiv Roll Ends section - containing roll ends purely from iLiv.Roll ends are a great way to bag fantastic quality fabric at reduced prices. We still offer made to measure services on the roll-ends.Take a look to see what's on offer. http://www.peterleesfabrics.co.uk/news/dedicated-iliv-roll-ends-section http://www.peterleesfabrics.co.uk/news/dedicated-iliv-roll-ends-section Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:03:18 +0000 The Independent has released an article looking in-depth at heavy curtains.The article explains that thick, well-fitted curtains are surprisingly energy efficient, acting as a thermal barrier to prevent heat loss. For maximum effect, experts recommend tightly woven fabrics, floor-length styles, and adding thermal linings, while ensuring curtains are tucked behind radiators to avoid trapping heat against the glass.Read the full article at The IndependentYou can find all types of fabrics across the Peter Lees website, including curtain lining. http://www.peterleesfabrics.co.uk/news/the-independent-looks-at-the-return-of-heavy-curtains http://www.peterleesfabrics.co.uk/news/the-independent-looks-at-the-return-of-heavy-curtains Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:11:49 +0000 thespruce.com suggests designers are moving away from grommet-style curtains, stark black-and-white pairings, and unlined panels in 2026. Instead, the focus is on maximizing natural light with warm, textured fabrics like linen. Heavy, overly opulent drapes are also being replaced by softer, more architectural pleats and earthy colour palettes.Read the full article here: 5 Curtain Styles We€re Saying Goodbye to in 2025 http://www.peterleesfabrics.co.uk/news/looking-at-curtain-style-changes-for-2026 http://www.peterleesfabrics.co.uk/news/looking-at-curtain-style-changes-for-2026 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:59:29 +0000 As another busy year draws to a close, we'd like to thank all our customers for their business during 2025, and wish them a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.Our team will be taking a short break over the Christmas holiday to ensure their batteries are fully recharged! All orders will be despatched upon our return to the office. http://www.peterleesfabrics.co.uk/news/merry-christmas-and-happy-new-year-from-peter-lees http://www.peterleesfabrics.co.uk/news/merry-christmas-and-happy-new-year-from-peter-lees