We are often asked why certain fabrics feel expensive, while others, sometimes far more costly - do not.

This year interior design will be shifting in quietly radical ways. Rather than chasing fleeting trends or overly polished perfection, the luxury homes of tomorrow are becoming more expressive, more layered and personal. There will be a renewed appreciation for craftsmanship, heritage and interiors that feel collected rather than styled. From rich textures and nuanced colour palettes to time-honoured techniques, here are some of the key design movements emerging now, and how

There has always been a quiet conversation between fashion and interiors, a shared language spoken through fabric. From the silks of Lyon to the damasks of Venice, textiles have long shaped how we live and how we present ourselves. They tell stories not only of beauty and craft, but of culture, history, and a certain way of seeing the world. At Alton-Brooke , we believe that fabric is the bridge between what we wear and the spaces we inhabit. Both reflect our taste, our value