Soft mineral strip linen cushions to complement the bi-fold door curtains.
Author: Karen Steed
Karen is a professional curtain maker. She developed her skills originally through training at Cambridge Fine Furnishings.
Karen has always loved fabric & colour, she has studied textile design as well as interior design.
Duck egg cushions
Linen cushions in duck egg / natural check. Made for my bi-fold door client.
Ochre curtains
The fabric for these kitchen curtains in a listed country house was carefully chosen to complement the recently painted ochre walls. It can sometimes be difficult to chose fabric to match paint & I would usually suggest chosing your fabric first to make decorating easier. The importance of looking at your fabric & furnishings in situ was highlighted by how different this fabric looks under different light conditions. In situ it looks perfect however in the bright lighting of my workroom it looks very different & a much brighter gold…
Curtains for Bi-fold doors
Lovely neat contemporary single pleat curtains on a 4m wide Silent Gliss track where minimal stack back is required for when the bi-fold doors are open. The track is perfect for this situation & the curtains glide easily along it with minimal effort. 
About Me
I love the idea that…“Your home should tell the story of who you are & be a collection of what you love” (Nate Berkus)
Don’t hesitate to contact me to discuss your next project.
T: 01371 872697, mrssteed@trustysteed.co.uk
All photos of clients work shown here are always taken with the permission of the client. All photography is taken & owned by Karen Steed. All content on my website is (c) Karen Steed 2013
lovely result!
“Thank you so much for all your hard work – lovely result!” – Great Bardfield
Thank you so much
“The curtains look so lovely. Thank you so much”. – Barnston
Roller blinds
I am pleased to be able to offer Dimensions lovely designer roller blinds; a great selection of patterns & colours which can be further customised with braids & beaded trims. Ask me for details.
T: 01371 872697 MrsSteed@trustysteed.co.uk
Silk sari fabric project
I mentioned in an earlier post (Vintage textiles) that I had plans for an old silk sari….here is an update. I am using this gorgeous sari fabric to cover a coolie shaped lampshade using traditional techniques for silk shades. I have lined the inside using ivory silk & the sari fabric is tightly pleated around the frame which is a time consuming process & uses so many pins! Once the pleated silk is pinned into place I will sew it in place to the frame & lining…
Museum collection curtain poles
I am delighted to be able to offer the Museum range of handcrafted curtain poles which come in a beautiful variety of colours & finishes. These poles are suitable for classic or contemporary settings due to the choice of pole sizes (35mm, 45mm, 55mm), selection of elegant finials & a choice of wood or metal brackets. The paint effects used on this range of poles are stunning; offering a choice of flat heritage colours or subtle metallic lustre by using Dutch metal leaf or Aluminum leaf gilding which is then waxed to give a hard wearing protective finish. Please do get in touch with me if you would like to see this or any of the other wood or metal curtain pole ranges that I offer.
T:01371 872697 E:MrsSteed@trustysteed.co.uk
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