Sasha Interior's Open Day

Don't forget to pop in and pay us a visit this Saturday:

Sasha Interiors Open Day - 26th November!

Sasha Interiors are welcoming three new fabric companies to our diverse range, and to celebrate we are having an open day on the 26th November (more details to follow.) Please pay us a visit to see the new and exciting ranges!

The three companies are:

Barker and Barker - specialising in bold and delicate woven designs

Jab - sophisticated country style fabrics

Moon and Bronte - traditional yet upbeat fabrics and accessories


Dramatic Elegance 

This month's style tip is all about creating an impact with some dramatic yet sophisticated patterns. Think bold patterns in rich plums and purples to create a stunning environment. This month we will be focussing on Barker and Barker fabrics, coming soon to Sasha Interiors!

Andalucia Strobe - Barker and Barker

Vichy - Barker and Barker

Why not try adding a striking focal point with a pair of floor grazing curtains in Andalucia strobe by Barker and Barker? With its detailed stripes and flashes of colour its sure to draw attention and add the wow factor to any room. Or for a more subtle effect why not try adding a roman blind to your dining room in Vichy by Barker and Barker? With its simplistic organic pattern and silk background, it exudes understated luxury. To really make the most out of this theme, keep the furniture and decorations simple and sleek, allowing all drama to be focussed at the windows. This theme is all about luxury, think sumptuous silks, dimmed lighting and sleek glass. (The above fabric is coming soon to Sasha Interiors, Hereford.)

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Personalise it!

Add subtle touches to make this theme your own; try adding glass bead trims and tie backs to create a sparkling shimmer. Place grand yet simple candles on the table to give a luxurious and relaxing atmosphere.

Experiment with:

• Wrought iron - book ends or a fire basket to give a grand allure
• Black - creating sleek lines

Autumnal Comfort

This month's style tip is about bringing that cosy Autumn feeling into your home and forgetting about the dull days ahead! Think rich oranges, browns and pinks to compliment organic prints.

Harlequin 'Demeter Stripe'

Harlequin 'Nettles'

Why not try warming up your bedroom into a cosy sanctuary, by giving your headboard a new lease of life with 'Demeter Stripe' by Harlequin? With it's powerful yet soothing stripes its sure to give a fun and feminine look to your room. Or, for a more subtle effect, add a decorative throw in 'Nettles' by Harlequin, featuring gentle florals to put you into relaxation mode. To make the most out of this Autumnal theme, why not try a statement rug to create a cosy 'book corner' to curl up in? This theme is all about self indulgence; invest in tactile textures, lashings of cushions and soothing lighting. (All of the above fabric is available from Sasha Interiors, Hereford, and is part of the new Harlequin and Clarissa Hulse 'Kallianthi' collection.)

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Personalise it!


Get creative by pressing golden leaves and creating a feature frame. Decorate your shelves with clusters of handmade earthy ceramics in tones of bronze. Go all out with an elaborate window treatment with a feature blind in foliage patterned fabric and a complimentary set of textured floor length curtains.

Experiment with:

• Feature drawer knobs to update a dull chest of drawers or wardrobe
• Knitted items - cushion covers made from old jumpers or an extravagant rug; something to give that homemade warmth

Sanderson Cushion

Need inspiration for decorative cushions? Take a look at the photo below, made using Sanderson Park Life and Rya fabric from the 50's collection, this cushion is made in two sections with piping cord and covered buttons, with a zip closing at the back. Pop into Sasha Interiors, 12 Bridge Street, to unveil hundreds of combinations and possibilities!

Lime & Slate

This month's style tip is all about modernising your room and making an impact with a key colour trend; lime green and slate grey. This colour scheme is sure to give you a burst of energy and a vibrant yet sophisticated feel to your home.

Harlequin Delphine Collection

'Camille'

Harlequin Delphine Collection

'Delphinia'

To add a bold statement to your room why not try the above 'Camille' striped fabric in a sleek blind or long, elegant curtains with eyelet headings? Or, to add a more feminine, soft accent to the room, try 'Delphinia' by Harlequin, with its delicate yet contemporary floral pattern, it will add a sense of calm to the shocking colour scheme.  As an alternative and to make the most out of this style, keep the furniture and flooring neutral and add scatter cushions in checks, stripes and florals to draw attention to this punch of colour and the new Harlequin 'Delphine' range, available from Sasha Interiors, Hereford.

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Personalise it!


Try adding a large slate chalkboard to keep you on track and to add an earthy, natural tone to the room. Make a feature out of large pebbles collected from your holidays and continue this rustic element. If you don't want to commit to a full set of curtains or blind as suggested above, have a go at painting three large canvases in shades of lime and slate to create a temporary feature wall. ( Zoffany paints are available from Sasha Interiors, Hereford.)

Experiment with:

• Splashes of bright pink - try adding fuchsia fabric covered buttons to your cushions or throws
• Glass - adding a new dimension into the colour scheme

Tropical Sunset

This month's style tip focusses on introducing a hint of warming tropical sun into your home and creating a fun and uplifting place to be. Think rusty oranges, reds and cool blues, along with bold, playful patterns.

Harlequin 'Anoushka' collection

Bed throw - 'Bella Stripe'

Behind bed wallpaper - 'Samara'

Sanderson '50's' collection

'Miro'

To add a ray of tropical sun to your room why not try the above 'Samara' wallpaper by Harlequin, with its fun, playful motifs, this wallpaper will brighten up the dullest of rooms. To compliment the wallpaper and add a touch of luxury and texture, try a simple and chic roman blind in 'Bella Stripe' the touch of silk will add an element of sophistication to this playful scheme. If you want to make an impact, go for a feature wall of Sanderson's Miro, these tropical leaves in sultry sunset colours are sure to grab your attention. (All of the above fabric and wallpaper is available from Sasha Interiors, Hereford.)

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Personalise it!

Give old furniture a new lease of life by painting it in your bold and bright colour pallette, don't be shy! (Zoffany paints available from Sasha Interiors, Hereford.) If you're not quite ready to commit to a feature wall, try framing some busy tropical prints without having to be fearful of the results - be as loud as you like!

Experiment with:

• Weaves - to add texture and avoid the room becoming too harsh
• Flowers - bringing the tropics indoors
• White - to bring out the true impact of your new colour scheme

Mood Board Service

Mood board based around Harlequin's 'Anoushka' collection

Take advantage of our complimentary design and mood board service. We can design a scheme around an existing fabric or item, or create a completely fresh style for you home. Home visits are also free of charge, where we can measure, and bring samples and books so that you can see them in the intended environment. Don't forget our free sample service where we are able to have large samples sent directly to your home! All  available at 12 Bridge Street, Hereford.



Taking Flight

This month's style tip will transform your home into an exotic paradise full of colourful birds and extraordinary flowers. Rich teal greens, hot pinks and touches of black will create a luxurious feel to your room of choice.

Zoffany 'Manchu' wallpaper

Harlequin 'Lovara' fabric

Create your paradise with a touch of glamour by using the above 'Manchu' wallpaper by Zoffany; with a hint of metallic, this wallpaper will bring your room to life, as it creates a subtle shimmer. Or for a bolder look, why not try a set of floor grazing curtains in the above 'Lovara' fabric by Harlequin. To get the most of this look, try some elegant, french style, metal furniture painted in a pale or metallic colour. (All of the above fabric and wallpaper is available from Sasha Interiors, Hereford.)

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Personalise it!

Create a feature out of some twig like branches; spray them gold and arrange in a sleek vase for a clean yet effective look. Continue the theme onto bare walls by using Rococo style picture frames or an extravagant mirror.

Experiment with:

• A luxurious rug - continuing the rich colour onto the floor
• Light fittings - to really make that metallic wallpaper shimmer!

Nautical simplicity

This month's style tip focusses on bringing an ocean breeze into your home. Try shades of soothing blues and natural hessians to give a cool yet cozy feel to your room.

Baker lifestyle - Beachcomber collection

Sanderson - 'Netherfield stripe'

Create a combination of quirky nautical patterns, like seashells in the Baker Lifestyle Beachcomber collection, and elegant stripes, such as Sanderson's 'Netherfield stripe' to bring a fun yet sophisticated atmosphere to your room. Use distressed white or wicker furniture to create that summer day vibe. Commit to the full look with some blue and white patterned tiles - perfect for adding a handmade feel. (All of the above fabric is available from Sasha Interiors, Hereford.)

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Personalise it!


Add a rustic touch by creating features out of shells collected from your holidays and twigs in tall elegant jars, or even small pieces of driftwood. Continue the theme onto the floor by having hessian rugs or neutral coloured honeycomb carpets.

Experiment with:

• Dashes of red, lifting and adding energy to the room
• Natural rope - to peg photos and reminders to

One scoop or two?

This month's style tip focusses on an array of ice cream pastels with an added kick. Go for powder blues and pinks with dashes of cream and lemon yellow to welcome in a touch of uplifting sunshine.

Harlequin Identity - 'Lampshades'

Harlequin Identity - 'Eternal'

Why not try a statement patterned wall like the above designs by Harlequin? Go for a powerful punch of the magenta 'Eternal' with white or cream furniture to give it a sense of calm, or go for the more subtle bubblegum 'Lampshades' to create a contemporary, quirky room, and echo the bold shapes in your furniture choices. Try the full gelato look with ice cream striped throws or furniture. (All of the above wallpaper is available from Sasha Interiors, Hereford)

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Personalise it!

Paint radiators and boring wardrobes in cute pastel shades to add a handmade contrasting look to your walls. Simple rugs will bring life and comfort to white floorboards, and why not get some extra detail in by adding pleated lampshades and waffle cone ruffles to your accessories, creating a tactile environment good enough to eat!

Experiment with:

• Touches of black - giving an edge to this sweet style
• Wooden ornaments to bring the contemporary feel down to earth

The natural world

This month's style tip is all about the familiarity and security of the natural world. Bring the outside in with calming birds, flowers and clouds. Think elegant, simple and fresh.

Sanderson - 'Swallows'

Harlequin - 'Arkona'

Add a breath of fresh air to your room with serene greens and blues. Why not try some floor length curtains like the above in Sanderson's 'Swallows' to add a touch of elegance. Or go for a statement piece of furniture like the above chair in Harlequin's 'Arkona.' The simple curved lines of this chair give a soft and flowing vibe to the room. (All of the above fabric is available from Sasha Interiors, Hereford.)

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Personalise it!

Why not add piping to the edges of cushions or furniture to make those curved lines sleek and sophisticated? Add scented candles and flowers to give a serene atmosphere. Or, to really make the most of this style tip, try some accessories, such as footstools and cushions in coordinating fabrics to push the comfort of your room to the maximum.

Experiment with:

• Silver and mirrored surfaces - adding a sparkle and touch of glamour to the natural world
• Rugs - giving a luxurious edge to your sanctuary

Go Retro

This month's style tip is all about a 1950's revival with oversized seed heads, alliums and dandelion clocks becoming a focal point. Think bold, clean and simple.

Dandelion Clocks - Sanderson

Tree Poppy - Sanderson

Create a fresh start for 2011 by adding some colour to your home with bold blues and greens, and vivid reds. Why not try lifting your existing sofa with some scatter cushions; Tree Poppy (above) is the perfect breath of fresh air with its oversized flower heads. Or be brave and go for a statement wall of the classic Dandelion clocks. (All of the above fabric is available from Sasha Interiors, Hereford.)

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Personalise it!

Add some simple glass vases or lamps with smooth curves to add elegance. To really get the 1950's atmosphere how about trying some wooden Scandinavian furniture with slender lines and sleek edges. To add a softer touch to all of those clean lines, treat yourself to some fresh flowers; alliums of course!

Experiment with:

• Aubergine and bottle green - for a moody glow
• Piping - to continue the smooth lines and coordinate your colour scheme