Selecting the right soft furnishings for your home can be daunting. We speak with Lloyd Bradshaw, senior sales consultant at The Roman Empire, about the latest trends, the Roman Empire approach and the make-or-break impact of soft furnishings in your home.
What’s on-trend right now?
Dual roller blinds are probably our biggest seller but curtains are on their way back. The S-fold curtain is the latest innovative look in curtains. It’s very stylish, very modern. We just did a house in Mornington with S-fold sheers. Sheers are no longer just your plain whites and creams. We’re also going back to natural fibres — your linens and cottons.
What about plantation shutters?
Plantation shutters are massive. We just did a three-storey apartment near the water in plantation shutters and it looks stunning.
How does the process work?
I’ve learnt over my 40 years that if I take three samples to a client after speaking with them on the phone, most of the time I get it right. With blinds, I have the full range in my car. The client can also come into the showroom and look at our full range. And we give honest advice.
What should we be thinking about when selecting soft furnishings?
There’s nothing better to protect your home from light, heat and cold than a fully-lined curtain with a pelmet. We carry a huge array of curtain fabrics so you are bound to find what you’re looking for.
What sets The Roman Empire apart?
We pride ourselves on quality. Everything we do is tested and trialled before it goes out to the client. That includes testing our roller blinds and hanging our drapery prior to installation to ensure they sit the way they’re supposed to.
THE ROMAN EMPIRE
A: 91 Brunel Rd, Seaford
T: 1800 671 456
W: romanempire.com.au