Inspiring Blog Award – Interior Design
Posted: 26 March, 2013 Filed under: Companies, contemporary interiors, Environmental, Fabric Tips, home decor, interior, interior design, interior designer, interiordesign, interiors, Market Comment, modern homes, modern interiors, Uncategorized 1 Comment »
Interior Design 2013
A big thank you to Kiki for our nomination for the Inspiring Blog Award. It’s always great to know that we are reaching out to new generations of Interior Designers.
Following the rules of this award I have to tell you a little bit about myself.
1. Many years ago I danced with Brad Pitt. Well; I was in the same nightclub and I sort of manoeuvred myself into his general vicinity. That counts right?
2. One of my scariest moments is travelling at over 230kmh in a sports car. I wasn’t driving (luckily someone else was) and you will be relieved to know that we were on a race track.
3. I inadvertently inherited a collection of 1980s vinyl ‘LP’ covers. After years of sitting in a box I discovered that when framed then made a great art installation next to my work area at home.
4. The first paint I chose was for my own bedroom .Dark green. Hmmm.
5. I like people, dogs and cats. In that order.
6. Most interesting party venues: On a roof top in Manhattan and some bizarre, mostly uninhabited, island somewhere near Comodo that even now I can’t quite remember the name of.
7. Most stupid question, “Do you like chocolate?”
Inspirational Blogs (I’d like to nominate!): Here are some that I enjoy:
There are a few rules to accepting this blog award…
1. Display the award image on your blog page.
2. Link back to the person who nominated you and ‘like’ the post
3. State seven facts about yourself.
4. Nominate 15 other bloggers for the award.
5. Notify your bloggers of their nomination and link to their posts.
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No, let's try it over there . . .
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Lifestyle Interiors: Property renovation and Interior design in South West London
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Shades of Grey
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Seagrass and Sisal Area Rugs
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Contract Curtains – BS 5867: part2: 1980: Type B
Posted: 5 May, 2013 | Author: Nathalie Arrigone | Filed under: Contract Fabric, Curtain Fabric | 1 Comment »New black curtains shading for the sun. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
One of the specifications for the flame retardancy for contract curtains in the UK is Contract Curtains – BS 5867: part2: 1980: Type B.
Q: Is this the right one for you to use?
A: Maybe.
It is normally the responsibility of the interior desinger to determine what specification is required and to agree that with the local fire officer. Sometimes there might not be an interior designer. In that situation it is the responsibility of someone like, for example, the hotel owner. It is NOT THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE FABRIC COMPANY nor is it the responsibility of the CURTAIN MAKER.
You should also tread carefully. If from your research you decide that the correct specification is BS 5867: part2: 1980: Type B then you are still not all the way there. If you plan to use other materials with your curtain or hang them in a novel way or with some sort of coating then all those ‘extra bits’ are relevant. The fire officer needs to be consulted to see if your method of making and hanging the curtains is OK.
Also note that if you are having your fabric treated by someone like Essex Flameproofing or TEK or Textiles FR then once they have treated the fabric they may well perform an indicative test. However if you are then going on to do unusual things to the fabric whilst making and hanging the curtains then you may have to have the curtain material tested by a testing house – such as TFT Ilkley. IE they test the retardancy and compliance of the made up curtain and not just the raw fabric in laboratory conditions.
If you are unsure of these opinions then please consult your local fire officer for correct guidance.
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