Hillarys adds energy-efficient honeycomb blinds Honeycomb is a brand new (for 2011/12) product type from Hillarys that is very similar in appearance to a pleated blind but, says the manufacturer, offers the best energy efficiency of any window dressing currently available. The blinds are suitable for any room - but are perfect for those areas of the house that can be a bit draughty, like halls and landings, or children's bedrooms where you want it to be especially snug and cosy. Honeycomb are available in ten colours with colour-matched headrails with the palette ranging from naturals to silver, coral and heathers and two different control systems. Choose from either a cord with a locking mechanism or cordless where the blind hangs free and you simply push the bottom up to where you want it to be. First impressions If it's true that we make up our minds as to whether we like a person or place within the first twelve seconds, shouldn't we do our best to make sure our hallway is warm and welcoming rather than drab and draughty? With its fabulous insulating properties and appealing good looks, a Honeycomb blind can help to keep in the heat and make the right first impression. Child's play Safety is paramount when it comes to anything to do with young children, which is why choosing a cordless Honeycomb blind for a child's bedroom would seem to make perfect sense. And however carefully we tuck them in at night, they always manage to kick off their blankets to let the cool night air in. The insulating properties of a Honeycomb blind do help retain the warmth so their room will stay cosy, allowing you to sleep a bit easier too! Desert heat rather than deserted space! North facing living rooms or those with large windows can be chilly, uninviting places in the cooler months. Save energy, cut your bills and best of all stay snug and warm with a little help from Honeycomb blinds. They provide excellent insulation against all the heat that can be lost through the window and give an attractive, neat finish to your décor. Call 0800 916 6516 for more information. Website: www.hillarys.co.uk     Vienne Silk: a new addition to James Hare's collection Vienne Silk is a new perfect plain from James Hare. James Hare have introduced a unique textured silk to their expansive palette of plain fabrics. The "Vienne Silk" has a beautiful rustic look, unusually combined with an elegant, fluid drape, thus making it the most ideal curtain choice. A sophisticated muted palette range includes lemongrass, tobago, bengal and wine berry. The addition of this collection strengthens James Hare’s well-deserved reputation as the supplier of beautiful plain silks. Call 01132 431 204 for more information. Website: www.james-hare.com   Zoffany launches Lanark Weaves This new collection from Zoffany comprises four classic designs indicative of our British heritage. Inspired by paisleys and plaids traditionally woven in Scotland for hundreds of years, soft wools and cool linens are combined to create a relaxed elegance which captures the mood of the moment. Kashmir is a classic paisley design woven in fine 100% wool with a calendered finish which softens the design, merges the colours and gives the fabric a lustrous appearance. It is available in ten colourways from palest cream to rich aubergine and is suitable for curtains, upholstery and other soft furnishings. Lanark is a smart medium scale check, woven in wool and linen with a subtle herringbone structure to give a cool, dry handle. The check is created with the subtlest of pinstripes in the warp and weft. It is available in eight colourways. Paisley is woven in a fine 100% linen quality that is soft and drapes beautifully making it perfect for curtains. It is woven in eight colours. Himalaya, originally launched in 2008, is a soft, 100% sustainable bamboo epingle that is luxurious to the touch whilst performing exceptionally well in tough hard wearing environments such as contract applications. Call 0844 543 4600 for more information. Website: www.zoffany.com Silvia Nayla: supporting the environment through design "Because we are representing Brazil, the first word is eco. We have to show the rest of the world that we are playing our part to stop destruction", Silvia Nayla. Whether it is in the work of community artisans, re-using rubbish to create fashion, art and design, or in sustainable pieces created by world class artists such as Hugo França, design at Silvia Nayla has one common theme: its dedication to the environment. Naturally, this is not a uniquely Brazilian concern, but with deforestation a continuing threat to Brazil’s tropical rainforest, it is something which many of its designers feel the urge to engage with directly, and with remarkable results. As Silvia says: "I think that, often, when people think of Brazil, they think "oh, they are destroying everything", but in fact, it’s the opposite. Brazilian designers are so sensitive to nature and all their art is created with this unique sensibility". Unusually for a high end interiors shop, Silvia Nayla makes all items available for immediate delivery via its warehouse, which clients can visit via a complimentary VIP shuttle service to view the extended collection. Silvia Nayla also runs an interior design service for clients who wish to further integrate the spirit of Brazilian design into their own homes. Call 020 7229 2262 for more information. Website: www.silvianayla.com