Business Details
7 Years
experience
Bespoke Soft Furnishings in Burnham-on-Crouch
Established in 2019, Grey Soft Furnishings is a family-run business based in Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, specialising in handmade bespoke curtains, blinds, and soft furnishings. Our founder, Helen Dawson, brings decades of personal experience transforming homes into welcoming spaces, combining practicality with unique design. We offer a fully personalised service, guiding clients through fabric selection, styling, and installation, using premium materials to complement living spaces. Our shop showcases an extensive range of fabric pattern books, trimmings, accessories, and curated homeware items, including exclusive Burnham-on-Crouch mugs.We prioritise sustainable products and independent suppliers, supporting local craftsmanship while offering tailored solutions for residential and special projects. Our commitment to quality extends to child-safe blind installations, lampshade design, and collaborations with trusted upholsterers for furniture restoration. We operate from a historic property, blending modern needs with heritage preservation, and provide consultations to help clients achieve dramatic design results through soft furnishings.
Services
Curtains
Blinds
Cushions
Fabrics & Trimmings
Bespoke Projects
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of interior design expertise tailored to individual homes
- All soft furnishings are handmade using premium linings and interlinings
- We prioritise sustainable materials and support independent suppliers
- Our service includes fabric sourcing for bespoke projects like boat cushions
- We collaborate with experienced upholsterers for furniture restoration
Services
Curtains
Handmade curtains using premium linings and interlinings for superior thermal insulation and light control. We offer fabric consultations to match window dimensions and interior styles. Installation includes precise hanging and dressing for polished finishes.
Blinds
Custom Roman, Vertical, Roller, and Venetian blinds crafted to BBSA safety standards. Materials range from elegant sheers to durable woven textures. Includes professional fitting for optimal functionality and aesthetics.
Cushions
Bespoke cushions tailored to existing furnishings, using clients' chosen fabrics. Available in bold patterns or minimalist designs, with options for feather or synthetic fillings to suit preferences.
Fabrics & Trimmings
Curated fabric collections from renowned suppliers, including sheers, linens, velvets, and weaves. We assist with sourcing specific patterns or textures for upholstery, window treatments, and decorative accents.
Bespoke Projects
Tailored solutions for unique spaces, from caravan soft furnishings to marine cushion sets. We collaborate on linen tableware, quilted throws, and furniture restoration through trusted tradespeople.
People
Helen Dawson
Owner & Designer
With decades of experience renovating homes, Helen combines practicality and charm in soft furnishings. She established Grey Soft Furnishings in 2019 after restoring a historic Burnham-on-Crouch property.
Questions
What soft furnishings do you specialise in?
We create made-to-measure curtains, Roman/Vertical/Roller/Venetian blinds, cushions, lampshades, and bespoke projects like caravan throws.
Do you offer fabric sourcing services?
Yes, we source fabrics from trusted suppliers or work with your chosen materials for custom projects.
Are your blinds child-safe?
All blinds comply with BBSA child safety regulations for secure installations.
Do you collaborate with other trades?
We partner with experienced upholsterers for furniture restoration and special projects.
What homeware items do you stock?
Our shop features fabric pattern books, trimmings, poles, candles, diffusers, throws, and exclusive Burnham-on-Crouch gifts.
