Gabrielle Hewson Textiles

06/02/2026

The Life of an Interior Designer: The End-to-End Experience of Working With an Interior Designer and Why They Ask or Tell You What They Do

Interior design is so much more than “picking finishes.” This post walks through the end-to-end experience of working with an interior designer—from discovery to installation—and explains why designers ask or tell you what they do at each stage.

Curious? Read the full article from my Surface & Space blog: https://www.gabriellehewson.com/surface-and-space-a-blog-by-wallpaper-and-fabric-designer-interior-decorator-gabrielle-hewson/the-life-of-an-interior-designer-the-end-to-end-experience-of-working-with-an-interior-designer-and-why-they-ask-or-tell-you-what-they-do

05/26/2026

Beyond the Profile: Choosing Artists for Their Depth, Not a First Glance

In a quick-scan, social-media world, it’s easy to judge artists and interiors professionals by a single glance at a profile or grid. This post explores what people often assume from that first impression, what actually matters when you choose a wallpaper and fabric pattern designer or interior decorator, and how to recognize the deeper qualities that will matter long after you’ve clicked away.

Curious? Read the full article from my Surface & Space blog: https://www.gabriellehewson.com/surface-and-space-a-blog-by-wallpaper-and-fabric-designer-interior-decorator-gabrielle-hewson/beyond-the-profile-choosing-artists-for-their-depth-not-a-first-glance

05/19/2026

“Don’t Like Pattern?” – The Possible Psychology of Why

A calmer way to use pattern across a full year of projects: how interior decorators and interior designers can plan a flexible “year in pattern” that supports real rooms, real workflows, and those using the space—without losing spontaneity or joy.

Curious? Read the full article from my Surface & Space blog: https://www.gabriellehewson.com/surface-and-space-a-blog-by-wallpaper-and-fabric-designer-interior-decorator-gabrielle-hewson/dont-like-pattern-the-possible-psychology-of-why

05/12/2026

Designing the Year in Pattern for Interiors: For Trade Clients and Design Professionals

Instead of chasing new prints for every project, build a small “capsule” of trusted patterns that quietly anchor your work all year long—without feeling repetitive.

Curious? Read the full article from my Surface & Space blog: https://www.gabriellehewson.com/surface-and-space-a-blog-by-wallpaper-and-fabric-designer-interior-decorator-gabrielle-hewson/designing-the-year-in-pattern-for-interiors-for-trade-clients-and-design-professionals

05/08/2026

05/05/2026

The Year in Pattern: Letting a Few Good Prints Quietly Anchor Your Projects

Instead of chasing new prints for every project, build a small “capsule” of trusted patterns that quietly anchor your work all year long—without feeling repetitive.

Curious? Read the full article from my Surface & Space blog: https://www.gabriellehewson.com/surface-and-space-a-blog-by-wallpaper-and-fabric-designer-interior-decorator-gabrielle-hewson/the-year-in-pattern-letting-a-few-good-prints-quietly-anchor-your-projects

04/28/2026

Why Wallpaper & Fabric Pattern Designers Do What Mass Retailers Can’t

Wallpaper and fabric pattern designers offer more than “pretty prints.” Here’s why working directly with an independent wallpaper and fabric pattern designer often creates better results than buying from mass retailers—and how that partnership supports interiors professionals and those using the space.

Curious? Read the full article from my Surface & Space blog: https://www.gabriellehewson.com/surface-and-space-a-blog-by-wallpaper-and-fabric-designer-interior-decorator-gabrielle-hewson/why-wallpaper-amp-fabric-pattern-designers-do-what-mass-retailers-cant

04/21/2026

Looking for Nature-inspired Wallpaper and Fabric Patterns That Tell A Story? Start here.

Discover nature-inspired wallpaper and fabric patterns that tell a story—thoughtfully designed for real rooms, with coordinated collections for walls, upholstery, and windows.

Curious? Read the full article from my Surface & Space blog: https://www.gabriellehewson.com/surface-and-space-a-blog-by-wallpaper-and-fabric-designer-interior-decorator-gabrielle-hewson/looking-for-nature-inspired-wallpaper-amp-fabric-patterns-that-tell-a-story-start-here

04/14/2026

Why Bold Walls Increase Perceived Value For Designers and Homeowners Alike

Bold walls aren’t just a “fun” choice—they quietly change how a space is valued. In this post, I’m unpacking why patterned and richly colored walls make rooms feel more intentional, more finished, and, very often, more high-end for both designers and those living with them day to day.

Curious? Read the full article from my Surface & Space blog: https://www.gabriellehewson.com/surface-and-space-a-blog-by-wallpaper-and-fabric-designer-interior-decorator-gabrielle-hewson/why-bold-walls-increase-perceived-value-for-all

04/06/2026

What To Expect When You’re New to Wallpaper

New to specifying wallpaper? This guide walks designers and decorators through sampling, scale, substrates, and installs—so you can use pattern with more ease and confidence.

Curious? Read the full article from my Surface & Space blog: https://www.gabriellehewson.com/surface-and-space-a-blog-by-wallpaper-and-fabric-designer-interior-decorator-gabrielle-hewson/what-to-expect-when-youre-new-to-wallpaper