Cathy van Abbe Soft Furnishings
Making your house a home...
Tel
07956 903265
Open today
09:00 - 17:30
Why Choose Us?
Quality Workmanship
Made to Measure
Bespoke Service
Business overview
An independent business using traditional methods of craftsmanship with a contemporary twist to make beautifully hand-crafted curtains, roman blinds and cushions.
I will help you make your perfect choice of fabric from my large network of suppliers and work with you to design your ideal bespoke window covering, be that a set of curtains or a roman blind. Should you need poles or a track, roller-blinds or venetian blinds, I can also supply those and arrange an independent fitter for you.
Your curtains and roman blinds will be hand-stitched using the best quality linings and interlinings, with weighted and mitred corners producing a beautifully crafted finish. This means your room will feel warmer and instantly look better! And why not add some piped scatter cushions to finish your look off.
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Products & Services
Blackout Blinds
Blinds
Blinds and Curtains
Curtain Tracks
Curtains
Fabric Blinds
Made to Measure Blinds
Made to Measure Curtains
Pleated Blinds
Roller Blinds
Roman Blinds
Window Blinds
Soft Furnishing Repair
Vertical Blinds
Venetian Blinds
Wooden Blinds
Cushions
Box Cushion Covers
Reviews
Featured review
01 Dec 2020
Beautiful products and a joy to work with!
5
Cathy made us curtains for our living rooms, privacy voiles and four roman blinds for our bedrooms. They are all beautiful, amazing quality, with terrific fittings and fixtures. Cathy is a joy to work with, she is a real pro, has great suggestions and perfect attention to detail. We would highly recommend her and will definitely use her again! Thank you Cathy!
Business Response
01 Dec 2020
Thank you so much Kirsten, it was a pleasure working with you also!
Thank you so much Kirsten, it was a pleasure working with you also!
29 Jun 2022
Roman blinds
5
Cathy came recommended to me via a friend as we wanted to update some curtains with Roman blinds in a couple of bedrooms. We are really pleased with the service we received and Cathy was very patient and helpful whilst we looked through many sample books to choose the right fabric. We are delighted with the end results and there was even enough material left over which Cathy made into a pair of matching cushion covers. We would definitely be using her again to make a blind for our hallway in the near future.
Business Response
30 Jun 2022
Thank you very much Tricia, you choose some fabulous fabrics in the end, which made it really enjoyable for me! I didn't want to let go of your bedroom blinds and cushions!
Thank you very much Tricia, you choose some fabulous fabrics in the end, which made it really enjoyable for me! I didn't want to let go of your bedroom blinds and cushions!
Business Response
30 Jun 2022
Thank you very much Tricia, you choose some fabulous fabrics in the end, which made it really enjoyable for me! I didn't want to let go of your bedroom blinds and cushions!
Thank you very much Tricia, you choose some fabulous fabrics in the end, which made it really enjoyable for me! I didn't want to let go of your bedroom blinds and cushions!
23 May 2022
Beautiful hand made curtains
5
Had some really beautiful curtains made. Very pleased with the quality and Cathy spent a long time helping me get the fabric right and looking for good value fabric options. Highly recommend.
Business Response
23 May 2022
Thanks very much Emily, I'm so happy you are pleased and really loved the colour you finally went with!
Thanks very much Emily, I'm so happy you are pleased and really loved the colour you finally went with!
Business Response
23 May 2022
Thanks very much Emily, I'm so happy you are pleased and really loved the colour you finally went with!
Thanks very much Emily, I'm so happy you are pleased and really loved the colour you finally went with!
03 Feb 2022
Beautiful curtains and blinds
5
Cathy made a pair of curtains for our large patio doors to the garden and two roman blinds for our spare bedroom. She helped me select the fabrics which was very helpful as I had been completely overwhelmed by choice. The curtains and blinds are beautiful and seem to be very well made. They were completed and fitted within the given time frames.
Business Response
03 Feb 2022
Thank you Helen, I’m so happy you’re pleased with them. Best wishes, Cathy
Thank you Helen, I’m so happy you’re pleased with them. Best wishes, Cathy
Business Response
03 Feb 2022
Thank you Helen, I’m so happy you’re pleased with them. Best wishes, Cathy
Thank you Helen, I’m so happy you’re pleased with them. Best wishes, Cathy
20 Dec 2021
Roman blinds for a bay window
5
Cathy recently made me 3 matching Roman blinds for my bay window. They were beautifully made and look lovely. She was very helpful in helping me choose the fabric. She also kept in touch to let me know what stage she was at and when I could expect the blinds. Would definitely recommend her. Have previously had blinds made from online companies, but these blinds were in a different class!
Business Response
21 Dec 2021
Many thanks indeed, I'm so glad you enjoyed the experience and the final product! All the best, Cathy
Many thanks indeed, I'm so glad you enjoyed the experience and the final product! All the best, Cathy
Business Response
21 Dec 2021
Many thanks indeed, I'm so glad you enjoyed the experience and the final product! All the best, Cathy
Many thanks indeed, I'm so glad you enjoyed the experience and the final product! All the best, Cathy
12 Jan 2021
Roman blinds and soft pelmet
5
I’d highly recommend Cathy. We started off with one Roman blind but were so happy with it after it was installed that we decided to order two more Roman blinds and a soft pelmet. Beautifully made and great attention to detail. I really appreciated her help in choosing the fabrics and she made sure everything was installed properly. Would highly recommend.
Business Response
12 Jan 2021
Thank you very much Pat, I really enjoyed making them and you chose some lovely fabrics for me to work with! All the best, Cathy
Thank you very much Pat, I really enjoyed making them and you chose some lovely fabrics for me to work with! All the best, Cathy
Business Response
12 Jan 2021
Thank you very much Pat, I really enjoyed making them and you chose some lovely fabrics for me to work with! All the best, Cathy
Thank you very much Pat, I really enjoyed making them and you chose some lovely fabrics for me to work with! All the best, Cathy
Thank you so much Kirsten, it was a pleasure working with you also!