About

Fabrics & Papers was formed in 2000 and has pioneered online sales of high quality designer wallpaper, curtain and upholstery fabrics direct to customers. It has become a one-stop shop for all your furnishing needs making the task of finding and matching the right fabrics and wallpaper to your chosen colour scheme stress-free.

Now in its 12th year, the company offers over 5,500 different creative treatments from over 30 leading design houses.

Products are sorted by category and brand for easy access. Cuttings and larger samples can be ordered to check design and colour before you purchase. A bespoke curtain making service is also available, offering a wide range of treatments.

Small swatches can be ordered through the product page and we charge £4.50 for every 8 ordered.

We have introduced a new area to the site, the Boutique. Here we have a small selection of unique design houses, a number of whom are exclusive to ourselves, the majority of the products are hand printed, and can therefore be coloured to suit your interior style. All samples from the Boutique are worth two from the main store, we will refund you the costs when placing your order.

The pages of Fabrics & Papers feature interior design editorial, including advice on decorating schemes, updated regularly with new content and products

Thank you so much for the excellent job your entire team did on our behalf. I would certainly recommend you to anyone who asked.

The Barrys

Our Team

Emma Vans Agnew

Design Director

Emma Vans Agnew is the co-founder of Fabricsandpapers.com and is responsible for product selection and overall management of the business.

She has over 20 years experience in interior design. Her career began with the leading design company Colefax and Fowler where she worked on many prestigious projects including the refurbishment of Althorp House , the family home of the late Diana Princess of Wales and Charlie Chaplin’s lakeside home near Montreux in Switzerland.

After taking time out of the industry to have three children she continued her career with the designers Grubb and Kinahan who specialised in London houses and design work for historic country house hotels and conference centres such as Brocket Hall.

Emma is a regular media commentator on interior design topics.

Emma doesn’t seem to have much time to for anything but Fabrics & Papers!

Heather Smith

Business Development Manager

Heather is responsible for business development at Fabrics & Papers. She was previously the store manager at the Brighton branch of Gresham Blake, the bespoke tailor. Her role at Fabrics and Papers includes sourcing new products and suppliers; improving the functionality of the website to enhance customer satisfaction; and supervising the company’s sales and marketing activities.


Heather likes walking her greyhounds along Brighton beach.

Sue Chantrill

Cuttings Manager

Sue works in the cuttings department, and is also office manager. Having been a full time mother to twin boys, Sue decided she wanted to get back to work. After a spell at the charity RELATE, Sue joined the Fabrics & Papers team in December 2010.

Sue likes watching her boys play football.

Katie Lyons

Orders Manager

Katie is responsible for processing all your orders, she can help you with any queries you may have.

Katie loves riding her horse, Tuppence.

Deborah Titicomb

Interior Design Consultant

Deborah works in our showroom and head office. With her vast experience in the interior design industry Deborah is the person to speak to with any interior design enquiries including arranging a consultation. Additionally, Deborah deals with the made to measure curtain, blind and upholstery service looking after the clients needs from the initial quote through to delivery and installation.

Deborah has a keen interest in Art and going to the Theatre but also enjoys a spot of Zumba.

Nick Bream

Cuttings Assistant

Nick works in our cutting department ensuring cuttings go out promptly with all their relevant price and design information. Nick came to Brighton to study History at Brighton University and has since stayed.

Nick likes to take full advantage of living by the sea and spends most days off down on the beach!

Debbie von Bergen

Financial Controller

Having graduated from Nottingham university with a degree in industrial Economics Debbie completed her training as a Chartered Accountant at KPMG in London.

On leaving KPMG to have children she chaired a national chairty and has continued her voluntary work with a number of local charities including being a governor of local schools, fundraising with a major local charity and the pony club!

She joined fabricsandpapers in 2007 and is a vital member of the team.

Debbie likes wine and chocolate and hates scratchy sheets.

Joy Redman

Curtain Maker

Joy has been running her soft furnishing company for over 20 years. Her clients include 5* hotels, restaurants as well as many private clients. We have been using her team to make all our soft furnishings for over 10 years, whether it be for our interior design clients or online customers.

Toto

Office Pet

Toto is Tarka's son. Having been born (not literally!) and bred in the office, Toto is a true Fabrics & Papers ambassador!

Perdita

Office Pet

Perdy is just 5 weeks old, and will be joining us in June - we have a feeling that she might take up rather a lot of our time!