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Bloggers Tours Event in our Inspiration Store

Nine lovely bloggers from the Bloggers Tour 2014 visited our Inspiration Store in Stockholm. We had some nibbles and drinks and the bloggers got to create their very own cushion covers. 

We supplied them with Bemz cushion covers, paint, pencils, studs, sequins, fabric, fringes and much more and let their imaginations run wild. They created lots of creative, beautiful and fun contributions. 

At Bemz we are all about personalisation and DIY-projects. And it is easy and fun to create your own, one-of-a-kind cushion cover, why don't you try it? 

Elena Gardin working on her cushion cover with the help of scotch tape and white paint. Visit her blog here. 

Design by Elena Gardin. Visit her blog here. 

Design by Allan Torp with black, white and gold textile pens. Visit his blog here.

Dramatic design with running, white paint by Emma Fexeus. Visit her blog here. 

Anna Gustafsson designed this stunning cushion cover by cutting out crosses from patterned fabrics. Visit Annas blog here. 

Design by Desiree Groenendal. Desiree used black and white fabric samples from Bemz to create this stylish cushion cover. Visit her blog here. 

This creative design by Igor Josifovic is created with paint, pencil and fabric samples from Bemz. Visit his blog here. 

Lovely cushion cover designed by Linda Elmin with studs and fabric samples from Bemz. Visit her blog here.  

This cushion cover dedicated to Dolly Parton was designed by Gerard McGuickin, with fringes, fabric samples from Bemz, and butterflies. Read his blog here. 

Riikka Kantinkoski created this modern and minimalistic cushion cover with paint and fabric samples from Bemz. Read Riikkas blog here.

A big thank you to all the lovely bloggers that visited us! 

Vote for your favourite design in Bemz Design Award

In September 2013 Bemz launched Bemz Design Award, the first European textile design contest to find tomorrow's most talented textile designers.

Over 200 entries have been received from four different countries, and three student finalists from each country have been chosen by an expert panel of judges. The in total 12 finalists now has the chance to win Bemz Design Award 2014. The winning creations will be available for purchase around the world as sofa covers, curtains, cushion covers, chair covers and bedroom products, alongside the hundreds of home textile products already available at Bemz.

Now it's your turn to have your say with the Bemz People's Choice: Pick your favourite design from each country and enter to win a one-of-a-kind designer bed make-over (pictured, RRP £780) from Bemz!

Vote now and support the designers of the future! Voting ends February 28th, 2014.

The picture below shows just a few examples of the shortlisted students designs. See all 12 contributions here. 

By voting you will also be entered to win one-of-a-kind designer bed make-over (pictured below) from Bemz. 

Kids rooms by Bemz

Children's rooms need not be style-free zones. Bemz is here to help you share your flair and create a distinctive space for your kids that breathes charm and originality, whatever their age.

Assorted mattress topper covers, mattress covers and bean bag covers from Bemz

Yes - in case you missed the news last week - Bemz is stepping up design for the whole family. In a first step of many, we are launching two new fun-meets-functional products to help you create rooms your kids will love! Comfy bean bag covers and multipurpose mattress topper covers and mattress covers.

Bean bag covers from Bemz in Silver Grey/Absolute White Gotland Stripe and Sun Yellow

The bean bag is everybody's friend. And the perfect piece for kids’ rooms. Combine design with function by covering it in a designer bean bag cover.

Assorted mattress topper covers and mattress covers from Bemz

Cover these soft, versatile mattress and mattress toppers in designer slipcovers from Bemz. Perfect as floor cushions or sleepover mattresses for kids of all ages. Colour coordinate and stack high to create a statement.

Söderhamn sofa cover in Absolute White, Mattress covers in Deep Navy Blue Birds and Aqua Panama Cotton

Like all of Bemz’s products, our new mattress covers, mattress topper covers and beanbag covers are made of high quality 100% natural materials and are machine washable.

Söderhamn Sofa cover in Aqua Panama Cotton, Bean Bag cover in Sun Yellow and Cushion cover in Jet Black Stockholm Stripe

They can be freely mixed and matched with Bemz sofa covers, armchair covers, bedroom products, curtains and more for a tasteful and cohesive look for your child, and for your home.

For more inspiration on kids rooms by Bemz visit our website. And stay tuned for for more tips on how to share your flair throughout your home right here on It's a cover up.

Bemz + Littlephant: Launch March 2014!

Exciting news! Bemz customers have yet another reason to smile. We're now stepping up design for the whole family with fab new products for kids and an exciting collaboration with the Swedish design company Littlephant.

In the first of many steps, Bemz is rolling out two new fun-meets-functional solutions for all members of the family, from big to small - bean bag covers and as well as multipurpose mattress and mattress topper covers.

We're also teaming up with Littlephant, a colourful world of characters, products and textiles created by the brilliant designer and illustrator Camilla Lundsten.

For the first time ever, customers will be able to purchase Littlephant fabrics as readymade sofa covers, chair covers, bed skirts, bedspreads and more, not only for kids’ rooms but for any room in the home.

Bemz products in Littlephant fabrics will definitely put a smile on your face. They will also give you the opportunity to add the very latest in contemporary Scandinavian design to your décor.

As with everything Bemz,  products made with Littlephant textiles are 100% natural and machine washable, carrying the same Bemz high quality guarantee.

They can be mixed and matched with all Bemz slipcovers, bedroom furnishings, curtains and more, as well as Littlephant products, for a highly personalised look in the home.

Bemz’s new products for kids from big to small – mattress and mattress topper covers, and beanbag covers, are available from tomorrow, November 21, 2013.

The ready-made interior textile products in Littlephant textiles will be available at Bemz.com starting March 2014.

Stay tuned for more information on Bemz's new products for kids next week, plus lots more decorating tips, ideas and trend reports on stylish and inspirational rooms for all members of the family right here on It’s a cover up.

Bemz Design Award: Top European design schools

If you follow our blog you’ll already know that the Bemz Design Award is a new competition for students from major design schools across Europe to encourage their future design careers, as well as inspire upcoming generations of designers.

Last week we took a look at the judging panels responsible for picking the winners of the Bemz Design Award 2014. And this week we're introducing the 16 participating design schools across Europe.

Students from ENSAAMA-Olivier de Serres

All in all, four top design schools from France, Germany, Sweden and the UK will submit entries to the competition. For most of these countries, the Bemz Design Award is the first European contest open to the textile designers of tomorrow.

Student at L'Ecole supérieure d'art Françoise Conté

In France, the participating schools are: L'École nationale supérieure des Arts Décoratifs; Ecole Duperré; L’Ecole supérieure d’art Françoise Conte; and ENSAAMA – Olivier de Serres.

Trier University of Applied Sciences

In Germany, the lineup is Hof University of Applied Sciences; Reutlingen University; Trier University of Applied Sciences; and Deutsche Meisterschule für Mode Designschule München.

The Swedish School of Textiles

In Sweden the four schools are: HDK — School of Design and Crafts, University of Gothenburg; Berghs School of Communication; The Swedish School of Textiles; and Beckmans College of Design.

The Cass Faculty, London Metropolitan University

And in the UK it's De Montfort University, School of Textiles; Nottingham Trent University, School of Art and Design; The Cass Faculty, London Metropolitan University; and Heriot-Watt University, School of Textiles and Design.

Heriot-Watt University

One lucky winner from each country will see their design developed, produced and introduced into the ranks of the Bemz Designer Collection, alongside long established and illustrious designers like Marimekko and Designers Guild. And the overall winner will have three of his or her designs developed.

Stellan Mörner’s Comedin Går, 20th century design, from the Bemz Designer Collection

The theme of the competition is 20^th century design, translated via a digital printing technique onto cotton textile.

 We'd like to wish all participating students the best of luck. We're really excited to see your entries!

For more information on participating schools visit the Bemz website. 

Fascinating lineup of judges for Bemz Design Award

Exciting times! Right now, design and textiles students from top design colleges in France, Germany, Sweden and the UK are putting together their submissions for the national judging of the Bemz Design Award in January next year.

One lucky winner from each country will see their design developed, produced and introduced into the ranks of the Bemz Designer Collection.

And to pick the winners of the first Bemz Design Award, we have brought together a fascinating group of top designers, stylists and writers, with judging teams in the respective countries.

Copyright Elizabeth Leriche photograph JMPalisse, N&B

The French judging team, from left, consists of Cendrine Dominguez, graphic designer turned broadcaster and founder of D’Home productions; Elizabeth Leriche, director of an eponymous style agency specialised in decoding future trends in Home and Fashion sector; Stéphanie Huré, author, textile designer and style consultant; Anna Gustafsson, Scandinavian design advocate with her own blog and online shop, La Maison D'Anna; and Caroline Ruffini, industrial designer turned interior decorator and blogger.

The German judging team consists of Nicole Maalouf, author and founder of Germany's largest online lifestyle community soleb'ich; Otto Husten, editor-at-large at Elle Magazine; and Igor Josifovic, interior design blogger.

On the Swedish team are: Hedvig Hedqvist, interior architect, designer and author; Saša Antić, interior stylist; and Maria Soxbo, freelance writer and blogger.

And finally, the UK judging team includes, Abigail Ahern, designer, trend setter and author; Abigail Edwards, interiors stylist and designer with her own hand drawn wallpaper collection; Will Taylor, freelance interiors journalist and award-winning blogger; and Barbara Chandler, award-winning writer, journalist and photographer.

Go judges and best of luck to all those taking part!

Top tips: How to measure for curtains

Happy days! Bemz has just launched curtains - adding to our extensive range of textile products for the home.

Bemz Eyelet curtain in Candy Pink Panama Cotton, Mysinge sofa in Jet Black Stockholm Stripe and a selection of Bemz cushion covers

At Bemz, you can now buy a wide range of made-to-measure curtain styles in over 200 different machine-washable fabrics, including designs by famous brands and designers such as Designers Guild, Marimekko, Strömma, Viola Gråsten and more.

Bemz Rod Pocket Curtain in White Japan by Göta Trägårdh

So while browsing through our lovely fabrics and gearing up to order your new curtains at Bemz, keep in mind these simple tips on how to measure for the perfect curtain size.

1) Use a metal tape. They are more rigid and will provide a more accurate measurement.

Bemz Heading Tape Curtain in Black Classic Ruta

2) Measure the pole, rather than the window, to determine the width needed. If you are using a curtain track, measure its full length. For curtain rods, measure the length of the rod only, do not include the decorative pieces on the end.

3) Use your curtain rod or track length to work out the width of your curtains. If you are ordering a pair, then divide your curtain rod or track length by two.

Bemz Curtains in Duck Egg Brera Lino and Bed Spread in Cloud Brera Fino by Designers Guild for the Bemz Designers Collection, and assorted cushion covers from Bemz

4) Add a further 2-3 cm to the width measurement for each curtain to allow your curtains to overlap in the middle when closed.

Bemz Heading Tape Curtain in Black Classic Ruta and Bemz covers for Söderhamn sofa in Noir Brera Lino by Designers Guild and Melby chair in Absolute White Panama Cotton

5) Maximum width for curtains is determined by the maximum width of the fabric. In almost all cases when shopping curtains at Bemz this is 140 cm with the exception of Bemz's Rosendal Prewashed Linen fabrics, which have a maximum width of 130 cm.

6) Curtain widths may vary by +/-2 cm from the ordered size.

Curtains in Duck Egg Brera Lino, cover for Söderhamn sofa in Noir Brera Lino and cover for PS armchair in Duck Egg Brera Lino by Designers Guild  for the Bemz Designer Collection

7) Indicate the desired length of curtain you want - available at Bemz up to 6 metres long!

Bemz's new curtains are available in four made-to-measure styles: with tabs, pencil pleats, eyelets or rings; and two flexible sizing options: readymade, in four standard sizes that fit the most common window sizes, or made-to-measure, in narrow panel curtains or full size lengths.

Tab Top curtain in Silver Grey Gotland Stripe, Henriksdal chair cover in medium skirt in Sun Yellow Panama Cotton, Cushion cover in Jet Black Stockholm Stripe all from Bemz

For more details on how to measure specifically for Bemz Heading Tape Curtains, Tab Top Curtains, Eyelet Top Curtains, and Rod Pocket Curtains and more, as well as tips on how to choose tiebacks and curtain care instructions visit our website and you'll be an expert at sizing up your new curtains in no time.

Count down to Bemz curtains launch: Are you ready?

In case you missed the news, Bemz is about to launch an exciting new range of curtains, extending our comprehensive collection of textile products for the home.

Bemz Heading Tape Curtain in Black Classic Ruta and Bemz covers for Söderhamn sofa in Noir Brera Lino by Designers Guild and Melby chair in Absolute White Panama Cotton

Yes that's right - made-to-measure curtains suitable for a variety of décors and budgets. The launch is set for next week. But you can get a sneak peek at them right here.

Bemz Rod Pocket Curtain in White Japan by Göta Trägårdh

Bemz Tab Top curtain in Silver Grey Gotland Stripe

Our new curtains will be available in four made-to-measure styles: with tabs, pencil pleats, eyelets or rings; and two flexible sizing options: readymade, in four standard sizes that fit the most common window sizes, or made-to-measure, in narrow panel curtains or full size lengths – up to six metres long!

Bemz Eyelet Curtain in Candy Pink Panama Cotton, Mysinge sofa in Stockholm Stripe Jet Black cover from Bemz

What's even better is that you will be able to choose your curtains in over 200 different fabrics, including designs by famous brands and designers such as Designers Guild, Marimekko, Strömma, Viola Gråsten and more.

Rod Pocket Curtain from Bemz in Graphite Grey Josephine by Göta Trägårdh

Bemz Rod Pocket Curtain in Jet Black Stockholm Stripe and Söderhamn sofa in Brera Lino Noir cover from Bemz

Made of 100 per cent natural materials, the curtains are robust and machine washable, and carry the same Bemz high quality guarantee, and like everything Bemz, Scandinavian at heart.

Bemz Heading Tape Curtain in Mandarin Orange Gotland Stripe

Bemz Rod Pocket Curtain in Unbleached Linen

For a chic, coordinated interior, you can mix and match curtains with the rest of Bemz’s range of sofa covers, chair covers, cushion covers, bedroom products and more, instantly lifting the character and style of any room in your home.

Bemz Curtains in Duck Egg Brera Lino by Designers Guild and chair covers in new Bemz cottons

So get your measuring tape out and stay tuned for great tips next week on how to measure for the perfect curtains right here on It's a cover up.

Check out our lovely new cottons

Have you seen our new fabrics?

New cotton fabrics from Bemz

Bemz has launched four new cotton fabrics for slipcovers, bed skirts, cushion covers and other Bemz products in classic yarn-dyed stripes and checks.

Karlstad footstool cover in Vreta Gingham Blue/White

Our new yarn-dyed cotton fabrics, Sandhamn Stripe and Vreta Gingham Check, are an updated version of 16th century Swedish style – each available in two colourways.

Henriksdal chair covers, Loose Fit Country, in Vreta Gingham Check Beige/White and Blue/White, Multi Fit chair cover in Unbleached Rosendal Pure Washed Linen, Curtains in Vreta Ginghamn Check Blue/White.

The new Vreta Gingham Check fabrics come in two classic combinations: Beige/White and Blue/White.

Ekeskog sofa cover in Blue/White Sandhamn Stripe and assorted cushion covers from Bemz

With Sandhamn Stripe available in time-honoured Blue/White and Black/White.

Bemz cover for Karlstad sofa, Loose fit Urban, in Beige/White Vreta Gingham Check

The yarn dye technique involves weaving different coloured threads to create the fabric pattern, lending an interesting depth and lustre for the perfect cotton look. The fabrics are made of 100% cotton, are stain-protected and machine-washable at 40˚C.

Henriksdal chairs in Loose Fit Country and Loose Fit Urban covers from Bemz in our new cotton fabrics

What’s more, for the first time these new yarn-dyed cotton fabrics from Bemz are available both as regular and now also Loose Fit covers, a style previously limited to 100% prewashed linens.

Henriksdal chair cover, Loose Fit Country, in Vreta Gingham Check Blue/White, Curtains in Vreta Ginghamn Check Blue/White

The unique fit offered by our loose style covers gives sofas and armchairs a more easy-going, yet sophisticated look, ideal for those who like simple elegance and innovative design – and now in 100% cotton.

Straight bed skirt in Sandhamn Stripe Blue/White, Bed Spread in Cloud Brera Fino by Designers Guild, Assorted cushion covers from Bemz

These covers are cut entirely by hand and sewn with great precision. Sandhamn Stripe and Vreta Gingham Check are available as Regular Fit and Loose Fit sofa covers and chair covers, as well as cushion covers, bed skirts, fabric by the meter and much more. You can even buy made-to-measure curtains in these new fabrics come autumn!