WINNER

Doli, £29·50 m, Danta Collection by Malabar
Judge's comment: “This innovative new fabric combines a delightful suede-like texture with simple pattern to create a wonderfully exotic feel. It offers a great opportunity to achieve an opulent look on a budget.”

RUNNERS UP

Calder, £29 m, Autumn 2006 Collection by Jane Churchill at Colefax and Fowler
Judge's comment: “Jane Churchill has a long tradition of offering good value. This fresh, vibrant new fabric is a very exciting addition to the range.”


Cherrington, from £11 m, Themes 1V Collection by Robert Allen at Home
Judge's comment:“This elegant design in a wonderful range of colours would be good value at twice the price. We see this as a fabric that will be hugely popular with decorators on a tight budget – or those looking to focus their resources on some other element in the scheme.”