Textile planning & design advice
Translate the atmosphere, function and design intention of a space into a coherent textile direction. We help define colour, texture, transparency and the relationship between different applications.
4SPACES · TEXTILE PLANNING & CONSULTING
Textile consulting.
From design intention to a considered specification.
We work alongside architects, interior designers and project teams to define the textiles a space needs. Material selection, bespoke development, technical guidance and cost planning, brought together from the earliest stages of your project.
THE 4SPACES APPROACH
An extension of your design team.
Independent ownership and a boutique approach keep our work personal, direct and responsive. We take time to understand your design intention and bring textile expertise into the decisions that shape it.
Our knowledge of materials, weaving, printing and production connects creative possibilities with practical requirements. Work with us on a focused question, a particular project stage or the complete textile plan, from concept to implementation.
Architects · Interior designers · Clients · Project teams
HOW WE SUPPORT YOUR PROJECT
The right decisions, at the right stage.
Material selection & specification
Identify suitable fabrics for curtains, upholstery and other agreed applications. Compare material properties, appearance, care and available technical information, supported by samples and project-specific recommendations.
Bespoke development
When a project calls for something particular, we explore custom colours, woven structures, prints and material developments. We assess feasibility and production options with our specialist European partners.
Performance & building physics
Consider light, acoustics and thermal performance alongside the visual concept. We help review the relevant material requirements and identify the documentation, samples or testing needed to inform the specification.
Cost planning & optimisation
Build a clear picture of the budget, from planning and materials to fabrication, installation, maintenance and cleaning. We discuss alternatives and priorities to find a balance between design intention, performance and cost.
Tendering & procurement support
Prepare the textile decisions for tendering and procurement. We support clear specifications and the comparison of suitable options, helping project teams assess value while keeping technical and aesthetic requirements in view.
FROM SAMPLES TO SPECIFICATION
Consider the whole life of the textile.
A material decision reaches beyond colour and texture. How will the textile filter light, respond to daily use and be maintained? How will it be constructed and installed? We help bring these questions into the planning process.
Where the brief calls for it, we coordinate samples, prototype installations, mock-ups and laboratory testing. Quality assurance and clear documentation help carry the agreed design and technical requirements through the next project stages.
Material properties · Testing · Quality assurance · Maintenance
Discuss your specification
WHERE WE WORK
Different settings. Specific requirements.
We adapt the textile plan to the people, activities and conditions of each space, for both professional and private projects.
Hospitality
Hotels, restaurants and guest spaces: coordinate atmosphere, comfort, everyday use and maintenance across the textile concept.
Workplace
Offices and shared environments: consider privacy, daylight and acoustic needs alongside the character of the space.
Healthcare
Care and healthcare settings: balance a welcoming environment with the project's use, cleaning and material requirements.
Marine
Cabins, lounges and shared areas: review the intended application, material suitability and required documentation for each brief.
Culture & museums
Museums, theatres and cultural venues: develop textile choices around the spatial concept, light conditions and practical demands.
Private interiors
Homes and apartments: focused advice for a room or a considered textile plan across the entire interior.
WORKING TOGETHER
A clear path from brief to specification.
Understand the brief
Share the design intention, space, location, project stage, budget and timing. We agree where our textile expertise can be most useful.
Explore & develop
Review materials, colours and constructions. We prepare a direction, arrange samples and assess bespoke options where the project needs them.
Evaluate & refine
Compare the options against design, performance and cost. Where required, mock-ups and testing help resolve the specification before commitments are made.
Specify & coordinate
Document the agreed textile choices and support tendering and project coordination. Our involvement can continue through implementation, with the scope agreed for your project.
TEXTILES IN CONTEXT
Material choices that shape a space.
Explore these published 4Spaces projects to see textiles at work in residential and workplace interiors.
Residential · London
House of Honey
Layered sheers and curtains bring movement, depth and changing light to the interior.
Workplace · Zürich
Family Office Zürich
Pisa curtains introduce softness and a considered textile presence into an office setting.
BEFORE WE BEGIN
Your consulting questions.
We work with architects, interior designers, clients, artists, specialist contractors and general contractors. Our consulting supports professional and private projects, with the scope tailored to the brief.
We can join at the first concept stage or support an existing project during material selection, specification, tendering or implementation. Early involvement allows textile choices, performance requirements and budget to be considered together.
Yes. Depending on the brief, we can explore custom colours, woven structures, printed textiles and other bespoke developments. Feasibility, quantities, costs and timing are confirmed with the relevant production partners before proceeding.
Yes. We can help review material properties, light, acoustics, thermal performance, cost and maintenance considerations. Technical suitability is assessed for the selected fabric and application, using the available documentation and additional testing where needed.
Depending on the agreed scope, support can include a textile concept, material recommendations and samples, project-specific development, specification guidance, cost planning, mock-up or testing coordination, and tendering support.
Yes. You can ask us to resolve a focused material question or support selected project stages. Share your brief and we will agree the services, responsibilities, costs and timing with you.
START A CONVERSATION
Bring us your brief.
Tell us about the space, your design intention and the decisions you are working through. We will review your request and discuss how textile consulting can support the project.
Textile expertise, at your side.
Begin with a focused question or a complete project brief. Meet us in Zurich or start with a remote discussion.