Meet
Andrea Brett
Interiors has been my passion for as long as I can remember. From my first Blue Peter project furnishing a dolls house with colourful paints and fabrics, through my textiles degree at Leeds University and onto my own business.
I am based in Exeter and have been working in this industry throughout the Westcountry for over 25 years embracing new styles, trends and innovation. I am privileged to be continually trusted with a wide variety of projects from a single pair of curtains or blind to finish a room scheme, to a call I once took from a client whose opening gambit was "Good morning, my friend recommended I should call you. I've just bought this aircraft hangar......"!
I offer a full personal home consultancy service tailored to your exact needs and am supported by all leading fabric design houses. I provide top quality bespoke made curtains, blinds and soft furnishings and whether domestic or commercial, most of my work comes from repeat business and recommendation.
I hope that you will be inspired by what you see. All photography within this website features work that I have personally undertaken.
Call me nowThe business name was inspired by an unusually shaped oak tree which I can see from my studio window. When my daughters were very young they used to call it “the rabbit tree”.

Testimonials

“Andrea has worked on my soft furnishings from shortly after she started her own business, well over twenty years ago now.
She shortened a selection of curtains I inherited so that they fitted my first house, then made, from measurements I provided (very risky!), all of the curtains for my second house in Somerset. Most of those were adapted, for house number three, into beautiful roman blinds as well as curtains, lasting some twenty years. Two sofas had gorgeous loose covers made and a pair of chairs were better than when I bought them after Andrea worked her reupholstery magic. Now in my fourth house, I have some superb roman blinds and curtains, all of which will doubtless come with me when I leave here. Andrea is extremely professional and her work is excellent value for money. She also trusts me in the realm of colours and patterns (well, stripes!) and because of this we have made a good double act over the past decades. I have the greatest pleasure in recommending Andrea, both as a supremely competent professional and as a kind, generous, good-humoured individual.”
S & R, Starcross
“I was fortunate to happen upon Andrea 6 years ago when we first moved to Exeter.
Since then she has helped me and my family with interior design, curtains and blinds in three different properties. Always helpful and enthusiastic, and with huge flare and attention to detail, Andrea goes well beyond the call of duty to ensure everything asked of her is met and to a high standard. A large range of quality fabrics perfectly made means a fantastic result. I wouldn’t use anyone else – Thank you Andrea!”
H, South Devon
“We have been using Andrea for the last 5 years.
During this time she has made 7 pairs of curtains and blinds for 11 windows. In addition she has fitted curtain poles, upholstered dining chairs, made window seats and cushion covers – and probably more! She provides a fantastic service. Everything is beautifully made and fits perfectly. She always helps us find exactly what we want, however obscure the request and it really is worth asking her for advice. We wouldn’t use anyone else.”
K, Uffculme
“I first met Andrea 11 years ago when she made the blinds for our newly built house.
The initial thing that struck us was her warmth – followed immediately by her complete professionalism, her extensive knowledge of fabrics and fittings, and her artistic ability. She arrived at our house with a vanload of fabric book samples. Sitting amongst them on the floor, she offered advice and suggestions where appropriate in an unhurried and relaxed manner. When our choices were made she efficiently measured and calculated quantities and costs. A written quote followed and, on agreement, the timescale. Andrea kept us informed of progress and a fitting date was decided upon. The fittings were carried out cleanly, respectfully and with precision. The workmanship was excellent and every blind was perfect and totally beautiful. We also had several chairs upholstered with excellent results. Our latest project was to reupholster a large corner sofa. Andrea arranged the collection and redelivery. It looks absolutely stunning and we could not be more thrilled. Andrea is a brilliant craftswoman and we are totally delighted with everything.”
C & R, Dartmouth
“We are truly delighted with our soft furnishings which you designed, created and handmade to perfection.
The opportunity to choose from a wide range of stunning fabrics, in the company of a true professional enabled us to transform our ordinary house into a fabulous home.”
L & C, Torquay
“Andrea is the most professional and helpful person and has made so many blinds, curtains and cushions for me in various houses.
All done so quickly and efficiently. Nothing has been too much trouble for her, everything is made to the highest standard and she is a pleasure to deal with.”
S, Teign Valley
S, Teign Valley
“When I moved house 10 years ago, I was lucky to find Andrea shortly afterwards.
She was able to upholster awkward, old fashioned chairs, sofas and fit difficult shaped windows, working out ideas and altering my existing fabrics. Since then, Andrea has worked year on year assessing exactly what I like, bringing suitable, thought-out books of fabrics catering for my taste, for me to choose from. I always choose the one she has in mind, although she never tells me at the time! She has a lovely nature and easy manner, both imaginative and arty but will willingly go down the traditional styles. Andrea has an endless supply of books and samples. Nothing is any trouble and she won’t push you into anything, unless you are convinced. With a business mind her overriding aim is to please the customer. I have and I am still enjoying her visits enormously. A pleasure to work with, and would highly recommend her services.”
R, Shillingford
“Andrea has provided curtains, voiles, pelmets and blinds for my whole house (11 windows and full length doors).
I have been delighted with her service, quality, efficiency and attention to detail. She also organised the fitting of poles, tracks and pelmet boards, again to a high standard and to coincide with fitting, always cleaned up afterwards! She was brilliant at assisting with fabric choices to suit existing decor and soft furnishings whilst being unstinting of her time and a pleasure to work with. If any aftercare was required the service was excellent. I have no hesitation in recommending Andrea, I would use her again and highly recommend her high quality service.”
T, Kingsteignton
T, Kingsteignton
“I moved into my house fifteen years ago. Andrea came in to measure up and we chose the fabrics.
Her professionalism was second to none, she was clean and tidy and the curtains were perfect, I would recommend her to anyone.”
S, Kingsteignton
“My wife and I have used Andrea’s interior design services on several occasions.
She is very professional, has been really helpful, resourceful in finding suitable fabrics and exactly what we were looking for. Andrea is reliable, punctual, and also very practical in her suggestions. We strongly recommend Rabbit Tree Interiors.”
Mr & Mrs P, Exeter
“I would not hesitate in recommending Andrea of Rabbit Tree Interiors.
Andrea made the roman blinds for all our windows and doors. The workmanship is excellent as was the fitting. The personal service we received was second to none. She has a wonderful knowledge of fabrics and is always aware that (some) clients have budgets to stick to. Andrea also re-covered a sofa and two chairs for us. When it was finished it completely exceeded our expectations and we are really delighted.”
N & J, Aylesbeare
“Following a recommendation from a close friend some years ago, my husband and I entered into a new and exciting chapter in our home-making when we were introduced to the world of Rabbit Tree Interiors.
The journey began with curtains for one room developing into window dressing in every room, embracing poles, blinds and vibrant fabrics. During this time Andrea undertook the re-covering of a large suite and a challenging individual chair. Nothing is ever too much trouble no matter how complicated; from the moment Andrea walks through the door laden with samples and brimming with ideas we know the latest project will exceed our hopes and imagination.
Simply the best!”
Mr & Mrs A, Exeter




