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Take design cues from the masters, and be inspired! An entire room could be themed around that cobalt blue bow...
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...or, maybe just a bedroom table! |
I could spend an entire day in a fabric store. Wandering past bolts of beautiful textiles is a bit like spending a fanciful afternoon at a museum admiring genius art -- perusing the bold, or muted, or variegated colors, the flora or fauna, the detailed patterns -- it's just beautiful. Many of my friends find these shops overwhelming, but I find them great fun. Perhaps too much fun -- I have been known to buy bolts of fabric without having an exact use in mind.
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I just had to buy this Italian fabric! The hand painted, Florentine texture is stunning. But, I haven't found a use for it yet! |
Layering various fabrics is so stylish. On my bed, I am constantly shuffling fabrics around (above and below)
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Classically modern sheets by Frette that I used in a guest room |
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18th Century inspired embroidered fabric from India. Again, I just had to have it! Much of the fabric from Indian has a cheerful sense of authenticity and has influenced countless fabric designs, including many of the bold country French collections. |
For some years now, home decor seems to have forgotten about the beautiful language that colorful fabrics, wall coverings and rugs speak. Lately, style has been somewhat refined, somewhat hotel-like and hence, a little dry and a little limited. Luckily, this seems to be passing. The exuberance of color is coming back, and we should enthusiastically welcome its return!
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A cerulean embroidered silk throw livens up an earthy brushed wool chaise in my bedroom.
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We have no problem taking a beautiful paisley printed Indian fabric to the beach to use as a tent. |
Now, of course, there are the legendary fabric houses -- Schumacher (above), or Brunswick and Fils, or Kravet...
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...but here in Brooklyn, there are other vibrant options. Flavor Paper is a modern, inspiring source for wall coverings. Customers can custom design their paper, via hand-made screen printing, or use exisitng patters. Gorgeous!
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Remember -- your house is your home. Make sure it feels like it!
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Happy Designing! |
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