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Large stylistic patterns are in vogue in today’s home decor. You might have noted that fabrics used in design today have a very retro look. Patterns are bold and colorful.
Note in the example above that a traditional damask print has been stylized where the pattern is a much larger and more graphic in design.
An advantages to […]
The current trends in window treatments are more simple, elegant and timeless. A return to simple panels where the fabric speak for itself is a popular trend. This trend will stand the test of time. To update the look of panels consider a new header treatment such as a butterfly pleat, grometts or the new ripple fold. The mantra “less is […]
Have you noticed that fashion and home decor have similar trends? If you take a look at the fabrics featured in today’s fashions you will see that fabric in home decor follows color and graphic design in fashion. How can you apply your fashion sense to your home decor? Look in your closet to identify colors that […]
Have you seen the new Traditional Homes magazine? Great article on blending traditional and modern design. They call it Trad Mod Fusion, great name don’t you think? A young couple purchased a traditional home with decorative moldings and detail. They added contemporary furnishings and WOW it all works. The design marries the old with the new in […]
New lines for the spring are not for the faint of heart. Heavy metal and gilded fabrics are everywhere in fashion including home decor. Traditional fabrics have metallic threads woven throughout to give a look of glamour. Combined with velvets and chenille create the unexpected.
Blues are back in a big way! I call these the […]