A “Fashionable” Home
- At September 17, 2012
- By catherineschager
- In Design Trends
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As the world of fashion design and interior design often mirror each other, I took a look at the latest apparel ideas coming out of “Fashion Week” and put together some trends to watch.
Trend #1: Leather. Yes, it’s coming back in apparel and it’s really never left “fashionable” homes. From shagreen (sharkskin) to buttery soft leathers, and even leather floors, it’s a true classic that gets tweaked from season to season.
Leather apparel is back!
Trend #2: Transparency and Lace. I’m seeing a lot of lacy apparel, and some fabulous fabrics for your home that give you a lacy feel without feeling like you’ve put up grandmas curtains.
Kravet fabric
Trend #3: Textures that are bold and bulky. Like a great cable-knit sweater!
Wouldn't this make a great chair? Kravet 30207
Trend # 4: Prints: Hi-tech and urban prints. Definitely not the “Laura Ashley” look!
Love it, and the colors! Kravet citysquare
What’s your favorite from “Fashion Week”? I’m loving that leather apparel is back, although I don’t think I’ll be hunting for leather pants any time soon!
Favorite Fabrics
- At February 14, 2011
- By catherineschager
- In Design Trends
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Part of what I enjoy most about what I do is being able to see and feel the myriad of fabrics available today. Visiting the various fabric showrooms is like being a kid in a candy store, and looking at a new fabric collection is like watching fireworks on the 4th of July, complete with oooh’s and aah’s. Every time I see a new fabric (or old favorite reinterpreted) I like to imagine how I might use it in a client’s home- or even my own. Here are some of my current favorite fabrics and how I imagine using them.
Mohair velvet
Mohair velvets- I talked about these in a previous post. They have a fabulous lush feel and look, not to mention the fact that they’re incredibly durable, and the colors…..ooh so many and so rich!
Interesting Ikat
Ikat is a pattern that’s produced in a method similar to tie-dying. They’re one of the oldest forms of textile decoration, and while they come in many patterns, I happen to like the one shown above. These look great in many applications; on pillows, chairs, ottomans. They’re so interesting and add an exotic, ethnic element to a room.
Silly Monkeys!
Ethnic prints are always interesting, adding personality and fun to a room. I used this print recently on pillows for a client’s living room. Each face of the pillow featured a different monkey! Depending upon your tolerance for color and pattern, these can be used on anything from pillows to sofas.
Embossed leather - cool, huh?
Leathers- I love the feel of a silky soft leather and also love the fabulous textured and hair-on leathers. Each one adds its own interest and appeal. And leather can be used in almost any design style from art deco through mid-century modern.
Cheetah print
Last on today’s list is animal prints. I think they’re fun, and can be used on large or small items. Again, you have to enjoy pattern and a touch of whimsy, but the good news is they can be in almost any color combination- not just those found in nature!
I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing some of my favorite fabrics and also hope that you’ll weigh in on some of yours! Happy Valentine’s day!
