Want to add a bit of glitz to your home while still keeping it classy? Metallics are excellent way to add both shimmer and elegance. While metallics are typically found in vases, containers, and other accessories, you might want to check out these three unusual ways to use metallics. 1. Tableware. Metallic tableware brings instant glamour to even the most casual family dinner. For a more eclectic effect, layer different sheens and patterns. 2. Curtains. Choose fabrics with a very subtle metallic sheen to add shimmer without overwhelming your room. Solid, neutral colors in simple shapes usually work best for [Read more...]

A bold zebra print can provide a bold exciting contrast to the look and feel of a room.   Try not to overpower your space – accent it using some of the following ideas. Accent a chair with an animal print throw pillow.     Upholster a chair, bench or ottoman to create a standout piece in the room.         Mix animal prints with bright, vivid colors for a sharp visual contrast.     Cloak your floor in style with an area rug like the rooms below.  

The accent wall is one of the easiest ways to brighten an office, room, or hallway with a large (or small) splash of color in order to pull together a look. However, it is important to make sure that a painted wall makes sense in a room- there is nothing worse than an obscure painted wall that does not give your highlighted atmosphere justice. But lately, we’ve been wanting to take the painted accent wall a step further. Adding texture with wood or a printed design/wallpaper can be even more effective when it comes to adding the right amount of [Read more...]

The color is often reserved for Hollywood’s most famous or even record breaking Olympiads, but the shimmering metallic color of gold has recently made a resurgence into the spaces of many. Appearing in frames to fabric and furniture, gold is a great metallic that ensures warmth into any room, more so than a silver or pewter. Whether it’s incorporated into your office storage or your own living room upholstery, gold can add an understated elegance most. There is a key to this attractive allure- you don’t want to go overboard. Styling with some soft, glam accent pieces, a golden seamed [Read more...]

Before you tackle anything on my to-do list, always take the time to organize your space. No one completely thrives in chaos and confusion. The trick is in controlling the clutter. Start with paper, the main one to blame; file, recycle or even shred papers and mail every day in order to keep the mounds from forming. Next, make sure you are utilizing your files, cabinets, or other organizational tools- it’s easy to forget about them! Storage is the key to a happy and clean desk, but here’s the kicker- you can still be chic and colorful while being orderly! Instead [Read more...]

Tired of pictures on your wall? Fabric panels are super simple and can be bought or custom made by you. Not only can it be a quick project, but they are easy to make and definitely inexpensive! What is even better is that most people have extra pieces of cloth lying around the house that they don’t know what to do with; you can use all different types of fabric like old tablecloths, drapes, or even towels. Fabric stores also have a variety of patterns and colors that will surely cater to your individual look that you are going for.

Add spice to your home with Ikat! For those of you who don’t know what Ikat is, “Ikat“ means “to bind”. Likely one of the oldest forms of textile decoration, Ikat is a weaving method. The fabric is resist-dyed prior to weaving, resulting in the beautiful tie-dye-like designs. Ikat fabric is playful, bold, and vibrant, and can really liven up a space. Use several well-placed Ikat throw pillows to add some color to your couch, furnish your living room with some Ikat chairs, or even cover an entire room with Ikat wallpaper! Check out the photos below for some inspiration:

BREAKING MONOTONY   Listen to my intereview with designer Laura Guido – Clark on her new line for HBF Textiles. What an inspiraton and a breath of fresh air she is. West coast designer, Laura Guido-Clark, has developed for HBF Textiles a diverse collection of multi-purpose materials that breaks conventional ideas of vertical materials and upholstery fabrics. Her design concepts explore ideas of overlapping layered patterns, irregular repeats, imagery that imparts a sense of craft, and color that is fresh and energetic. The five core patterns feature 40 colorations ranging from invigorating fresh hues to grounded neutrals.     Against [Read more...]

You knew it was going to be a hit within the first few seconds of hearing it and you cranked up the volume. Now seven hours later you are still humming along unable to shake the infectious melody and catchy chorus and you have already sent texts to your friends to share your latest musical obsession. Okay so I can’t really download it to my ipod but that’s kind of how I felt about Melodeon, the latest upholstery textile collection from Momentum Textiles. Melodeon captures the rhythm of geometrical patterns with pitch perfect line work, drawing you in with the [Read more...]

I have to confess I am absolutely infatuated with the latest collection from Momentum Textiles. I guess you could say it had me before hello… Actually it had me from First Glance, the four new vinyl textiles with deceptively unique textures and patterns that look like fabric. The designs incorporate state-of-the-art digital printing techniques that simulate fabric weaves and textures with precise and incomparable coloring. Imprint combines bold colors with basic rectangles and a decorative stitching detail for a contemporary and balanced look. It is available in five brilliant colorways. Available in six colorways, Masque features a fun geometric pattern [Read more...]