Bright, saturated, playful, the colorful toss pillows in James Hare Silks
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My Lady's Chamber by designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen
His Lordship's Chamber by Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen
English Eccentric hall entrance by Diana Civil
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Birmingham, United Kingdom – Since Prince William and Kate Middleton announced the date of their wedding, our interest has once again turned to the UK for fashion inspiration. The largest design show in the UK, Inteiors 2011, provided design direction that reminded me of why we are passionate about the British. Design for the next 10 years will return to the aristocratic approach of letting a home evolve over generations.
Here are a few of the trends I spotted and love for their practicality, especially in this economy!
Stamp Rug licensed by Britain's Royal Mail embossed with the image of Queen Elizabeth
Color comes to the rescue so you won’t surrender to boredom. The freshest looks have several bright colors used together instead of just one accent color. Pink, Turquoise and Violet were frequently seen in the mix.
Kelly Hoppen for Halo Home
Neutrals dominate in large furnishings. Beige and grey in both warm and cool tones look the freshest in textures. Burlap, linens, wools, and even fur integrate well for most design aesthetics.
Hemelaer's Chartres Range Collection
Light, bleached, raw or slightly distressed finishes lead with their easy care and ability to take furniture from formal to livable. Think of it as a Classy Country
Textile Art by Penelope Jordan, UK
Textiles are the newest form of art. Stitched and hand woven pieces look welcoming and add passion to a room.
READ FULL STORY:
http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/536875-Birmingham_shows_how_to_reconnect.php
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Katrin Schnabl Inspired by Scassi 1958 using Brentano Textiles
The cross trending of furniture and fashion is being nurtured by Chicago area designers and Brentano textiles. Once again the Chicago History Museum is holding the FashionNext competition asking designers to use inspiration from the museums costume collection and create new designs using only Contract fabrics from Brentano. The 2010 competition has a wedding theme, “I Do! Chicago Ties the Knot”. Here are just a few lovely pieces that will be on loan to the Merchandise Mart for the Neocon trade show June 14-16.
This is just a sampling of what you will see at the museum. Join in the fun and go to
http://www.chicagohistory.org/planavisit/upcomingevents/fashionext
to vote for your favorite designer creation.
Carla Hwang and Kenneth Park use Brentano's Spring Morning fabric in this wedding dress inspired by a 1958 Scassi
Caroline DeVillo uses Brentano's Eco-Satin in this wedding dress inspired by a 1967 Givenchy.
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The courtyard of this chic little boutique hotel was made even more inviting by 5 little white dogs who run to the entrance when guests ring the doorbell. Yes, this restaurant/hotel has a doorbell and after anxiously waiting on the back streets of Puerto Vallarta, the proprietor did answer – all part of the charm. Back home to reality, I am still feeling the spirit and character of this little gem. It could be time to redesign some of my own spaces!
A sincere thank you to Aaron Haack, my financial advisor at Chase Bank for recommending the most romantic place ever!
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Industrial is hot and provides the perfect little eco-friendly, socially responsible and all-American touch to your rooms. My Behind the Design column in Furniture Today will explain more about this trend. http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/455551-The_next_Industrial_Revolution.php
Here are a few more pieces that will add the Industrial touch to your room.
Aldo Bernardi Italian Lighting
French Heritage Watchmakers Desk
Industrial Chic
see more at www.industrial-chic.com
John Beck Steel
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