There were 5 trends presented and I’m elaborating on each one separately on my blog, with images of furniture examples produced by Norwalk. I’ve already posted about the “Black is Back“, “Luxury Neutrals“, “Drum Beat“, and “Tongue-in-Cheek Chic” trends. The 5th trend presented was “Greenbrier.”
Greenbrier
The Alleghany Mountains of West Virginia are home to one of American’s grandest traditional resorts, The Greenbrier at White Sulpher Springs. Founded over 150 years ago and renowned for its exuberant Dorothy Draper decorated interiors, this relaxed and elegant playground welcomes both kings and commoners to its legendary 10,000 acres. Norwalk takes on this preppy aesthetic with its homage to this grand resort. With greens ranging from moss to emerald, blues with a decidedly turquoise hue, and purples in shades of violet, these upbeat color combinations are equally at home in your living room, sunroom, or upbeat bedroom.”
Examples:
There were 5 trends presented and I’m elaborating on each one separately on my blog, with images of furniture examples produced by Norwalk. I’ve already posted about the “Black is Back“, “Luxury Neutrals“, and “Drum Beat” trends. The 4th trend presented was “Tongue-In-Cheek Chic.”
Tongue-In-Cheek Chic
“With a slightly naughty-but-nice edginess, this couture-inspired theme celebrates the forward thinking work of Alexander McQueen, Christian Louboutin, Robert Cavalli, and Kean Etro. The fashion runways from New York to Milan were full of studs, grommets, rivets, and metal accents this season. Shades of blue/green from jade to mint provide the perfect soothing complement to the ashen toned base cloths. While cosmopolitan images of skulls, Buddha, and dolled-up dogs provide the whimsy and swank that energize this restful palette.”
Examples:
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There were 5 trends presented. I highlighted them in my guest post (see it here), and I’m elaborating on each one separately on my blog, with images of furniture examples produced by Norwalk.
I’ve already posted about the “Black is Back” and “Luxury Neutrals” trends. The 3rd trend presented was “Drum Beat”.
Drum Beat
“From the great American southwest to the plains of central Africa, the echo of ethnic tribal patterns and themes has never been more prominent. Animal skin layouts remain at an all-time high in popularity, while mud and kuba clothes, indigenous rug designs, sophisticated quilting and matelasse texturing with dense natural fibers all add a rich touch to this motif. Deep chocolates and mineral greys ground this decidedly earth toned palette, while native clay and dusty Prussian blue add a restful complement to this timely decorative theme.”
Examples:
Next post: “Tongue-in-Cheek Chic”
]]>There were 5 trends presented. I highlighted them in my guest post (see it here), and I’m elaborating on each one separately on my blog, with images of furniture examples produced by Norwalk.
My last post was about the “Black is Back” trend. The 2nd trend presented is “Luxury Neutrals”.
Luxury Neutrals
“For ever action/trend there is a polar opposite reaction. In start contrast to Norwalk’s black and white Urban Studio, our Luxury Neutrals collection offers an understated, restful, and reserved palette of sophisticated base and accent fabrics. Natural linen and platinum toned fabrics are distinguished by the use of complex yarns and weaving techniques, yet remain restrained in pattern. Luscious velvets, metallic fibers, and chintzed finishes add a sparkle and polished luster to this chic yet serene decorative approach.”
Examples:
Next Trend: “Drum Beat”
There were 5 trends presented. I highlighted each of them in my guest post (see it here), and thought I’d elaborate on each one separately on my blog, with images of furniture examples produced by Norwalk.
Black is Back
“After 3 years of homage to all things grey, its more intense cousin, black is back with full intensity. Combined most effectively with bright white, and exploring the drama of line and graphic outline, black and white pairings dominated the fashion runways in 2012/2013. At home this chic combination provides a neutral background for a pop of incandescent hot positive color. We like to make that color pop close to a neon hue — think acid green, passion pink, or electric blue for a sleek modern decor that is sure to energize.”
Examples: (Note that while this focus was on pink as an accent color, there are many other bold options for accents.)
Next Up: “Luxury Neutrals”
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Things to do:
1. Finish the gallery wall (i.e. add art to the frames)
2. Make throw pillows, with the following fabric I have from Tonic Living:
Bella Porte, Citrine
(yes it’s the same print as Gate Citrine from Robert Allen for Dwell Studio)
Flatiron, Black
Stanford, Orange
3. I have to do something about that ceiling fan…
Though it’s unfinished, here are a couple photos of the various phases this wall has gone through since we bought the house. I need this as a reminder of how much we actually have accomplished.
when we bought the house…
after a fresh coat (or several coats) of paint and some major cleaning (before the nasty carpeting was torn out):
the ksl sofa find I HAD to have, and grew to despise shortly after:
just a few weeks ago, gallery wall in progress:
My sister and brother-in-law recently bought a house and are planning on how to makeover the bathroom on a very tight budget. With some creative thinking and a bit of physical labor, I know they can do it. I thought I might share the advice I gave her, as it could be useful to others out there as well.
Based on the photo above, here is what I recommended:
- The most obvious: Remove the wallpaper borders, and paint EVERYTHING! Paint the walls, trim, cabinets, and interior doors. This will take the most time, but will make the biggest difference, and it won’t cost much at all.
- The countertop and sink are pretty neutral so those can stay without turning into an eyesore.
- Remove the posts sitting on the knee wall between the vanity & toilet.
- Get rid of the curtains!
- Instead of boring blinds, make a fun DIY roller shade like this one by Emily A. Clark. It would look great to have a fun fabric there since that window is such a focal point. You can find great fabric prices online. I’ve recently discovered Tonic Living for great modern fabrics at amazing prices.
via Emily A. Clark
Wouldn’t this damask fabric look great? AND it’s on sale for only $ 8.95/yard!
- Replace the carpeting. I suggest a simple inexpensive tile. This will involve the most physical labor but will be the most durable in the end. If you don’t want to mess with tile and grout, a shorter-term solution is a vinyl peel & stick floor, which will probably still be more durable than carpeting.
- Since you’ll want to pull the base trim up to redo the floor, I’d suggest looking into a taller base trim made from paint-grade MDF, which is a great price point and will work well in a high-moisture area.
- Add flair with a fun framed mirror. Take a look at places like Big Lots, TJ Maxx, Marshall’s, etc. for mirrors. You can find some great deals there. Or even local thrift shops. Keep in mind – if the frame is ugly you can always spray paint it a really cool color.
via re-nest
- Replace the cabinet hardware. New knobs will add a little punch to the final project. You can find simple pieces for just a couple dollars. Or you can splurge and get something unique for just a little more cost. I’ve been drooling over this toggle pull from Paris Apartment for a while now:
Obviously these are only cosmetic changes, but considering nothing is broken and nothing is leaking, a makeover is all this bathroom really needs. All of this won’t cost a fortune, but it will make a HUGE difference.
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via Dwell Studio
I’m working on a couple upholstery projects right now, and I’m loving the Dwell Studio series for Robert Allen collection called Eclectic Modern. It’s a mix of modern and traditional, with a touch of vintage. Here are some of my favorites:
Dotted Trellis – Dove
Gate – Citrine
Gate – Jade
Pyramid – Dove
Snake Chain – Dove
Vintage Blossom – Citrine
Vintage Blossom – Jade
Vintage Plumes – Camel
Vintage Plumes – Jade
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by Emma Jane Pilkington via Little Green Notebook
My good friend Nedra is looking to reupholster a set of dining chairs and she’s torn between a neutral fabric or something more bold with color and pattern. I’ve offered to post some photos depicting various fabric prints to see if anything inspires her. Here are some fabric looks that I love and think could work really well in her setting. And the great thing is, if you don’t want to commit to bold color, you can still use a bold pattern in a more neutral tone and get a very sophisticated look.
1) Trellis Patterns. Kelly Wearstler’s Imperial Trellis fabric for Schumacher is a huge hit right now. I love the look of that as well as some of similar trellis patterns.
by Brown Design, Inc. via decorpad (I LOVE this space!)
via designlinesltd
via designlinesltd (love the yellow accents!)
2) Large Floral & Abstract Floral Prints.
by Little Green Notebook, using the oh-so-popular Chiang Mai Dragon fabric
Thomas Paul design for Duralee
Thomas Paul design for Duralee
3) Chevron pattern.
from 1st Dibs via Caitlin Creer
And one more thing… I’ve seen that indoor/outdoor fabrics, which are more comfortable and stylish than ever, are being used more and more in interior spaces, which might make sense for a dining room used by kids. Otherwise just make sure whatever you choose is durable and has some sort of stain treatment. Here is a great post from Spruce Austin about fabric durability.
Have fun Nedra!
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She started with a basic bulletin board (the type that comes in a thin pale wood frame). She removed the frame, then tightly wrapped her fabric around the edges and stapled it in place. She then attached the picture-hanging hardware to the back, and that was it – she was done! My method and Rebecca’s method are both super easy and inexpensive.
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