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Tap in to Tapestry

December 5, 2012 By Jaima Leave a Comment

 

 

 

 

 

 

With the entrance of fall comes a richness of that reaches outside in.  Earthen hues outdoors inspire the same in patterns, and texture builds from the flimsiness of summer frocks.  And now, as Fall is reaching its hand in to winter, it’s finally the perfect time to embrace the fully thickened tapestry stylings that sashayed down the runways several months back.  If you’re braving a snow-filled winter climate, this is the perfect look to feel fresh and hot when the weather is anything but.  Bold, in a classic way, investing in a tapestry piece or two this season will undoubtedly be worth the money down the road.

Photos courtesy of patternpeople.com and karmaloop.com

Filed Under: Fashion, Trend Watch Tagged With: Pattern, Tapestry, winter fashion

Get floored!

November 22, 2012 By Jaima Leave a Comment

In the mood for making a statement with your upcoming redecorating project?  You have my full support… “go bold or go home,” is my motto when it comes to design.  Resofloors from Resopal may just be your new best friend.  Super glossy and surprisingly durable, these high-design floors live up to any contemporary-lover’s décor fantasy.  They are made of compressed fiberboard and are resistant to scrubbing, scratching and all those other things that come with general wear. They are vailable in a plethora of colors and styles to satisfy all of your design whimsy. Wouldn’t that number on the right have been perfect for my Faux Bois post a couple weeks back?!

Photos courtesy of reposal.de

Filed Under: Decorating with Pattern, INTERIORS Tagged With: floors, interior design, Pattern, reposal, resofloors

How to Mix Patterns

May 31, 2010 By Jaima Leave a Comment

Do you get totally overwhelmed and feel frustrated when it comes to mixing  patterns for your home? Well let me solve your dilemma! Stop going  crazy and start enjoying your decorating experience.  Keeping it simple in the beginning is propecia coupons always the best approach when mixing  patterns.  Let’s start with a few  design rules to help you out.

Keep your pattern count to 3. Three sounds like an odd number, it is but it isn’t when it comes to placing  patterns together for a  visually  appealing space.

Getting the look in 3 easy steps.

1. Use a solid colored or tonal colored fabric for the larger pieces of furniture in a room.  This highlights the main color you want to feature. (like  the lime cushion above)

2. Select  a stripe to coordinate with the solid fabric. Stripes add dimension and  structure. You can use simple stripes, ticking stripes, loosely painted or wide stripes. It is recommended if you do bring in a   multicolored stripe into your color story,  make sure it has some of the main color in one of the stripes so it coordinates with  the other two patterns selected.  In the lounge chair above,  the multicolored stripe brings  a variety of color into the picture but also features the main lime color  of the chair cushions unifying the entire look.

3. Pick an accent print for the third pattern. An accent fabric  tells a story and makes the overall design statement. These types of prints can include a novelty print, like the parrot fabric featured above from  The Walfab Company, a modern graphic print, a floral, a paisley, a Jacobean or even a damask. What ever you choose, you should love it. Just make sure your accent pattern has  some of the colors from your other two fabrics in it to finish  the look. Always take your swatches with  you when selecting your prints to  make sure they all co-ordinate together.

Balance the scale of patterns and colors in a room. Scale should also be taken into consideration when mixing patterns. When you walk into a well designed interior, one  pattern should stand out and make a statement. A usual guide line to go by is use one  pattern & color scheme for 3/3rds of the rooms space, then  another pattern & color  for 2/3rds of the room and then the final pattern and color should be 1/3rd.   It is important to keep one pattern and color the main focus so to visually ground the rooms decor.  A good example of this is  in the Traditional Homes interior above  by  Toby Wells Fairley. Aqua is the main color with the large scaled graphic screen and  ottoman acting as  the main focus of the room.   The patterned curtains in  red are secondary to aqua but they add a visual pop to the space, making it exciting and colorful.

Give your patterns some space. You don’t have to use a print in every corner of the room.  In the room above  the patterns  are  featured in the center of the room. Sometimes it works better to leave some space around your patterns.  Notice again the balance of pattern. Three chairs are in an orange leaf print  to one small sofa in zebra and the accent zebra rug. The rug draws the eye to the center of the room. If you can’t live with to much pattern, then use a tone off your fabric or a neutral shade to surround the room in so the main focus is on your favorite prints you have selected.

Mixing prints is Easy. Animal prints  are always stylish and they definitely add  pizzaz to any decor.  This is one pattern that is universal and  almost becomes a  graphic print.  Animal prints can  also be tonal and  can be considered  a plain fabric, acting like a texture.   They mix easily with stripes and floral’s.

Mixing prints is fun. Geometric prints,  stripes and plaids coordinate extremely well with  floral’s and paisley’s. Just remember, when blending  various prints, use the 3-2-1 rule when it comes to scale. One pattern should be large scale and the main focal point;  then the next coordinating print should be medium sized and then the third  print smaller. This way, it is more pleasing to the eye and creates a visual balance amongst patterns. As in the room below by Erinn Valencich, the wallpaper is the larger scale pattern where the pillows are medium scale. Of course, a plain is mixed in to act as a calming agent to the entire look.

So mix a little pattern into your  lifestyle today, whatever your style may be!  Enjoy!

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Filed Under: Decorating with Pattern Tagged With: animal prints, how to decorate, mix and match, Pattern, scale and design

Pattern Your World

March 19, 2010 By Jaima 1 Comment

Ok….I have to face it….I love pattern!   All patterns actually. Why?  I have been designing  wallpaper and fabric collections for the past 20 years  and suddenly came to realize, my life is not full if I don’t have some sort of pattern around me.    I truly believe pattern makes  a world of difference in a home and in fashion.  We can go from boring to great in an instant with the right pattern and color.   Pattern is seductive. It is the patterns we wear and incorporate into our  homes that make a statement about who we are in life.

Pattern for fashion  and home  are closely related. Look at some of  the famous designers, propecia baldness hair loss like Oscar de la Renta, Armani and Ralph Lauren.

When they design fashion collections with  pattern  they usually  carry over the same   feel of the line into their home collection.  An entire cohesive lifestyle look is created.

People  are similar to designers in that sense,  they naturally are drawn to patterns that reflect ones personality which is carried into their homestyle.

Well, the classic fashion  and home furnishings company  Liberty of London  from England is coming to America!  Target is full throttle ahead in featuring the famous prints from Liberty of London in a new line of clothes and home products.

This will definitely spring pattern into style for fashion but also puts  it on  the map for home interiors. We see a revival of  pattern in general  and are starting to see wallpaper edge its way back into the home.   I  believe wallpaper makes a house into a home and  pattern  makes life more interesting. Often patterns have hidden symbolism and meanings but they also reflect a style and mood of a person.   There is definitely a correlation to how we dress to how we decorate our homes.

Sunny yellow, a color that is bold, bright and vibrant is a symbol of   happiness and friendship, an inspiring color but when combined with circles a deeper symbolism is created.  The Circ wallpaper from the Aja Collection was created from a vintage wood block print where the  circles are intertwined.  Circles from ancient times have   symbolized  wholeness, infinity,  the goddess and female powers.  The circle,  a perfect shape, visually  gives us a sense of unity and balance and when mixed with  yellow creates a fabulous look with  subliminal meanings. The power of pattern and color is truly amazing.  The deeper one looks into pattern, the more interesting the stories  become about ones interior style.

The entire design direction for  2011/12  is all about pattern. Something we can  look forward to enjoying on all levels of design.

So until next time, make a statement with pattern, bring the  power of pattern into your  life!

Jaima

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Filed Under: Symbolism of Pattern Series #1 Tagged With: circles, Pattern, pattern meaning, symbolism

Tulip Passion

August 17, 2009 By Jaima 1 Comment

Florals are making a triumphant return to home fashion.   Whether you are a minimalist who loves retro styled prints or a traditionalist who desires the classics, there is a floral to suit everyone’s style. Make a statement by creating a feature wall with this dramatic tulip wallpaper “Dutch Treat”. The pattern itself was inspired from a vintage fabric from Europe.  Historically, tulips are among one of the most popular springtime garden flowers.

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The name tulip originated from the Persian word, “dulband”, which means turban.   Suitably named, the tulip flower resembles a wrapped turban when in full bloom.  Turkish men centuries ago wore tulips tucked into their turbans.

Symbolically, tulips represent fame and perfect love, however their meanings change depending on the color of the tulips.    Red tulips mean, “believe me” and are a declaration of love. A bouquet of tulips symbolizes grace and elegance.

Every pattern used in decorating has a story to tell.  This room is about grace and elegance, visually and symbolically. Bring meaning and style to your décor through the fascinating world of pattern symbolism and elevate your decorating to the next level.

*Photo of Dutch Treat wallpaper in chocolate and Persia Paisley Fabric in lime & Brown from the Chanticleer Collection by Jaima Brown Home.

Filed Under: Decorating with Pattern Tagged With: floral, floral wallpapers, interior decoration with flowers, paisley wallpapers, Pattern, Tulips, Wallpaper

Decorating with Pattern Blog

July 16, 2009 By Jaima 8 Comments

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