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When I was in New York a few months back I began to notice a common theme among many of the better fabric houses. A very ethereal, sophisticated line of fabrics that had a bit of a glamorous feeling to them. Not so "Hollywood Regency" that they felt toocontemporary... they actually bridge the gap to tradition in a beautiful, current way. Most of the collections that caught my eye had a silvery, pewter, metallic theme and incorporated true naturals or (better yet) dusty jewel tones that almost go pastel. Fabric make-up wasn't an issue- everything from wool to silk and many in between. I collected a few samples, one of which lives in my dining room, waiting to be transformed into new draperies.
Here are a few of the basics, which essentially become a neutral. Add in color as you wish. I would prefer to see no more than one or two other colors paired with these chic new textiles. Think layers and texture instead....
Here are a few of the basics, which essentially become a neutral. Add in color as you wish. I would prefer to see no more than one or two other colors paired with these chic new textiles. Think layers and texture instead....
(Above: Robert Allen's Londra in color Sand Dollar)
Above: Fabric from Robert Allen
Above: Fabric from Lee Jofa, Suzanne Rheinstein Collection
Above: Fabric from Lee Jofa, Suzanne Rheinstein Collection
Above: Fabric from Lee Jofa Threads Collection
