A little zig and a little zag

 It all started with this rug from FLOR….

“Sophistikat” from FLOR

If you’re not familar with FLOR, they sell carpet squares…..really cool ones!  I love this chevron pattern, and if you lay the squares in different directions, you can have a brand new pattern.  And the part that I like is that if Henry (The Big Dog) gets one of them dirty, I can just pop it out and replace it with a clean one!  How cool is that!

Anyway…I digress.

I’ve become smitten with chevron.

Of course, that sends me out in to cyberworld to see other great designs that bridge classic traditional with modern trends.

Judith Barrett Lennard

This floor is so beautiful, and those of you under 40 might even think it’s a brand new look, but this patterns was found in many upscale homes built in the 50’s and 60’s.  What goes around, comes around, and this awesome floor feels right at home in 2011.

Apartment Therapy

Same floor, completely different look.

Miles Redd

I love to take risks in design, and anything Miles Redd does is great inspiration for me.  This marble tile chevron is crazy! but that’s what separates Miles from the rest of the pack.

Marie Burgoss Design

This looks like it might be a floor cloth…not sure, but that could be a great way to bring the chevron to the floor without having a permanent installation.  I think this could be fun…..for a little while!

Chevrons don’t have to be relegated to the floor…..moving on up to the wall. 

Madebygirl.com

There are tutorials that will show you how to do this paint technique on the wall.  Buy lots of tape and sharpen up your math skills!

It might be easier to hang this amazing wallpaper instead.

JS Interiors

I love the statement that this backsplash tile makes.  Paired with rustic neutrals in this kitchen , they are the star of the show.

(I wonder is Miles Redd has seen this???)

Casa Midy

I think every fabric company has a chevron pattern in their line.  Great for drapery and even upholstery, the chevron pattern always brings energy into a space.

Blount Designs

Atlanta Homes

Rubie Green fabric

  Stephen Gambrell

And then my favorite….the painted furniture!

1st Dibs

 

Sunset Magazine

 What an easy way to get a new look to a vintage  piece!

I’m making way for some chevron in my life this year…..one way or another!

Yeah, this will work too!!

Let Sally J. Designs help you to LOVE your home!

Contact the team at Sally J. Designs

for in-home and on-line consultations and turn-key results.

Technorati Tags: chevron,rugs,Flor,drapery,painted furniture,floorcloths,pattern,Dallas interior designer,tile patterns,backsplash,Miles Redd

Blow it up

We live in great times!

Technology has advanced to the point that we can do almost anything digitally that we want to do. 

This "wallpaper" started out life as a beautiful (and small!) invitation.  In the hands of someone really creative and the magic of technology, it becomes amazing wall paper!

D-Magazine Sept. 2010  Available To The Trade

Who knew??

The team at Sally J. Designs helps you LOVE your home. Contact us for personal and

online design and decorating consultations.

sally@sallyjdesigns.com

 

We've got a scoop!

I love it when the fabric sales reps pay us a visit.  They always have  new things to show us and usually bring some kind of news that will give me some insight into how to service my clients better.

Recently, we had a sit down with our friend, Dean Groves from Duralee.  He was just busting with new fabrics to show us.  We love it when they bring the big market samples so that we can get a real good look at the patterns and textures. 

Dean announced that Duralee has become the North America distributor for the English fabric and wallpaper company Clarke and Clarke.  (here for the press release)

Clarke & Clarke was founded in 1999 and is family run by brothers Duncan and Lee Clarke. They are both passionate about the high quality fabrics and wallcoverings they design & distribute. The products are developed in the U.K. and are currently warehoused in both the U.S. and the U.K.

 Clarke & Clarke is internationally recognized as one of the leaders in the world of contemporary home fabrics and wallpaper. 

Dean left  3 Clarke and Clarke fabric and wallpaper books...the first ones to be distributed in Texas.  I love getting the scoop first!

Here's a sneak peak of some of  the wonderful products from Clarke and Clarke.

Fabulous wallpapers.....

Lampshades...on the wall...no less. 

Clarke and Clarke "Orlanna" collection

"Florica"

So many lucious fabrics!

Astoria Velvets

I love the color combinations that come from the UK and this fabulous company, and I'm excited to be able to create with all these new palettes.

We would love to put together a special design for you with the new Clarke and Clarke line.

Contact the team at Sally J. Designs here for all your design and decorating needs. We love making your dreams a reality!

The King of Colors

According to this month's edition of Traditional Homes, purple is the new "go to" color this year.  Every shade, from deep aubergine to sweet lavender, are making headlines this year. 

I've noticed that the designer fabric lines are bringing more purple into the showrooms, and clients are embracing the color as an accent and as a main player in the color palatte. 

Here are a few of my favorites.

Lugano Satin by Osbourne and Little

Fabrics aren't the only materials sporting the hues of purple.

Wallpaper, which is a hot trend itself, plays up all the rich shades

Suzy Hoodless for Osbourne and Little

Anna French

Fioretti in purple and gold

Flooring manufacturerers are even getting in on the fun.

The Rug Market

Tibetan - Dragon Border Brick

HNZ by Henzel

Would you prefer paint?

Farrow and Ball paints has a great line of trendy purples in their color lineup.

.....And who can forget the accessories??

Arabesque coffee table by Dakota Jackson

Brocade Home

Barn in Soft Light - Wolf Kahn

Century Furniture

Context is everything......

 
 

Can you find a place in your heart and home for King Purple? 

If you are interested in any of the products showcased here, email me at

sally@sallyjdesigns.com for more information.

Contact the team at Sally J. Designs here for all your design and decorating needs. We love making your dreams a reality!