We love the mix of colors and patterns used to create this “modern” line.
The pairings of magenta and orange as well as green and blue in their Flame and Bermuda fabrics (shown above and below) are right on the mark!
Duralee seems to have captured the fine balance between playful fabrics and sophisticated designs.
This charming daschund upholstery fabric will look great on a sofa or armchair.
The best thing about their new collection of fabrics is that they are all affordable, which is important in today’s economy! All the upholstery fabrics are under $45 per yard so you’ll be able to make those updates to your home decor without breaking the bank!
Duralee’s new collection of fabrics might be called “Modern Prints & Wovens Collection“, but these great new prints are more retro than modern. Reminiscent of the 1960s era, these fabrics are colorful and bright and can definitely add that needed punch to any interior space.
Duralee Sungold Fabric at DecoratorsBest
Geometric patterns once dominated the interiors of the past, today they are making a comeback with the help of Duralee Fabrics.
Duralee Bermuda Fabric at DecoratorsBest
Large floral patterns are once again making its way into a home’s decor.
Duralee Flame Fabric at DecoratorsBest
This psychedelic pattern will create interest in any room you use it in.
Duralee Carnival Fabric at DecoratorsBest
Duralee proves that Mod is back with this linked print.
Duralee Teal Fabric at DecoratorsBest
What we love most about Duralee’s line is that although it’s aesthetic stems from the past, their modern take will look relevant in your home today.
Where Duralee’s Modern Prints line featured brighter colors and geometric patterns, Robert Allen’s Prints And Coordinates leans to the more traditional side of design. Their toile, damask and paisley prints will bring elegance and sophistication to your home decor.
Robert Allen's Antique Design in Nutmeg at DecoratorsBest
Everyone loves a great damask fabric and Robert Allen’s new collection is filled with a lot of these prints.
Robert Allen's Autumn Glow Fabric in River at DecoratorsBest
These autumn fabrics are the perfect accompaniment to fall.
Robert Allen's Tropic Scene Fabric in Hydrangea at DecoratorsBest
Robert Allen's Patch Fabric in Beeswax at DecoatorsBest
Here is an animal print for those of you who are feeling a little on the wild side.
Robert Allen's Sonic Fabric in Tuxedo at DecoratorsBest
As you can see the prints in Robert Allen’s new collection are abundant. From animal prints to plaids, you are sure to find exactly what you are looking for.
To see more of these two collections visit our website at DecoratorsBest.com.
Start the school year off right with these great looks in kid decor. With school starting back up your child will probably be spending less time outdoors playing and more in their room studying. Make sure their bedroom is a place they would want to spend more time in by freshening up the room with these great fabrics and wallpaper.
Is geography your child’s favorite subject? If so take a look at this room below featured on HGTV.
Bring nature indoors with some of our more popular nature-inspired fabric and wallpaper. The trend of bringing the outdoors in looks like it will be here to stay so take a look below at some of our tips on how to incorporate nature into your home decor.
Phillip Jeffries’ Grasscloth Wallpaper is the perfect paper to help make this statement. The textured, natural wallcovering is also eco-friendly.
Suzanne Kasler used Extra Fine Arrowroot color Dove in this dining roomPhillip Jeffries Extra Fine Arrowroot in Dove at DecoratorsBest
Take a page from nature and reupholster your furnishings with some of our nature-inspired fabric like this great upholstery fabric called Bamboo Palms from Robert Allen.
Robert Allen's Bamboo Palms in Sand at DecoratorsBest
Robert Allen's Loredana - Daffodil at DecoratorsBest
There are many ways you can incorporate nature into your home decor. If floral patterns aren’t for you, try using a nautical print like Scalamandre’s Seaside Fabric in Navy & Ivory.
Scalamandre Seaside - Navy & Ivory Fabric at DecoratorsBest
F. Schumacher’s wallpaper book called Modern Nature was designed to help you draw inspiration from the outdoors. We love the Birches Wallpaper in Black/White. It would look great in a powder room.
F. Schumacher Birches Wallpaper in Black/White at DecoratorsBest
Another favorite from this collection is the A-Twitter Winter, which would work well in a nursery.
F. Schumacher A-Twitter Winter Wallpaper at DecoratorsBest
To see our selection of nature-inspired fabric and wallpaper collection please visit our website at DecoratorsBest.com. Don’t you think it is time you let nature back indoors?
For centuries India has played a pivotal role in the textile industry, and perhaps more than any other culture has influenced fabric design. For over 3,000 years Indian textile artisans have been weaving, painting, dyeing and embellishing luxurious fabrics. In India, textiles were associated with ceremonial rituals and special occasions. For example, a strip of cloth used as offerings around a Hindu shrine or given to mark a new birth, a special birthday or a marriage. Many of our popular terms for fabric such as calico, gingham and khaki were incorporated into the English language during the British Raj, when India was under British rule.
Today, India is one of the world’s largest exporters of textiles. Fine Indian cotton is grown on the Deccan lava plateau to the textile centers in Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. Each part of India has its own distinct design as well as style. For example, Kashmir might favor a more paisley pattern, Gujarat is known for their bold and colorful fabrics and in Chennai, formerly Madras, you’ll find Indian Madras Plaids.
Via Victoria and Albert Museum. Indian Chintz, circa 1700
This above hand painted Indian Chintz fabric from the 1700s looks similar to our Duralee Fabric below. A sure testament that some fabric designs truly stand the test of time.
The paisley design has been influenced by many cultures, but came to the West as a result of the trade in cashmere goods from the Vale of Kashmir, down to India, and then to Europe.
C1580 Kama shoots his arrow at Krishna, sporting a patka, tied at the waist. This type of decoration influenced later shawl designs.
When cashmere shawls were first brought to the West they were a status symbol, and worked well with the simple, linear neoclassical fashions.
Untitled, Thomas P Hall, c. 1850F. Schumacher Fabric Available at DecoratorsBestEmpress Josephine by Gros, 1809
The Schumacher fabric below is a modern representation of the timeless tear drop paisley design.
We are excited to introduce a new blog series featuring fabrics from around the world. We chose India as our first in the series because of its historical significance to the textile industry. We’d love to hear what countries you think have helped inspire and shape our fabrics.
As we mentioned in our previous post, florals are a romantic, feminine pattern that’s coming on strong this season. Large floral patterns make a bold statement in a room. However, there are many styles of florals today including abstracts, graphics and impressionist.
With the quickly approaching royal wedding of Prince William to Kate Middleton on the other side of the pond, we wanted to take the opportunity to showcase some beautiful and courtly English country floral patterns.
Image from The Home Furnishing BlogAvailable in fabric and wallpaper from Decorator’s Best.
The English mix and mix and mix patterns. Perhaps the owners inherited various pieces of furniture from their ancestors, whatever the reason, I recommend using up to 3 patterns in a room of different scale. Use one large pattern, a medium one and a small one
Small floral patterns mix together well, making a small room appear spacious. Try to limit your floral print pattern with the plain surfaces on walls, floors, sheets or curtains. Most florals are beautiful, but dominate a room, so a little can go a long way. Plain surfaces also give you some flexibility in updating your accessories from time to time.
Image from The Greenbrier Resort Hotel
100% linen is divine, but wrinkles. It’s great for a Shabby Chic look or worn English manor look. However, if its for upholstery, then I recommend a cotton – linen blend. Remember: no matter what season, wrinkles are never in fashion.
Available in fabric and wallpaper from Decorator’s Best.
Pierre Frey’s “Genevieve” was designed in 1938 by Madame Genevieve Frey and still looks very fresh and new today.
Image of entrance room in Pierre Frey, Paris
Just remember to keep the design principle of repetition in balance with the look of a floral pattern, as well as cohesion with the floral pattern and plain surfaces.
Available in fabric and wallpaper from Decorator’s Best.
Repetition of a floral can work well, allowing patterns to be seen throughout the room. Either use the same fabric and wallpaper or perhaps have a large chair and use some matching pillows on another chair.
Floral patterns are romantic and feminine! Don’t be afraid to take advantage of it and use other pinks and whites to create a good, uplifting color scheme.
Available in fabric and wallpaper from Decorator’s Best.
Coordinating patterns can be tricky. We touched on this with florals and stripes in our How to…Stripes post. Fabricut’s Graphic Florals are still designed with coordinates in mind, making it easier for you to work floral patterns into your home this spring.
What are some of your favorite ways to incorporate florals in your home?
A couple of weeks ago we talked about how stripes are all the rage this season. Another pattern in full bloom this season is FLORALS! Straight off the runways in New York, Paris and Milan, botanical patterns are growing unchecked around town, and are quickly making their way into our home decor. These exquisite patterns work on a variety of home furnishings, from sofa and pillow fabrics, to drapery and wallpaper. Florals are coming into home design in a big way.
Here are some of our favorite home fabrics influenced by fashion.
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