Wednesday, April 6, 2011

a colour story

I love this Designers Guild image showcasing fabrics from their latest Miami collection.
And not that I'm planning on six ottomans for my living room, or suggesting it for yours, but there is something about that exuberance of colour and pattern that perfectly illustrates the point that it is absolutely OK to mix fabrics together in this way.
Two patterns, two stripes, two plains.
The trick to this mix is that despite the contrasts, the fabrics all tone together. The vital links of chartreuse and pink, anchored by a little dark charcoal in the ottoman fabrics, and by the graphic black and white crayon wallpaper. And although you can't see it so well in this image, the balance of the white walls throughout the rest of this space.
And as Designers Guild do so well, a wildcard, by way of that zesty orange, which lifts everything out of the ordinary, and instantly lifts my spirits as well.

Hope your week is treating you beautifully!
Amanda xx
(image with permission Designers Guild)

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8 comments:

  1. I actually like the concept of the six ottomans & can see endless possibilities for mixing and matching.
    Love the tablescape and lamp also.
    x F

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  2. I adore florals and stripes mixed and matched. DG does it so well!

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  3. Being an unassuming soul, when I see six beautiful ottomans I immediately start wondering which one I'd like for me (front floral) rather than ever daring to think I could have them all. I must go to self-worth lessons.

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  4. Orange always boosts my spirits too Amanda :) THANK GOODNESS you are there to give me colour lessons!!
    I get so boring with orange and blue ;-)
    I shall reply to your email tonight
    xxx
    A

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  5. I would have all six in my living room - love them : )

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  6. Really exciting, fun, brilliant!!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  7. Gorgeous, and also featuring two of my most favorite chairs.

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