Mad About Chevron...

Fez in color Noir

While I've blogged before about Martin Lawrence Bullard's wallpaper and textiles, I recently used one in the Powder Room of a Media Room.

It was just the right amount of drama a Media Room needs!

An Exuberant Take on Classic Artistry

While I have been a fan of British Designer, Martyn Lawrence Bullard's wallpapers which are offered to the design trade from Schumacher for quite some time, his latest papers and fabrics are by far my favorite!

Photo from Schumacher

His collection is "inspired by the dramatic interiors of legendary decorator Renzo Mongiardino, the trompe l'oeil techniques of Italian palazzi, and the fine art of Venetian marbled paper". 

Capulet in color carnelian shown above is reproduced from classic Venetian marbled papers, it truly embraces the traditional expression of this historic art form. The difference this time is that instead of being the inside of a books cover it is fabric. Imagine the possibilities, drapery, lamp shades, pillows, I could go on and on...

Romeo in color lapis shown above is meant to imitate stylized marble.  This intentional effect, to look like trompe l'oeil, gives an  instant personality to this playful paper.  It hearkens back to the Far East, when hand marbled papers reached the Venetian Republic on Renaissance trade routes before instantly becoming a sought-after commodity.

This paper, Florence in color carrara references Italian craftsmen with the art of Scagliola- a plastering technique that imitates the look of marble. This art form has been used for centuries from columns to console tables. 

The entire collection is just as enchanting.  I look forward to using one of these papers in an upcoming project!

Luxe Lodge

While Schumacher's 'Luxe Lodge' collection has been out for a while, it is the cold days of winter that make it seem that much more enticing.

This rustic collection of wall coverings and fabrics maintain a a refined sensibility while fitting right in... from Lake Tahoe, CA to My not so Old Kentucky Home... 

Wyoming's look of urbane sophistication is created by combining Italian faux leather with embroidery that is reminiscent of a chain link.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A modern twist on the traditional Native American rug motif, Vail Chenille blends soft cotton yarns with a textured weave reminiscent of epingle.

This interpretation of an antique Turkish kilim rug is woven in a blend of alpaca and wool.

A graphic and contemporary version of a classic animal pattern, this fabric features playful and spirited silhouettes of reindeer, which have been embroidered with delicately patterned stitching.

 

This collection truly brings a modern spirit to the rural retreat!