One of the favorite parts of my job as a designer is selecting fabric for a client's project. I could (and do!) spend hours just looking through the fabric showrooms for that perfect combination to create a beautiful room. In fact, for me, I draw a lot of my inspiration from the fabrics I choose for a client. Sure, many clients have a particular look they want. But I find most aren't looking for a specific fabric, but rather, a feeling. When a client tells me they want a warm, inviting room, I look for browns, oranges, tans, and other warm colors. Or, sometimes they have a painting or other item that is an "inspiration" piece where I can draw color from. But even then, I think the fabric used for the furnishings and curtains brings a room together like nothing else in a room.
Recently, I've had the opportunity to work on a great project redecorating an entire house and have spent a lot of time at the Seattle Design Center looking at amazing fabrics. I truly believe in spending a little more money on a custom look that sets your home apart from others and is a reflection of you. A few of my favorite fabric lines include Lee Jofa, Kravet and Osborne & Little. All offer thousands and thousands of options, and I never tire of the challenge of pulling together the right look to amaze my clients!
Here are a few combinations I'm thinking about right now. (when the project is done, I'll post the pictures so you can see what we came up with) Unfortunately, my antiquated camera just doesn't do these beauties justice but hopefully you can get a flavor.
feminine and sophisticated
bright and playful
pretty in pink
understated elegance
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