domenica 30 novembre 2014

Quand'è il momento per un tappeto rosso?.....sempre!

Il tappeto rosso ha una lunga storia come simbolo di benvenuto, già nel 458 a.C. Eschilo scrisse che Clitennestra accolse Agamennone di ritorno da Troia su una passatoia color cremisi.

Oggi il "red carpet" è il simbolo principale di spettacoli e premiazioni in tutto il mondo, ma si può godere di un tappeto rosso in qualsiasi momento, nella privacy della propria casa.Stendere un po di bordeaux o una moquette rosso carminio mette eccitazione, perché diciamocelo: c'è qualcosa in un tappeto rosso che fa sentire come una star....per un momento almeno .

domenica 23 novembre 2014

Contrasti: tappeti moderni in spazi tradizionali

Un tappeto moderno può dare un'inaspettata infusione di energia, ecco qualche esempio di "contrasti senza scontrarsi" 

I tappeti moderni sono disponibili in svariate forme e dimensioni, e sono adatti in ogni zona della casa, compresi corridoi e scale.Una volta introdotti in un'ambiente tradizionale o rustico possono aggiungere vitalità e un tocco di imprevisto e suggestivo contrasto. 

martedì 18 novembre 2014

10 suggerimenti per mettere il tappeto giusto in sala da pranzo


Is the rug you're eyeing the right size, shape and weave for your dining room? Here's what to keep in mind


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Finding a dining room rug that is both practical and stylish is no easy feat. Fluffy pile can permanently trap every crumb from the table. Too-small rugs can trip up chairs. But a good rug can bring color, texture, warmth and style to the dining room — making the hunt well worth the effort. Read on for 10 tips for choosing the just-right rug for this hardworking room.

venerdì 14 novembre 2014

Global Textile Patterns

From WGSN.com
Designers are creating modern reinterpretations of traditional Aztec patterns, transforming woven designs into graphic statement prints. Scaled-up compositions are stretched across bed linens and shower curtains, with bold and bright multicoloured reinventions. In contrast, monochrome Aztec-style motifs present a minimalist look across rugs and cushions, using ikat textures to add surface interest or mixing with gold foil and pale pink to create a maximalist interpretation.

  • Aztec-style designs mimic traditional woven patterns, in bold new colour combinations, using both micro and macro scales
  • Diamond motifs offer a simple repeat structure, found in designs from Asia, South America and India
  • Ikats are printed in dense indigo ink against white and off-white grounds
  • Lattice patterns look to Islamic tile designs for inspiration
  • Paisleys are reworked and recoloured in modern colour palettes
  • Batik and tie-dye designs add a handcrafted element to home interiors
A popular pattern across many different traditional textiles, the diamond remains a favourite for many interior design collections. Whether micro or macro scale, the motif appears in styles reminiscent of Asian ikat and South American and Indian textiles. Printed designs mimic uneven weaves, reproducing the handcrafted aesthetic of traditional textile production, and are rendered in multicolour or two-tone in a fresh contemporary update.
Bold ikat designs are reworked in deep saturated indigo tones. Set against white, off-white or cream, designs are either intricate or starkly minimalist, and are combined with handpainted dots, dashes and diamond ikat designs in collections of ceramics. Woven rugs feature striped ikat patterns, while chevrons and more ornate flourishes appear across upholstery fabrics and lighting.
Inspired by Islamic tile designs, lattice patterns continue to trend across woven rugs, embroidered and printed cushions, and wallpapers. Designs are pared back to a monochrome linear repeat, often in an ogee half-drop structure, and are rendered in bright statement colours, or more muted shades of stone, cream and slate grey.
Paisley patterns are reimagined in multicoloured palettes, using bold scale play and clever placements. Luxurious designs place bright paisley prints in vivid, glowing hues against dense black and indigo backgrounds, while one-colour tonal prints present a stark graphic look against white. Designs vary from simple paisley motif repeats to more complex placements and intricate, ornate decoration.
Traditional textiles from around the world are arranged into stripe patterns, offering simple repeat and patchwork designs. Interesting compositions juxtapose different complex designs in bright colourways, while minimalist stripe patterns mimic traditionally woven rugs. Swedish brand Oyyo bridges the gap between tradition and modern design, reinterpreting classic dhurrie designs in simple patterns and fresh colour palettes. The rugs are handmade in India using centuries-old weaving techniques.
Batik, wax print and tie-dye techniques originating in Asia and Africa are appearing across homewares, introducing a distinctive handcrafted aesthetic. Produced digitally or by hand, these designs are trending across wallpaper, wall panelling, cushions and bedding collections. Designs appear in indigo washes or multicoloured interpretations. Handmade mark-making and uneven dye washes are important features.