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Design Your Own
I’ve said it before, I’m a bit partial to rugs. With so many people opting for floorboards these days rugs are a great way to warm up a room, add some colour and fun and define an area.
Armadillo Pebble Floor Rug
So I was very pleased to visit the Armadillo&Co showroom yesterday and view their brand new rug range called Designer Collection.
Designer Collection by Armadillo&Co
Armadillo&Co combine aesthetics with ethics. Every rug embraces Fair Trade practices, is crafted from sustainable natural fibres and all purchases benefit local schools in the villages of the weavers in India.
Armadillo Artisans
With a great range of standard rugs available for homeowners, Armadillo&Co decided it was time to launch a collection specifically for the Interior Design industury. That way we get to choose a pattern and colour that will enhance the interiors of the homes we are decorating.
Every colour of the rainbow
With seven patterns and twenty three colours to select from, there’s no problem in creating the perfect rug for your home.
Some of the seven patterns
The rugs are soft underfoot so ideal for sitting on in the family room or to add some colour to the kids’ bedrooms. They are hardwearing and crafted from 100% New Zealand wool.
Masai Pattern in Crimson and White
Apart from this exciting new collection, I also couldn’t take my eyes off the Papyrus weave rug that was on the showroom floor. The movement of colour in the rug was gorgeous.
Papyrus Rug
If you would like assistance choosing the perfect rug for your family home, contact us to arrange an in-person or online consultation. Inside Out Colour and Design can supply all the Armadillo&Co range of rugs.
Top Three Tips on Decorating for Pet Owners
I trust you had an enjoyable weekend. Sunday was perfect weather here in Sydney and we joined the thousands of other pet lovers who took part in this year’s RSPCA Million Paws Walk. It was so much fun seeing so many of the dogs (and their owners) dressed for the occasion!
via Million Paws Website
So today I thought I’d give you my top 3 concerns when decorating with pets in mind and some suggestions to overcome them.
- Flooring – all animals have accidents from time to time so steer away from shag pile rugs or light coloured carpet. When accidents happen, treat stains straight away.
Oops
- Window Coverings – If you have curtains, then I would not recommend you have them “puddling”. That is when they sit in a little puddle on the floor. Your pets will LOVE sitting on this soft spot and could cause damage to the fabric.
Curtains Puddling
There is also the risk of pulling the entire curtains and rod down if they are getting frisky and playing with them. Try to have your curtains “kissing” the floor instead where they sit about 1cm above floor level. Silk and sheer curtain fabrics can be magnets to cats and will rip very easily with sharp claws climbing on it. Choose a flat cotton instead.
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- Upholstery – Fabric choice is paramount here if your pets are allowed on the furniture. Darker colours are better to hide any marks although if you have an animal that sheds then perhaps it would be easier to choose a fabric the same colour as the pet. Leather can be wiped clean and macrosuede is also strong and stain resistant. Upholstery can be treated too, to repel stains. So if you want to keep the furniture in tip top condition, I would recommend treating before you allow the pets in.
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I don’t believe a home is a home without a pet, so sometimes you just have to embrace the pitfalls and as Interior Designer, Kathryn Ireland says, put them down to “the patina of life”.
Pablo and Coco
Alternatively, put your white shag rug and silk curtains in a room that’s a “no go zone” for your beloved pet.
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If you would like assistance in decorating your home to suit your pets, contact us for an on-line or in-person consultation.
Crimson Stripes
I’m loving the new red rugs from Armadillo & Co.
Band Stripe Rug
Sally Potharst and Jodie Fried founded rug company Armadillo & Co when they were working together on a rug for Jodie’s Bholu collection.
Sas Lena from Bholu
Made by artisans who are cared for under the Fair Trade practices, these rugs are Armadillo’s first adventure into colour.
I love the combination of strong stripes and bold colour and made from 100% wool, they are soft underfoot. Perfect for winter.
Ribbon Stripe Rug
What about you? Would you like some colour on your floor?
Contact us for pricing and delivery.
A Conversation with Easton Pearson
Last night I attended an event at Designer Rugs showroom in Edgecliffe with fashion designers Pamela Easton and Lydia Pearson of Easton Pearson fame.
Lets chat
These girls have been designing fashion for over 20 years and gave us an insight into what inspires and drives them and how they keep on turning out much sought after designs.
Design by Easton Pearson
Both Lydia and Pamela are Brisbane girls and love anything with colour and decoration. Funnily enough, that is who buys their fashions, too. They supply to over 100 stores in 24 countries worldwide.
Pamela and Lydia in the Designer Rugs Showroom
Much of their fabrics are commissioned in India where embroidery is a specialised art and this intricate detail inspires the girls to create wonderful patterns and designs.
Equisite embroideries from Easton Pearson
Pamela and Lydia briefly discussed the shock they felt in seeing their designs on rugs for Designer Rugs. I’ve heard other designers say the same thing, that the scale of floor rugs is so different from working on the scale of fabric, so when they actually see it made up, it is overwhelming. The Easton Pearson range of rugs depicts everything the designers hold close – great colour combinations with intricate design details.
Rug by Easton Pearson
Both Lydia and Pamela were a delight to listen to and made it very obvious that they love what they do.
If you would like assistance with colour and decoration in your home, contact us for an on-line or in-person consultation.
Sixhands
Habitus Magazine was launched about 2 years ago and has steadily been growing in readership. I must admit it is not one that I have subscribed to as yet, as I have a number of other magazines to read and finding the time is getting increasingly difficult. I do, however, subscribe to their e-newsletters and was thrilled when I noticed an invitation to a conversation with Sixhands. The Habitus team have organised a series of conversations with various creative personalities who have been featured in the magazine.
Sixhands Textiles for Peter Alexander
Textile design studio Sixhands, who are Alecia Jensen, Brianna Pike and Anna Harves, started their friendship at University where they were studying fashion and textile design. After working independently, the girls joined forces in 2006 to create Sixhands which has been providing textiles to Australian fashion designers.
Sixhands textiles for Flamingo Sands
When the girls moved into their own studio, they went about decorating it to make it a welcoming space for themselves and their fashion clients. This sparked a passion for interiors and a new arm of the business was created.
Interiors from Sixhands
The team at Sixhands like to apply something new to something old and create something truly unique. On display at the Conversation, was an old lounge chair (think there’s one in our family somewhere) covered in bright floral fabric as well as a 70′s lamp base with a new brightly patterned shade.
Old lamp base with new shade in Sixhands fabric
But fabric is not their only medium. You can also have a Sixhands rug for your floor, or wallpaper for the wall, or maybe a surfboard for your car?
Sixhands designed surfboard for Misfit
The possibilities are endless and the girls admit they think without limitations. If a homeowner is not confident to have that much pattern and colour on the walls with wallpaper, then there’s the option of using the fabric for cushions or a rug that can be moved or changed.
Stepping Stone Rug from The Rug Collection designed by Sixhands
I think big things are ahead for this talented trio. They admitted, almost tongue-in-cheek, that they aspire to be the Australian version of Missoni Home. I have no doubt they will soon be a household name.
The faces behind Sixhands
Oh, and I won a lucky door prize too. A bottle of red and 12 months subscription to Habitus. No excuses now! Thanks Habitus for a great night.
I hope you have a wonderful weekend and if you’re in Sydney, don’t forget the Young Blood Designers Market is on as part of Sydney Design Festival.
If you would like to add some colour and pattern to your home, or are interested in Sixhands products, contact us to discuss our design and sourcing services.
My Top 3 from Designex
Last week, Designex was held here in Sydney. It is the premier “trade only” show for interior designers, architects and decorators. The location of the show alternates between Melbourne and Sydney each year.
There were loads of things to look at from both existing suppliers as well as some new ones. So I’ve picked out my favourite three to share with you.
The first stand I was excited about actually won the New Product Award at the show. Katsu Glass Design have just released Designer ArtGlass.
ArtGlass Splashback from Katsu Glass Design
You can choose from a wide range of designs and photographs to place behind toughened glass for feature walls and splashbacks. The images can be printed, painted or etched onto the glass to create something unique. Julie Patterson from Cloth has provided 11 designs from her range to be reproduced onto glass. It’s a great way to add a feature to your kitchen or bathroom.
Cloth Designs for Katsu Glass Design
The next “Oh wow” moment I had was at the stand “Designer Boys”.
Tribal Rhythm from Designer Boys Collections
Now Aussies who have had an interest in home decorating and renovating for the last few years will know these boys as Gavin and Warren from the original series of “The Block.” The boys moved to Byron Bay a few years ago and continue to provide interior decorating and styling services for clients on the Gold Coast and Northern New South Wales.
Red Fan Coral from Designer Boys Collections
They have also released a collection of fabulous art. Each piece evokes many feelings with strong lines, global textures and exquisite treasures all beautifully framed and ready to hang on your wall.
Tribeca I from Designer Boys Collections
There is also a collection of Giclee Prints which have beautiful colours.
Valentino I from Designer Boys Collections
And the third stand that caught my eye was the new range of rugs from The Rug Collection. Australia’s home-grown gardening guru, Jamie Durie, has assisted with the development of this range called Garden Room.
Summer Beauty from The Rug Collection
The bold use of colour, whimsical design exploration and a modern edge work in harmony to bring life to this new collection.
Flannel Flower from The Rug Collection
I had timed my visit to Designex well and was fortunate enough to hear Jamie speak at The Outdoor Room on what he believes will be the trend for indoor/outdoor living. Pop back on Friday to read what he said.
The Outdoor Room
If you are interested in adding any of the above products to your interior, Inside Out Colour and Design would be pleased to source them for you as the rugs and artworks are only available through architects and interior decorators.
Send us an email or call 0401440088 if you would like more information.
On The Floor
One of the jobs I have been working on for the past 4 years is revamping a family home. The lovely couple have pretty much moved into the “empty nester” category with their youngest heading off to university, outside Sydney, at the beginning of last year.
We’ve transformed the house in every way, except structurally and are now up to the fun part of putting in the new furnishings.
Family Room before
The new leather lounge has gone in and we have bought some new artwork.
This oil painting by Velia Newman will sit on the family room wall
Last week we looked at some rugs and chose the following three from Designer Rugs.
Floral Sketch
This is the right size – 2m x 3m.
Flame Tree
The pattern will get lost once we put a coffee table on top.
Atoms
The background colour could be changed to a warmer off white to blend in better with the tiles and sofa.
We don’t want the rug to detract from the artwork but it must complement it.
Which one do you like?
Sale Away
Everyone loves a bargain so I thought you may be interested to know of the two following sales.
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Fabric wholesaler Roylston House is having a sale of their discontinued ranges at their warehouse in Hornsby, Sydney. Great drapery and upholstery fabrics will be available from as little as $7 per metre. Sale begins 10am Monday 18 January and will be operating until fabrics sold out. 10am – 3pm daily at 1/23 Leighton Place, Hornsby.
The other event you may be interested in, is the Designer Rugs Floorstock Sale. They are taking 10 – 50% off selected items in their Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne Showrooms.
So start the new year with some new colour and design for your home.
Alex Perry for Designer Rugs
I was one of the lucky ones to have breakfast with Australia’s premier couturier this morning. It’s not every day I get to breakfast with the stars but today Designer Rugs were showcasing the latest Australian Designer to join their stable. Alex Perry launched his fashion label in the early 1990′s and his name is synomous with red carpet events and weddings.
I was hoping that Alex wouldn’t think I was stalking him as this is the third time this year I have been at an event where he was the guest speaker. I love his laid back personal style and his glamorous fashions and am thrilled to see this style transformed into art for the home. The inspiration for this collection is his Greek heritage.
Palati
Alex admitted that his favourite would have to be Palati which was inspired by the iron gates on the National Gardens of Athens.
Rhodes
I can imagine Rhodes was inspired by the marble floor in an ancient building.
Anthi
I really like Anthi for it’s style and glamour and surprisingly enough I’m drawn to Ipografi with it’s funky colours and script.
Ipografi
Which is your favourite?
