Occasional Furniture From Kravet: 23 Finishes!

Kravet has brought us more beautiful furniture that can easily fit into any setting in any home! This line of occasionals has superb finishes in 23 different colors that includes 16 paints and 7 stains. These finishes can also be mixed on any piece such as shown on the chest above. Different styles of hardware are also available in silver and brass making it easy to find that perfect mix you will love. The chest above is the Petite Bombe shown in Barcelona/Spa Blue with Barcelona top. For more information on their beautiful furniture, contact your designer or go to the Kravet website and see what else is available in this line!
The Grande Bombe chest! A large chest for a foyer, dining room or living room. Shown in Shanghai Red and Ebony. Item OT404.
This Petite Bombe chest matches the Grande Bombe. A great end table size shown in Walnut, Sweet Pea and Stone with Buckskin top. Item OT403.

A more modern version of one of our favorite tables, the gateleg! This table is octagon shaped and is shown in Nutmeg and Charcoal. Item OT410.
The starburst scalloped cocktail tables above are also available in end tables and lamp tables. Shown in Fruitwood and Milk. Item OT409.
The center table in Maize, OT415 is an end table with a mirrored surface. The other two, OT413, are to be bunched as cocktail tables, shown in Spring Green and Spa Blue. We love the mirrored surface along with all the colors available!!
The Serpentine Chest, one of my favorites! This chest OT401 is shown in three finishes above: Barcelona, French Blue and Meadow. Different hardware also available.

This four drawer cocktail table is perfect for a room that needs a table with storage. The above OT412 styles are shown in Coffee-Pewter, Storm Gray-Antique Bronze & Nutmeg-Antique Brass. As you can see, each table also has choices of different hardware.
Other pieces from this group include more chairs, cocktail tables, end tables, consoles and lamp tables.

Another Great Fabric & Paint Grouping - Sherwin Williams & Robert Allen Fabrics!

Robert Allen Fabrics has paired with Sherwin Williams to bring you wonderful fabric collections and great paint colors that will enhance your room. We will bring you one of these collections from time to time and show the many different choices available. Below is the Hydrangea Collection featuring the Cool Contemporary Group. Our main fabric, Country Cabin, is shown below and then is followed by several optional fabric choices. A specific paint palette has been chosen to enhance this group. How easy is that!! All fabrics and trim can be purchased through your designer or The Designer Insider, just contact us.

Robert Allen Fabric: Country Cabin in Hydrangea.

Robert Allen Fabrics: (1) Angiolini in Hydrangea; (2) Church Window in Hydrangea.

Robert Allen Fabrics: (1) Jump rope in Kelp; (2) Ebel in Hydrangea.
Robert Allen Trim: Classic Bead FG in Seaspray.

Sherwin Williams colors from top: Melange Green, Sunrise, Leisure Blue & Pacer White. Visit your local paint store to see the above colors and their true tones.

All of the above fabrics can be purchased from The Designer Insider, just contact us. TheSource@numail.org.

Eclectic Interiors - Beacon Hill Fabrics Teams With Christie's Auction

Beacon Hill Fabrics has teamed with the famous Christie's Auction House to bring four vignettes to the public that combines both traditional and contemporary objects. The objects and fabrics in this display can be seen in an exhibition at the D&D Building in New York City through December 7th. Then they will be moved to Christie's at Rockefeller Center where they can be previewed December 12th -17th. The objects will then be sold at auction December 16th and 17th. The fabrics from Beacon Hill are part of the Luxury Naturals collection that will debut in January 2010. They are combined with wonderful Christie sale objects to create spaces that will inspire through luxury, quality and substance. Below we highlight the beautiful fabrics in this collection and give you a preview of this fabulous auction. Visit Christie's website for more information and how to place online bids.


Vignette One:

Framed Fabric: Thale Cress in Light Taupe. This heavy silk/linen blended fabric began as a painted watercolor and was transformed by an Italian mill that has been family owned since the 18th century.

Bench Fabric: Rock Leopard in Snow Leopard. A cotton and linen velvet based on a French document. Woven in Pennsylvania on /french looms with an old world style weaving.

Bench: 20th century Giltwood Curule-Form Window Bench. A $1500 - $2000 expected bid.

Four Light Girandoles: One of a pair from 20th century. A $2000 - $3000 expected bid.

Vignette Two:

Framed Fabric: Water Meadow in Linen. A moire design in a silk/linen blend. A more abstract form of pattern inspired by a French motif and designed in an American studio.

Lounge Chair: One of a pair of chromed steel, pony skin and leather chairs designed in 1928. A $600 - $800 expected bid.

Goddess: A sandstone torso of a Goddess from India in the 12th century. A $1000 - $1500 expected bid.

Vignette Three:

Framed Fabric: Canyon Rivers in Patina Rust. Inspired by a paper collage in silk and linen and woven in India.

Chest: A Chinese red and gilt decorated chest. Expected bid of $800 - $1200.



Vignette Four:

Framed Fabric: Craquelure in Ming Green. A silk and linen matelasse with a washed finish. Designed in America and woven in China.

Vase: A pair of polychrome paint-decorated metal vases, 41" high from 20th century. Expected bid of $3000 - $5000 for pair.

All photos courtesy of Beacon Hill Fabrics and Christie's Auction House. Fabrics will not be available until 2010 and then may be purchased through The Designer Insider.

Choosing A Chandelier: French Country, Rustic or Elegant

There are many different styles of chandeliers and light fixtures available to the consumer, more than ever before. First you need to decide on your style, then size, then color. Try and keep all the lights within the area the same finish for a more cohesive look. For example: If you choose a main light in bronze, then your sconces in that same area should be bronze too. Below are some of our most popular fixtures categorized in three different styles: French Country, Rustic & Elegant. Look for more styles coming soon in our next article. All of these fixtures can be purchased at our site, The Designer Insider. Just search under the item number.

French Country Chandeliers below: Top to Bottom - C09334, C09603, C09683 & C09794.



Rustic & Lodge Chandeliers below: Top to Bottom - C09006, C09327, C09793 & C09799.



Elegant Chandeliers below: Top to Bottom - C09008, C09357, C09643 & C09882.

Pairing Paint With Fabric: Sherwin Williams & Robert Allen Fabrics

Robert Allen Fabrics has paired with Sherwin Williams to bring you wonderful fabric collections and great paint colors that will enhance your room. We will bring you one of these collections from time to time and show the many different choices available. Below is the Terrain Collection featuring the Ethnic Influence Group. Our main fabric, Crowning Top, is shown below and then is followed by several optional fabric choices. A specific paint palette has been chosen to enhance this group. How easy is that!! All fabrics and trim can be purchased through your designer or The Designer Insider, just contact us.

Robert Allen Fabric: Crowning Top in Terrain.
Robert Allen Fabric: (1) Pankow in Leek; (2) Crown Point in Leaf; (3) Droz in Chocolate.
Robert Allen Fabrics: (1) Toad in Khaki; (2) Shimmer Gold in Twine; (3) Musical Chart in Terrain.

Above: Robert Allen's Classic Bead Fringe in Teak.

Sherwin Williams colors from top: Rugged Brown, Verdant, Khaki Shade & Smokey Topaz. Visit your local paint store to see the above colors and their true tones.

All of the above fabrics can be purchased from The Designer Insider, just contact us. TheSource@numail.org.

Choosing A Chandelier: Traditional, Renaissance & Transitional Styles

There are many different styles of chandeliers and light fixtures available to the consumer, more than ever before. First you need to decide on your style, then size, then color. Try and keep all the lights within the area the same finish for a more cohesive look. For example: If you choose a main light in bronze, then your sconces in that same area should be bronze too. Below are some of our most popular fixtures categorized in three different styles: Traditional, Renaissance & Transitional. Look for more styles coming soon in our next article. All of these fixtures can be purchased at our site, The Designer Insider. Just search under the item number.

Traditional Styles: Top to Bottom - C09370, C09421, C09642 & C09880.



Renaissance Styles: Top to Bottom - C09216, C09405, C09474 & C09528.



Transitional Styles: Top to Bottom - C09224, C09467, C09498 & C09628.

Pairing Paint With Fabric: Making Color Choices

Robert Allen Fabrics has paired with Sherwin Williams to bring you wonderful fabric collections and great paint colors that will enhance your room. We will bring you one of these collections from time to time and show the many different choices available. Below is the Tulip Collection featuring the Breezy Bohemian Group. Our main fabric, Rowlily, is shown below and then is followed by several optional fabric choices. A specific paint palette has been chosen to enhance this group. How easy is that!! All fabrics and trim can be purchased through your designer or The Designer Insider, just contact us.

Robert Allen Fabric: Rowlily in Jungle.
Robert Allen Fabrics: (1) Filamena in Cranberry; (2) Alabama Moon in Tulip; (3) Wheaton in Lemongrass.
Robert Allen Fabrics: (1) Diamonique Dot in Terrain; (2) Cabin Weave in Terrain; (3) Color Weave in Terrain.
Sherwin Williams colors from top: Red Bay, Muslin, Independent Gold & Teachest. Visit your local paint store to see the colors and their true tones.

All of the above fabrics can be purchased from The Designer Insider, just contact us. TheSource@numail.org.