Dessin Fournir: New Designer Products For Spring!

Dessin Fournir is a trade company with 14 showrooms nationwide. They represent Gerard, Classic Cloth, Palmer Hargrave, Kerry Joyce, Rose Cumming and of course Dessin Fournir. Below is a sampling of some of their new products for Spring 2010. We have chosen some of our favorites for your viewing. Contact us for more information or your interior designer.

Essen Armchair by Dessin Fournir - This beautiful chair comes as an armchair or side chair. It has tight seat and back and is shown in Classic Cloth's Silk Stripe in Seafoam. The finish on the chair is Antiqued Paint. Other finishes and sizes available. Size: 36" high x 21" wide x 27" deep. COM is 3 yards.

Atwood Cabinet by Dessin Fournir - This beautiful mahogany cabinet has antiqued restoration glass with antiqued 22k moon gold leaf details. The eight shelves are adjustable and the finish shown is M-1. Other sizes and finishes available. Size: 82" high x 39" wide x 15" deep.

Pierre Shelf by Dessin Fournir - This unique shelf is all hand forged iron and is shown in the Antiqued Iron finish. It has five shelves that are 48" long. The overall size is 95" high x 89" wide x 11" deep. This unit could be modern or traditional! Custom sizes and finishes available.

Anson Folding Garden Chair from Gerard - This unique outdoor chair is hand forged iron with brass finials and folds for ease of storing. Loose cushion included and available with COM. Size: 41" high x 19" w x 23" deep. Other finishes and custom sizes available.

LeClere Sconce by Dessin Fournir - This unique sconce is hand forged iron with wood details. Shown in Antiqued Paint. Holds one 25w bulb and is 28" high x 10" wide x 5" deep. Available in custom sizes and finishes.

Diaz Bookcase by Kerry Joyce - This beautiful modern bookcase is made of rosewood veneer and mahogany. The rosewood is finished in M3 and the mahogany is finished in M4. Other finishes and sizes available. The bookcase has seven shelves and the overall size is 84" high x 42" wide x 13" deep.
Photos courtesy of Dessin Fournir. To the Trade.

Design 101: Decorative Accent Pillows!

The collection of pillows below are all found in the Travis and Company showroom in Atlanta. For more on this great company, see our preceding article on all the great fabrics they sell.  The pillows are all from companies in their showroom and hopefully you can get an idea or two!

This set of coordinating pillows are perched on an antique French sofa. The fabrics are textured linen weaves with beautiful trim. The floral is trimmed in a wide braid and the plaid pillows are trimmed in a ball fringe.

Both of these pillows are in a beautiful flocked pattern, trimmed in tiny fabric trim that outlines the pillows.

This floral print is surrounded by a raised velvet pattern in cream in a modern boxed style. All trimmed in small brown velvet braid.

One pillow in a beautiful tone on tone green velvet with fringed trim and the other pillow is silk striped fabric sewn in a unique pattern, trimmed in green glass beads.

I love this pillow! The unique modern print is trimmed in a small coral braid. There is just a hint of coral in the pillow. Designer secret: Choose the smallest amount of color in the fabric and play off of that color, for instance the coral.

Two pillows in a charcoal modern pattern and mixed with a silk stripe with fringed trim. Notice the modern pattern on the sofa. Who says modern has to be dull!

This beautiful linen fabric is trimmed in the same tone in a wide braid.

A beautiful color mixture of pillows on a neutral sofa!

Nickel Decor: Using Nickel Finishes In Your Home

The nickel finish seems to be one of the more popular choices for our lighting and accessories. You can get natural nickel finishes, brushed nickel or shiny nickel. The choice is yours to fit into your own home's decor. See some of our more popular choices in the nickel finish found at The Designer Insider.

French Modern Nickel Headboard - King size headboard in a modern design all in nickel. Also you can purchase a mirror to match. Item #GV991428 for headboard and GV991261 for mirror.

Modern Nickel Wall Sconce - A large electric wall sconce with a unique modern design. Also available for candles. Item #GV991410 for electric and Item #GV990841 for candles.

Modern Nickel Chandelier - A modern brushed nickel chandelier with 6 lights at 28" round. Item #C09674.

Sunburst Mirror - A small 24" round sunburst styled mirror in a nickel finish. Item #GV990664.

Elegant Nickel Candlestick Lamp - This elegant lamp fits with just about any style decor! Slender candlestick all in nickel. Size: 30.5" high. Item #GV990440.

Nickel Candle Wall Sconces - Modern wall sconce pair featuring a progressive ring design for candles. Item #GV990319.

See more unique nickel products on our website, The Designer Insider. Find the style and nickel decor that is right for you!

Orange Decor: Let's Go Orange!

Some of our best selling orange items below!

Item 5002 - This unique secretary can be purchased alone or with the orange leather chairs. The inside of the desk is orange!

CP6036BR - This beautiful rug can be used outdoors! Browns, oranges, sages and cream.

GV2376 - See our set of two orange leather chairs in the new weathered finish.

CP3568 - A modern rug to use indoors or outdoors. Olefin base in a natural color with a great splash of terracotta!

GV880634 - Beautiful set of three pumpkin leather boxes. Perfect storage with style!

GV880702 - A beautiful set of two pumpkin leather waste baskets, matches our pumpkin leather storage boxes.

GV330849 - This orange ceramic tote bag makes the best flower vase!

All items can be purchased at The Designer Insider.

Kitchen Remodeling: Annie Selke's Design From House Beautiful!

This is a great kitchen redo shown at House Beautiful by Annie Selke. This was a long room that also needed the left wall removed to open up the space.

The wood used on the cabinets was cherry and were from Kraftmaid which helped her utilize the storage with a clean look. All of the appliances were Electrolux including an induction cooktop that visually disappears in the kitchen.

The dining area at the end of the long room was also a great place for matching storage cabinets. The dining table is a Florence Knoll base found in an antique shop with an added granite top. See more of these photos at House Beautiful! Dog not for sale!

Designer Fabrics: Brimar's Silk Damask and Trim

Brimar is a family owned company that is a leader in the interior design industry renowned for exceptional quality. They are well known for their beautiful and unique window hardware as well as trim and fabrics. We are featuring one of their best selling fabrics below that is a hand printed silk damask that is made in South Africa. Leopoldt is 100% silk and made in 10 colorways:  Damask Rose, Gilded, Willow, Harvest, Afternoon Tea, Antique Porcelain, Croquet, Tapestry, Thistle and Winterberry.  See a few of these below with samples of beautiful trims to match. How easy is that!

 Leopoldt in Damask Rose. Trim:  Pendant 6 3/4" in Damask Rose;  4 1/2" bead trim in Damask Rose.

Leopoldt in Gilded.  Trim:  Three tiered rosette 3 1/2" in Gilded;  2" scalloped bell fringe in Gilded.

Leopoldt in Croquet.  Trim:  5 1/2" scalloped tassel fringe;  2" open gimp in Croquet.

All photos and information courtesy of Brimar Inc.

Beach Decor! Beautiful Lamps Perfect For the Sea!

This is the last of our series, Beach Decor! We have been highlighting beautiful products that are perfect for your beach house or a casual atmosphere. We have chosen some of the best lamps that we feel are perfect for the seaside setting in traditional and transitional styles. The lamps can all be purchased at The Designer Insider.

C06518 - This unique lamp that resembles a tree limb is finished in white with a modern styled boxed shade. Size: 37" high.

C06223 - This white washed wood lamp can be purchased with the floral shade seen here or with an off white shade. Size: 33" high.

C06344 - This tall driftwood lamp has hand picked wood to create this heavenly table or buffet lamp. Size: 33" high.

C06017 - This casual iron twig lamp is perfect for the seashore or the mountains. Size: 31" high.

C06763 - This white porcelain lamp is a rendition of coral finished in a lacquer for a sleek look. Size: 32" high.

C06342 - This driftwood lamp is perfect for desks or chest at 28" high. All hand made and hand picked wood!

C06497 - This more modern styled lamp has a unique finish with a ribbed design all in ivory crackle. Size: 28" high.

Beach Decor: Spotlight on Natural Chandeliers!

It is time to redecorate the beach house and to add that something special! Below are our best selling chandeliers that would look great in any beach house or casual setting. All hand made shell and driftwood chandeliers made for dining, foyer or great room. What is your favorite? All of these items can be purchased from The Designer Insider.

C09796 - This beautiful chandelier combines seashells and oyster shells with a sea urchin decoration! Size: 32" round x 28" high.

C09218 - Our BEST SELLER!  All wrought iron covered in sand for a sturdy yet delicate look that matches real coral! Size: 29" round x 27" high. Matches our best selling sconce, C05035.

C09793 - Our beautiful driftwood seaside chandelier that is all hand made is a best seller! Size: 24" round x 27" high.

C09591 - This wonderful seashell chandelier matches our sconce C05590 and a larger version chandelier C09590. Beautiful swags of shells with small flower shells! Also comes in black, C09691. Size: 27" round x 27" high.

C09681 - This seashell chandelier is a customer favorite! Just beautiful in all natural shells and shell chains! Size: 22" round x 41" high.

C09691 - This unique chandelier is all seashells in all black, including the candles! Size: 27" round x 27" high.

C09336 - Oyster Shell Chandelier - All made of natural oyster shells on a wrought iron frame. Large size at 35" round x 35" high and has a matching wall sconce, C05335.

All items available at The Designer Insider.