little field of flowers

Studio Tord Boontje's design 'draws from a belief that modernism does not mean minimalism, that contemporary does not forsake tradition, and that technology does not abandon people and senses.' this hand loomed rug designed for Nanimarquina definitely lives up to that goal. the marriage of Tord Bonntje & Nanimarquina is a guarantee of great design and high quality. this rug takes 'shag' rug to another level. it would make a good conversation piece that brightens your room, brings in the nature, and provides great coziness. i absolutely adore it.

intricate

'the gracefully woven roettes of Intricate mimic the appearance of delicate lace in an exaggerated scale.' the lace trend in decor is not going to be over anytime soon. Intricate from Maharam Design Studio can definitely bring the femininity and sophistication into your space. this high-quality textile gives you lace in a much more durable form. use it to re-upholster armchairs with more curves. you'll find the result way more modern than you imagined. available in charcoal, crimson, coffee, teal, royal.

balance

now that i've mentioned Designers Guild, i want to talk about them a bit more. they're the leading British Interiors specialists. since Tricia Guild founded the company in 1970, they've been famous for their contibution of colour and pattern to interior design. their collection include fabrics, wallcoverings, upholstery and home accessories. shown here is the 3-seater, armchair and ottoman of Balance from their furniture collection. Balance has sleek lines, modern and simple styles, and high-quality upholstry. the most exciting part of buying furniture from Designers Guild is you get to choose from the huge selection of their fabric colours and patterns.

inhabit

looking for things that will add vibrant colours and graphics to your space? check out Inhabit. each collection includes bedding, pillows, stretched wall art and slats. the examples shown here are: (L to R) sprout in chocolate, weee, and quattro in sulphur. 3 sizes are available for these pillows 18"x18" ($60US), 13x24 (66), and 19x19x 3 (88). also, if you're into designs and good at it, maybe you'll be interested in their "the great pillow design competition." trust in yourself and give it a try. maybe you're just one step away from becoming a textile designer - you never know.

warp & weft

Warp & Weft have an impressive collection of high-quality rugs and carpets in different styles. i picked 2 of them to show you and of course they're from the contemporary collection. the top one is Planks II, available in brick, oak, and denim (shown). the bottom one is Amazon, available in forest and sand (shown). most of their rugs are available in many different sizes.

emma gardner design

i really designer Emma Gardner's rug collection. Born in Japan, reared in NYC and now living in rural Connecticut, Gardner's muses reflect this journey. she offers 3 different types of rugs: hand-knotted silk wool, hand-knotted wool, and hand-tufted wool. the 2 rugs shown here are both hand-knotted. made from chiense silk on tibetan wool ground. shown above is 'spray' in sea blue and gold; shown below is 'kaleidoscope' in chocolate. you should check out her other rug designs.

light-emitting textile

when i discovered Luminex's light-emitting textile about a year ago, i thought it was a dream come true. i design lit furniture for my company; with this textile technology, my life can be alot easier. due to the limitation of the no/low-heat lighting colours selection, the textile is only available in these cold, hi-tech, and futuristic colours. however, this is a great breakthrough. how did they make this work, you ask? they weave the optical fibers that connect to LED lighting source into materials such as denim and polyester. it can be cut and sewed just like normal fabric and it is sold by the yard!