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Posts tagged “pattern”

Floral Motif Pumpkin Carving

We'll be carving pumpkins this weekend so we're scouting out ideas. Although we love a good pumpkin portrait, we're also quite charmed by these flora-inspired patterns. More designs and a link to in...

Trend Spotting: Treillage

Earlier this year, we read that treillage was going to be a big summer trend. So we watched for it. It popped up a lot but that might just be because this pattern, whether used in large doses or as ...

Look!: Supersized Graphic Grouping

What to do with that magpie miscellany of scraps of wrap, beloved patterns and Etsy bits? Do the ever-popular grouping in a very big way, like this Barry McGee show from ’07. It's fffound, analog. ...

Tile Vault: Berger Park

What: Mosaic floor tile at Chicago Park District's Berger Park building Where: Lake Front, North side, Chicago, IL When: Photos taken Monday, June 30 at 8:30 pm Why: The intricate pattern and detail...

Product Spotting: Andrea Curtains by IKEA

You know how when you drive an I-GO car, you tend to notice all the other I-GO's out on the road more than usual? Well, this phenomenon also applies to design and the products we love. Last year, we...

Inspiration: Bonbonkakku

Finnish fabric and interior manufacturer Vallila Interior has launched a home textile version of threadless, where anyone can submit fabric designs and the best-scored get produced. While currently ...

Inspiration: Leafy Patterns

Leafy patterns are a hot trend right now and a great way to soften a modern interior with some natural forms. To kick off outdoor month, we compiled a few ideas for landscaping a room with print and...

Roundup: Zig Zags

Zig zag patterns tread the line between classic and edgy. The sharpness keeps them looking very modern. Although they rise and fall in popularity, they never go away. We've always liked zig zag prin...

Roundup: Honeycomb Patterns in Design

Janel's post on the Honeycomb Vase yesterday reminded us of our love for this pattern and texture in design. Our absolute favorite is David Hicks' classic Hexagon Wallpaper (shown above). Click belo...

Patterned Rooms by Greg Natale

We're feeling the need for a little boost this weekend, so we're sharing some wonderfully patterned rooms from designer Greg Natale. Use them as inspiration to add a little bit of pattern or color i...

Fabric Remnants and Project Ideas from Henry Road

Henry Road's fabrics are inspired by designer Paula Smail's memories of her many travels. These bold prints recall African and Asian designs from the 1960s and 70s with lots of colorful, graphic pat...