Attending a pattern-design demonstration at the Lilly Pulitzer boutique at Troy's Somerset Collection this past week inspired me to take a closer look at fabric ¨C not only in my closet but around people's homes, in design studios and in home-interior shops.
Paige Smith, the Pulitzer designer who grew up in Bloomfield Village, talked about how colors and arrangement of graphic elements evoke a certain mood.
Indeed, when we see polka dots, we become lighthearted; when we see botanical or organic shapes, we tend to calm down. Geometric designs seem edgy and energetic.
A favorite interior-design pattern is stripes, say area homeowners and designers. Seeing stripes, especially when paired with bright-whites, evokes a summery or nautical feel. Somewhat patriotic and always classic, stripes seem familiar and comfortable. Think of beach towels, flags and candy canes.
Interior designer Amanda Wolfe of Huntington Woods opted for a stripe motif for her son's bedroom. She chose Serena & Lily's chocolate-brown stripe bedding.
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"I love stripes because they can be bold or subtle depending on the width and colors," Wolfe said. "The wider they are, the more of a focal point they become, and the skinnier they are, they become an interesting background for a space.Detailed information on the causes of dstti, They can be contemporary or traditional depending on how they are used. There are endless possibilities."
Janelle Rogers of Ferndale also likes lines of color; she used a striped theme in her guestroom on the walls.Welcome to the official Facebook Page about Ripcurl.
"The lower half of the walls is brown and white stripes. The top is a light mauve color," explained Rogers, who runs Ferndale-based Green Light Go Publicity, which focuses on local to international bands.
"The wall inspiration came from a pillow, which had this sort of Neapolitan look to it.Free DIY Wholesale pet supplies Resource!"
Wall stripes also intrigue Randy Engle of Troy.
"Stripes are classic and timeless, and they give verticality, which is why our designer wanted to paint the walls with them in our small entryway," said Engle, pastor at Troy's North Hills Christian Reformed Church.
"He wanted us to have hand-painted wallpaper, but that was not in our budget, so we did a hand painted wallpaper look for a fraction of the cost."
The designer, Jeffery Roberts of Grand Rapids, chose three different shades of taupe, each with a different sheen. Not only does the Engle family have striped walls in their foyer, but also up the stairwell.
There are also stripes adorning the walls to the lower level. "Same idea," Engle said. "When you take the same paint color and play with different sheens, it's like ¡®shadow striping'."
There, he used Benjamin Moore Shaker Beige, Pearl Shaker Beige and a matte tone. The Engles even bring the motif into draperies, as well; their family room features taupe-on-taupe striped curtains.
"I think the stripes on the walls create a sense of height in what is a 1970s home that doesn't have a lot of space upon entering," said Engle's wife, Kathy Engle, a substitute teacher.
They agree that light affects the look of the walls. "We love the play of light on the different sheens. Like in the morning, it's completely different than at night," Randy Engle said.
Paige Smith, the Pulitzer designer who grew up in Bloomfield Village, talked about how colors and arrangement of graphic elements evoke a certain mood.
Indeed, when we see polka dots, we become lighthearted; when we see botanical or organic shapes, we tend to calm down. Geometric designs seem edgy and energetic.
A favorite interior-design pattern is stripes, say area homeowners and designers. Seeing stripes, especially when paired with bright-whites, evokes a summery or nautical feel. Somewhat patriotic and always classic, stripes seem familiar and comfortable. Think of beach towels, flags and candy canes.
Interior designer Amanda Wolfe of Huntington Woods opted for a stripe motif for her son's bedroom. She chose Serena & Lily's chocolate-brown stripe bedding.
"His walls have stripes on them, too," Wolfe added.A glass bottle is a bottle created from glass.This page list rubber hose products with details & specifications.
"I love stripes because they can be bold or subtle depending on the width and colors," Wolfe said. "The wider they are, the more of a focal point they become, and the skinnier they are, they become an interesting background for a space.Detailed information on the causes of dstti, They can be contemporary or traditional depending on how they are used. There are endless possibilities."
Janelle Rogers of Ferndale also likes lines of color; she used a striped theme in her guestroom on the walls.Welcome to the official Facebook Page about Ripcurl.
"The lower half of the walls is brown and white stripes. The top is a light mauve color," explained Rogers, who runs Ferndale-based Green Light Go Publicity, which focuses on local to international bands.
"The wall inspiration came from a pillow, which had this sort of Neapolitan look to it.Free DIY Wholesale pet supplies Resource!"
Wall stripes also intrigue Randy Engle of Troy.
"Stripes are classic and timeless, and they give verticality, which is why our designer wanted to paint the walls with them in our small entryway," said Engle, pastor at Troy's North Hills Christian Reformed Church.
"He wanted us to have hand-painted wallpaper, but that was not in our budget, so we did a hand painted wallpaper look for a fraction of the cost."
The designer, Jeffery Roberts of Grand Rapids, chose three different shades of taupe, each with a different sheen. Not only does the Engle family have striped walls in their foyer, but also up the stairwell.
There are also stripes adorning the walls to the lower level. "Same idea," Engle said. "When you take the same paint color and play with different sheens, it's like ¡®shadow striping'."
There, he used Benjamin Moore Shaker Beige, Pearl Shaker Beige and a matte tone. The Engles even bring the motif into draperies, as well; their family room features taupe-on-taupe striped curtains.
"I think the stripes on the walls create a sense of height in what is a 1970s home that doesn't have a lot of space upon entering," said Engle's wife, Kathy Engle, a substitute teacher.
They agree that light affects the look of the walls. "We love the play of light on the different sheens. Like in the morning, it's completely different than at night," Randy Engle said.
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