OK, I admit it…I’m a Fabric Fanatic!
Beautiful fabric combinations create a custom look.
Interior Design by Kristine Robinson
Why, you ask, am I so obsessed with something most people spend so little time thinking about? Well, I believe fabric has more power than almost anything else in a room’s design.
Sure, a room is full of important elements. You’re probably thinking: “Kristine, what about the paint color, or the main pieces of furniture?”
First of all, in many of the rooms I design, the paint color is actually based UPON the fabric. That’s right: I pull the paint color directly from the fabrics, sometimes using a lighter or darker version of a color that is seen in the fabric.
In my client’s kitchen, even the cabinets are finished in a color found directly in the fabric on the adorable pleated valance.
Interior Design by Kristine Robinson
Secondly, many of the main pieces of furniture have fabric ON them–like the sofa, for instance and the chairs.
A bold Green wall color was chosen to enhance darker drapery fabric, and the furnishings support the color scheme in green and gold.
Interior Design by Kristine Robinson
But I must say, it’s at the windows where fabric is really able to shine! Let’s talk more about that topic next time.
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Kristine, you knocked it out of the park – fabric as the anchor! When refinishing and reupholstering furniture for folks, we’ve long advised “Get the fabric right, and then set the wood tone to enhance it.” As a fellow fabric fiend, I find (often unrequited) inspiration from textile derived color palettes. Looking forward to the sequels! – Jim
Thanks, Jim. I LOVE fabric, and my stash of remnants just proves my weakness for beautiful pattern and color combinations!! There’s nothing more fun and than pulling a room together with fabric. Thanks for commenting!!
Love the yellow kitchen valance. Can you tell me where to find the fabric.
Thanks for commenting Sue! I love this fabric too. Unfortunately it’s been discontinued for a at least a year. So sorry!
Hi Kristine,
I love wainscot painting on the Victorian mansion , also Id love to build something stylish for a similar project in the future if possible , Thanks ,
Todd