Safari tour

Happy Wednesday everyone,

Hope this week is treating everybody well.
One design trend that was a hit in the 80's has had quite a comeback: Animal prints! Either you love it or hate it.
However, a successful design is a design that will embrace a trend and layer in a timeless and cohesive execution, therefore creating a harmonious result.

With that in mind, I would like to feature 4 décor elements that will refer to the animal print & safari style. But it will not go overboard or give you the feeling of having an animal carcass in front of you!

• Solid colour cow hide - preferably white

It adds richness and beauty to a room. Uniting  the edginess of a cow hide with the softness of the solid white colour. Beiges and solid blacks work really well too.

• Snake skin wallpaper

Perfect if you are a lover of animal prints and want it in a big scale! Remember to be subtle. Here are 2 amazing options that will allow you to cover walls without compromising the chic element.

Dwell Studio - Gate pattern

This pattern is dynamic and will create an impressive feature wall

Maya Romanoff - Slink pattern

100% vinyl. It has texture, it has a sheen and it will make any powder room a stunner!

• Faux fur pillows

Restoration Hardware has a beautiful collection with 6 different colours and 2 different sizes. You can always re-use the inserts and use the faux fur pillows for Fall-Winter and a nice light silk or linen for Spring-Summer.

My favourite colours are MINK and SABLE

• Papier Maché animal head

Our friends at West Elm released this fun collection in a plethora of animals ranging from rhinos to giraffes. It's a great compromise for the animal lovers that love the look but couldn't have a real animal hanging on their wall. They also have a newsprint paper version for a more urban spin on this safari vignette.

So, you now is your turn to show your animal instinct!

Theo Flamenbaum

- Style + Function + Love + You 

Stone walls

Hello everyone,

I am an advocate of pushing boundaries when it comes to wall coverings. Don't get me wrong, I love paint, and colours and always will... but when the space, budget and moment is right, stunning wall coverings can deliver the "wow" factor that every home owner strives for.

So, speaking of "wow" factor, Phillip Jeffries LTD,. introduces a new way to cover walls with "Geology". Authentic honed slate is sold in a flexible panel format, creating a one-of-a-kind wall statement. A patented precision process creates a micro thin veneer of real slate reinforced by a flexible fiberglass resin backing. Available in 2 panels sizes: 12"x24" and 24"x48".

They even posted on their website a video explaining the installation as this is a patented new product.

Absolutely stunning results! I can't wait to see it in real life, maybe in your powder room or foyer? I think you should... 

Theo Flamenbaum

- Style + Function + Love + You - 

cover me pretty

Oh hiiiii :-)
Yesterday, one of my fave design blogs (cocozy.com) had an entry showing 2 images of  a kitchen/breakfast nook covered in my favorite collection of wall-coverings: Phillip Jeffries.

• This Grass-cloth wall covering adds drama without drowning the rooms. It has textures and adds dimension and dynamic to the kitchen.

                                                                 

• I love how the wrapped the grass-cloth into the window sills and bulkheads.

For a few years now, P. J wall coverings has this collection with moroccan-style prints and others.

They will most definitely add glamour and focus to a room:

                                                                                     

Because the rolls run in the the 200 dollar mark,  I would suggest using this as:

• An Accent wall
• In a powder room
• Hallways/foyers
• Headboard wall

And finally, these are only available through trades, like me :-)

Theo Flamenbaum

- Style + Function + Love + You -