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CLICK TO READ Part 1: The NEXT Pattern Craze - What Will It Be?
CLICK TO READ Part 1: The NEXT Pattern Craze - What Will It Be?
CLICK TO READ Part 2: Who's Responsible For Projecting Pattern Trends?
CLICK TO READ Part 2: Who's Responsible For Projecting Pattern Trends?
CLICK TO READ Part 3: Nordic Pattern's History Could Determine The Pattern's Future
CLICK TO READ Part 3: Nordic Pattern's History Could Determine The Pattern's Future

The NEXT Pattern Craze - What Will It Be?

April 2, 2013

What should we look for as THE hot design in pattern, next year and the next? 

I think I know ;-)

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In Designing Tags nordic, nordic pattern, pattern, pattern trends, interior design, interior designer, Carla Aston, textile, style trends, textile designer, fabric, patterns, trendsetter, NEXT Pattern Trend, 04.06.13 DESIGN REFRESH
Article: What is Rift Cut Oak & How Is It Made?

What Is Rift Cut Oak & How Is It Made?

March 19, 2013

I just LOVE seeing common materials used in ways that make them look entirely different.

Rift cut oak is one of them.

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In Designing Tags wood, We Love Wood Week, rift cut, wood cut, rift cut oak, oak wood, wood grain, slab cabinet doors, pattern, wood pattern, vein-cut stone, vein-cut, materials, natural material, 03.23.13 DESIGN REFRESH
ARTICLE + GALLERY | Patterns Of Light | Their Shine Will Surprise Any Design | Image Source: Dornob | CLICK TO ENJOY... http://carlaaston.com/designed/patterns-of-lighting | (KWs: lighting, lamp, ambience, fixture )

Patterns of Light | Their shine will surprise any design

November 12, 2012

A pattern of light provides an additional layer, or a finishing touch, to the overall context of a design.

The final word.

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In Decorating Tags interior designer, interior design, natural light, lighting, pattern, lamp, light pattern, light, Carla Aston
ARTICLE + GALLERY | Could You Handle These CRAZY Walls?! | Image Source: Kelly Wearstler | CLICK TO ENJOY... http://carlaaston.com/designed/crazy-wall-inspiration | (KWs: wall, paint, wallpaper, Kelly Wearstler, art, color)

Could you handle these CRAZY walls?

November 2, 2012

What do you think? Could you handle these crazy walls?

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In Inspiration Tags interior design, pattern, color, wallpaper, art, Kelly Wearstler, paint, wall
ARTICLE: Toile de Joy | You Either Love It Or Hate It | Image Source: My Home Rocks | CLICK TO READ... http://carlaaston.com/designed/toile-de-jouy-love-or-hate-design-pattern

Toile de Jouy | You either love it or hate it

October 15, 2012

Toile is a pattern that’s known for being done in big doses.

And you either love it! 

Or you don’t ;-(

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In Decorating Tags toile bedding, toile window, toile history, vivid color, bold color, toile furniture, toile wall, French fabric, toile de jouy, interior design, pattern, toile, 17th century, fabric, Joue France, King Louis XIV
ARTICLE: How Patternless Decorating Manifests Limitless Peacefulness | Image Source: Cococozy | OPEN ARTICLE... http://carlaaston.com/designed/how-patternless-decorating-manifests-limitless-peacefulness

Decorating Without Pattern

September 17, 2012

Patterns create visual interest, suggest a flurry of activity, and embody a certain style.

However, decorating with an obvious lack of pattern can make a commanding statement in an interior.

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In Designing Tags interior design, interior designer, interior, Nancy Braithwaite, pattern, John Saladino, serenity, patternless, Kay Douglass, design

The Bed | It's the boldest, most beautiful part of any bedroom

August 6, 2012

Does anything else aesthetically impact a bedroom as much as a bed?

Does a nightstand? A chair? A bench? A dresser?

I think not . . .

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In Decorating Tags interior designer, interior decorating, tone, bench, bed, texture, nightstand, atmosphere, canvas, bedroom, interior design, chair, pattern, color, dresser
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