Ivanka Trump's Park Avenue apartment
Brunschwig & Fils (Dzhambul)
Robert Kime fabric
our living roomI am getting ready to reupholster my two favorite chairs and I can feel the anxiety attack coming on now! When I choose a fabric it has to pass the I-love-it-and-can’t-get-enough-of-it-test! Just ask my husband the number of times he has heard, “But I don’t’ love it.” Yes, I know, there is medication for this type of behavior.
But when you consider the cost of fabric I want to know that I won’t have any regrets when I receive the monthly round of magazines in the mail.
I’ve gone back to my ‘style files’ for inspiration and the two things I can’t get enough of are Ivanka Trump's Park Avenue apartment, (originally decorated by Emma Jane Pilkington) and suzani inspired fabrics.
I am particularly fond of British decorator Robert Kime’s fabrics and of course there is the beautiful Dzhambul by Brunschwig & Fils. You can see one of the chairs on the left-hand side of the photo above. If you have any suggestions for other suzani inspired fabrics I would be most grateful.
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27 comments:
The Robert Kime fabric is beautiful. I also think that Madeline Weinrib (www.madelineweinrib.com) has a beautiful selection of suzani/ikat inspired textiles.
Good choices. The first fabric in Ivanka Trump's apartment is Moondance by Lulu DK. I LOVE the Brunschwig fabric the best though!
If you want to see how great the Dzhambul fabric is, check out the ottoman of Courtney at Style Court. That's a wonderful fabric.
What a wonderful and inspiring blog you have! Take care,
Annica
Thank you Annica, please visit again!
Best,
Ronda
Thanks Jennifer, I'll go back and look at Courtney's ottoman.
Thanks HC, I was trying to remember the name of that fabric!!!
Thank you Suzy!! I had forgotten that Madeline Weinrib has a beautiful selection of suzani fabrics.
You have a beautiful living room Ronda!
I've been really happy with the Brunschwig, but the Kime fabric is AMAZING. Maybe a bit softer. I'm pretty sure Ruthie Sommers had the Kime fabric (same you've shown here) in pillows on her own sofa for a while. It's just so beautiful!
Thanks Courtney. My colors are more subdued and I wonder if the Kime fabric wouldn't work better.
Very pretty room Ronda! I think the Kime fabric would look stunning!!
Have you tried Ebay? You can buy fabulous designer fabric (Brunschwigs, Colefax & Fowler, Scalamandre, Cowtan & Tout, GP &J Baker, etc...), mostly discontinued but in huge yardages and for a tenth of the price.
I spend hours browsing through the fabrics. There are a couple of sellers who are actual textile sellers and the have beautiful stuff.
Let me know if you need help or tips on how to find it on Ebay - although "fabric" "brunschwig" should do it!
Thanks Crafty Weasel! You know, I use eBay for everything, but I've never looked for fabrics!
I love the Brunshcwig fabric . As ineterior decoratro and upholsterer I know all the drama about choosing fabrics . I spend hours with my customer , it is very difficult ..So take your time
Thanks Mélanie, good advice!
That Brunschwig fabric is sublime. Thank you for introducing me to it!
beautiful room and beautiful taste. I love that light fixture and the bay window. so pretty! Can't wait to see what you do with the chairs.
Another Brunschwig & Fils fabric, called les touches
is a graphic but very attractive animal jaquard- and I think it would add a nice "wow" to your subtle, tasteful apartment.
You could still use the other gorgeous fabrics for pillows or a table topper.
all the best, love your blog, tres chic!
pve
Thank you pve design! I will be certain to look at this fabric!!
Thank you Perfect Bound!! The light fixture was a birthday gift from my husband a few months ago.
What great fabrics! Can't wait to see how your chairs turn out.
Hi Ronda! I know what you are going through. I have spent a couple of months deciding on a sofa fabric for my family room. I cast my vote for the Robert Kime for your room if all else stays the same. I love the Brunschwig, but the Kime seems to be perfect with what you have. With a bunch of bright red flowers on the table, Spectacular! Love your drapes BTW!Looking forward to the results.:)
Hi Leigh, I can't wait either! I'll be sure to post them once I decide on a fabric!
Thank you Katie! I think I am leaning towards the Kime!
ok, the Kime is best for your room as it is now, lovely - the windows are beautiful! So English!!
oK - any Kime is great.
BUT, I am seeing Michael Smith's Jaspar here. The colors are muted, similar to Kime's, but even better, the fabrics are 1/2 the price, so consider that too. I'm in love with Jaspar. He has a few fabrics with Cowtan and Tout, but his line is gorgeous. check it out.
What a beautiful living room you have. I love the Robert Kime. I think it would stand the test of time. Another fabric company that I really like is Raoul.http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/search/label/Raoul%20Textiles
Good luck to you.
Thank you Patricia. Coming from you that is a huge compliment!
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