From Trash to Treasure

A colorful Chairloom ad from Lonny Magazine

   
Philadelphia based Chairloom is one Lacefield Designs' textile customer that truly knows that "one woman's trash is another woman's treasure". Business partners Molly Andrews and Tracy Jenkins breathe new life into battered and worn furniture pieces by reupholstering them with vibrant new textiles. The ladies of Chairloom have become known for mixing traditional furniture shapes with colorful, bold prints. Visit their website and Facebook page to view some inspiring 'Before & After' photos like the ones below.

tattered wing chair left for dead on the side of the road

 wing chair brought back to life by Molly Andrews and Tracy Jenkins
 of Chairloom  -  upholstered in our Marrakesh Firefly textile

retro sofa salvaged by Chairloom

sofa revived by Chairloom - upholstered in our Marrakesh Cobblestone textile 

a mid century chair that Chairloom will be recover in our 

Marrakesh Lagoon textile - can't wait to see the 'after' photo!

wish we were closer to Philadelphia so that the ladies of Chairloom

could work their magic on this pair of vintage wing chairs we plan to

recover in our Bengali Grey  ikat textile for an upcoming photo shoot!

Lacefield Designs Bengali Grey textile

Have you used our textiles for a recent upholstery project?  We would love to see your 'Before & After' shots!  Share them on our Pinterest 'As Seen In' page or on our Facebook page.  

Color Story: Yellow and Grey

Lacefield Designs Lemongrass Pillow Collection

Yellow and Grey Living Room by J Crew's Jenna Lyons

Lacefield Designs Marrakesh Graphite Pillow Collection

Yellow and Grey Vignette via Ballard Designs

Textiles by Lacefield Designs

Lemongrass Bedroom Vignette by Lacefield Designs

Employee Spotlight: Paula Moon

Lacefield Designs Harbor Textile Collection - one of Paula's favorites

Lacefield Designs Casablanca Midnight drapery panels,  Marrakesh Indigo Batik and
Cilantro Linen with Fretwork Tape pillows - via Katie Denham Interiors

Behind the Scenes: Watercolor

Watercolor is a favorite medium of the Lacefield design team... it is one of the most efficient ways to translate a design idea or inspiration onto paper.  The designers love the fluidity and organic nature of watercolor paint.  The effect of watercolor is much softer than using pencil or marker and the cleanup is so much easier than working with acrylic or oil based paints.  Anne, who has been a designer at Lacefield for seven years, loves working with watercolors so much that she paints animal portraits and amazing architectural renderings in her spare time! 

Watercolor palette - popular with our design team
because it is portable and the clean up is so easy

Design team member Anne Bohne also paints fabulous watercolor
 animal portraits - like this one of Jack Russell Bea Curtis

The Capitol Building in Washington, DC
watercolor by Anne Bohne

Church of the Assumption in Nashville, TN
watercolor by Anne Bohne

On Trend: Pantone Color of the Year

Lacefield Designs Emerald Green Inspiration Board

Lacefield Designs Green and Navy Applique Pillows 
complement an emerald and navy vignette in the J Douglas Showroom

Lacefield Designs Green and Navy Lifestyle photo
credit: Chris West Photography

Lacefield Designs Denim and Fleece Velvet Pillows in another green and navy
vignette at the J Douglas showroom

Lacefield Designs Kelly Green Linen pillows with Hampton Trim & Zoe Navy Pillows
 on display at  the J Douglas showroom in AmericasMart Atlanta.

Color Craving

Sometimes a room just needs a little pop of color to breathe new life into the space.  A simple bouquet of pink flowers, a great piece of blue and white pottery, or a classically styled colorful pillow will do the trick. How do you add a touch of color to your favorite rooms?

Lacefield Designs Twill Tape Pillow Collection

Employee Spotlight: Laura Young

Lacefield Designs Bali Zinc Textile