How To Dye Slipcovers & Fabrics The Right Way: Simple Yet Careful Steps Produce A Perfect Job

A while back, I wrote a post showing off the dying expertise of textile artist, Candy Glendening.  She turned her Ektorp (IKEA) chaise from blah to beautiful by dyeing the slipcover a beautiful green with a water-colored look. I received a request from a reader asking what color she used. Turns out, it was her own special mix. I asked Candy give us her secret ingredients and instructions so we can reproduce the lovely effect. First, a note about Candy. She dyes her own fabrics (I’m truly amazed at what she can do), and uses them to create beautiful quilts, scarves, and bags – just to name a few. You can check out her shop here.      Take it away Candy! Read More…

Exclusive For Design Hole Readers! First Dibs On Sale Items From Belvivere Luxury Linens

Good news! Belvivere, purveyors of luxury Italian linens, is clearing out some of its excess inventory, and they’re giving us first dibs on their inventory. They’re selling sheets sets for $187 and $199 for a duvet set. According to Belvivere CEO Jay Conti, some of these sets regularly sell for $500. Read More…

Design Dilemma: How To Coordinate Paint & Fabrics On A Budget

Yay! It’s time for another Design Dilemma. I love doing these I hope as much as you like reading about them. Today, we’re taking a look at a home in North Carolina with a relatively open floor plan. Dione writes that she recently moved into this new home and wants to make it her own, but she has a tight budget she’d like to stick do. Can I help her with paint and fabric Read More…

Bargain Outdoor Fabrics from Greenhouse On Sale

Now is the perfect time to spruce up your garden and outdoor spaces without breaking the bank. Greenhouse Fabrics‘ value line are on sale all this month. The line includes a nice collection of outdoor fabrics. Each sells for a mere $15.00 per yard. Read More…

Interior Design Resources: Houndstooth

Have you caught the fever for houndstooth prints? This bold pattern is a terrific way to instantly update a room – taking it from blah to groovy, baby. Here are some options and inspiration.

Black and white houndstooth goes well with pinks and grays. Why not go bolder and team it with yellow or red? Purple would look smashing. Don’t forget a silver metallic wallcovering to complete the ’70′s look.

Here are some fabric options I picked up at the Design Center last week. Each comes in several colorways. From the left is: Schumacher’s Chatham Houndstooth, in Espresso (100% linen), Greeff’s Brayden Houndstooth, in Saddle (100% cotton), Schumacher’s Martin Houndstooth, in Onyx (100% cotton). Contact me for prices.

FLOR offers All Bark and No Bite ($16.99 per square) comes in five colors. It’s a subtle option.

Not so meek is Jonathan Adler’s Zebra Houndstooth Rug ($1,050.00). It comes in black and brown. Adler also offers the same prints in a rectangular shape.

This storage bench is from Target ($189.99). Buy two square trays and you’ve got a great coffee table. You can play it safe with black, or go crazy with screaming yellow.

Did you know that you can major in interior design and specialize in car interiors? There’s more to it than you might think. The designer behind Kia’s Soul, is one groovy hipster.

Here’s another colorway to consider. I found this lamp ($49.99) at Bed, Bath & Beyond. Stunned? I was.

This is a very nice chair from Overstock.com. Priced at a mere $295.00 I’d snap up two.

Two more fabric choices are both from Schumacher. On the left, Langley Houndstooth, in Pepper (a soft gray in 100% wool). On the right is Chelsea Chenille in Jet Black. Contact me for prices.

Finally, two pillows. The brown is from Bassett and is on sale for $39.99. The black option is from Ballard Design and sells for $119.00.