A clear-colored and exotic mix of paisleys, ikats, and ornamental designs derived from tapestries are printed on textured linen grounds. The fresh color palette includes soft shades of sea blue, pear green, coral, butter yellow, and indigo. These bold patterns and nature-inspired colorations blend beautifully with Sea Island Stripes, providing schemes for a variety of interior spaces.

A collaboration of interior design communities, educators, students, professionals and organizations around the world are uniting together on April 16 to promote public awareness of how our profession positively affects our societies.

The campaign seeks

• Public awareness of the interior design profession and how its benefits to society
• Global awareness of interior designers / interior architects around the world
• Social good, to inspire all interior designers in their local communities to show by example or through education and community service how we benefit society

The campaign also is showcasing the winning entry from this year’s IDEC student video competition, “Why Design Matters.” You have to see it to believe it.

Please click here to learn more about the campaign.  While you’re there, post your comment on why design matters. Watch the Video below.

You are urged to join the campaign. Share the website link with others:  www.widm.org.  Promote it on Facebook, LinkedIn Google+, blogs and other social media sites.  Tweet about it, and be sure to include #WIDM in your message.

The pairing of smooth wool and organic raw sisal has long been coveted in the rug industry for the soft, luxurious texture that results.  As such, Moko has been one of our top selling products for over a decade.  Always one to strive to stay fresh and on trend, we recognized it was time to give Moko a little facelift.  Thus was born 4 luxurious new colors: Ashburton, Wyndham, Kapua and Cromwell.

Moko in Ashburton

Ashburton features pure, clean cream wool reminiscent of the soft whites of clouds floating in the sky, paired with sleek silver sisal flecked with white.  Ashburton reads cool and pairs well with any palate.  This is the ideal way to add texture to a neutral room, or can provide a light base for bright colors and/or bold patterns.

Moko in Wyndham

Wyndham is the warmest of the new color family and takes on a deep heathered beige look.  The wool is a rustic moth color that is complimented by the marriage of warm golden tones and pale silvers seen in the sisal weave.

Moko in Kapua

The on-trend Kapua blends beautiful gray wool with our popular silver sisal.  This neutral color is a great way to add subtle interest and texture to a room.  It pairs well with both warm and cool color palates and works with contemporary and traditional interiors.

Moko in Cromwell

If you’re looking to add depth to and ground a space go with Moko in our new Cromwell color.  The charcoal wool pops against the dark royal blue and warm gold sisal, enhancing the juxtaposition of the two fibers and emphasizing the rich texture.

Let us know what you think of our fresh new Moko color palate!

Lulu deKwiatkowski, founder and designer of Lulu DK Fabrics, has collaborated with Schumacher on a joyful and sophisticated collection of children’s fabrics. Lulu’s signature style—bold, generous use of color and whimsical hand painted designs—is evident throughout this line of coordinating prints and embroideries.

LuLu DK | Child features eight prints and six embroideries on cotton grounds, including an embroidered tape. The color palette mixes pastels and brights, which are well suited to the enchanting array of animals, butterflies, small patterns, and overscaled motifs. The collection provides diverse options for girl’s and boy’s rooms, from infants to teens.

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