Wednesday, March 07, 2012
Spring 2012 is the season of pattern and print, and designer Laura Ashley is right in step with this current trend.
Not just for fabrics, print can be extended beautifully to both sofas and also to wallpaper, says the designer. Patterned wallpaper is a highly effective way of creating character, mood and atmosphere within a room with little effort. Bold and vivacious, it can make a wall the focal point of a room’s design.
Laura Ashley – well known for a bold use of print and pattern – offers a set of newly developed designs for spring and summer, drawing upon the quintessentially British theme of the Laura Ashley brand and modernizing it beyond a tradition of floral design.
"To the Manor Born" is a collection inspired by the well-worn and well-loved English country house; traditional with a modern edge. The fabric inspired by an archive print implemented 24 years ago, called "Summer Palace." The design has been infused with newly ripened colors, with a palette evocative of the jewel-like shades of cranberry red, emerald green and sapphire blue against clean, ivory backgrounds. The design has also been made matt, rather than having a silk and shiny finish. The overall effect is fresh and relaxed.
"The Darling Buds Bedroom" is another collection that will create new shades of spring and summer in the home. The design is inspired by splashy, watercolor floral prints. It is ideal for spring and highly feminine. Multi-colored with a focus on pretty, delicate floral prints, the palette highlights pinks, yellows and greens against crisp white - hitting the pastel notes of this spring's fashion. The key feature of this story is its hand painted look, delicate and ornate.
Spring’s new patterns and home furnishing design trends can help add a fresh look to your home for the warmer months ahead.
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