Fashion in Fabrics: Lace gains popularity in Interiors

Lace Paterns in Interior Design and Decorating

Interior design trends continue to overlap with 2009 spring fashion trends as lace or lace-like patterns return to decorating. This ancient motif has inspired numerous lines, and is showing up in some of the most unlikely of places.

Ex-Collection by Ex-Primae - ARNO Table

French company Ex-Primae has created an entire collection combining modern, masculine forms with lace overlay in their Ex-Collection. Available for use indoor or outdoor, the punched aluminum ARNO table and chairs are clearly inspired by a classic lace design. They also feature a floor lamp with the same motif inscribed. The hard lines of the metal take on a Victorian-inspired quality that oddly works well together.

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2009 Design Trends: Fashion Meets Furniture

Designer Spotlight: Tokujin Yoshioka

Tokujin Yoshioka

When you walk into a women’s clothing boutique or thumb through a fashion magazine, you’ll see trendy little details that catch your eye. One of the biggest design trends for 2009 is the addition of ruffles as a feminine accent, and it is now showing up in the interior design world.

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