Style blending pillows have taken on many roles in the home, being utilized as an added comfort to a sofa, a spot of color in a corner or a matching theme in a room but the simplicity and distinction of today's throw pillows, table runners and lamp shades are gaining popularity in the art and design world as never before bringing a taste of magic to contemporary living.[I:4:J]
Lena Bergstrom, an award-winning artist from Sweden, sailed into the public eye with her love of fabrics. Designs crafted out of felted, virgin wool holds simplistic, woven designs that can only be viewed as art. Designers Eye is the Swedish manufacturing firm, featuring Lena's work, one that is vigilant in producing only the best of contemporary Scandinavian designs with clean lines and unique patterns.[I:1:J]
Mibo, founded in the UK, was the brainchild of TV and Film Art Director, Madeline Rogers. Noticing that her flat lacked a certain light in furnishings, she set out to rectify the problem. Pillows and wallpaper are part of her creativity using vivid, yet subtle hues in her accessories. Linen and cotton cushions bring a joyful brightness to any section of a room needing a pick me up. Another favorite is Madeline's impressive tile tattoos that literally bring out the life in a kitchen or bath.
Modern Basics is located in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, and was the brainstorm of two friends who worked together at a product development firm. Sharing attention to detail and a love of textiles, Page Ikeda and Rhonda Holloway started Modern Basics in 2001. Table coasters, crib bedding and pillows are their popular items with simple designs in blues, browns, reds and greens. Stylish and fun is the motto of this twosome and it shows in everything they make.
The Japanese have had a traditional type of seating for centuries that is referred to as the zabuton. Unlike American culture, the zabuton is a pillow type floor mat made out of natural muslin fabric. Because this mat is used daily and in the place of chairs, they are made to last an average of eight to ten years. Americans have become intrigued with this 'seat-cloth-sphere' (zabuton translated) and they are beginning to appear in homes across the US. The muslin fabric can be covered with any type of fabric to match the decor of your choice and will stretch its life even further.
Choices in modern pillows are huge and expanding even more each day. Decorators are experimenting with exterior fabrics of chic, colorful blocks, paisley and plain suede to reflect all types of styles. Pillows that are round, rectangular or square are gaining popularity in homes and offices to set the mood in furniture groupings. Comfort in style with pillows is a modern day theme not likely to end soon. - 15359
Lena Bergstrom, an award-winning artist from Sweden, sailed into the public eye with her love of fabrics. Designs crafted out of felted, virgin wool holds simplistic, woven designs that can only be viewed as art. Designers Eye is the Swedish manufacturing firm, featuring Lena's work, one that is vigilant in producing only the best of contemporary Scandinavian designs with clean lines and unique patterns.[I:1:J]
Mibo, founded in the UK, was the brainchild of TV and Film Art Director, Madeline Rogers. Noticing that her flat lacked a certain light in furnishings, she set out to rectify the problem. Pillows and wallpaper are part of her creativity using vivid, yet subtle hues in her accessories. Linen and cotton cushions bring a joyful brightness to any section of a room needing a pick me up. Another favorite is Madeline's impressive tile tattoos that literally bring out the life in a kitchen or bath.
Modern Basics is located in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, and was the brainstorm of two friends who worked together at a product development firm. Sharing attention to detail and a love of textiles, Page Ikeda and Rhonda Holloway started Modern Basics in 2001. Table coasters, crib bedding and pillows are their popular items with simple designs in blues, browns, reds and greens. Stylish and fun is the motto of this twosome and it shows in everything they make.
The Japanese have had a traditional type of seating for centuries that is referred to as the zabuton. Unlike American culture, the zabuton is a pillow type floor mat made out of natural muslin fabric. Because this mat is used daily and in the place of chairs, they are made to last an average of eight to ten years. Americans have become intrigued with this 'seat-cloth-sphere' (zabuton translated) and they are beginning to appear in homes across the US. The muslin fabric can be covered with any type of fabric to match the decor of your choice and will stretch its life even further.
Choices in modern pillows are huge and expanding even more each day. Decorators are experimenting with exterior fabrics of chic, colorful blocks, paisley and plain suede to reflect all types of styles. Pillows that are round, rectangular or square are gaining popularity in homes and offices to set the mood in furniture groupings. Comfort in style with pillows is a modern day theme not likely to end soon. - 15359
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