The Best Bold Colour Outdoor Fabrics

As promised, here are my favourite bold colour outdoor fabrics for those of you planning your new patios and decks for the spring/summer season. Just in case the snow is depressing you!

Any one of these fabrics, or even a combination, would look great paired with any of the selections from our previous entry.

- The Best Black and White Outdoor Fabrics

All fabrics are available through Meade Design Group - Purchase during the month of March, 2009 and save 20% on your order.

Which one is your favourite?

SHORE PAISLEY - SKY
Multi-Purpose
Outdoor
Ralph Lauren
100% ACRYLIC, Soil/Oil Repellent
USA
Sold by the YARD


NEPTUNE STRIPE - TANGERINE
Multi-Purpose
Outdoor
Ralph Lauren
100% POLYESTER, Stain/Water Repellent w/Mildew Resistance
FRANCE
Sold by the YARD


TERRYBROOK - AVOCADO
Upholstery
Outdoor
Robert Allen - Al Fresco
USA
Sold by the YARD


GAZEBO - TOMATO
All Purpose
J. Ennis Villa Collection
100% SUNBRELLA ACRYLIC
Sold by the YARD


PEBBLE - 012
Upholstery
Check/Houndstooth
100% SOLUTION DYED ACRYLIC
AVANT GARDE
Sold by the YARD


MASAI MARA - PINK
Upholstery/Drapery
Groundworks Solarium
100% ACRYLIC
USA
Sold by the YARD


MNYAMA CHENILLE - COCOA
Upholstery/Drapery
Groundworks Solarium
61% ACRYLIC, 39% Polyester
USA
Sold by the YARD


MNYAMA CHENILLE - BLUE
Upholstery/Drapery
Groundworks Solarium
100% ACRYLIC
FRANCE
Sold by the YARD


KALAHARI PLAID - PINK
Upholstery/Drapery
Groundworks Solarium
100% ACRYLIC
FRANCE
Sold by the YARD


CANE - PARROT
Upholstery
Kravet Soleil
100% SOLUTION DYED ACRYLIC
USA
Sold by the YARD


SOLEIL CANVAS - 405
Multipurpose
Kravet Design
100% SOLUTION DYED ACRYLIC
USA
Sold by the YARD


RUMRUNNER STRIPE - PETAL
Upholstery
Lee Jofa
100% ACRYLIC
FRANCE
Sold by the YARD


SOLARTE - TANGERINE
Upholstery
Kravet Soleil
61% ACRYLIC, 39% POLYESTER
USA
Sold by the YARD


ESCHER - GRASS
Upholstery
Kravet Soleil
55% ACRYLIC, 45% POLYESTER
USA
Sold by the YARD

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The Best Black and White Outdoor Fabrics

Here are my favourite black and white outdoor fabrics for those of you planning your new patios and decks for the spring/summer season. Just in case the sunshine is inspiring you. I have always felt that outdoor furniture looks stunning in black and white with a bold accent colour. Stay tuned next week for my bold outdoor fabric selections to correspond with these fabrics.

All fabrics are available through Meade Design Group - Purchase durning the month of March, 2009 and save 20% in your order.

Which one is your favourite?

CORAL BAY - BLACK
Upholstery
Outdoor
Tropical
Kravet Soleil
100% SOLUTION DYED ACRYLIC
U.S.A.
Sold by the YARD

SPOTLIGHT - EBONY
Upholstery
Outdoor
Kravet Soleil
100% SOLUTION DYED ACRYLIC
U.S.A.
Sold by the YARD

KALYPSO - BLACK

Upholstery
Outdoor
Stripes
Kravet Soleil
U.S.A.
Sold by the YARD

FOUR POINT - JET
Upholstery
Check/Houndstooth
Kravet Soleil
U.S.A.
Sold by the YARD

SHADOWS - EBONY
Upholstery
Kravet Soleil
100% POLYPROPYLENE
USA
Sold by the YARD

BAY ISLAND - BLACK
All Purpose
Ralph Lauren
100% ACRYLIC, Soil/Oil Repellent
USA
Sold by the YARD


GAZEBO - ONYX
All Purpose
J. Ennis Villa Collection
100% SUNBRELLA ACRYLIC
Sold by the YARD


14980 - 295
Upholstery
Duralee Pavillion
68% POLYPROPYLENE, 32% POLYESTER
USA
Sold by the YARD


14962 - 295
Multipurpose
Duralee Pavillion
100% ACRYLIC
FRANCE
Sold by the YARD


14963 - 295
Multipurpose
Duralee Pavillion
100% ACRYLIC
FRANCE
Sold by the YARD


14964 - 295
Multipurpose
Duralee Pavillion
100% ACRYLIC
FRANCE
Sold by the YARD


14971 - 295
Multipurpose
Duralee Pavillion
100% OLEFIN
USA
Sold by the YARD


72013 - 295
Multipurpose
Duralee Pavillion
100% SPUN POLYESTER
USA
Sold by the YARD


72014 - 295
Multipurpose
Duralee Pavillion
100% SPUN POLYESTER
USA
Sold by the YARD

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The Resurrection of the Bamboo Motif

Bamboo is back in a big way, and it’s not just for homes with an Asian flair. Bamboo will be everywhere !

Meurice buttler tray table by Johnatan Adler

http://www.johnathanadler.com
also locally available @ http://www.onlyhuman.ca/

Bamboo Pillow

http://www.housetohome.co.uk/

Furniture made with Bamboo Cane was all the rage in Victorian Times, and re-emerged itself in the 30’s, the 60’s and the 70’s. This resurrection may be a result of the trend that Philippe Stark initiated with his world famous Ghost Chair - a modern interpretation of a Louis XVI chair made in translucent acrylic.

Jacques Adnet (circa late 1930"s) - stool

Jacques Adnet (circa 1950’s) - coffee table

The same concept is happening today with the use of bamboo cane as the muse or model for a new classic that has come to stay.

Area rug by Allegra Hicks

The Rug Company

http://www.allegrahicks.com

Jonathan Adler Meurice Floor Lamp with Black Shade

http://www.johnathanadler.com/
also locally available @ http://www.onlyhuman.ca/

These materials and applications are a far cry from the traditional hand-made pieces and can be used in any modern interior.

zen teapot

http://www.horchow.com

Cole & Son Wallpaper

The Patina Collection - Saigon

http://www.cole-and-son.com/

available through http://www.themeadegroup.com

Jonathan Adler Meurice Chandelier in Polished Nickel

http://www.johnathanadler.com/
also locally available @ http://www.onlyhuman.ca/

The bamboo cane is natural, sophisticated and reads extremely well in any interior design application from the traditional to the contemporary room.

De Gournay hand painted wallpaper

Japanese & Korean collection
Bamboo in argent design colours
http://www.degournay.com/

As a material, bamboo has been a breakthrough in sustainable development due to it’s incredibly fast growth cycle, in contrast to our limited supply of global hardwood. Bamboo has become increasingly popular as a building material and as flooring partly as a result of it’s natural beauty and incredible durability but now this eco-friendly product is ready to take on the furniture, textile, and accessory market!

bamboo chairs

http://www.treehugger.com/

First used in China over 5000 years ago to create books, food and buildings, Bamboo has been reinterpreted over the years for many purposes. In addition to furniture and flooring, bamboo may also be used for soft materials like bedding and clothing. Bamboo has also been used throughout the centuries in art, but now, you don’t have to look far to find it being used in wallpapers, fabrics, furniture and more as a simple motif.

Ralph Lauren Flattware

http://rlhome.polo.com/rlhome/default.asp

Bedding by Lulu de Kwiatkowski

http://www.horchow.com/

Now with the use of modern materials and concepts this inspiration can take on any number of forms without looking cliché or lending itself strictly to the Asian style. With the right finish or setting Bamboo may be applied to any décor. With it’s natural class and texture I believe it is a great addition to any home!

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