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Issue 72
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Good Housekeeping
August 2014
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Wallpaper pattern CM2388 in Lia by Antonina Vella Designs, $72 per roll, York Wallcoverings;
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Easy as 1, 2, 3
Better Homes & Gardens,
Decorating Shortcuts
Fall 2014
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Shown EB2033 Jacobean Floral, KS2392 Toss the Bouquet, EB2060 Chunky Floral
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Shown KS2392 Toss the Bouquet
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BH&G Decorating Shortcuts, continued
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BH&G Decorating Shortcuts, continued
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Jacobean Floral
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BH&G Decorating Shortcuts, continued
Get the Look
Left to right: WH2603, EB2056, EB2033
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BH&G Refresh, continued
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Coastal Living
December 2014/January 2015
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Good Housekeeping
September 2014
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Home Fashion Forecast
Fall 2014
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BH&G Refresh
Fall/Winter 2014
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Wallpaper: Textured Damask LT6907 wallpaper, $41 per roll, York Wallcoverings, yorkwall.com
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Against the Wall
Tampa Allure, Tampa Tribune magazine
Fall 2014
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With the mirror: Metallic Cork NZ0741
With the leaves: Natural Leaves (SX7728), Terra Mica (GR1014) and Petit Sisal (NZ0726)
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Ottawa Citizen Style
Fall 2014
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Current Obsession: Pink Wallcoverings...
FrankiDurbin.com Blog Post
October 26, 2014
Readership 50,000
Grata - CM2382
Branch Trail - TH6372
Rose Toile - KH7081
Document Floral - BA4613
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Birdsong - ER8138
Charleston - DD8454
Few things are cheerier than pink walls. Pink isn't shy. Pink isn't prudish. Pink is full on
fun. I've learned to embrace my love of the color without restraint and I'm loving it most
in the form of wallpaper.
Yes, you could line the inside of your closet with the goodness of a pink brocade paper.
You could also deck out your guest bath in a grand trellis in a rosy shade of pink. But
what about a master bedroom bedecked in festive pink floral? What about a dining room
showcasing a meandering gold vine on a peony-hued ground?
Are you that bold? I believe you are. I also believe this happy hue need not be relegated to
small rooms or hidden alcoves. Pink done right it is sophisticated and undeniably chic...
just like you.
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805 Living
November 2014
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Today's attractive, natural wallcoverings can
be an incentive to homebuyers, not a turn-off
Cleveland Plain Dealer
September 14, 2014
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Natural material wallcoverings, including grasscloth, are now very popular and a bonus to some homebuyers
There was a time when home stagers and
real estate agents would grimace when
they saw a house full of wallcoverings.
Home sellers faced two major problems.
First, some of the patterns and colors of
wallcoverings were atrocious and a real
turnoff to any potential buyers. Second,
buyers worried about how they would
ever get the hideous stuff off the walls.
We won't say that all of today's
wallcovering is sophisticated and
beautiful. But consumers are more
educated than ever before and technology
has made wallcoverings easier to use and
remove. And the use of natural materials,
including bamboo, cork, mica chips and
magnolia leaves, appeals to a new type
of consumer who wants to connect to
nature.
Gary Levine is owner of U.S.
Wallcovering in North Olmsted, a
company that was founded in 1905.
Levine said consumers are seeing natural
material wallcoverings on HGTV, at
home shows and in model homes, and
they like the textures and concept.
"We are selling a huge amount of
grasscloth, even though there has been
a recent 50 percent price increase," said
Levine, who emphasized this is not
your grandmother's boring dining room
grasscloth. "We have to assume the dry
spell in Japan has affected the growing
and the price. It was about $30 a roll,
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now it can be $100."
Despite the cost, grasscloth is something
consumers and many homebuyers like.
Levine also sells cork wallcovering and
mica (a vermiculite natural stone) infused
wallcovering, but the not so much of the
latter as it is more difficult to install, he
claimed.
U.S. Wallcovering carries selections from
the Designer Resources Grasscloth and
Natural Wallpaper collection by Ronald
Redding Designs for York Wallcoverings.
If not in stock, selections can be ordered,
including coverings with banana fibers
and organic capiz shells, also known as
windowpane oysters because of their
translucent quality. The woven capiz
wallcovering is from the Modern Luxe
Collection by Candice Olson for York
Wallcoverings. A majority of Levine's
natural material wallcoverings is neutral
tones, including off-whites and beige. But
colors including red, green, and blue can
be ordered.
"People really like anything with a glittery
look, too," said Levine.
To achieve that appearance, York
Wallcoverings craftsmen infuse the
natural products with "metallic threads,
shimmering inks, and mylar and
pearlesent shell."
The big question is, however, can this
wallcovering be cleaned?
"We used to send people to lamp stores to
get a product used to clean lamp shades.
It works on this kind of wallpaper,"
said Levine. "Now we carry the product
ourselves. The wallcovering is easy to
clean with a dry cleaning sponge."
Levine said consumers were also worried
about "the stripability of wallcovering."
But new adhesives have made that far less
of a problem. If consumers prime walls
correctly and follow the manufacturer's
directions, there should be no problem,
he said.
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Wall Art: Use Bold Wallpaper Patterns
to Brighten up a Room
Treat wallpaper like art with these tips from York Wall Coverings
Main Line Today
November 2014
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Still stuck on the notion that wallpaper is
forever? Try big patterns in small doses.
Rev up a powder room with a powerful
print, highlight an accent wall with a
striking pattern, or create a sense of
surprise inside a closet.
Those who aren’t comfortable with
commitment can treat wallpaper like
art. The bold pattern pictured here,
Pucker Up Buttercup from Ashford
House, is made in Pennsylvania by York
Wallcoverings. The interpretation is an
easy DIY project. The paper is mounted
on artist’s board and framed with
decorative molding to make a statement
that will stop people in their tracks. Even
better, the whole setup is completely
mobile.
“It’s quick, easy, adds a little zest to an
otherwise boring wallscape, and gives
people the confidence to try a bigger
project someday,” says Gina Shaw, vice
president of product development at
York. “What a chic way to use a cheeky
pattern.”
Pre-pasted, wash­able and strippable, it
also comes in light gold and pink on
white, and brown and fuchsia on metallic
gold. The suggested retail price is $43 per
single roll (sold in double rolls only). To
find a Main Line retail or design outlet,
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Midwest Homes
October/November 2014
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So many luscious wallpapers and only so many walls to cover! One of our favorite
fall finds: the natural wallpaper collection by Ronald Redding Designs.
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Organic materials—leaves, grasses, mica chips—embellish these wallpapers to
both subtle and glamorous effect. Natural Leaves (SX7728), pictured, is crafted
with magnolia leaves and fibers using a special process that eliminates the pulp of
the foliage and preserves its lacy veins. Available at Hirshfield’s, hirshfields.com, or
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In-Laws Coming? Decorating Tricks,
Quick!
Creator's Syndicate (Decor Score)
October 2014
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Bookshelf Mural (AM8845M)
Q: I'm embarrassed to ask this question
(don't print my name!): What's the
quickest way to fill up a room? We've just
moved into our first house-house, and
my in-laws (who helped us afford it) are
coming East to visit for Thanksgiving.
We both work, so there's not much time
for shopping. I want things to be as cozy
as possible — quick!
A: If they are right-thinking in-laws,
they'll get the picture. If not, write a
welcome letter — even an email — in
advance, pointing out your future plans
for your new home.
Future, just not by Thanksgiving, plans,
remind them.
You might even risk asking for their
ideas and suggestions. Suggestions, not
dictates.
Relax — by the next visit, they probably
won't even remember.
Meanwhile, there are things you can
accomplish in precious little time. Color
fills a room like nothing else. And
painting takes a scant weekend; half a
weekend if you only paint two walls, a
design trick the pros often evoke to make
a room feel "decorated."
Whatever furniture you do have, club
it together into cozy seating groups: For
example, sofa in the middle with a low
table in front, flanked by two or three
chairs. Even if the table is temporary —
say, a board balanced on a basket — and
the chairs came in from the lawn, such a
gathering always says "home."
Be sure to add lamps. Light only from
above feels like Wal-Mart, pressing down
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and making sad shadows. Perch table
lamps on packing boxes, if you must, or
hang a fixture from the ceiling. The idea
is to form a warm circle of light where
people gather.
In the dining room, bring out the
candles, lots and lots of candles.
Also, mind the floors. Long, gleaming
expanses of hardwood or tile can look
and feel chilly. You can lay a room-sized
rug in half an afternoon, which will not
only make the space look dressed and
feel warmer, it will help absorb those
lonesome echoes you get in half-empty
rooms.
Speaking of empty, get busy filling any
shelves with books, tchotchkes, potted
plants, photographs (got any of your inlaws?).
Don't have shelves? There's an instant
solution, thanks to York Wallcoverings.
The books so casually arranged on the
shelves we show here are all faux. Ditto
the shelves themselves: York's two-panel
trompe l'oeil Bookshelf Mural is a witty
way to impressing the in-laws' with your
extensive home "library" ("American
Classics" collection, yorkwall.com).
Q: We have a chance to buy two big
handmade clay pots. My cousin had
them shipped from a village in Italy. She
says they are made of something called
Impruneta clay. I'm wondering if they'd
be safe outside on our front steps.
A: Yes, and on your children's front steps,
and maybe your grandchildren's, too.
Clay from Impruneta, a small village
in Tuscany, has been prized since the
Middle Ages for pots and tiles, some of
which have been around almost that
long. Your cousin's pots may be younger
— shops like Restoration Hardware now
bring them to the U.S.
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8 Ways to Revamp the Kitchen
Canoe.ca
November 17, 2014
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A full kitchen redo is not for everyone.
When you live in an apartment, it is
sometimes necessary to resort to tricks to
give our room a dapper look. Here are 8
tips in all price ranges that will help you
to refresh your kitchen.
REPAINT CABINETS
This is one of the oldest remedies for
hiding cabinets whose style is outdated
or to hide imperfections that never cease
to irritate the eye. They are now on the
market for specialty paints that wash a
cloth shot. You can opt for a glossy or
matte finish.
CHANGE THE HANDLES
Do not be afraid to change your old grips
for something more contemporary. If you
do not want to drill holes, pay attention
to the dimensions!
ADD MORE LIGHT UNDER CABINETS
Add light under cabinets is easier than
ever. One can opt for strips of LED lights
or stickers models that can be removed
easily.
SET WALLPAPER IN CABINETS
Line the cabinets in a colorful wallpaper.
This is a simple way to add a touch of
fantasy to a kitchen that is sorely lacking.
Choose a product with [plastic] finish
that will stand the best up-and-coming
plates and glasses.
CHANGE THE BACKSPLASH
Repaint the backsplash in a surprising
color to hide a shabby wall without
repainting the kitchen in full. Also found
in hardware stores false pre-glued tiles
that can do wonders.
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O TEZ DOORS
This solution is not for everyone, given
the dishes and glasses need be in order
as they are exposed to all eyes. But if you
like the Scandinavian kitchens or those
of bohemian look, think about it.
CHOOSE PAINT
It's magic! Paint a wall around the island
or within the paintings doors. You can
change the mood of the kitchen every
day by adding a sentence, a thought or
drawing.
LIGHT OVER THE TABLE
Change the light fixture over the table,
choose a model up to date and locate
the dimmer to be able to modulate the
atmosphere.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
November 6, 2014
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"Georgetown Designs" from York Wallcoverings, Borders, and Fabrics: CS8692 (golden
brown with dark brown and green-blue floral design).
Donna Nowak decorated her Cleveland
Heights historic home with carefully
chosen wallpapers. Here is a partial
source list of the wallpapers she chose:
FORMAL DINING ROOM
"Georgetown Designs" from York
Wallcoverings, Borders, and Fabrics:
CS8692 (golden brown with dark brown
and green-blue floral design).
flowers, stems and leaves).
BASEMENT BATHROOM
Ceiling — Patty Madden Ecology: 105030.
Main walls (mixed metallic colors in a
sponged design) — Patty Madden Ecology:
106830.
DONNA'S PURPLE ROOM
Seabrook Wall Coverings: VS40002
(floral bouquets in taupe, grey-blue and
ivory).
Framed sections — NextWall Timeless
Finishes line: TF31119 (taupe floral
pattern with rose and moss green accent).
Main walls — NextWall Timeless
Finishes line: TF300019 (eggplant and
taupe blotches).
DOWNSTAIRS LIBRARY/ TV ROOM
BATHROOM IN SERVANTS' WING
MAIN ENTRANCE AND HALLWAY
Kathy Ireland Home Collection by
International First Lady: GE58413 Run
R-8 (gold paper with monkeys, pandas
and tigers).
Basement stairwell and hall
Blonder Home, collection Timeless
Finishes: TF31402 (dark brown backdrop
with large light brown and moss green
Brewster Home Fashions: FD65763 (light
pink flowers with butterflies).
LIBRARY IN SERVANTS' WING
Blonder Home Accents, Kathy Ireland
Home collection: NL58004 (mint green
plant stems with sponged pastel green
and ivory back drop).
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At Home Arkansas
October 2014
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Retro designs from the childhood of
baby boomers are ‘in’ again
Your Decorating Resource
Fall 2014
Readership 8,200
Links wallpaper is from the Dimensional Surfaces collection by Candice Olson for York Wallcoverings. Kitchen
Pears wallpaper is from the Bistro 750 collection by Three Sisters Studio for York Wallcoverings.
Danish club chairs. Flying saucer lamps.
Pop-art wallpaper. If you were born
after the baby-boomer era, you probably
didn’t grow up with mid-century modern
furnishings. But this once-prevalent style
from the 1950s and ’60s is more popular
than ever and being embraced by a whole
new generation of consumers.
Historically, mid-century modern design
became popular after World War II, when
a weak economy forced consumers to
downsize and simplify their lives. This led
to furnishings with clean, geometric lines,
minimalistic construction and multipurpose functionality. The furnishings
often featured sleek materials, nubby or
high-gloss textures and high-intensity colors
like avocado, mustard and citrus orange.
While mid-century modern design has
enjoyed waves of popularity ever since,
none compares to its current status. As the
economy is slowly but surely climbing, so,
too, is the demand for these furnishings.
Lance Stephenson, founder and maker of
Spiral Cone Legs furnishing accessories,
notes that mid-century modern for many
consumers denotes quality.“As the-mid-
century modern era was drawing to a close
in the 1970s, we found ourselves on a
downward slope in manufacturing. While
it should have been a robust beginning to
thoughtful furnishings, a trough followed
in which there was a decline in quality,”
Stephenson says. “So it makes sense for
us to look to mid-century modern for
inspiration. It represents a peak in wellmade design. With mid-century modern
furnishings, there’s no façade hiding poor
workmanship. What you see is what you
get."
Stephenson adds that manufacturing
something with the goal of making it
highly functional will almost always make
it beautiful, too, as mid-century modern
demonstrates so well.
“The goal of designers of that era was to
create something that efficiently did the
job with the least amount of materials.
Functionality was the goal, but their
creations were also things of beauty and
elegance," Stephenson states. Thankfully,
we’re starting to see this dualism again in
manufacturing, he adds, noting that both
the supply and demand of quality goods are
on the rise.
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The Globe and Mail, continued
Because they’re so well made, original
mid-century modern furnishings can be
found in excellent condition second-hand.
There also is growing demand for new
products that reflect mid-century modern
characteristics.
Repurposed or new, mid-century modern
today has developed into a “classic” style,
much like Early American and Country
French designs, says Jeff Dross, corporate
director of education and industry trends at
Kichler Lighting.
“While there is a portion of the population
that was around when these designs
were first created, the clever use of color,
geometrics and foundations in hand-crafted
work are now appealing to a new generation
with a less tangible connection to the
original,” Dross says. “Their cleverness is
as fresh today to this new buyer as it was to
the original consumer.”
Donna Frasca, a Charlotte, N.C., interior
designer and blogger (decoratingbydonna.
com), reports that the demand for midcentury modern design comes from clients
of all ages.
“It’s from younger people who have enough
money to invest in a furniture style that
will be classic and timeless and one that
they can build on over the years as their
budgets allow,” Frasca says. Additionally,
“Mid-century modern furniture is perfect
for retired clients who are looking to
downsize and just want a few classic pieces
in their home to accommodate a smaller
residence.”
Of course, not all customers know that
their tastes have actually time-traveled.
Stephenson concurs that his customers
cross generational lines, but not everyone
knows that his products are influenced by
mid-century modern design. Spiral Cone
Legs are an alternative to the traditional
furniture leg that allow consumers to
“update” the look of their sofas, tables and
other furnishings. Each of the legs is handmade from 1/4-inch steel round bar that is
formed and welded into a sleek, spiraling
cone and then sand-blasted and powdercoated for durability.
Older clients like the retro look of the legs;
younger clients, the industrial vibe. “But
many of our customers wouldn’t be able to
tell you that Spiral Cone Legs are midcentury modern-influenced,” Stephenson
says. “They just like the geometric styling
and functionality—which just happens to be
a mid-century modern hallmark.”
Design experts agree that mid-century
modern furnishings offer something for
nearly everyone and make a statement
wherever they’re placed.
“A younger generation may want the fun,
casual and colorful interpretations, and the
more affluent may lean toward the graceful
and luxurious details of the style,” suggests
Gina Shaw, vice president of product
development for York Wallcoverings.
“The great news is that the price points for
wallpaper and other home décor products
range from affordable to high-end,” Shaw
continues, noting that many of York’s
wallpapers are inspired and redesigned
from archival pieces from the mid-century
modern time frame. “This makes it work
for everyone’s budget.”
Mid-Century Modern: Why Now?
Besides the rebounding economy, one
popular theory about why mid-century
modern design has resurged is that stressedout consumers are nostalgic for simpler
times. They long for yesteryear and the
furnishings that surrounded it—furnishings
that could be found not only in American
homes at the time but also on popular TV
shows like “The Brady Bunch” and “Love
American Style.”
Of course, mid-century modern design has
made its way into present-day TV shows
as well, which may be further fueling
its resurgence, suggests Laura Holland,
director of Marketing Services for Pearson
Co., a licensed Heritage Home Group
brand and maker of premium upholstered
furniture.
“Mid-century looks have gained in
popularity over the last few years, perhaps
due to interest in TV shows such as ‘Mad
Men,’ ” Holland says. Other popular period
TV shows include “Call the Midwife” and
“L.A. Confidential,” which place midcentury modern décor into the homes of
Americans each and every week.
The popularity of mid-century modern also
follows on the heels of other recent homefashion trends. This includes the trend
for industrial design, which is a natural
partner.
According to Frasca, the sturdy, utilitarian
features of industrial design integrate well
with sleek, classic furniture lines, “which
makes mid-century modern furniture
a perfect choice for the home.” Frasca
reports that her annual trek to the High
Point (Furniture) Market earlier this year
confirmed the continuing presence of
industrial styling, which suggests that midcentury modern will continue along with it.
So, how can you integrate mid-century
modern into your own home? Stephenson
offers the following suggestions, which
require little effort or expense.
(1) Try adding pop! to an accent wall with a
bold geometric wallpaper or archival paint
color.
(2) Go to thrift stores or estate sales to
find period furniture and reupholster it if
necessary.
(3) Look for vintage appliances—such as an
aqua toaster or vintage Remington clock—
to display as accent pieces.
(4) Update traditional furnishings by
swapping out wooden legs or tabletops with
metal ones. (Nothing says “mid-century
modern” like a mix of materials.)
(5) Replace a lamp or two with the graceful
lines of a mid-century modern fixture and
top it with a tall lampshade.
(6) Most importantly, put what you love in
your home, without trying to follow any
one aesthetic. A passion for design, after
all, is what mid-century modern was all
about.
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Wallpaper Back in Fashion
Annaline Interior Design blog
June 2014
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Wallpaper from the collection of The Bistro 750 from York Wallcoverings
(yorkwall.com), Sand Dollars (KB8551). Photo courtesy of and with permission
from York wallcovering
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No Man Cave for Mr. My Way
Q: OK, maybe I should hire a professional
(as my friends keep telling me), but I know
the look I want for my own digs: sharp,
clean, sophisticated — the way I think I
dress — and fit for a 27-year-old guy. What
I do need is some ideas about color and
lamps, and things like that.
A: OK (and I promise I won't tell your
friends you asked), here's a picture that
may be worth the proverbial thousand
words. It's a bedroom in what was a
traditional setting, that is, until a designer
with a totally contemporary aesthetic fastforwarded it, using haberdashery colors,
masculine materials, and a tight rein on
accessories.
Recast in a khaki-and-black color scheme,
wainscoted in padded black leather, and
distinguished by truly cool accessories
(about which, more later), only the vintage
mantelpiece, crown mouldings, and folding
doors attest to the room's traditional
heritage.
This is minimalism at its most masculine:
sharp, clean, sophisticated. But there's
plenty to look at: The carpet is subtly
textured, the floor-to-ceiling silken
draperies shine quietly in the light ... and
speaking of light, the fixture hanging
overhead is a real room-maker from the
"little people collection" by multi-awardwinning industrial designer Kenneth
Cobonpue.
A native of Cebu, the Philippines, who
studied at Pratt Institute and founded the
international consortium of artists known
as "hive," Kenneth was just named Designer
of the Year 2014 (at Maison et Objet, the
French design show in Singapore). His are
lights to see, as well as be seen by. Check
them out at kennethcobonpue.com or
designbyhive.com).
Q: My grandmother had grasscloth
wallpaper. I always hated it - it was beige
and looked, well, dead to me as a child!
Now I find myself interested in adding
some texture to the walls in our front entry
hall.
It's narrow and I'm afraid a real pattern
would be too much. What are my choices,
besides grasscloth?
A: Good thinking. Texture adds dimension
without demanding attention.
Good timing, too. Today's wallcoverings
industry has been paying special attention
to natural textures. Their latest report cites
wallcoverings textured with bamboo and
banana fibers, capiz shells and mica, even
natural cork, and, yes, natural grasses,
too, but these are definitely not your
grandmother's grassclothes.
Inspired manufacturers like York
Wallcoverings, (nee l895, the oldest and
largest in the U.S.), infuses the natural
materials with shimmering inks, metallic
threads, Mylar, and pearlescent shells
to give them what the York release calls
"otherworldly allure." See for yourself at
yorkwall.com.
Q: I want to show my children how to
live an eco-friendly life at home. Besides,
recycling, are there other easy — easy is key
— dos and don'ts?
A: I'll let eco-savvy designer/author Robin
Wilson (RobinWilsonHome.com) share a
few tips:
— Kick off your shoes at the door the way
many Europeans do. It keeps the outside
world from invading your home.
— Use a vacuum with a HEPA filter.
— Hang a nylon shower curtain liner — not
vinyl — to limit mold and off-gassing.
— Clean every room in the house
thoroughly — thoroughly!— once a year.
— Wash your pillows twice a year; replace
them every three years.
— Change or clean your AC filter every
30-60 days.
Creator's Syndicate (Decor Score)
September 2014
Circulation 3,000,000
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Tel: 717-846-4456
www.yorkwall.com
York Releases X-Men Wallpaper
Paint and Decorating Retailer
November 2014
Circulation 21,000
Comic Sidewall DS7835, Comic Panels RMK2395
750 Linden Ave.
York, PA 17405-5166
Tel: 717-846-4456
www.yorkwall.com
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November 2014
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Interior Design
October 2014
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Boutique Design
November 2014
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Wall Treatments: York Wallcoverings:
Box Office
Box Office is a Type II vinyl wallcovering that looks like a finely woven fabric. The pattern
is labyrinth-like and is composed of square and angles in contrasting colors. Box Office has
a 54-inch repeat and is available in nine color ways, including Syndicate, with teal against
silver; Will Call (pictured), bright red against cream; and Show Biz, with ecru against a gold
background. yorkwall.com
Contract e-newsletter
November 6, 2014
Circulation 30,000
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New Patterns by Ronald Redding
Architectural Record
October 2014
Circulation 92,718
York Wallcoverings has introduced new styles by Ronald Redding Designs that add a touch
of glamour to textures and materials found in nature. Metallic Cork possesses a shimmery,
bark-like appearance formed by a thin layer of painted and distressed cork that randomly
reveals a metallic- finished ground behind it. Dyed and pressed sheets of crystalline mica are
laminated onto nonwoven paper in Terra Mica. Natural Leaves, just as its name suggests,
presents a field of foliage created by a process that eliminates the pulp of magnolia leaves
while preserving their veins. Other designs include Petit Sisal, Flashy Woven, and Bamboo.
yorkwall.com
[Product Info: October 2014, # 206 ]