Classic with a Twist: Nailhead

Showing posts with label Nailhead. Show all posts

Showing posts with label Nailhead. Show all posts

Find 1: Custom Chairs that Wow!

Fun day at Dallas Furniture Market on Thursday...

lots of snacks and oh-so- many buyers...

but I enjoy the perks of braving the crowd.

Once in a while, I'm stopped dead in my tracks.

~Photo break for the above~

Not only do I adore the color combination, but this chair

is a go-to resource because it is....

A winning combination!

1: Simple: Clean lines on the frame

2: Custom: Choose any fabric you love

3: Affordable: Use the focal fabric on the front or back only

4: Functional: Faux leather goes on the seats for easy clean up!

I raved about this same style chair last year... so I must still love it!

Read that post here and see more examples of how to use

it in your kitchen or dining room.

Greenhouse Fabrics sent me an extra book which has some of these
extra fabrics! I say-
Go for it!

I also carry ~~vinyls~~ faux leathers in all colors-

... and I probably don't need to remind you of how I feel about nailhead-

read about it here

Tobi Fairley's twist on the same idea...

A bit simpler but classy-

Bold on the front and solid on the back-

Use the more affordable fabric on the back or switch it up!

Don't forget to customize the wood color as well:)

I'll be sourcing these chairs for my clients, More, More, Moore's,

so let me know if you want some too!

Until next time,

Sunday, June 26, 2011 Comments: 3

Wallteriors: Turning Heads

We are all looking for something different... something that stands out...

something that says "WOW!"

Here you go-

We've chatted about my love of wallpaper in the past, but

Wallteriors brings it to the next level...

custom, custom, custom

They are a manufacturer of hand crafted, eco friendly line of wallcoverings that I

stumbled upon at the Postcards Home showroom in Vegas.

Here's Damask- Black Russian cut into squares

and here it is applied in the regular pattern... shake it up!

In the pic below, you can see how the squares were cut but turned and

applied differently on the wall... a head turner

(I need to show the Cheetah Couple the paper below)

Also love the framed, vintage map idea for your blank wall

INSTALLATION IDEAS

PANELS: FLOOR TO CEILING

PANELS: HORIZONTAL FULL LENGTH

PANELS: DIAGONAL FULL LENGTH

SQUARES: STACKED

SQUARES: DIAGONAL STACKED WITH HAND TORN STAINED EDGES

RECTANGLES: VERTICAL STACKED

PANELS: ALTERNATE WIDTHS & TEXTURES

PANELS: HORIZONTAL RANDOM LENGTH

PANELS: DIAGONAL ALTERNATING LENGTHS

SQUARES: STACKED : BASKET WEAVE ALTERNATING DIRECTIONS

SQUARES: DIAGONAL STACKED BASKET WEAVE : ALTERNATING DIRECTIONS

RECTANGLES: VERTICAL HALF ON CENTER

PANELS: RANDOM LENGTHS

PANELS: HORIZONTAL FULL LENGTH ALTERNATING WIDTHS & TEXTURES

PANELS: DIAGONAL WITH TORN EDGES

SQUARES: STACKED WITH HAND TORN STAINED EDGES

RECTANGLES: HALF ON CENTER

TORN RANDOM: LARGE PIECES

PANELS: VERTICAL HAND TORN WITH STAINED EDGES

PANELS: HORIZONTAL HAND TORN WITH STAINED EDGES

PANELS: DIAGONAL ALTERNATING WIDTHS

SQUARES: HALF ON CENTER

RECTANGLES: HORIZONTAL STACKED

TORN RANDOM: SMALL PIECES

You'll be amazed at the endless possibilities.

See them here.

The appeal is the variety of papers and the installation

process is what sets Wallteriors a part from other wallpapers

They are also taking my 'nailhead fetish' to a new level-

Diamond Head Interchangeable Tacks add the glam factor to your focal wall

Wallteriors is sold by the square yard and offers a free service to

match your specific paint color.

Does it get easier than that?

Call me if you want it!!!

Until next time,

Wednesday, February 9, 2011 Comments: 1

IKEA in Disguise

You know I can't go too long without mentioning Nailhead-

I saw this little redo on the blog, Little Green Notebook, and had to share!

#1. Eyes are caught on this stylish piece of furniture, yet inflated price prohibits the purchase...

(Visconti cabinet from Bungalow 5 for $2300)

#2. Innovation steps in and figures out an affordable alternative.

Drumroll please...

Do it yourself!

This was posted by Mary Anne of 10 Rooms and the base cabinet is from none other than...

IKEA! It is the Besta chest available to you for a whopping $125...wow!

Love, love, love...

For more ways to transform, IKEA finds, visit IKEA Hacker- I can help you with the

inspiration and then we'll hire a handyman!

Until next time,

Sunday, January 23, 2011 Comments: 1

J Lo and Moi: Separated at birth?

Your new American Idol judge has great talent... and great taste as well!

Jennifer Lopez's newly furnished California home is sophisticated and stylish-

and caught my eye instantly.

I think I could move right in-

This is probably my favorite pic of the bunch.

I LOVE:

*the detail on the glass cabinet fronts

*the chandelier

*the tufted, nailhead chairs

*the painted finish on the buffet

*the black and white contrast on the table

Veranda posted this photo shoot and it doesn't disappoint-

J Lo hired Michelle Workman, a designer to the stars, to complete the project in just 10 weeks.

Michelle mentioned that Jennifer knows what she likes and makes decisions fast... hmmmm.

They added a bit more of a masculine look for Marc in the family room:)

When designing with a soft color palette, it makes it even more important to add great textures.

Since the colors are not making the statement.... the feel of the room can take over.

They used velvets, leather and silks to bring in a nice feel-

Lots of Global Views items in this room... love it!

Lighting is key! Check out this fixture and I love the combo of chairs. Simple and elegant... but it does not give the feel of over the top- which I'm sure you'd feel anyway walking into her digs.

Lucite legs with a leather tufted top on the bench- ahhhh...., my favorite type headboard- classic linen with simple nailhead and a FUN light fixture!

p.s. With the boxed pleat valance and full panels, it looks like the draperies may be operable. Line with blackout and sleep everyday until noon!

Check out this beauty from 1st Dibs... you can have one too!

Back to the bedroom...Traci's pick:

Herrringbone pattern inside the fireplace.

It's all about the details!

More lucite and wallpaper...yes!

The house has a bit of an art deco feel... a bit of forties... and a lot of Serene Glamour!

So, is it just me or do you have a favorite element in this house as well?

Good luck, J Lo... it's a tough crowd!

Until next time,

Friday, January 14, 2011 Comments: 2

My Weekend: Bows, Spandex and Nailheads

My weekend was.....

grueling!

Not because of Halloween, but because of

13 year old Club Volleyball tryouts!

If anyone is reading this and has a close connection to NTR,

I'm pretty sure the selection system needs to be changed!

After lots of stress and lots of candy, my little setter achieved her goal and

moved up a team at her current club, Madfrog.

Congrats to her and all her sweet friends who also made difficult decisions!

Nailing down the offers went hand in hand with sticking nails in my eyeballs,

but on a posititve note, I am happy to bring you something really cool

(and a bit safer) to do with nails!

Use them on your walls (and not in your eyes)~

Another report from the Kaleidoscope of Homes:

Harlequin + Nailhead = Fun

Simple application, but such WOW! factor~

Looking up....

Custom idea for your media room or library...

As mentioned in my other nailhead fetish posts, get these at any

upholstery shop or fabric store... (they are most referred to as upholstery tacks)

or

get the DADs brand online here.

Now for two additional bonus pics from the pros:

My kind of room by designer Jeffrey Bilhuber

and nails on doors by Miles Redd.

As the night ended, my little setter below in turquoise! tights

didn't look too bothered by a round, white ball!

Let me know if you already have nails on your walls!

Until next time,

Traci

Images via* Moi, Jeffrey Bilhuber, and Miles Redd

Monday, November 1, 2010 Comments: 2

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