We're all so tired of winter that I'm predicting color forecasting will be bright and there will be a lot of it this spring. Fortunately, here at Casart Coverings, we're not fickle with trends but we like color and styles that last. Here are just a few examples of what we look forward to for 2010:The Washington Post suggests a splash of color for forecating with Continue Reading
What do you see when you look up?
When you look up, what do you see? I was pleasantly surprised to find Philip Gorrivan's interior design work in my December issue of Elle Decor. I admit I'm a little behind in my reading. Elle Decor replaced my subscription for Metropolitan Home. Despite the hectic pace of the holidays taking over, in some way I must have been subconsciously reluctant to pick it up Continue Reading
Old Hollywood Style
Old Hollywood style is exemplified by William Haines, who started out as an actor in the 1920's. He lived a grand, celebrity life with friends like Joan Crawford, Carole Lombard and George Burns. His elegant way of living transformed into his design business and later into his passion for furniture design. His furniture was known for its low seating style.The Continue Reading
Want This Look?
If you want this look and you're stuck when it comes to design ideas look towards the experts. Designer Gary Spain has a simple, soothing style. His industrial kitchen with blue accented walls gives great inspiration.Up close you will notice the detail in the blue walls.It's really a quick fix to your walls. Below is our version. Casart Faux Bois in Continue Reading
What Do You Know About Contemporary American Wallcovering?
This post, What do you know about contemporary American paper? is a follow up after the Never Say Never post about a wonderful book titled Wallpaper A History of Trends and Styles by Carolle Thibaut- Pomerantz. In it, you can find all you want to know about Chinese, European and American wallpapers. What do you know about contemporary American paper? After World War Continue Reading
