Showing posts with label Blinds. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Blinds. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Luxaflex event at La Croix, Potts Point

I was the guest of Luxaflex recently at a lovely event at La Croix, Potts Point giving media and bloggers an overview of the extensive Luxaflex range and a preview of the new Luxaflex ipad app.  It is always fun to meet people who are passionate about their product and with deep deep knowledge about the textiles and technology we need to to both make the most of the sunshine and block it out when required.  Pearls of wisdom that I came away with were that alot of Luxaflex specialist fabric is made here in Australia as we know what we need to withstand our sun, Luxaflex collect and recycle old blinds, recycling the fibres into new fabric, they can now do widths of 6m (!) in some exterior products (great for those gap haters).  I love the Evo range of contemporary awnings and the very architectural exteriors louvres shown below.  La Croix was a delight also - designed by Iain Halliday in a palette of soft grey tumbled stone, marble and buttery grey leather cushions.  A perfect neutral backdrop for the shop's mirrors and decorative items scattered amongst the cafe tables.  Thanks again to Luxaflex for inviting me along.





Images: Luxaflex and La Croix

Monday, May 25, 2009

Favourite rooms: Bedroom

The greens and greys in the bedroom photographed by Dan Duchars are very restful and calming. I love the blind fabric and the deep grey carpet which the room can easily get away with given the huge window and glass doors. Personally I wouldn't want a canopy over my head when I am sleeping but maybe with such soaring ceilings you might feel a bit lost without one.

Images: Dan Duchars

Monday, January 19, 2009

Wendy Baker Compact Sketchbook of Blinds

I was flicking through a UK House & Garden magazine as I often do and a tiny ad with the print below caught my eye. These sketches are the work of Wendy Baker a UK based interior designer. From her websites www.shoestringbooks.co.uk and www.curtainsketchbooks.co.uk she has published a number of books on curtains and blind design mainly conveying design ideas through her sketches. Imagine if all 300 designs in the Compact Sketchbook of Blinds are as nice as those below !!




Images: Shoestring Books