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Karastan Adds Metropolitan Collection

August 26, 2011 By creatingyourspace Leave a Comment

New Broadloom Series Features Contemporary Compositions,

Celebrated Craftsmanship

 

The Metropolitan Collection, Karastan’s new revved-up range of 18 broadloom designs, is making its debut. The series reflects the luxury brand’s dedication to artistry and craftsmanship, adding a chic flair to a flooring genre that is often thought of as a bland, neutralized background for interiors. The style options in this group include sophisticated striations, tonal textures and abstract patterns that live up to their “metropolitan” name and offer a contemporary yet classic look for any décor.

 

Striation Sensations

            Linear looks are perfect for livening up a living space with subtle sophistication, and Karastan is offering four new stria styles that achieve this effect. Chic Vibe, available in 18 color variations, features striking stripes that effortlessly exude a haute and hip attitude. Defining Design dances underfoot with a synchronized ribbon rhythm of soft tonal shades in 12 color options. Sleek Retreat engages with its field of color strias offered in an edgy palette of 12 hues. Timeless Heirloom honors yesterday’s elegance while adding a modern multicolored pop of pizzazz, in a choice of 12 earth-inspired shades.

 

Fair and Square

            A trio of marvelously modern Metropolitan Collection designs incorporates geometric patterns that are bursting with energy. Among them is Harmonious Balance, its fragmented geometric shapes sitting prettily atop a soothing striped background. It is available in 8 captivating colorways. Metro Zone zeroes in on understated urban elegance with its repetition of abstract rectangular forms on a tonal foreground, and is offered in 12 contemporary colors. Urban Landscape entrances the eye with its hypnotic sequence of overlapping squares, and comes in 10 chic shades.

 

Natural Selections

            Another trio of Metropolitan Collection designs is inspired by nature’s own artistry and kicked up with Karastan’s signature styling. Classic Icon qualifies as an organic pattern, its spinning shapes reminiscent of brocade; available in 10 classic colors. Most Inspiring comes to life in 12 hues featuring a flowing pattern of paisley and circles grounded on a monochromatic striped field. New Glamour boasts a vivacious paisley and circle print that elevates a classic to a contemporary creation. It is available in 10 stunning shades.

 

Attract with Abstracts 

            The beauty of the Metropolitan Collection styles, in addition to their good looks, is that they prove wall-to-wall carpet can be as decorative, dynamic and even as artful as an area rug or other flooring choices. Comfort Oasis creates a visual vibrancy with overlapping swirls and circles set against a variegated background. It is available in 8 alluring colors. Full Spectrum is reminiscent of handcrafted textiles, with juxtaposed striations adding texture and edge; it comes in a palette of 12 contemporary hues. The cross-hatch pattern of fine linen inspired the creation of Lino, which is available in 10 coloways. It’s a look that contributes a touch of casual elegance to any interior, as does Metro Center with its criss-cross motif, available in 10 modern shades. Modern Aesthetic is a collage of ovals and circles intertwined to achieve a playful pattern that pops on a pinpoint background; 12 tone-on-tone colors are offered. Serene Garden is a composition of circles that intriguingly combine to create a textural look and a calming aura. It is available in 10 soothing shades. Timeless Focus features a versatile look with a tonal and textured design that’s available in 20 colors. Its style is befitting any traditional or laidback interior. Its tonal and textured design is available in 20 colors. Finally, Variegato exhibits quiet glamour with a soft stria pattern evocative of mist on a mountain landscape. It is offered in 10 rich shades.

 

All of the Metropolitan Collection creations are cut and loop construction crafted of premium nylon fibers that are stain and soil resistant, making them particularly perfect for high-energy spaces such as family and entertainment rooms, home offices and gyms. Appealing, too, is that each offering features Karastan’s signature Ultra Performance System engineering tufting technology that eliminates edge ravel and keeps the floor covering chic and complete for a lifetime.

 

View Karastan’s website to to explore more of the fabulous new collection.

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Featured Designer: Layla Altman

May 20, 2010 By creatingyourspace Leave a Comment

Today’s featured Designer is Layla Altman, ASID, Interior Designer from Posh Living in South Carolina. We asked Layla to share a project experience with us so that you could see how her thought process works. Thanks, Layla for taking the time to share your project experience with us!

Bohan_2009_smallHow to take an empty drywall shell and turn it into a Glam Regency interior?  This was the design challenge!  My starting point was researching the original design decade of Hollywood Regency, which started in the 1930’s in Hollywood, California.  Hollywood stars lounged on clean-lined furniture and accessorized with ornate decorative art pieces to create that regency flair.  Chinoiserie detailing on furniture, vases and even art imagery was an important component to this look.  Still today the William Haines Company continues the Regency Style in his interiors as well as his original furniture and vintage pieces.

How to tackle the drywall box?  I started with adding wainscoting around the entire room and decorative molding above it to create spaces for art.  We also used dramatic paint finishes, like Devine Color’s Piping, to the pocket door and fireplace woodwork.  This breaks up the monotony of the room.  Since the originally selected velvet damask wallpaper didn’t make the budget cut, the client opted for a brushed metallic glaze over the fireplace wall for the backdrop of the white mirrors.  Final touches include custom throw pillows in vintage orange fabric and aqua dupioni silk round pillows.  We also couldn’t resist a handsome hot pink and brown flocked velvet fabric for the custom ottoman.  The garden stool adds a current touch of the orient to the room.  Now all that is missing is a little Frank Sinatra in the background!

To find out more about Posh Living’s relaxed, collaborative approach to designing homes, please call 843.238.0078  or visit www.poshsurfside.com , Facebook or Twitter .

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