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A clear-colored and exotic mix of paisleys, ikats, and ornamental designs derived from tapestries are printed on textured linen grounds. The fresh color palette includes soft shades of sea blue, pear green, coral, butter yellow, and indigo. These bold patterns and nature-inspired colorations blend beautifully with Sea Island Stripes, providing schemes for a variety of interior spaces.

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This joyful and sophisticated collection of fabrics features coordinating prints and embroideries that provide diverse options for girl’s and boy’s rooms, from infants to teens, as well as for a variety of casual interiors. The color palette mixes pastels and brights, which are well suited to the enchanting array of animals, butterflies, small patterns, and overscaled motifs.

Browse the LULU DK | Child Collection…

Lulu deKwiatkowski, founder and designer of LULU DK Fabrics, has collaborated with Schumacher on a joyful and sophisticated collection of  fabrics. Lulu’s signature style—bold, generous use of color and whimsical hand painted designs—is evident throughout this line of coordinating prints and embroideries. The collection provides diverse options for girl’s and boy’s rooms, from infants to teens, as well as for a variety of casual interiors.

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The craft of gold leaf gilding, in which thin sheets of pure gold with a small amount of silver, copper, or other metals are applied to objects for embellishment, dates back over 4,000 years. This technique has been used throughout history to decorate interiors around the world. Gold foil was first applied to wood in Northern Africa in order to give the illusion of solid gold. During the reign of Cleopatra, gold leaf gilding was used to adorn palaces and temples. In the early eighteenth-century, Louis XIV used gold foil to establish France as a leader in the decorative arts.

In modern architecture and design, gilding adds an element of glamour and sophistication to interiors. When used on walls, ceilings, and in architectural details, gold and silver leaf brings a luxurious touch to a wide range of spaces. Schumacher offers authentically made and exquisitely crafted gold and silver leaf wallcoverings that are perfect for classic and contemporary interiors alike.

View the artisanal process used to create Gold Leaf Wallcovering…

This collection of sleek and sophisticated glass-topped tables is entirely customizable for dimensions by the inch and hand made in the USA. Each of these refined pieces is offered in more than twenty metal finishes, including gold and silver leaf, and with a variety of options for top materials, such as glass, mirror and stone. These elegant cocktail, console, and end tables add a note of quiet glamour to both traditional and modern interior spaces.

Browse Schumacher’s Customizable Tables…

Born in Romania and trained in Milan, Saul Steinberg’s drawings, paintings, prints, and collages made him an incredible force in the art world and one of the most renowned illustrators. Steinberg’s exquisite combination of whimsical influence and mechanical precision elevated the use of popular graphics. His signature artwork, a perfect blend of consistency and complexity, was featured on the cover of New Yorker 90 times and inside of the magazine more than 1,200 times.

Trained as a draftsman during the 1930s, Steinberg’s architectural influence is apparent in his depictions of cities, buildings, roads, and animals. During the 1950s, Steinberg designed Views of Paris, Opera, Aviary, Trains, and Horses for Decorator’s Walk and Greeff. These  fanciful designs are now part of the Schumacher collection. They have a timeless appeal and add modern sophistication to a range of interior spaces.

Opera – A fanciful opera house complete with figures and flying angels, Steinberg’s illustrative style and love of opera is evident in this cotton table print.

Views of Paris – Views of Paris is a window into the 1950s, a time of widespread obsession with anything French. This architectural print is now timeless piece.

Trains – The juxtaposition of a softly depicted train coupled with the architectural precision of a highly structured station in this fantastic print for Schumacher is a characteristic of Steinberg’s complex work.

Aviary – This hand drawn pattern of fanciful birds, available as a wallcovering and a fabric, is a great option for children’s rooms or for adding a touch of whimsy to a modern living space.

We would like to thank all of the talented designers who shared their work with us. We loved seeing how Schumacher’s indoor/outdoor fabrics are being used in innovative ways. It was difficult to select from all of the incredible projects. Congratulations to the winners on their inspiring entries:

TOP WINNER

Sheila Lyon and Meredith Sanders
Sheila Lyon Interiors – Houston, TX

Sheila Lyon Interiors Inc., a full-service Houston, Texas-based design firm, specializes in high-end residential interior design and handles high volume new construction, remodeling, and furnishings.

Awarded the honor of best “Outdoor Space” for 2011 by ASID, Texas Gulf Coast Chapter, this lake-side entertaining space, which the client primarily uses for hosting weekend football parties, features Super Paradise Print in Pool, Trellis Print in Marine, and Peacock Print in Pool, all from Trina Turk for Schumacher.

HONORABLE MENTION

Samantha Culbreath
Beckwith Interiors – Nashville, TN



Under the direction of Jamie Beckwith, the Beckwith Interiors design team creates luxurious, timeless, and functional environments for residential, retail, and corporate clients nationwide.

In order to bring color into this client’s neutral indoor/outdoor space, Samantha Culbreath—an interior designer with Beckwith Interiors—had these ottomans custom made so the medallion pattern on Schumacher’s Super Paradise Print in Driftwood would fit on the top. The space was literally a blank slate in regards to color so the design team went with Trina Turk’s fashion-derived driftwood palette—a direction they felt was young and fresh.

HONORABLE MENTION

Margaret Kirkland
MKC Designs/Margaret Kirkland Interiors – Atlanta, GA

MKC Designs/Margaret Kirkland Interiors is a full service residential design firm based out of Atlanta, Georgia. They specialize in classic and elegant interiors and create clean, comfortable, and sophisticated spaces.

Overlooking lavender fields and the Alpilles Mountain Range in the South of France, this terrace was designed for aperitifs, afternoon reading, and everyday use. Interior designer Margaret Kirkland searched for a fabric that would work with the natural surroundings, and at the same time add interest to the seating area by making a statement. Schumacher’s Soleil Indienne in Grass was the perfect match—a mix of fresh botanical shades and whimsical patterns.

HONORABLE MENTION

Carole Reed
Carole Reed Design – Southampton

After more than 10 years designing for commercial properties Carole Reed, Carole Reed Design, switched gears, and since then she has created home environments that people just love living in. Based out of New York City and Southampton, Carole uses combinations of old and new objects partnered with rich textiles and organic materials along with the right levels of lighting and tonality to create a sensory feast for the eyes.

Carole Reed designed this Master Bath using fabrics from Trina Turk for Schumacher, including Peacock Print in Pool, Zig Zag Weave in Laguna, Pisces Print in Pool, and Arches Print in Pool. Also featured is the Schumacher Bel Air Slipper Chair (PDF Tear Sheet). She loved the idea of a bath in a seaside community that was impermeable to the elements.

Beginning in the eighth century, velvet was a mark of royalty—used for handmade headpieces in the Chinese Imperial Court, draped in the ceremonial halls of Ancient Persia, and adorned by nobility during the reign of the Roman Empire. In Venice and Florence during the eighteenth century, the lush hand, fine craftsmanship, and high production costs of silk velvet made the exquisite fabric very rare, and reserved only for the most affluent members of high society.

The demand for this luxurious textile has stood the test of time. The rich texture and plush pile of velvet continues to add a luxurious element to both classic and modern interior spaces. Schumacher offers exquisite velvets from Shock Wave, a chevron design with an ombre warp woven in a dramatic scale, to Romanesque Velvet Stripe, an exquisite cut velvet fabric with a scalloped-edge. While velvet is no longer reserved for nobility, this luxurious fabric continues to add a timeless elegance and dramatic sophistication to today’s interiors.

Curious about the velvet weaving process? See images of the intricate work that goes into creating Schumacher’s Romanesque Velvet Stripe:

Sumptuous and sophisticated animal patterns, such as leopard,  zebra, and cheetah offer a decidedly glamorous look that has been used throughout history to distinguish the upper echelon, from Roman emperors to African tribal chiefs, and modern Hollywood royalty.

In the 18th century, wealthy collectors in England and the colonies were so fascinated by exotic animals that many kept menageries. These appealing creatures inspired exquisite fabric designs, many of which were discovered in archival textiles.

Animal print was used later on by pioneers of interior designer, such as Elsie de Wolfe and Dorothy Parker, to pull the drab homes of the Victorian era into a fresher, more exuberant world of design. These designers used animal patterns by tying in classic elements with the glamorous drama of leopard print upholstery or zebra accents.

The luxurious and timeless appeal of animal prints have made them an ever-present element in both traditional and modern design, adding an accent of pattern and a touch of exoticism to a variety of interior spaces.

Please join celebrity designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard and Susan North, Senior Vice President Design & Creative Director of Schumacher, at the Washington Design Center for a panel discussion on the process of developing a designer fabric collection, from concept to line launch. The conversation will be moderated by Karen Sommer Shalett, Editor in Chief of DC Modern Luxury. Following the panel, Schumacher will host a lunch and a book signing with Martyn in the showroom.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012
11:00am  – Panel Discussion
5th Floor Conference Area

Following the Discussion – Lunch and Book Signing
Schumacher Showroom, Suite 521

Please RSVP to rsvp@fsco.com
Space is Limited

Designs inspired from the Art Deco era and patterns derived from the Far East add a note of urbane sophistication and exoticism to this glamorous collection of luxurious silks, textured weaves, sumptuous velvets, and elegant embroideries. The color palette is soothingly neutral, including serene shades of silver, champagne, and pale spa blues, accented with chartreuse and rich cinnabar in a mix of shimmering and dimensional effects. Modern Glamour gives interiors a look of refined opulence, in a thoroughly contemporary spirit.

View the Modern Glamour | Wovens Collection…

The sophisticated color palette of platinum and oyster creates a soothing and neutral look of quiet luxury. Serene shades are mixed with shimmering and dimensional effects that add a refined elegance to both classic and modern interior spaces.

A luxurious Mediterranean paradise pampered with sultry breezes, azure waters, and glittering beaches sets the scene for Côte d’Azur, fabrics inspired by the splendor of the illustrious French Riviera. This collection of beautifully textured weaves, all suitable for indoor and outdoor use, provides style and sophistication without compromising performance.

The color palette is inspired by the sand and sea: chic neutral shades of driftwood, grey, and oyster layer with watery hues of turquoise, pool, and navy. A mix of bold and graphic patterns blend with velvet, chenille, and matelassé weaves, providing enduring luxury and drama for a wide range of environments.

Enter Your Design for a Chance to Win

Schumacher is inspired by creative uses of indoor/outdoor fabrics in a range of environments, from poolside cabanas to traditional dining rooms. We would love to see how our indoor/outdoor fabrics fit into your designs. Submit your favorite projects featuring our indoor/outdoor offerings for the chance to receive a $200 credit on your next order. The contest winner and three finalists will be featured on the Schumacher blog.

To enter, email whatsnew@fsco.com with images of your installation featuring Schumacher indoor/outdoor fabrics (no larger than 5MB total), a brief description of your project, your contact information, and a recent headshot. If you are submitting an interior space, please include why you selected indoor/outdoor fabric for this room. If you are submitting an outdoor environment, please specify why you chose this particular pattern or patterns.

Deadline: February 14, 2012

Contest will close on February 14, 2012 at 12:00pm ET. Winners will be announced the week of 2/20/12. Credit valid only on full price fabric, wallcovering, trimming, and furnishings. Offer does not apply to closeout or discounted Schumacher merchandise and excludes orders placed on Patterson, Flynn & Martin products. $200 credit valid through February 2013. Entrance only valid for designers holding active Schumacher trade accounts. Schumacher maintains the right to use images submitted on whatsnew.fschumacher.com.