Schumacher is inspired by what you have been liking, pinning, and repinning on Pinterest. We love seeing our products and iconic patterns in a range of environments, and want to see even more! Create a board of your favorite projects and lifestyle images, featuring Schumacher offerings from fabric to furnishings. The designer with the best looking board will receive a $200 credit on their next order. Three finalists will receive write-ups on the Schumacher Blog.

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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

Schumacher and Elle Decor celebrated the launch of Martyn Lawrence Bullard’s new fabric collection at The London in Los Angeles. The celebrity designer and star of Bravo’s Million Dollar Decorators was joined by members of the design community as well as celebrities eager to preview the collection of prints and wovens inspired by Martyn’s travels.

The Schumacher sales team was joined recently by celebrity interior designer and star of Bravo’s Million Dollar Decorator Martyn Lawrence Bullard for a preview of the Fall 2011 product introductions. Bullard presented his new fabric collection from Schumacher and chatted with the Schumacher team about his collection, inspiration and take on interior design.

On May 25, The Strand Hotel NYC hosted a press preview along with Trina Turk for Schumacher and Marks & Frantz to celebrate the opening of the newly designed Top of the Strand. The rooftop was decked out in Trina Turk’s latest indoor/outdoor fabrics for Schumacher. We think the bold fashion-inspired prints made a huge splash.

• Peacock Print in Driftwood, 174282.
• Carmel Coastline Print in Jet, 174694.
• Trellis Print in Citron, 174233.
• Zebra Print in Bamboo, 174260.

Have you been to the Top of the Strand yet? Tell us what you think and what inspires your indoor/outdoor spaces…

On Tuesday, May 24, 2011 Libby Langdon, interior designer and expert commentator on HGTV’s hit show Small Space, Big Style, joined Schumacher in the D&D Building for a book signing and breakfast. Langdon signed copies of Small Space Solutions (Knack) and offered advice to designers on building a brand and a business.

Bought the book? Let us know what you think…

On the evening of May 19, 2011, F. Schumacher & Company along with family, friends, designers and media, celebrated the appointment of Gerald W. Puschel to Chairman of the Board of Directors and his retirement as CEO and President at Astra in New York City.

Thank you to all of the talented designers who sent in their work. We were inspired by the range of submissions and loved seeing how each design showcased a Schumacher statement wallcovering. It was difficult to choose from all of the incredible projects. Congratulations to the winners on their outstanding entries:

TOP WINNER

Bronwyn Poole
Touch Interiors – Mosman, Australia

Bronwyn Poole established Touch Interiors, a residential design firm based in Mosman, Australia, in 1998 and continues to serve as the Head Designer and Company Director.

In Poole’s winning design, which she refers to as “The Travellers Sanctuary,” she wanted to create a home for a world traveling couple with an interest in collecting beautiful objects from their adventures. Schumacher’s Imperial Trellis in Trelliage creates the biggest impact in the space and encompasses the bohemian spirit Poole envisioned for this scheme. Also shown is Trina Turk’s Indoor/Outdoor fabric, Tangier Frame Print in Sea Grass.

HONORABLE MENTION

Renée LeJeune Hallberg
RLH Studio – Minneapolis, Minnesota

Renée LeJeune Hallberg, the Owner and Principal Designer of RLH Studio, believes that having beautiful interiors isn’t enough. It has to also work for her clients’ lifestyles.

For this redesign, Hallberg felt Albero Floreale in Aqua was the perfect wallcovering to bridge the master bath and master bedroom. The wallcovering offers luxury and elegance while at the same time it provides a beautiful spa-like presence. The scale of the flowers enhances the Venetian plastered, barreled ceilings and dictates the accent paint color for the makeup vanity.

HONORABLE MENTION

Christopher Kennedy
Christopher Kennedy, Inc – Palm Springs, California

Since founding his firm, Christopher Kennedy Inc. in 2005, Christopher has emerged as a fresh voice in home furnishings and interior design. Known for his unique brand of luxurious modernism, Kennedy’s work has been published in Architectural Digest, Dwell, LUXE Magazine, and The Los Angeles Times, among others.

For this 1960s modern home in Palm Springs, Christopher Kennedy selected Schumacher’s Chiang Mai Dragon in Aquamarine as a detailed and dramatic backdrop for the guestroom. Known for his fresh approach to glamorous modernism, Kennedy paired the Chiang Mai wallpaper with an oversized Moroccan headboard in lime green and vintage lamps true to the era of the home.

HONORABLE MENTION

Kippie Leland
Leland Interiors, Inc – Nashville, Tennessee

Kippie Leland, Owner/Designer of Leland Interiors, worked with her father Ted Leland until his retirement in 1997. She describes her personal style as “a collected look using pieces softened by age, beautiful fabrics, and touches of quality.”

The concept for this master bath was to create a cool oasis, a spa-like retreat for a southern couple. Schumacher’s Ming Cherry Blossom in Aqua perfectly complemented the Imperial Danby marble throughout the bathroom. Additionally, the pattern is reminiscent of the Dogwood Tree that is so prevalent in Nashville.

Enter Your Design for a Chance to Win

Schumacher is inspired by your interiors. This spring, we would love to see how our wallcovering fits into your designs. Submit your favorite projects featuring our iconic wallcoverings 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 wallcovering (no larger than 5MB total), a brief description of your project, inspiration behind your selection, your contact information and a recent headshot.

Deadline: April 29, 2011

Featured Above: Imperial Trellis, Custom Color. Interior Design by Slifer Designs of Edwards, Colorado. Contact Schumacher Contract/Custom for more information on custom made products.

Contest will close on April 29, 2011 at 12:00pm ET. Winners will be announced the week of May 9th. 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. Entrance only valid for designers holding active Schumacher trade accounts. Schumacher maintains the right to use images submitted on http://whatsnew.fschumacher.com.

We could all use a little luck here and there. Since it’s St. Patrick’s, we decided it was time pay homage to the holiday with a collection of our own fabrics reminiscent of the misty green hills of Ireland.

• Hot House Flowers
• Opio Leaf
• Chinois Fret
• Amazing Maze
• Babe’s Tweed
• Ellen-Stem

Trina Turk on Color and Pattern in Fashion
and the Home
Join Trina Turk and Schumacher’s Senior VP Design / Creative Director, Susan North, for an insider’s look into the use of color and pattern in fashion and the home. The discussion will be moderated by Susan McFadden, Editor-in-Chief at California Homes. A reception will be held in the Schumacher Showroom immediately following.
March 23, 2011 at 1:00 PM
Atrium outside of the Schumacher Showroom, Suite B-489


Meet the Author: Rooms to Inspire
California Homes and Schumacher invite you to a book signing and meet and greet with interior designer Annie Kelly and photographer Tim Street-Porter in the Schumacher Showroom. Celebrate their latest design book, Rooms to Inspire in the City. Breakfast will be served.
March 24th, 2011 from 10:30–11:30 AM
Schumacher Showroom, Suite B-489



Book Signing with Mary McDonald
California Homes and Schumacher invite you to a book signing and meet and greet with Mary McDonald, interior designer and star of Bravo’s Million Dollar Decorator, in the Schumacher Showroom. Celebrate the launch of her new design book, Interiors: The Allure of Style. Refreshments will be served.
March 24th, 2011 from 1:00–2:00 PM
Schumacher Showroom, Suite B-489



Pacific Design Center
Schumacher Showroom
8687 Melrose Avenue, Suite B-489
310-652-5353

With New York Fashion Week in full swing, the runway shows promise design dedicated to fall fashions, yet what caught our eye was the street style of the fabulous attendees. From shaggy coats to zebra printed jackets, textured prints were the key inspiration.

We are also seeing this trend in interiors with more animal printed fabrics and wallcoverings than ever. Ranging from leopard spots to tiger stripes, these prints promise to transform any space into the most luxurious and exotic of escapes.

Here’s to the fashionable women of NYC that turn the sidewalks into catwalks.

No matter what your personal status is on February 14th, indulge yourself in a romantic palette of magenta and blush.  For Valentines Day we are celebrating with an ode to St. Valentine, presenting a sampling of reds, pinks and even the quintessential symbol to the holiday, hearts. So go ahead. Fall in love…

Tell us what design you’re swooning over this VDay…

It’s almost that time of year again, when the interior design community heads west for the two-day, to-the-trade design conference at the Pacific Design Center. Want to know what’s on the agenda? Editor-At-Large is excited for all of the festivities, including a panel discussion with fashion designer Trina Turk at Schumacher.

Love WESTWEEK? Tell us what you’re looking forward to…