We had the pleasure of visiting the 38th annual Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club Decorator Show House at 106 East 71st Street, which boasts extraordinary and aesthetically inspiring interior design.

We were struck by the impact floorcovering had on many of the rooms we toured, from dark geometric patterns to brilliant neutrals, the use of carpet caught our eye.

Patterson, Flynn & Martin’s Annandale Integration looks stunning in the master bedroom designed by The Jeffrey Design Group, while Arista Cross Square in Charcoal Stria makes a huge impact in the hallway by Nina Helms.

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Check out Kips Bay! Stop over at 106 East 71st Street in Manhattan to view all 17 rooms. If you can’t make it to New York to see this amazing house in person, you can view the incredible details online. Style Beat has this spectacular showhouse covered.

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When Amie Corley redesigned her 1907 St. Louis home, she was just starting her career as an interior decorator. The work she did in her own home inspired her friends to ask for help with their interiors and from there Corley began Amie Corley Interiors: “Textiles and wallpaper are always her starting point and Amie’s interiors express a love of texture, big doses of color and mixing antiques with mid-century modern, with her Louisiana roots providing great inspiration.”

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Dallas News.com reported the launch of nine new and noteworthy patterns from Dallas-based designer, Bonnee Sharp. These hand-screened fabrics are part of the Studio Bon Collection, available exclusively through Schumacher.

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Round out your interiors with plaids and checks. Go Design Go recommends Matthew Patrick Smyth’s timeless collection for Schumacher. Luberon Plaid is a clean and graphic windowpane plaid derived from an original fabric Matthew discovered on an antique chair. Bold in scale, this fabric uses a combination of wool, which provides softness and drape, and cotton, which gives it a drier hand. Hand weaving also adds to its authentic appearance. The slubs and subtle variations in color and weave are part of its natural beauty.

See the entire fabric collection from Matthew Patrick Smyth and tell us what you think…

Bid on a one-of-a-kind bed for your favorite pup, designed by Susan Anthony, Barbara Bell and James Rixner and made from Schumacher fabric and trimmings. All the proceeds benefit Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation.

Get inspired by interior design blogs like Tobi Fairley Interiors. Want to make a room lively again? Use eye popping colors by infusing vibrant paints and prints like this stunning Ivory / Mandarin Imperial Trellis from Schumacher.

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Designer Brad Ford spoke to a captive To The Trade audience as part of ADAC’s brand new Design Forward Series. The kick-off discussion was packed for a summer event, since the topic was one that is on every designer’s mind right now: Facebookphobia: Overcoming the Fear of Social Networking and Learning How to use it to make your Design Business More Successful.

The amazing and approachable interior designer writes a very successful blog called Design Therapy. When we asked Brad Ford about his experience in Atlanta, he said: “I’m always excited to visit Atlanta.  It’s a beautiful city with real southern charm. Everyone makes me feel right at home, especially the folks at ADAC. I know when I walk into any showroom, I’ll be greeted with a smile and a warm welcome. There’s no doubt I’ll find incredible products, but when it’s paired with such hospitality it only makes the experience that much more special.” The feeling is definitely mutual!

Check out the June/July issue of Lonny Magazine for the best in outdoor entertaining and click through this online gem to find and instantly purchase the products you love.

We love the storybook Hamptons weekend getaway featured on page 167 and the fact that you can click through to our website and see all the details about Betwixt, which is featured in this story!

Forget Monday morning and the daily grind. Think poolside, cabanas, swaying palm trees and California sunshine with Trina Turk’s Indoor/Outdoor fabrics for Schumacher. Monaco Interiors knows the power of vibrant designs and bold colors and so should you.

This year the Washington Design Center relocated the showcase space from the basement to the fifth floor and nabbed DC’s top designers, including Kelly Proxmire.

Proxmire’s glamorous foyer uses a radiant black, white and turquoise color palette.

White Schumacher grass-cloth lines the walls and enhances the space with stunning and subtle texture.

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Please join us this morning at The New Vanguard of Marketing, The Power of Social Networking & Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Blogging being held in the D&D Building on the 14th Floor. Following the presentation Schumacher will be serving up information on how to build your own blog over breakfast in suite 832.

Schumacher believes brilliant artistry is often born through collaboration with esteemed architects and designers.  Matthew Patrick Smyth’s classically inspired interiors earned him a spot on Elle Decor’s A-List. Check out the June 2010 issue for more details!

Don’t miss Smyth’s striped wallcovering collection and exquisite fabric line for Schumacher.

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“Trina Turk is sunshine all the time,” according to Go Design Go! This fashion designer, who gets her inspiration from the California landscape and lifestyle, is best known for her vibrant swim and ready wear. Now, Trina Turk’s bold patterns have been translated into a stunning indoor/outdoor fabric collection for Schumacher.

Learn all about the collaboration between the Schumacher and fashion designer Trina Turk by watching this clip from Go Design Go!

Congratulations to fashion designer Trina Turk on her company’s 15-year anniversary. Trina is known for her vibrant LA-inpsired designs and gorgeous poolside aesthetic, which made a splash last year when she collaborated with Schumacher on an Indoor/Outdoor fabric collection. If you want to add color and style to your interior space or give your cabana an amazing renovation, don’t miss Trina Turk’s designs!