From shoes to handbags, leopard accessories add an element of excitement to trusted basics. Timeless spots aren’t just for the fashion forward, using animal prints in interior spaces can add a dash of danger and a whole lot of glamour.

• Randolph

• Samburu

• Safari Epingle

In honor of election day, NY Spaces compiled a round up of the hottest red, white and blue products from cutting-edge manufacturers! The votes are in. The editors love Wired in Scarlet from Studio Bon, available exclusively at Schumacher, and Bubbles in Cream from the Atelier Collection.

Read Election Results 2010 from NYSpaces.

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Searching for the right shade of orange can be a challenge. Is it better to pick rust, pumpkin, mandarin, or is cantaloupe your best bet?  Travel for Design has some suggestions on how to work with every variation of this autumnal hue whether you want to use drapery fabric, throw pillows or leather piping.

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L.A. Design Concepts is touting geometric fabrics from crisp zigzags and earthy Ikats to lattice and trellis patterns for draperies in a master bedroom, dining room or even a formal living room. Read what they have to say about about using geometric designs and then tell us what you think about this trend…

In this sunroom for all seasons posted by Little Augury, elegant furniture and antiques were transformed with updated color and pattern. The designer was able to enhance this space by preserving the heritage, while adding modern zest to the interior space.

Imperial Trellis

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Divine Distractions loves the latest offerings from Studio Bon, “Besides being beautiful and edgy, Studio Bon is created with a silk screen process one lovely yard at a time right here in the good ole USA!”

Studio Bon is available exclusively at Schumacher.

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The GOODS Design shows off multiple uses for Gordian Weave in a recent post. This contemporary interpretation of a classic motif features cotton embroidery on a linen ground and was named for a mythical incident that involved Alexander the Great, a big knot and a sword.

Shop by exploring Traditional Home’s new interactive magazine. Click inside the well stories to find all the detailed product information. Those awesome orange dots appear on each digital page and make this site a designer version of Candyland.

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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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Greek Key is usually considered a classic repeat of interlocking right-angles and vertical lines, but the timeless motif can also have such a modern appeal. St. Tropez, an Indoor/Outdoor geometric weave was created in a medium scale, which gives it versatility and makes it ideal for a range of interior or outdoor spaces. 

We just love the blog The Designer’s Attic by Shannon Darby and thought her inspiration ideas were so great we wanted to share them with you. Check out these interiors and see how pops of color add style to a chic white space.

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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.

Whether you’re a bookworm or not, bookshelves are a great way to add personality, color and height to your interior space. Simplified Bee always has innovative ideas for organization and interior design. Need some tips on styling your space for the season? Start with your shelves!

Using a geometric fabric or wallpaper like Imperial Trellis behind the shelves adds an additional element. Very chic! Let us know what you think…

In this era of globalization, diverse cultures and backgrounds have come together to create juxtapositions within the context of design. Modern interior design is no longer confined to a minimal, sleek and purely functional aesthetic. Instead, is seen as defining innovation by combining the fast-paced world of the present with roots in the traditional past.

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New York Penn Station kicked off the third annual National Train Day on Saturday, May 8th 2010, which commemorates the 141st anniversary of the first transcontinental railroad’s inception. This is a celebration of  how trains transformed America. From steam to diesel-powered engines, Americans have had a long love affair with the locomotive. Schumacher’s whimsical train wallcovering captures the essence of this remarkable narrative.