One way to get this look is through a vivid color palette. This bright couch is lined with interesting pillows and topped by colorful artwork.
Global Chic is a popular trend that combines textured fabrics, vibrant colors, ornately-carved wood and accessories from around the world to create an exotic mood. If vivid colors aren't for you, designer Meltem Bierey says you can still get this look by choosing neutral colors and emphasizing texture.
You can obtain the global chic look without intense color by emphasizing texture. This neutral silk chair is combined with an Asian ottoman made from woven banana leaf and a lamp from Israel.
The inspiration for this dining set was a rough antique Chinese bench, which was then combined with a smooth French country table and deep brown American-made chairs. The fun accessories mix numerous textures and colors.
With the help of designer Chuck Soldano, homeowner Robin Shallow discovers that her ordinary living room can easily be transformed into a magnificent, lively space inspired by this trend.
An inherited floral traditional sofa does not fit the fun personality of the homeowner.
A taupe slipcover provides a neutral background for a spicy mix of colorful pillows. A rattan basket, Vietnamese lacquer boxes and Moroccan stool plus various treasures from around the globe complete the room.
After a few key changes, the room sparkles. Beautiful pillows in an assortment of silk jewel tones accented with gold and beads with new colorful accessories. A bright throw on the trunk is the final touch to this version of global chic.
Ashanti chief stool, Gujarat patch pillow and throw, silk beaded pillow (apricot, green, fuchsia and turquoise) (Pier 1 Imports) Vietnamese lacquer boxes, whimsical frogs, Batik mask (Past Present Future) Moroccan stool, throws, Japanese tea set (The Importer)
sculpture above makeover couch Bill Skrips
52 Mount Hermon Rd.
Blairstown, NJ 07825-2022
Phone: 908-459-9015
E-mail: handmade@netcarrier.com
Website: www.wmskrips.com
decorative project materials Past Present Future
106 W. Lancaster Ave.
Ardmore, PA 19003
Phone: 610-642-4040
Toll-Free Phone: 877-460-4040
Website: www.past-present-future.net
decorative project materials - The Importer The Importer
Toll-Free Phone: 800-784-7557 Guests Meltem Birey, Owner
Flotsom and Jetsam
149 North 3rd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: 215-351-9914
Website: www.flotjet.com
Chuck Soldano, Owner
Work in Progress
1135 Pine St.
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Phone: 215-925-9675 Also in this Episode
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