Graceful and stylish best defines these classic velvets from Brunschwig & Fils, which feature an elegant interplay of colour, texture and overall design. Imbued with a timeless quality and launched by Brunschwig & Fils in 1956 these velvets have endured the shifting of trends in the luxury textile market for more than five decades. A consistent and continuing market demand for these sumptuous textiles has led to its steady production since the mid-fifties.  Installed in some of the most prominent homes and apartments in the world – from Oscar de la Renta’s New York City apartment to Valentino’s London home – these Brunschwig & Fils velvets are among the most exquisite in the entire collection.

An ingenious, happy mix of fresh colors, laidback styling and durable construction exemplifies two of the most recent offerings from Kravet Fabrics for Kravet Soleil, the Echo Design and Windsor Smith Collections. The Echo Design Collection features an interesting color palette of vibrant shades and graceful neutrals as well as a balanced play of patterns and textures to create beautiful fabrics meant for the outdoors.  The Windsor Smith Collection, by designer Windsor Smith, is an offering of harmoniously stylish and exotic fabrics heavily inspired by her travels and far-away cultures. Modern and fresh, the collection is known for its use of vivid colors and graphic prints, such as the Kanekopa in Akuatik and Kura Kura fabrics. Designed for indoor and outdoor installations, these fabric collections from Kravet are versatile as they are sumptuous, built for a lifestyle not meant to be limited indoors.

Kravet Fabrics is one of the largest, most well known companies in the fabric design world. Featuring hundreds of collections, and with new ones coming out at every opportunity, Kravet fabrics offers the perfect selection amount to please anyone, even if they’re looking for the most obscure, unique fabric. And recently, they’ve been focusing on fabrics that are more eco-friendly or specially designed with specific uses. One of the new fabric collections they’ve introduced that only furthers what they’ve been up to is the Kravet Soleil collection. The Kravet Soleil fabrics represent what Kravet fabrics maintains: high quality with all kinds of textures and styles.

Kravet fabrics offer an indoor and outdoor line with their newest Soleil collection. The Soleil fabrics are all built to offer protection from UV rays as well as the durability to withstand just about any kind of weather condition. The range of colors, styles, and patterns in the Soleil group of Kravet fabrics allows for a wide amount of style to be chosen to match any indoor and outdoor style. The Soleil fabrics from Kravet is created with a finishing layer of DuPont Teflon fabric protector. This layer offers an invisible stain finish perfect for outdoor (or indoor) fabrics that will keep the fabric lasting longer and staying cleaner longer. The benefits of having a fabric with these qualities are definitely helpful. With a longer lasting fabric, you won’t have to worry about replacement for a long time, and you know that it won’t be harmed after remaining outside in bad weather conditions.

The choices in the outdoor line have styles that are perfect not only to withstand earthy conditions but to add a beautiful look to the outdoor environment. Earthy brown tones complement the outdoor aspect, or a lime green touch with a pattern will brighten up your patio. The beautiful leaf or Indian striped borders on the fabric creates the right style for the outdoor look. Patio umbrellas look beautiful with stunning Kravet fabrics from the Soleil collection in the color to match the surroundings.

New to the Kravet fabrics collection here at L.A. Design Concepts is the Soleil line. Find your perfect match and decorate your indoor and outdoor environments today!

Osbourne & Little display a central theme through all their fabric collections, and that is inspirational elegance. With luxurious floral prints in bold and light colors, the elegance of their fabrics is virtually unmatchable. Each of the featured pictures displays what they are best at, creating themes of completely different styles, both of which have one thing in common: elegance. The lavender and gold of the floral collection in the featured photo enhances the sun shining in through the open windows. The contrasting theme of traditional floral on white with a contemporary feel in the striped fabrics of the furniture in the second picture is another example of a totally different, unique style also by Osbourne & Little.

Osbourne & Little fabrics have been inspiring many environments with their style. One of the collections they feature is the Grand Tour Fabrics. This collection exhibits an artistic style straight from Venice and Europe. A beautiful, striking blue and purple ornate fabric makes up the Ginevra, the first one in the series. Next is the Zecca, a subtle gray fabric with cream colored, faint outlined flowers. The Laguna is also a light and subtle fabric in lighter beige with interesting prints of feathered birds and ducks on a high grade linen, inspired by the famous Venetian lagoon. The Vedute, fourth in the Grand Tour Fabrics collection, has framed images of wooded landscapes on a variety of color backgrounds. Accademia is a beautiful print in the collection with a scrolling plasterwork featured on linen. Rezzonico is the name of the damask print in the collection; and Vedute Sheer, the last in the choices, exhibits a framed eighteenth century wooded landscape, very similar to the Vedute but with an almost porcelain look.

The collections by Osbourne and Little fabrics are second to none, and are perfect for gracing any environment. There are many others besides the Grand Tour Fabrics. Each one has a separate artistic look, and the vast amount of selections is sure to provide the right choice for you. Featured at the L.A. Design Concepts, they’re sure to add a beautiful, inspiring touch to a place of work or home.

Duralee Fabrics are a bright, bold and perfectly patterned collection of materials. With the edge of contemporary designing with a hint of traditional elegance, they are suited to perk up any home or work environment. Their furniture line, featured in the picture, exhibits this contemporary elegance. A soft taupe color underlies the main colors in the fabric of the pictured furniture, with a solid soft blue in the background to bring the patterns together. There’s one thing that Duralee Fabrics is brilliant at, and that’s offering the public fabrics that match together with so much elegance, class, and traditional style that it will be the centerpiece of any room it’s showcased in.

Each of their patterns and fabrics are designed to fit any kind of style. A beautiful style in their collection are the plush chenille weaves that are available in plaids, bold solids, or other patterned styles. Some of their collections for 2011 are Bell Harbor, Bold Expressions, Oakdale Collection, Metallic Collection, Pavilion Sunbrella Stripes & Solids, and several others. The Duralee Fabrics line of Pavilion Sunbrella Stripes & Solids is just what it sounds. It’s reminiscent of the upcoming summer in bold yellow, cheerful green, and striped patterns of the two colors intermixed. The Smithtown Collection that is also featured by Duralee Fabrics is a plaid and solid collection of elegance, featuring strong contrasts and soft palettes. Bell Harbor has a velvet appearance with the rich color of velvet in deep rose, dark purple, and burgundy red. The Metallic Collection looks even better than it sounds, with a sharp metal color in a pattern of chipped silver.

Duralee Fabrics offers style and contemporary elegance for any home or office to be furnished with. Their furniture features some of this elegance. With the large selection that’s available in the Duralee Fabrics library, there’s sure to be some fabric that will please even the choosiest interior decorator. Each collection features a large library of colors and bright, bold patterns. Here at L.A. Design Concepts, we’ve integrated Duralee Fabrics into our collection for anyone looking to add a traditional and modern elegance to their decorating projects.

Meet the newest collection from the Suzanne Rheinstein for Lee Jofa: Hollyhock II. It’s an inspired fabric line that is sure to add a refined touch to any environment. Available in beautiful weaves, prints, and embroideries, the patterns were inspired by original collections from Suzanne Rheinstein.

The beautiful pieces have been constructed from unique materials that include refined silk, linen, mohair and cotton, and the designs are traditionally classic. Suzanne Rheinstein has a known taste in a palette of greens, blues, and neutrals, and the new Hollyhock II line features these colors plus brand new shades of soft gray, lavender, and yellow.

Here are some ideas of just how unique the new Hollyhock II fabrics really are. Each one has been named after the pattern it represents. For instance, there’s Gore House Print, a timeless woven reproduction of a floral Provencal fabric style straight out of the 19th century. The centuries turn back even farther with the classy Brecy Print, an 18th century silk warp print inspiration featuring flowers and vines that cascade down the pattern. Library Mohair is a deep, rich mohair velvet fabric that has been updated with a glowing panne finish. Lexington Tweed was constructed in France and built with a linen and viscose blend. A Scottish design is featured in the fabric Beatriz, a dramatic ikat design.

If you’re into Chinese patterns and elegant looks, there’s a whole array of choices from the Hollyhock II collection for you. Quiet Garden subtly displays realistic looking nosegays, while Winding Way features an elegant look straight out of an original vermicelli design created by Suzanne Rheinstein. There’s even an Indian print in the collection, the Indian Zag print, made out of an original Delhi fabric.

Suzanne Rheinstein definitely has taken flair from her Southern roots and west coast California lifestyle to produce Hollyhock II, her new gorgeous fabric line. Classic but understated, the new Hollyhock II fabrics will add a fresh look inside any room.

Kravet Contract just ushered in a new fabric for Spring 2011. In bright, bold contemporary colors, the new line of stock is known as Crypton Fabrics, and it’s perfect for the spring and impending summer. These brand new patterns are modern and the colors are sure to add a glowing touch to any surrounding. Plus, the new fabrics are eco-friendly and will be offered with unbeatable delivery and in-stock guarantees.

Kravet Contract is the first major fabric line to offer a complete stock of an entire collection of Crypton fabrics. Crypton products add over 145 fabrics to Kravet Contract’s shelves, each one in a high performance and durable grade. The fabric line is guaranteed to ship to any customer within 24 hours after their order gets placed.

The process in which Crypton fabrics are made is unique. Each of the Crypton fabrics are constructed in a process that’s friendly to the environment. Not only that, but it’s engineered to create a barrier that stays resistant to stain, mildew, odor, and bacteria. It remains antimicrobial and disinfectable, and is easy to clean, making it the perfect fabric for homeowners, health care facilities, offices and other contract applications. 50% of the Crypton line has been created in the Crypton Green Process, meaning that these fabrics are constructed out of half to a hundred percent recycled fiber that has been tested and brought to a suitable level.

Kravet Contract’s pledge to remain as one of the top fabric choices is only enhanced by their addition of the Crypton Fabric line. These new in-stock fabrics are available to ship within the same day to customers, and in choices that are sure to brighten up your surroundings. Crypton Fabrics has been going strong for 18 years, while Kravet Contract was first established as Kravet Inc. in 1918.

Brunschwig & Fils/ Brunschwig

Brunschwig & Fils is one of the leading manufacturers of luxurious, traditional textiles worldwide, having started as a tapestry-weaving factory in Bohain, France. Founded by Achille Brunschwig in 1900, the company expanded its business in the U.S. in the year 1925 under the management of Captain Roger Brunschwig, the son of the company founder. The captain’s wife, Mrs. Brunschwig, eventually became the foremost stylist for the company. Brunschwig & Fils is a textile company highly revered for its traditional yet high-end fabric collections, with designs dating back to the forties or even centuries ago. Their specialty is in decorative fabrics that include chenille, suede, taffeta, cotton, linen, and many others. Prints and patterns include stripes, florals, checks, and animal prints, among others. Many of the fabrics are also designed to coordinate and complement their wallpapers and trimmings. Owned today by Kravet Inc, Brunschwig & Fils continues to produce high-end, decorative fabrics and furnishings, and maintains its steadfast focus on quality products and exceptional customer service.

Cowtan & Tout

If you are looking for a textile company that offers you several brands under one roof, look no further than Cowtan & Tout. The company serves as the U.S. subsidiary of the British Colefax Group, specializing in traditional fabrics with an English feel. The brands of Cowtan & Tout include Colefax and Fowler, Jane Churchill, Cowtan & Tout, Manuel Canovas, and Larsen. The collections reflect a classic tradition imbued with an American sense of style. The designs are best described as innovative and graceful. Here you can find traditional designs recreated to produce modern yet elegant interpretations, perfect for interior installations. Their specialty includes sheers, prints, and leathers for upholstery and general interior use are available from Cowtan & Tout. From silks and weaves to wallpapers and trimmings, Cowtan & Tout is keen on classic sophistication with contemporary undertones.

Duralee Fabrics

Reflecting the tradition and excellence of a family-owned company that began in the early fifties, Duralee Fabrics is all about quality and innovation. Duralee Fabrics has consistently produced top-of- the-line textiles for the interior design market, expanding in 2001 with their luxury brand, Highland Court. Further expansion and development have allowed the company to produce a collection of fabrics, Duralee. Headquartered in New York, Duralee Fabrics can be found in 40 countries all over the world, making it arguably the fastest growing company in the decorative fabrics industry today.

Designers Guild Fabrics

Banking on their commitment in producing high-quality designs, Designers Guild Fabrics have stood the test of time, beginning in 1970 when the company was established by Tricia Guild. Today Designers Guild Fabrics is headed by Tricia Guild and Simon Jeffreys, with collections that span fabrics, upholstery, and wall coverings. In 2008 the company earned its 22nd place in the Sunday Times as one of the fastest growing private firms in Britain. The products from Designers Guild Fabrics include an amazing collection of 9,000 fabrics and 2,000 wall papers. Cloth sources extend from Egypt to Scotland to Switzerland, allowing the company to produce an impressive array of decorative textiles, from plains and prints to tapestries and trimmings. Their specialty is in exotic versatile prints that feature rich florals, while the Kasida fabric range offers the most luxurious silks. For a more antique interior feel, there’s the Essentials Glenville fabric range of the best velvets and most luscious colors. Ever expanding, Designers Guild Fabrics continues to offer new collections year after year, including home accessories and bed and bath collections.

Fabricut

Spanning 50 years in fabric distribution, Fabricut is a company that specializes in traditional and modern textiles, as well as fabrics with transitional styling. The company’s never-ending commitment to developing innovative fabric collections have made Fabricut into what it is today – a progressive textile company that offers more than 58,000 fabrics and trimmings choices. Products include fabrics, trimmings, and choice hardware. Their specialty is in fabrics that are made to suit a wide variety of applications. These decorative textiles are ideal for bedding, drapery, and upholstery. A rich color palette completes the signature Fabricut style. From exotic embroidered collections to the more modern selections in bolder colors and less conventional prints, Fabricut is all about reinvention and endless possibilities. Known the world over, Fabricut has its present headquarters in Oklahoma, with showrooms across the United States and several international locations.

GP & J Baker

If there are a few things GP & J Baker is known for as a purveyor of luxury fabrics, these are innovation and sophistication. Having consistently produced prints and weaves for more than 100 years and having maintained a textile archive used extensively in Royal residences in Britain, GP & J Baker understands the requirements of sophistication and elegance. Yet their longevity in the interior design industry is testament to their commitment to innovation, which has allowed them to develop a style unique to the brand. Whether you’re looking for fabrics for upholstery, curtains, upholstery, or for wall coverings, GP & J Baker specializes in offering everything you need. Varied hues include neutrals as well as deep reds, oranges, and browns. Traditional gingham designs are available along with the more contemporary and ethnic design selections. The collections of GP &J Baker – decorative prints, luscious weaves, and dazzling silks – are beautiful and wide-ranging, ideal for interior spaces, whether for residential or contract use.

Highland Court Fabrics/ Highland Court

A division of Duralee, Highland Court is a brand of luxurious weaves first offered by the company in 2001. Highland Court fabrics were produced to satisfy the discerning taste and requirements of interior designers all over the world. First-class quality and luxurious design characterize the collections from Highland Court, which include fabrics and trimmings. From beautifully-textured damasks to intricate embroideries and sheers, Highland Court fabrics are fine-quality and distinctive. The quality of craftsmanship and attention to quality, color, and concept is reflected in each of the collection from Highland Court Fabrics. Fabric collection specialties range from traditional to Asian, to the more glamorous Hollywood collection. The Philip Gorrivan collection offer prints in bold colors and structured, geometric patterns, while the posh Chenille Weaves are luxurious to the touch. Highland Court has corporate and representative showrooms in the United States and Canada, and international showrooms around the globe, from Australia to Ukraine.

Kravet Fabrics

What started as a nondescript family-owned textile business in 1918 has grown to be one of the leading fabric houses in the world today. Kravet Fabric, offering a selection of classic and contemporary textiles, now covers four generations of beautiful and functional styling for every interior space. Featuring designer textiles in fashion-forward colors and prints, as well as classic collections that evoke grace and elegance, Kravet Fabric guarantees excellent craftsmanship and offers superb design. Built for residential and contract uses, the versatility of Kravet Fabric collections have made the company a reliable, popular name in the interior design market. Their specialization is in a variation of colors and designs that is nothing short of exceptional. Rich plums, cool greens, and solid browns complement the varied designs of foliage, checks, damask, and metallic to name a few. Some of the more popular collections include Alexa Hampton, Barbara Barry, Calvin Klein Home, and Ralph Lauren Home. From stylish homes and hotels to hospitality and healthcare installations, Kravet Fabric strives to transform any space into comfortable, beautiful interiors.

Lee Jofa Fabrics/ Lee Jofa

A boutique line of the illustrious Kravet fabric company in New York, Lee Jofa produces fabrics, furniture, wall coverings, trimmings, carpets, and decorative lighting. Established by Arthur H. Lee in 1888, Lee Jofa acquired Groundworks in 1986, and in 1995 Lee Jofa was purchased by Kravet Inc. Lee Jofa fabrics are known for their distinctive designs, with patterns and colors that evoke the style of the traditional and the contemporary. A blend of tradition and reinvention, Lee Jofa fabrics continue to provide inspiration to some of the most fastidious interior designers worldwide. Geometric prints, paisley prints, and the classic stripes, gingham, and patchwork are all offered by Lee Jofa. Lee Jofa’s specialty is in complementary prints, patterns and colors that create the perfect style for drapery, upholstery, trimming, and wall covering. The selection of Lee Jofa fabrics have expanded throughout the years, and now the line also markets collections from Threads, Groundworks, Mulberry Home, Baker Lifestyle, GP & J Baker, Andrew Martin, Blithfield, and Sea Cloth.

Mulberry Home

Renowned for the quality in their textiles, Mulberry Home features exclusive fabric collections that reflect excellence in material, construction, and design. The company strives to produce signature Mulberry Home fabrics that combine the beauty of texture, the magnificence of color, and the versatility of the classic and modern lifestyles. The fabric collections that Mulberry Home specializes in include luscious silk damasks, gorgeous velvets, and classic printed linens, among many others. Weaves, prints, wools, and plains bring together a harmonious blend of materials and inspiration, resulting in collections that combine British sensibilities and foreign influences. Their Romantic Heroes collection is inspired by heroes of the distant past and the recent times, while the Mulberry Wools collection include beautiful weaves from Scotland, which are a delight to the touch and the sight. Established in the seventies, Mulberry Home today is a world-renowned luxury textile and lifestyle brand distributed in the U.K., U.S., and in many international markets the world over.

Quadrille Fabric/ Quadrille

Widely distributed and continually featured in design magazines, Quadrille fabric collections include prints and weaves in whimsical, eye-popping designs. From linens and silks to damasks and cotton velvets, the specialty of choices of fabric from Quadrille is extensive and impressive. Exotic prints and striking colors combine to create a style perfect for a wide range of indoor and outdoor applications. Renowned for their prints and wovens, Quadrille features exclusive offerings such as Pavillion Silk, Twilight Plain and Stripe, Chateau Velvet, and many others. As much as the brand is popular for its stunning textile collections, Quadrille is mostly known for their print-to-order fabrics. This flexible way of doing business and extraordinary attention to customer demand have made Quadrille to be the popular luxury fabric company that it is today. Quadrille fabrics effortlessly marry design and functionality, so that any of their prints can be installed for both interior and outdoor purposes.

Robert Allen Fabrics/ Robert Allen

Taking inspiration from art, nature, and even history, Robert Allen is a prime mover in the decorative fabric industry. The Robert Allen Group has produced some of the finest fabrics for the local and international markets for more than 70 years. Designed to reflect both traditional and modern styles, Robert Allen fabrics are luxurious, yet moderately priced. Interesting colors and prints come together to create some of the most stunning collections in the decorative textile industry. Popular fabric colors include browns, creams, lavenders, pinks; they specialize in it all, but florals, stripes, plaids are the signature prints. The most innovative designs can be found in this fabric house, with Beacon Hill featuring high-end collections in rich color palettes and first rate constructions. Robert Allen fabrics are designed to meet the specifications of both residential and contract use, and with the commitment of Robert Allen to quality and innovation, the company is set to serve the needs of their customers and the wider interior design market for many years.

Scalamandre Fabric/ Scalamandre

Luxury and exclusivity define Scalamandre, a fabric house known for its celebrated collections and high-end signature prints. Scalamandre fabrics are exclusive and distinctive fabrics, such as silks, damasks, and velvets, which have been used in some of the most illustrious installations, from the White House to William Hearst’s San Simeon Castle. The collections from Scalamandre, such as Town and Country, Arcadian, and Botanica, are a specialty in style and opulence. The Town and Country collection feature damasks, silks, florals, and delicate prints for wallpaper, draperies, and upholstery. The Botanica collection evokes traditional elegance, while the Arcadian collection is all about classical opulence. Scalamandre is also known for producing European milled goods, as well as the reinvention of historic fabrics both in America and in Europe. Scalamandre fabric continues on its rich and prestigious tradition today, producing exceptional fabric choices and collections for every home and interior space.

Schumacher Fabric/ Schumacher

Committed to excellence in quality and design, Schumacher is an eminent, family-owned decorative fabric company that started in 1889. The collections that Schumacher fabrics specialize in reflect an effortless combination of tradition and modern interpretation, using the world’s finest materials, textiles, and construction standards. Elegant and graceful weaves, silk plaids, dainty florals, and classic prints are a few of the signature offerings from Schumacher. Their newest collections include animal skin designs, chenilles and silks, and metallic damask. The Agra Silk Weave, Cordwain Damask, and Leopard Linen Print are just some of the most recent offerings by the brand. Trade showrooms across the world allow design professionals easy access to some of the finest and newest Schumacher fabric collections. The core brands of Schumacher include Classic, Modern, Elements, and Terra. With its string of prominent clients – from the White House and the U.S. Supreme Court to famous residences – Schumacher has always been a leading choice for many of the world’s top interior designers and home decorators.

Zoffany/ Zoffany Fabrics

An internationally-renowned, Britain-based company, Zoffany features an extensive and unique archive of some of the finest in traditional and contemporary fabrics. Not only does the company design and produce Zoffany fabrics, gorgeous wall papers and trimmings are also offered to discerning interior decorators and design professionals. Zoffany started by supplying wall coverings to private clients until further expansion lead the company into the fabric and wallpaper powerhouse that it is today. The selections that Zoffany Fabrics specializes in offering currently include weaves, velvets, silks, plains and prints. The Fontaine Prints collection showcase printed linens in all the delicious colors. The Fleurs Rococo Weaves are luxurious and multi-hued, heavily influenced by the intricate embroideries in many dress fabrics. The Zoffany Plains are anything but plain, featuring 100% linen in 29 beautiful colors. The newest collections from Zoffany make use of time-honored traditions and designs, while adding contemporary touches. All these result in timeless yet innovative Zoffany fabrics, praised everywhere for their aesthetic and practical quality.

Cassiopeia—what a fitting name for Ironware International’s new chandelier! The name Cassiopeia represents beauty and sparkle; a beautiful queen in Greek mythology and a sparkling constellation in the universe. The modern design is actually very similar to that of an ancient armillary or celestial globe.

This unique chandelier consists of a six light fixture encircled with 5 rings that is both traditional and contemporary in design. It features a hammered iron surface available in several different finishes. The chandelier is hand forged in France and finished right here in the U.S.A., as are all Ironware International products. Use it to light up a hallway or hang it above a beautiful dining table. It will add elegance to a library or den, even the master bath.  And if you need it in a hurry it is available on Ironware International’s QUICKSHIP program; it could be hanging in your home in time for the holidays.

To view this lighting fixture and other Ironware International products click here.

Lighting is perhaps one of the most overlooked aspects of designing a room but just may be one of the most important. Lighting fixtures that can also act as decorative accessories or even artwork can turn an ordinary room into something spectacular.

If you are not familiar with Ironware International you must check them out! Karin Eaton started this business back in 1986 after a buying trip to France introduced her to a remarkable blacksmith by the name of Pierre Picard. Determined to bring his artistry and skill to the U.S., Karin opened Ironware International and the rest is design history.

With over 500 lighting and furniture designs available there is something for everyone. Choose from beautiful chandeliers that will turn your ceiling into an art gallery; sconces in interesting and unique shapes that will brighten any wall space or dark corner and hand forged accent tables to add that finishing touch to your rooms.

If the idea of iron furniture conjures up visions of heavy black iron found in old spanish villas then you are in for a surprise.  Ironware International offers a selection of hand applied finishes that include polished and matte in colors that range from a rich warm brown to a surprising soft gold. And, of course, if you have a custom design, they will work together with you to make your visions come to life.

Don’t overlook the importance of beautiful lighting and custom finishes in a room.  These are the small details that set your space apart from others.