Presenting the Houston Decorative Center...

First of all, its an exciting day I got my first real account for Leslie Jane Designs.  Its with a local decorative drapery hardware company.  Meaning.. if anyone wants some beautiful drapery hardware (rod, finials, rings, brackets, etc...) standard or custom just let me know and I can order them for you.

Back to the Houston Decorative Center.. I've worked at my interior design job for over two months now and finally made it over to the Dec Center.  For those who are not familiar with the place, its basically a designer hub and dream all wrapped into one. It is open to "trade professionals" only, that is to designers, architects, dealers, etc... aren't I special now :).

image credit: www.decorativecenter.com
image credit: www.decorativecenter.com

There are over 40 showrooms representing over 1,200 manufactures.  What is crucial for designers at the Decorative Center is the easy access to samples.  Most all showrooms loan out samples for designers to show their clients.  You can get lost in 'sample shopping' here. 

The following are pictures I snapped with my phone as I went through the Dec Center to give you an idea of what you may see. 

Thought this light fixture was neat
Interesting Idea for Dressing Up a Window


I like this bed
Nice Fresh Modern Living Room
Pretty Chairs
This is what many showroom wall are lined with...
after awhile it gets overwhelming. 


Fabrics, showrooms, and more

This past week a rep from the Donghia Showroom  showed us some new fabric lines.  If you are not familiar with Donghia, you should check out their website.  The picture below is taken from their homepage... I love the classy, elegant, but still fun designs they come up with.

  
Here are some samples I pulled from the DECORTEX line.  Decortex was founded by Massimo Petrioli in 197, all the company's manufacturing is done in Italy's finest textile mills.  They specialize in cottons and fine linen fabrics.


Below are a few creative and interesting portrayal of some of Donghia's fabric. The drapery fabric in the back comes in other fun colors. I have not decided what I think about the woven chair shown.. any thoughts?


This is one Decortex's beautiful textured fabrics.  Luxurious and classic, let me warn you that luxury from Donghia comes at a price.  
image credit: www.donghia.com
 Another innovative and thought provoking display of their modern damask line.  
image credit: www.donghia.com
   

image credit: jagtar.com
I will leave you with last selection from JAGTAR's new fabric line.  This particular fabric is named Venetian Fantasy.  This pattern, according to Jagtar, references an old tradition taken by the Venice from Ottoman silk brocades that were handprinted on jute cotton ground.  There are three color ways available for Venetian Fantasy.  Jagtar is one of Donghia's represented lines.





image credit: jagtar.com
  
image credit: jagtar.com