“Design is so simple. That’s why it’s so complicated.” –Paul Rand

An Introduction to Modern Textiles: Kit out your furniture in luxurious silk or no-frills leather,; textiles can add just as much dimension to room as art, and can be equally collectible.
An Introduction to Modern Textiles: Kit out your furniture in luxurious silk or no-frills leather,; textiles can add just as much dimension to room as art, and can be equally collectible.
Mae Engelgeer: A textile design from The Netherlands who crafts graphic, colorful rugs, throws, towels, placemats, and more (Nerv Knit blankets shown)
Mae Engelgeer: A textile design from The Netherlands who crafts graphic, colorful rugs, throws, towels, placemats, and more (Nerv Knit blankets shown)
Design by Cole Barnett
Design by Cole Barnett
Design by Evan Polenghi
Design by Evan Polenghi
Design by Yoko Ishibashi
Design by Yoko Ishibashi
Design by Sarita Loredo
Design by Sarita Loredo
Simplicity textile design for Material Change
Simplicity textile design for Material Change
Design by Molly Fitzpatrick
Design by Molly Fitzpatrick
Sitting Pretty

The ground floor was originally two rooms; now it’s been transformed into one continuous space. To compensate for a low ceiling, Kiely’s team dug into the ground to create a true sunken seating section leading to the garden. Built-in sofas, an Eames rocker, a stool by G Plan, and concrete tiles outfit the space. Kiely chose a neutral charcoal finish for the Malm fireplace to balance the green linoleum floor and her own Rhododendron wallpaper in Sunflower.
Sitting Pretty The ground floor was originally two rooms; now it’s been transformed into one continuous space. To compensate for a low ceiling, Kiely’s team dug into the ground to create a true sunken seating section leading to the garden. Built-in sofas, an Eames rocker, a stool by G Plan, and concrete tiles outfit the space. Kiely chose a neutral charcoal finish for the Malm fireplace to balance the green linoleum floor and her own Rhododendron wallpaper in Sunflower.
Kitchen Confidential 

Kiely and architect Maxim Laroussi designed the kitchen unit. “I originally didn’t want an island, but I liked what we did because it feels like a piece of furniture. It’s cozy to cook around,” Kiely says. Panels of orange and olive Formica accent the 1950s-inspired piece, which houses a cooktop by Smeg. A checkerboard of closed cabinets and open shelves offers storage against the far wall for Kiely’s collection of dishes, knickknacks, cookbooks, and small appliances, like the KitchenAid stand mixer and radio by Vita Audio. The floor is green Marmoleum, selected because it feels warm underfoot. Kiely’s own Stem dish towels and ceramic storage jars add more lively color to the room.
Kitchen Confidential Kiely and architect Maxim Laroussi designed the kitchen unit. “I originally didn’t want an island, but I liked what we did because it feels like a piece of furniture. It’s cozy to cook around,” Kiely says. Panels of orange and olive Formica accent the 1950s-inspired piece, which houses a cooktop by Smeg. A checkerboard of closed cabinets and open shelves offers storage against the far wall for Kiely’s collection of dishes, knickknacks, cookbooks, and small appliances, like the KitchenAid stand mixer and radio by Vita Audio. The floor is green Marmoleum, selected because it feels warm underfoot. Kiely’s own Stem dish towels and ceramic storage jars add more lively color to the room.
@domainehome: "Amazing textile art from @gabriellafarkasart. #dod2014"
@domainehome: "Amazing textile art from @gabriellafarkasart. #dod2014"
Textile designer Orla Kiely’s renovated London Terrace House is punctuated by her distinctive palette and motifs.
Textile designer Orla Kiely’s renovated London Terrace House is punctuated by her distinctive palette and motifs.
Home of the Brave

In the ground-floor eating area, the design team wrapped the walls in rich walnut to instill warmth often found in mid-century homes. “Sometimes one bold move is enough. Be brave with fewer statements,” Kiely advises. “Go for the big thing rather than lots of little things.” Kiely’s Upholstered Dining Chairs from her House collection surround a Danish vintage dining table. Her Gloss vases adorn the hallway console, which is also from her House line.
Home of the Brave In the ground-floor eating area, the design team wrapped the walls in rich walnut to instill warmth often found in mid-century homes. “Sometimes one bold move is enough. Be brave with fewer statements,” Kiely advises. “Go for the big thing rather than lots of little things.” Kiely’s Upholstered Dining Chairs from her House collection surround a Danish vintage dining table. Her Gloss vases adorn the hallway console, which is also from her House line.
Marimekko's iconic Unikko pattern celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
Marimekko's iconic Unikko pattern celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
Textiles by Sveinbjörg-Being forced to rethink your whole profession and output is no simple task. In the case of life-long artist Sveinbjörg Hallgrímsdóttir, the change was born out of the nation's financial strife. "The collapse of the Icelandic economy forced us to think about how to be more commercial, more marketable, around the globe," claimed the designer. For Hallgrímsdóttir, the answer was to transfer her painted motifs and wood block prints to textiles and other home accessories. The international outlook forced on many local designers also reached Hallgrímsdóttir’s manufacturing. All her textiles are produced and distributed from Sweden, but her own store is still located in the northern Icelandic town of Akureyri with a population of just under 18,000. Photo by: Tiffany Orvet
Textiles by Sveinbjörg-Being forced to rethink your whole profession and output is no simple task. In the case of life-long artist Sveinbjörg Hallgrímsdóttir, the change was born out of the nation's financial strife. "The collapse of the Icelandic economy forced us to think about how to be more commercial, more marketable, around the globe," claimed the designer. For Hallgrímsdóttir, the answer was to transfer her painted motifs and wood block prints to textiles and other home accessories. The international outlook forced on many local designers also reached Hallgrímsdóttir’s manufacturing. All her textiles are produced and distributed from Sweden, but her own store is still located in the northern Icelandic town of Akureyri with a population of just under 18,000. Photo by: Tiffany Orvet
Toghal Textiles

Placing equal weight on backstory, sourcing, and colorful patterns, textiles from Toghal showcase an array of eye-catching patterns on blankets, pillows, umbrellas, and kitchen linen.
Toghal Textiles Placing equal weight on backstory, sourcing, and colorful patterns, textiles from Toghal showcase an array of eye-catching patterns on blankets, pillows, umbrellas, and kitchen linen.
CaribBEING 

CaribBEING is a boutique non-profit organization whose mission is to build community through the lens of the Caribbean cinema, culture, and art. Products include Caribbean-inspired, tote bags, tea towels, textiles, pouches, and stationery.
CaribBEING CaribBEING is a boutique non-profit organization whose mission is to build community through the lens of the Caribbean cinema, culture, and art. Products include Caribbean-inspired, tote bags, tea towels, textiles, pouches, and stationery.
Textiles, including the Lattice pattern, are produced by staff that work at eight-yard-long printing tables, pressing woodblocks into fabric and hand-printing to order.
Textiles, including the Lattice pattern, are produced by staff that work at eight-yard-long printing tables, pressing woodblocks into fabric and hand-printing to order.
This "local prefab" home on the Isle of Skye is made mostly from materials sourced in northern Scotland. The timber-framed model, meant to evoke the simple agrarian barns of the area, can be constructed on-site in as little as a day and is designed for affordability.
This "local prefab" home on the Isle of Skye is made mostly from materials sourced in northern Scotland. The timber-framed model, meant to evoke the simple agrarian barns of the area, can be constructed on-site in as little as a day and is designed for affordability.
Tribal Triangle textile design by Kemi Amin
Tribal Triangle textile design by Kemi Amin
Kaivo

Conceived by the great Maija Isola in 1964, Kaivo is indicative of Isola's work as a painter. "I tend to see everything in patterns…when I go see a film, look at snow and ice, wash dishes or maybe the most when I am in love," said Isola in an interview in 1966. Over the course of her career at Marimekko, Isola created more than 500 different patterns. She remains one of the most famous contemporary Finnish textile designers.
Kaivo Conceived by the great Maija Isola in 1964, Kaivo is indicative of Isola's work as a painter. "I tend to see everything in patterns…when I go see a film, look at snow and ice, wash dishes or maybe the most when I am in love," said Isola in an interview in 1966. Over the course of her career at Marimekko, Isola created more than 500 different patterns. She remains one of the most famous contemporary Finnish textile designers.
Black and white kitchen cabinets painted with a triangular pattern add a whimsical touch to this funky kitchen.
Black and white kitchen cabinets painted with a triangular pattern add a whimsical touch to this funky kitchen.
Ellie by Radica Textiles  $95–$110 per yard The dotted sapphire-and-black pattern is screen printed with water-based inks onto cotton-slub duck or cotton-linen blend by Sarah Templin in Baltimore.
Ellie by Radica Textiles $95–$110 per yard The dotted sapphire-and-black pattern is screen printed with water-based inks onto cotton-slub duck or cotton-linen blend by Sarah Templin in Baltimore.
Mohawk found this Japanese Boro wall hanging at a local flea market. It's now on sale at the holiday pop-up.
Mohawk found this Japanese Boro wall hanging at a local flea market. It's now on sale at the holiday pop-up.
Colorful Vintage Boucherouites hand selected by design studio HAY come in various traditional patterns of zigzags and geometric shapes.
Colorful Vintage Boucherouites hand selected by design studio HAY come in various traditional patterns of zigzags and geometric shapes.
De Islas 

De Islas creates textile designs featuring original hand-drawn patterns for the home, upholstery, and wardobe.
De Islas De Islas creates textile designs featuring original hand-drawn patterns for the home, upholstery, and wardobe.
The inspiration for Canaan (shown here) is a vest from Proenza Schouler's 2007 line.
The inspiration for Canaan (shown here) is a vest from Proenza Schouler's 2007 line.
The fabric family's signature is Mepal (shown here), a large-scale silk-and-damask textile design.
The fabric family's signature is Mepal (shown here), a large-scale silk-and-damask textile design.
1953

Ottavio and Rosita Missoni found the legendary Missoni fashion house.
1953 Ottavio and Rosita Missoni found the legendary Missoni fashion house.
Go behind-the-scenes with graphic weaving duo New Friends. The pair's practice is rooted in tradition (after all, weaving on a loom has been done for thousands of years), but their work has a distinctly modern edge. Follow them at @new_friends.
Go behind-the-scenes with graphic weaving duo New Friends. The pair's practice is rooted in tradition (after all, weaving on a loom has been done for thousands of years), but their work has a distinctly modern edge. Follow them at @new_friends.

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