Thibaut, High Point, Spring 2018 Designs

At the recent Spring 2018 Fair at High Point, Thibaut showcased their latest works and the the designs of Anna French.

Florabunda - A Celebration of Colour by Laura Ashley

Apart from my interest in interior decorating, I am also an artist, my subject matter is flowers and my current works are in oil medium, however in the past I used to specialise in watercolours. Watercolours have a special place in my heart as they are what inspired me to start painting. The liquid fluidity of the medium challenged me, however suited my floral subjects perfectly. Transferring this fluid, floral look onto fabrics with digital printing is a growing trend so I have been looking around for some inspiration.

Trending 2014 - Floral Inspiration, Interiors & Products

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If your browsing through a textile designers portfolio, you are likely to see several floral designs. Prints of flowers have been around for centuries and will always have a place in interior design. It was the famous small print floral designs that originally launched Laura Ashley's Empire in the 1950's. The current catwalk trends are seeing a resurgence in floral from lingerie to gowns, chiffon to linen. Bold and sometimes intimidating designs or soft watercolour like floral's, often mixed with geometric designs. Personally I lean towards the softer designs, but the bolder patterns do still have their place. Interior design trends are inspired by the seasons catwalk and floral is definitely big for spring and summer 2014.