Designer Terms Defined: Gauffrage

Every now and then, we will explain through descriptive text and visual images, terms that we use regularly but that may be new to you. The proper terminology will undoubtedly bring out your inner designer, so without further ado:

 

Gauffrage on a silk velvet

A gauffrage hot pressure cylinder.  You can see how the pattern from the cylinder would transfer to the fabric.

‘Royal Suede’ gauffrage in Tile Blue by Edelman Leather (Available through J Banks Design)

Settee with velvet gauffrage

Ralph Lauren ‘Staunton’ mohair gauffrage in Truffle (Available through J Banks Design)

Ralph Lauren ‘Noel’ mohair gauffrage in Lacquer (Available through J Banks Design)

Club chairs upholstered in a gauffrage fabric in the living room of San Regalo at Castello di Casole, a J Banks Design Group project in Italy.

Do you have an interior design term you would like us to explain?  We would love to hear from you!

xo,

JB

Design Team Favorites: Pillow Talk

A pillow with personality can change the aesthetic of an entire room.  With so many fabulous options out there we asked our design team to share their favorites with a little…

1. Dransfield & Ross Ostrich Feather Pillow in Aubergine (Available through J Banks Retail) – Deb Van Plew 2. Marbled Pillow from Design Legacy (Available now in J Banks Retail) – Kristin Magowitz 3. Green Sea Turtle from Design Legacy (Available through J Banks Retail) – Janet Perry 4. Links pillow with leather overlay from Jamie Young (Available through J Banks Retail) – Haley Grant 5. Dransfield & Ross Colorfield (Available through J Banks Retail) – Marianna Barbrey 6. Dransfield & Ross Gemstone in Smokey Quartz (Available through J Banks Retail) – Deb Van Plew

1. Hermes Scarf Pillow – Kelly Caron 2. Ankasa Allover Keshte Pillow (Available through J Banks Retail ) – Laura Page 3. Kilim Rug Pillow – Laura Page 4. Carson & Company Scarf Pillow (Available now in J Banks Retail) – Hannah Fulton 5. Dransfield & Ross Trident Stripe Pillow (Available through J Banks Retail ) – Diane Lancaster 6. Indoor/Outdoor Red Pillow with Ruffle by Elaine Smith (Available now in J Banks Retail) – Heather Lemieux

1. Zebra Pillow from Dwell Studios (Available through J Banks Retail) – Marianna Barbrey 2. Perfume Throw Pillow – Lauren Thomas 3. Squares Pillow by Kelly Wearstler – Laura Page 4. Dransfield & Ross Greek Key Ribbon (Available now in J Banks Retail) – Marianna Barbrey 5. Dransfield & Ross Aurora Pillow (Available through J Banks Retail) – Laura Page 6. Summer Ikat Throw Pillow – Lauren Thomas

1. Seashell pillow printed on guaze with burlap tape edging by Elizabeth Lucas (Available through J Banks Retail) – Janet Perry 2. Dransfield & Ross  Tourmaline Pillow (Available now in J Banks Retail) – Anna Ruby 3. Houndstooth Pillow by Mr. Brown Home –  (Available now in J Banks Retail) – Anna Ruby 4. Dransfield & Ross Mineral Pillow (Available through J Banks Retail ) – Laura Page

Which pillow is your favorite?

xo,

JB

Designer Terms Defined: Boucle

Every now and then, we will explain through descriptive text and visual images, terms that we use regularly but that may be new to you. The proper terminology will undoubtedly bring out your inner designer, so without further ado:

Boucle Yarn

Boucle Rugs

Mandarin and Oatmeal Boucle Fabric Chairs

Boucle Fabric Detail

Boucle Cocoon by Hilary Carr

Dransfield & Ross Boucle Pillow (Available through J Banks Retail)

Boucle Tom’s

Do you have an interior design term you would like us to explain?  We would love to hear from you!

xo,

JB

Designer Terms Defined: Toile D’Jouy

Every now and then, we will explain through descriptive text and visual images, terms that we use regularly but that may be new to you. The proper terminology will undoubtedly bring out your inner designer, so without further ado:

Brunschwig & Fils toile fabrics available through J Banks Design

Joni Vanderslice specified this toile fabric for the draperies in a Hilton Head Island, SC residence.

Toile wallcovering and upholstered sofa

Toile wallcovering 

Upholstered toile chair

Lamp with toile lampshade. Similar styles available through J Banks Retail 843-682-1742

Toile pillow

Toile patterned shoes

Do you have an interior design term you would like us to explain?  We would love to hear from you!

xo,

JB