<![CDATA[Designer Fabric Outlet: Latest News]]> https://www.shopdfo.com Thu, 07 May 2026 01:20:52 +0000 <![CDATA[High Style Black and White Glam]]> https://www.shopdfo.com/blog/high-style-black-and-white-glam/ Thu, 01 Oct 2015 12:29:17 +0000 https://www.shopdfo.com/blog/high-style-black-and-white-glam/ "Fez" Schumacher  wall covering featured in Architectural Digest.  High gloss finish is complimented with the graphic designed wall covering in  a well appointed Black and white Dramatic Bathroom suite . Schumacher has always been an Industry leader with their Design staff Both reinventing and recreating Historical designs for today's implementation  in great Interior Design 

]]> "Fez" Schumacher  wall covering featured in Architectural Digest.  High gloss finish is complimented with the graphic designed wall covering in  a well appointed Black and white Dramatic Bathroom suite . Schumacher has always been an Industry leader with their Design staff Both reinventing and recreating Historical designs for today's implementation  in great Interior Design 

]]> <![CDATA[Eye Catching Additions To Make Your Home Vibrant: Worlds Away Lighting & Furniture Edition]]> https://www.shopdfo.com/blog/eye-catching-additions-to-make-your-home-vibrant-worlds-away-lighting-furniture-edition/ Thu, 06 Aug 2015 11:19:04 +0000 https://www.shopdfo.com/blog/eye-catching-additions-to-make-your-home-vibrant-worlds-away-lighting-furniture-edition/ From the elegant and loud to the quietly extravagant, the difficulty in finding the right pieces to complement each other whether in home or office spaces can be a daunting task. With an abundance of brands, opinions, and self proclaimed experts attempting to persuade, comment, or critique every potential decision in the name of rendering assistance, often end up making what should be an enjoyable event (decorating your space), into a nightmare or at least troublesome annoyance. 

Too often, luxurious can come off gaudy, careful color coordinated choices can seem tacky, and a beautiful opportunity can be wasted. 

To ease the stress, ShopDFO will begin running a weekly "Staff Picks Series" to show off a few of our favorite pieces from Worlds Away Lighting to Regina Andrews, and will be open in the comments to questions and comments.

WORLDS AWAY JUPITER FLORAL PENDANT 

Rating: 4/5

Unique Features: Lotus influenced design, warm vibrant lighting, stand out piece.

Company: Worlds Away Furniture

Worlds Away Furniture tends to have a wide breadth in creating stunning designs that titillate the imagination and are varied enough that can capture and hold attention masterfully. This piece is beautiful but not overstated. The intricacy of this Worlds Away Jupiter Floral Pendant in composition is truly a conversation starter.

WORLDS LYDIA RED TABLE LAMP 

Rating: 5/5
Unique Features: Luscious Color, Simple Design, Open piece
Company: Worlds Away Furniture

This radiant piece from Worlds Away is simply elegant. It's deep shaded body, light cover, and transparent base come together perfectly.

]]> From the elegant and loud to the quietly extravagant, the difficulty in finding the right pieces to complement each other whether in home or office spaces can be a daunting task. With an abundance of brands, opinions, and self proclaimed experts attempting to persuade, comment, or critique every potential decision in the name of rendering assistance, often end up making what should be an enjoyable event (decorating your space), into a nightmare or at least troublesome annoyance. 

Too often, luxurious can come off gaudy, careful color coordinated choices can seem tacky, and a beautiful opportunity can be wasted. 

To ease the stress, ShopDFO will begin running a weekly "Staff Picks Series" to show off a few of our favorite pieces from Worlds Away Lighting to Regina Andrews, and will be open in the comments to questions and comments.

WORLDS AWAY JUPITER FLORAL PENDANT 

Rating: 4/5

Unique Features: Lotus influenced design, warm vibrant lighting, stand out piece.

Company: Worlds Away Furniture

Worlds Away Furniture tends to have a wide breadth in creating stunning designs that titillate the imagination and are varied enough that can capture and hold attention masterfully. This piece is beautiful but not overstated. The intricacy of this Worlds Away Jupiter Floral Pendant in composition is truly a conversation starter.

WORLDS LYDIA RED TABLE LAMP 

Rating: 5/5
Unique Features: Luscious Color, Simple Design, Open piece
Company: Worlds Away Furniture

This radiant piece from Worlds Away is simply elegant. It's deep shaded body, light cover, and transparent base come together perfectly.

]]> <![CDATA[​Global Views is working a new texture; hair! ]]> https://www.shopdfo.com/blog/global-views-is-working-a-new-texture-hair-/ Wed, 24 Jun 2015 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.shopdfo.com/blog/global-views-is-working-a-new-texture-hair-/ Global Views is working a new texture; hair! This mohair chair in a deep navy brings in a richness into any space with the contrasted white wooden frame. The curved sides of the back create a lot of body in a small space. The curve goes from the back of the chair all the way down to the legs and feet. The buttoned back creates a tufted surface for optimized comfort when you sit in this chair.

The Global Views Gown Chair in Hairy Hide is a modern twist on a vintage chair. The low back and square surface make for a great addition to your decor as an accent chair. The Gown Chair in a camel which will add more of a pop of color to your room.

Finally, the Airline Bench-Holstein is a very modern take on a classic bench. The cowhide lends to an outdoor feel in an indoor space. Also, the bench is made with real cowhide, so no two benches are the same.

]]> Global Views is working a new texture; hair! This mohair chair in a deep navy brings in a richness into any space with the contrasted white wooden frame. The curved sides of the back create a lot of body in a small space. The curve goes from the back of the chair all the way down to the legs and feet. The buttoned back creates a tufted surface for optimized comfort when you sit in this chair.

The Global Views Gown Chair in Hairy Hide is a modern twist on a vintage chair. The low back and square surface make for a great addition to your decor as an accent chair. The Gown Chair in a camel which will add more of a pop of color to your room.

Finally, the Airline Bench-Holstein is a very modern take on a classic bench. The cowhide lends to an outdoor feel in an indoor space. Also, the bench is made with real cowhide, so no two benches are the same.

]]> <![CDATA[​Let there be light!]]> https://www.shopdfo.com/blog/let-there-be-light/ Tue, 16 Jun 2015 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.shopdfo.com/blog/let-there-be-light/

Currey and Company has a new batch of arrivals bringing light to your living space.

The lamps are full of body and texture. The Jenessen floor lamp brings a touch of gold leaf and modern feel to a classic piece. The rope texture works in several different decors with the tan shade, this neutral tone blends in any color scheme.

The Gemini lamp and the Fascination lamp are excellent examples of lamps with body. The wavy base or the illusion of wave creates an interesting piece while creating space without taking up too much space, or creating the inability to see through or around it through creative styling using transparency. 

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Currey and Company has a new batch of arrivals bringing light to your living space.

The lamps are full of body and texture. The Jenessen floor lamp brings a touch of gold leaf and modern feel to a classic piece. The rope texture works in several different decors with the tan shade, this neutral tone blends in any color scheme.

The Gemini lamp and the Fascination lamp are excellent examples of lamps with body. The wavy base or the illusion of wave creates an interesting piece while creating space without taking up too much space, or creating the inability to see through or around it through creative styling using transparency. 

]]> <![CDATA[Modern Marble ]]> https://www.shopdfo.com/blog/modern-marble-/ Thu, 11 Jun 2015 13:42:48 +0000 https://www.shopdfo.com/blog/modern-marble-/

The Diana tray is where sophistication and whimsy meet. A classic marble tray gets a modern twist with gold leaf branch handles. Perfect for carrying out drinks poolside or into the living room for movie night. This versatile tray brings in just a little modern touch into any decor. The rustic branches are given a modern twist with gold leaf which we and the rest of the industry loves. Marble has been a major player in the interior design game for many years. The Arteriors Noah Snow Marble Lamp has a marble base with a classic white shade. The swirls of the stone bring this lamp to life. Each lamp is different because of how the stone was obtained. This lamp, like the tray, has brass finishing. 

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The Diana tray is where sophistication and whimsy meet. A classic marble tray gets a modern twist with gold leaf branch handles. Perfect for carrying out drinks poolside or into the living room for movie night. This versatile tray brings in just a little modern touch into any decor. The rustic branches are given a modern twist with gold leaf which we and the rest of the industry loves. Marble has been a major player in the interior design game for many years. The Arteriors Noah Snow Marble Lamp has a marble base with a classic white shade. The swirls of the stone bring this lamp to life. Each lamp is different because of how the stone was obtained. This lamp, like the tray, has brass finishing. 

]]> <![CDATA[Get Far Out with Lacquer!]]> https://www.shopdfo.com/blog/get-far-out-with-lacquer/ Tue, 09 Jun 2015 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.shopdfo.com/blog/get-far-out-with-lacquer/

Let’s make something very clear. Lacquer furniture was your mom’s furniture in 1970. We get it. But hear us out. Lacquer furniture is making a comeback in a very modern way. What about Currey and Company’s White Coral Accent Chair? This is new white lacquer; this is what an old idea turned new looks like. If you have a more modern interior design in your home, what about a cabinet with lacquer? Worlds Away Braxton WHG Cabinet. What is nice about this piece is that it ties together two trending ultra modern things right now, gold leaf on the feet the the cabinet and the cabinet itself is white lacquer. Imagine this piece with a simple bubble vase of soft pink peonies in the spring in the center with your grandmother’s china inside.

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Let’s make something very clear. Lacquer furniture was your mom’s furniture in 1970. We get it. But hear us out. Lacquer furniture is making a comeback in a very modern way. What about Currey and Company’s White Coral Accent Chair? This is new white lacquer; this is what an old idea turned new looks like. If you have a more modern interior design in your home, what about a cabinet with lacquer? Worlds Away Braxton WHG Cabinet. What is nice about this piece is that it ties together two trending ultra modern things right now, gold leaf on the feet the the cabinet and the cabinet itself is white lacquer. Imagine this piece with a simple bubble vase of soft pink peonies in the spring in the center with your grandmother’s china inside.

]]> <![CDATA[Gold Leaf is Back, Baby!]]> https://www.shopdfo.com/blog/gold-leaf-is-back-baby/ Tue, 09 Jun 2015 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.shopdfo.com/blog/gold-leaf-is-back-baby/

Gold leaf is trending again! Gold leaf was originally used by Florentine artists creating altarpieces for the beautiful cathedrals that we still enjoy today. It was a high end material in the 1500’s and it gives a high end feel to your home in 2015. From bar carts to trays and lighting to ottomans, you can find gold leaf everywhere this season. By bringing this eye and light catching element into your home with accent pieces like the Emporium Stud Pouf in Gold. Don’t let the name fool you. This fluffy white cushion with gold feet is a perfect perch with chic gold leaf without making too big of a commitment. Other places you can add a touch of gold leaf is in your lighting. The Arteriors Patton Pendent catches light that is produced by the fixture and illuminates your space with a soft golden glow. Have you ever envisioned yourself with a heavenly halo? The Worlds Away Raymond GL Mirror will grab all the light around you and make you look as radiant as you know you are.

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Gold leaf is trending again! Gold leaf was originally used by Florentine artists creating altarpieces for the beautiful cathedrals that we still enjoy today. It was a high end material in the 1500’s and it gives a high end feel to your home in 2015. From bar carts to trays and lighting to ottomans, you can find gold leaf everywhere this season. By bringing this eye and light catching element into your home with accent pieces like the Emporium Stud Pouf in Gold. Don’t let the name fool you. This fluffy white cushion with gold feet is a perfect perch with chic gold leaf without making too big of a commitment. Other places you can add a touch of gold leaf is in your lighting. The Arteriors Patton Pendent catches light that is produced by the fixture and illuminates your space with a soft golden glow. Have you ever envisioned yourself with a heavenly halo? The Worlds Away Raymond GL Mirror will grab all the light around you and make you look as radiant as you know you are.

]]> <![CDATA[Bark Cloth – Ancient Tradition Meets Modern Design]]> https://www.shopdfo.com/blog/bark-cloth-ancient-tradition-meets-modern-design/ Tue, 09 Jun 2015 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.shopdfo.com/blog/bark-cloth-ancient-tradition-meets-modern-design/ One of the oldest textiles known to man, bark cloth is handcrafted from the bark of certain species of trees which are soaked in water and beaten until they form sheets of fabric. Unlike virtually all other textiles, it is neither woven nor knit. Tree bark fleece from Uganda is said to be the most ancient textile in the history of humanity, the direct ancestor of nowadays non-woven textiles.

Today’s bark cloth is cultivated from Mutuba trees on eco-certified farms in Uganda. As 100% plant fiber, this is an authentic organic “living” cloth at the interface between textiles and wood. The permanently renewable bark is harvested every year without felling the tree. One piece of bark cloth is is made from the bark of exactly one tree. Therefore, each cloth is a unique specimen, telling you it’s own particular story— a simple and timeless beauty.

In 2005, UNESCO declared the artisan production process of bark cloth a “Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Cultural Heritage”, and just three years later it was admitted onto the list of Immaterial World Cultural Heritage. Bark cloth comes into being through a traditional, labor intensive, manual process. Depending on lighting conditions, angle of viewing, treatment method, and temperament of its producer the soft, moldable material changes from the supple, but robust charm of leather to the translucent and graceful lightness of filmy fleeces. Designers value its expressive character, unique texture and sensual tactility.

Bark cloth is an ahead-of-its-time material for purists who concentrate style and design down to the bare essentials. The cloth’s allure comes from its inimitable structure, a game played between its three-dimensional surface and its transparent character. The combination of archaic authenticity, state-of-the-art textile finishes, and modern range of uses yields a convincing, inimitable effect. No matter for which application it is used, you are sure to possess a unique masterpiece.

]]> One of the oldest textiles known to man, bark cloth is handcrafted from the bark of certain species of trees which are soaked in water and beaten until they form sheets of fabric. Unlike virtually all other textiles, it is neither woven nor knit. Tree bark fleece from Uganda is said to be the most ancient textile in the history of humanity, the direct ancestor of nowadays non-woven textiles.

Today’s bark cloth is cultivated from Mutuba trees on eco-certified farms in Uganda. As 100% plant fiber, this is an authentic organic “living” cloth at the interface between textiles and wood. The permanently renewable bark is harvested every year without felling the tree. One piece of bark cloth is is made from the bark of exactly one tree. Therefore, each cloth is a unique specimen, telling you it’s own particular story— a simple and timeless beauty.

In 2005, UNESCO declared the artisan production process of bark cloth a “Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Cultural Heritage”, and just three years later it was admitted onto the list of Immaterial World Cultural Heritage. Bark cloth comes into being through a traditional, labor intensive, manual process. Depending on lighting conditions, angle of viewing, treatment method, and temperament of its producer the soft, moldable material changes from the supple, but robust charm of leather to the translucent and graceful lightness of filmy fleeces. Designers value its expressive character, unique texture and sensual tactility.

Bark cloth is an ahead-of-its-time material for purists who concentrate style and design down to the bare essentials. The cloth’s allure comes from its inimitable structure, a game played between its three-dimensional surface and its transparent character. The combination of archaic authenticity, state-of-the-art textile finishes, and modern range of uses yields a convincing, inimitable effect. No matter for which application it is used, you are sure to possess a unique masterpiece.

]]> <![CDATA[Natural Dyeing – A Fashionable Alternative]]> https://www.shopdfo.com/blog/natural-dyeing-a-fashionable-alternative/ Tue, 09 Jun 2015 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.shopdfo.com/blog/natural-dyeing-a-fashionable-alternative/ Natural dyeing has been serious business for thousands of years. Ancient manuscripts reveal that around 3,000 BC the people of China and India were using plant-based materials to dye their cloth. In 1500 AD, Spanish conquistadors found textile remains in the Americas that had been colored with red extract of the cochonilla. With the invention of the first synthetic dyes in 1856, natural coloring became less popular. In the 1990’s, several countries such as Germany, the Netherlands, and Sweden began to prohibit the use of chemical dyes in response to environmental damage and consumer health concerns, sparking a renewed interest in natural dyeing.

The use of natural dyes provides a plethora of benefits to suppliers and consumers alike. Natural hues have a beauty and depth of color that cannot quite be replicated with synthetics. Chemical colors tend to be harder and sharper, which means that they must be carefully color matched. In contrast, it is often said that the warm and soothing appearance of natural dyes convey harmony in any combination and become even more beautiful with age.

However, the practical concern of color fastness is an important factor when consider the needs of buyers and designers. Color fastness refers to the resistance of a dye to fade or bleed on a printed textile as well as resistance to various influences such as rubbing, washing, perspiration, etc. to which they are normally exposed in textile manufacturing and in daily use. Innovative textile manufacturers have perfected the natural dyeing process to ensure colour fastness by using natural mordants such as myrobalan, rhubarb leaves, oils, minerals, alum, and iron vat to ensure that colors remain bright and fast.

Many major fashion brands and designers are now taking notice of the natural dyeing process and its benefits. In 2013, denim giant Levi’s announced a partnership with Colors of Nature in order to dye their jeans using plant materials and ancient dye techniques. Indigofera tinctoria, bark of the babul tree and the Indian flower rubia cordifolia are just a few of the plant materials used in the new collection.

]]> Natural dyeing has been serious business for thousands of years. Ancient manuscripts reveal that around 3,000 BC the people of China and India were using plant-based materials to dye their cloth. In 1500 AD, Spanish conquistadors found textile remains in the Americas that had been colored with red extract of the cochonilla. With the invention of the first synthetic dyes in 1856, natural coloring became less popular. In the 1990’s, several countries such as Germany, the Netherlands, and Sweden began to prohibit the use of chemical dyes in response to environmental damage and consumer health concerns, sparking a renewed interest in natural dyeing.

The use of natural dyes provides a plethora of benefits to suppliers and consumers alike. Natural hues have a beauty and depth of color that cannot quite be replicated with synthetics. Chemical colors tend to be harder and sharper, which means that they must be carefully color matched. In contrast, it is often said that the warm and soothing appearance of natural dyes convey harmony in any combination and become even more beautiful with age.

However, the practical concern of color fastness is an important factor when consider the needs of buyers and designers. Color fastness refers to the resistance of a dye to fade or bleed on a printed textile as well as resistance to various influences such as rubbing, washing, perspiration, etc. to which they are normally exposed in textile manufacturing and in daily use. Innovative textile manufacturers have perfected the natural dyeing process to ensure colour fastness by using natural mordants such as myrobalan, rhubarb leaves, oils, minerals, alum, and iron vat to ensure that colors remain bright and fast.

Many major fashion brands and designers are now taking notice of the natural dyeing process and its benefits. In 2013, denim giant Levi’s announced a partnership with Colors of Nature in order to dye their jeans using plant materials and ancient dye techniques. Indigofera tinctoria, bark of the babul tree and the Indian flower rubia cordifolia are just a few of the plant materials used in the new collection.

]]> <![CDATA[High Point Market: Out with the old, in with the New]]> https://www.shopdfo.com/blog/high-point-market-out-with-the-old-in-with-the-new/ Tue, 09 Jun 2015 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.shopdfo.com/blog/high-point-market-out-with-the-old-in-with-the-new/ As High Point Market approaches, and the new must have trends are revealed…we are forced to rethink our current decor & consider a revamp!

Interior experts are disclosing the trends we’ll be seeing in stores next year and we want YOU to be in the know..!

TRENDING:

GOLD & BRASS

FRESH & MODERN TWIST ON AN OLD WORLD ART

INTERESTING LIGHTING

TEXTURE

HAND CRAFTED DETAIL

COMPLEXITY AND SIMPLICITY IN UNISON

NEVER HAVE WE BEEN MORE EXCITED TO ATTEND MARKET THAN AFTER PREVIEWING THESE SNEAK-PEEKS FROM HIGH POINT EXHIBITORS.

THE PRODUCT DESIGNERS HAVE SURELY UPPED THEIR GAME AND WE ARE VERY APPRECIATIVE OF THEIR HIGH LEVEL OF ATTENTION TO THE SMALL DETAILS!

Start Shopping ALL the trends now!

http://www.shopdfo.com/new/

]]> As High Point Market approaches, and the new must have trends are revealed…we are forced to rethink our current decor & consider a revamp!

Interior experts are disclosing the trends we’ll be seeing in stores next year and we want YOU to be in the know..!

TRENDING:

GOLD & BRASS

FRESH & MODERN TWIST ON AN OLD WORLD ART

INTERESTING LIGHTING

TEXTURE

HAND CRAFTED DETAIL

COMPLEXITY AND SIMPLICITY IN UNISON

NEVER HAVE WE BEEN MORE EXCITED TO ATTEND MARKET THAN AFTER PREVIEWING THESE SNEAK-PEEKS FROM HIGH POINT EXHIBITORS.

THE PRODUCT DESIGNERS HAVE SURELY UPPED THEIR GAME AND WE ARE VERY APPRECIATIVE OF THEIR HIGH LEVEL OF ATTENTION TO THE SMALL DETAILS!

Start Shopping ALL the trends now!

http://www.shopdfo.com/new/

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