You’ve seen it on the runway and now it’s trending in home decor. There’s something about the lustrous shine of metallic accessories that can change the look of a room. Add a touch glamour to your home with the Metallic Links velvet decorative pillows from Kevin O’Brien Studio. Dyes are mixed in customized colors and several layers are applied to give each design its unique appearance. The added metallic design gives this pillow even more personality and appeal. Available in 14 amazing colors. Find the complete line of Kevin O’Brien decorative pillows at DefiningElegance.com
Interview: Kevin O’Brien Studio
DefiningElegance.com has been offering luxurious decorative pillows and bedding from Kevin O’Brien Studio for many years. The very popular velvet pillows, duvets, shams, and throws are handcrafted using a devoré technique that creates a “burnout” effect and are dyed using customized colors. Other home accessories are created using embellished linens, printing, and shibori techniques.
The following is an interview with Kevin O’Brien, published by the PatternObserver.com, a blog for textile designers. It takes us behind the scenes to see how this gifted artist finds the inspiration for his designs, details about the creative process and his talented staff, and how he got his start in the home textile industry.
Interview as written in:
https://patternobserver.com/2014/03/13/interview-kevin-obrien-studio/
Photography by Michael Spain Smith
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Kevin O’Brien Studio Decorative Pillows
Surya Rug and Pouf March Sale Event
It’s never too early to think Spring and nothing says Spring like refreshing your home with decorative accessories. It’s amazing how changing a few items can bring a whole new dimension to a room and lift your family’s mood. During the entire month of March 2014, DefiningElegance.com is offering 10% off all Surya rugs, pad, samples, and poufs. Surya offers an amazing range of area rugs and poufs to satisfy every taste in decorating. Our designer Surya area rugs can ground a room by adding warmth and defining a space. Poufs are the latest trend in home accessories. As a fashion-forward and versatile piece, they can function as a footstool, end table, or as extra seating. So have fun choosing from our many selections and save a little money, too. Sale ends March 31, 2014 at midnight.
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New Kevin O’Brien Studio Nauticals Decorative Pillows
Kevin O’Brien Studios has added two new decorative pillows to their Nautical collection, Crab & Lobster. Whether you own a summer home or are searching for ocean-inspired decor, you will fall in love with these pillows. From the Salty Dog who has spent much of his life at sea, to the romance and nostalgia of the Widow’s Walk, to the mythical god Poseidon, ruler of the sea, each pillow seems to have a story to tell. Each pattern is available in multiple colors and is hand printed on 100% linen.
Lili Alessandra Mirrors Embroidered Dec Pillows & Throw
Lili Alessandra embroidered pillows exude an old world charm. The Mirrors collection marries tiny mirrors with intricate embroidery on linen for a unique collection of decorative pillows and a throw. Available in three colorways: Straw, Fawn and Seafoam.
See the complete Lili Alessandra collection of pillows, bedding, drapery panels and more on DefiningElegance.com.
Lili Alessandra Mirrors Embroidered Dec Pillows & Throw
The Allure of Kevin O’Brien Studio Decorative Pillows
The variety of textures, colors, and patterns is what makes handcrafted Kevin O’Brien decorative pillows so enticing.
You’ll fall in love with the rich velvets, colorful prints, nauticals, shibori, embellished linen, and mohair pillows. Most are available in a number of popular sizes, which means that you’re sure to find just the right accent for any room.
Creating a coordinated look is easy because many of the same color families are found across collections, making mixing and matching effortless. New colors and patterns are introduced periodically to keep things fresh and stay on trend.
The photo shown is a grouping of Sienna, Burnt Sage & Green/Brown. Other color groupings include, but are not limited to:
Dusk Blue, Ivory and Slate
Raspberry & Carnelian Red
Blue Topaz, Carnelian Red, & Camel
Robins Egg Blue & Dove Gray
Iris & Silver Gray
Citron, Grass & Moss
Be inspired by the creativity of Kevin O’Brien pillows. Available at DefiningElegance.com.
Simple Syrup Blossom Decorative Pillow
Simple Syrup Design House offers a unique brand of artistic pillows from the artwork of Danielle Duer. The Blossom pillow series shown above features Orange Blossom and Cherry Blossom. Created in bold, beautiful color combinations and layered images, these unusual decorative pillows keep the viewer mesmerized. Each pillow has a small hand painted flower on the bottom right corner by the artist. All pillows are digitally printed on a linen/cotton canvas front with a medium weight cotton blend fabric for the back.
See more fabulous decorative pillows at DefiningElegance.com.
Simple Syrup Blossom Decorative Pillow
Denim Deco Pouf 102
This modern Surya pouf is manufactured by Surya. It has a checkerboard pattern in denim, white and charcoal. It meets casual and contemporary decorating needs. A larger image with more detail may be found on:
Surya Poufs – POUF-102 – White, Charcoal
Simple Syrup Design House Meditation Dec Pillow
Decorative pillows from Simple Syrup Design House capture the passion for art and creativity of artist Danielle Duer. As you follow the lines, curves and intricacies of the details, you gain a sense of calm and inner peace. The Meditation pillow series is offered in an exuberant palatte of bold colors.
Available at DefiningElegance.com.
Simple Syrup Design House Meditation Dec Pillow
Surya – Candice Olson Designer Area Rug – SCU7547
This beautiful designer area rug is part of the Surya Sculpture Collection. It it designed by the renowned interior designer & TV personality, Candace Olson. The art of surface carving creates elegant patterns and textural energy. The style is available in different colors and may be found with many other sculptured rugs in Candice Olson Area Rugs. This rug features:
- 100% Wool.
- Hand Carved Details.
- Hand Loomed.
- Plush High/Low Pile.
Surya – Candice Olson Designer Area Rug – Sculpture Collection – Model SCU-7547