Parallel lines are making a statement in the home–coming in a whirl of color to china cabinets and on end tables, in textiles for windows and floors.
Very French
It’s daring but still classy. The Commode Laquee Empire looks like the kind of piece Josephine Baker could have had in her Parisian apartment in the 1920s–very French and very unique. The stripes will be a show-stopper when added to traditional or contemporary interiors. Made of French cherry, the piece comes with a cream-colored stripe or a black stripe. The knobs are made of antique steel with a pewter finish. The commode ($3,383) is from the French Heritage De Bournais Collection at Toms-Price Lincolnshire store, 400 Jamestown Lane, Lincolnshire, 847-478-1900.
Lines go ’round and ’round
It’s artistry in motion when sitting down to a table set with Rosenthal Studio Line’s Yono “Cyrrus.” A six-piece setting including rim soup bowl is $100; coffee/teapot, $108.50; covered sugar bowl, $35; creamer, $31.50; and covered vegetable bowl, $185.50. The line, designed by Das Prinzip Zeitgeist for Rosenthal, can be ordered at the Michael C. Fina Web site (www.michaelcfina.com) or by calling 800-289-3462.
Going with the flow
The stripes in these sheer white curtains come from grosgrain ribbons that have been dip dyed to produce a range of light to dark blues. Simple and beautiful, the Dip Dye Ribbon Curtains are 84 inches long and 42 inches wide and sell for $37.95 a panel (supply limited) at the Anthropologie Web site (www.anthropologie.com; search for “Dip Dye” or Item No. 27060) or by calling 800-309-2500.
That’s a wrap
This colorful throw is a perfect match for warmth and comfort. The Davenport throw ($44.95; Item No. 215848) has a paisley and floral background in reds, oranges and browns, with subtle stripes in the same colors. The 40-inch-by-70-inch throw with fringed edges can be used on the end of a bed or as a wrap on a chilly evening when you’re curled up on the sofa. The 18-inch-square Davenport pillow ($24.95; Item No. 215856) has the same pattern. Both are sold at Crate&Barrel stores. For nearest store or to order, call 800-996-9960 or visit www.crateandbarrel.com.