The Contrast Crave

Jun 8, 2014

MODRA

The newest and GREATEST thing that I've laid my eyes on is a company named MODRA. Now, I cannot express enough how cool and creative this team is when creating their textiles. Three people run the show: Tamalyn Shea (Co-founder/Creative Director), Fernando Apodaca (Co-Founder/Art Director), and Sarah Shea (Co-Founder/Designer). I was fortunate enough to meet these three at the ITMA Showtime event in High Point, NC. Each artist seemed truly passionate about their artwork and it was obvious in the fabrics they displayed. After speaking with the three, they explained how their design process works and it's truly something interesting. Inspired by nature and fine art, the MODRAdesign brings originality to the textile world. The designs are created from such things as charcoal, wood, paper, oil paint and ink and transformed onto such fabrics as wool, linen, cotton and velvet. Each fabric is first created in a piece of artwork and then the design is transferred to the preferred fabric. This is by far my favorite brand and I have the hopes of working with them in the future with my designs! Definitely check them out, their website is: modradesign.com and they also have a Facebook and blog.
Enjoy!

Photos provided by MODRAdesigns:

Jun 4, 2014

SHOWTIME ITMA Market June2014

Today was the day I have been WAITING for! Now, for most people (boyfriend included), going to a giant building with a zillion fabric splotches would not be the least bit desirable. Luckily for me, it's a DREAM come true. This was my first time at the Showtime ITMA (International Textile Market Association) and I was not sure exactly what to expect. But let me tell you, as soon as I stepped into that room, whew, I was honestly overwhelmed. A variety of tastes were showcased at ITMA and the latest trends are displayed for buyers, designers and other artists to purchase and to be aware of. Being a student has its own downsides of course, but the perks always trump over them. Having the opportunity to visit conferences where only buyers and sellers are invited inside is a lucky handoff if you ask me. I won't spoil all the trends that I saw at this years Showtime, but I will post some inspirational styles that will be making the visual catwalk across the design spectrum this year. ENJOY! :D

IMAGES PROVIDED BY: GOOGLE

Jun 3, 2014

Woodward Household Renovation and Expansion Project

Holly and Mark Woodward live in the heart of High Point, North Carolina. The couple is looking to renovate and expand on their lovely abode with a mixture style of Cape Cod and Nantucket. Their combined style choices will lead me to produce a home that is light, lofty, airy and spacious. Holly and Mark are very fashion forward in their personal lives and I will mirror that same characteristic in this design.

(This is unfortunately not a REAL client, but a mere class assignment. BUT, all the same, it shall be fabulous!)

Below, I have chosen five photos that are inspirational to the design I will create.

Keep posted for my project journey :D

Commercial Project:Marquis Seating Headquarters

Marquis Seating furniture is top of the line in the hospitality area of interior design. Having the chance to reinvent one of their headquarters was challenging yet exciting!

Feb 22, 2014

Creme dela creme

It was a Thursday. But no ordinary Thursday. February 20th, 2014 held the happiness to my destiny. I, Kolby L. Ingram, was introduced to the one and only Baker Furniture showroom in High Point, NC. Words cannot describe. The only thing I can say though, is that I may go set all of my furniture on fire so that I can replace it with Baker's goods. The tour was rich in information and I truly got the background story on each designers vision. The furniture and accessories were to die for. Thirty thousand dollar wallpaper, forty thousand dollar Chinese cabinet, heck, I saw a golden frog the size of my hand that was nearly twelve thousand dollars! By far the best showroom I have visited though. I photographed a few of my favorite pieces (though I could never do justice to this showroom and it's accents!) But I do hope you enjoy them!

Photos provided by: Me :) at Baker Furniture Showroom

Feb 17, 2014

The V-day/B-day mashup

Valentine's Day is always stressful beyond belief. AND on top of that, I just happen to have a boyfriend with a Valentine's birthday. Yes, I just said that. No matter what I do, where we go, or what I have planned, it just never seems enough. Ever. But, after playing hardcore arcade games, playing in the snowfall and eating too much food, it was a great day. Did I mention food? Because we had Japanese food TWO days straight. Whew. I'm sure you can imagine the current state of my digestive system. But it was worth the stomach aches because the Japanese styled rooms in both restaurants were simply created and beautifully mastered. Every time I visit a Japanese restaurant, I adore the decor and endless plant life that surrounds the interior of the building. So, for the enjoyment and reflection of my wondrous weekend, here are a few of my favorite Asian-inspired rooms! I hope you enjoy!

All photos courteous of Pinterest!

Feb 12, 2014

This and that..

Much like my bio says, I am twenty-two. I believe I act my age on many levels, but I do have one tiny secret, which isn't much of a secret. I love (and when I say love, I mean IN LOVE) with Disney movies. Now, I'm not so much talking about the Pixar movies (even though those are GREAT movies as well), but the legit ones. Hand-drawn and all. The whole ten yards. Now, though most people love the heroes of the movies or the cute little animals, I tend to side with the evil characters. They have vengeance, sidekicks and are always scheming. To me, that's the good stuff. I'm also in love with the website HelloGiggles (posted the link below). They posted a forum about the top ten favorite evil characters of Disney movies. And the first thought that pops into my head is, "I wonder what kind of lavish rooms these Disney villains would have in their homes if they were real people????" So, in honor of my own curiosity and odd nature, I bring you my visions of what the top nine favorite evil characters of Disney would be living in. Hope you like it!

Website provided by:
HelloGiggles
http://hellogiggles.com/10-favorite-evil-characters-in-disney-movies

Photos provided by:
Pinterest; Designwinedine.com;

Cruella de Vil (101 Dalmatians)