Guest Blogger: Lanalou Style
Hi there, I’m Lana from lanalou style, all the way from Cape Town, South Africa and it’s so great to be here today. It was really difficult trying to pick a favourite interior design trend to feature today but I finally decided that it had to be ikat fabrics.
Yes, I know this trend has been around a while but I’m still loving it. I think ikat fabrics are so beautiful and are a classic that won’t date. It’s the perfect way to add some bold colour and pattern to your home whether it’s a wall hanging, scatter cushion or an upholstered chair.
I’m sure you’ve seen this photo already but I just couldn’t leave it out! I love the way they’ve used the fabric as a wall hanging and that suzani on the sofa is definitely on my wish list too.
And you don’t have to overdo it, one piece in this gorgeous fabric can definitely make a statement. The other thing that really appeals to me about ikats is that they are often not perfect and have a handmade feel to them, I could definitely do with a few ikat scatters on my sofa!
What do you think? Have you had enough of ikats? Or do you think they’re classics? Let us know! Thanks again, Ally, for having me here, I hope you’re having a great trip.
(Photos: 1.V&A 2.stylehive 3 & 8.tessera 4.Luxist 5.Epitome of Chic 6.Material Recovery 7.2modern 9 & 10.Lana Kenney 11.Elle Decor via the style files 12.the style files 13.Lana Kenney)
Ikat is a classic. Here to stay and I love it! I don't have a single ikat pillow yet…I know I can't believe it either! Ecspecially since Im in the biz so to speak. Great post Lana, beautiful color!
xo
Hi Lana,
Have 4 ikat pillows… absolutely adore them!
Great post. Thank you!
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I'm still enjoying ikat patterns, Lana, esp. in that blue and white colourway!
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I'm loving the Ikats still. I love the framed fabric. Fab idea.
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ikat is stuck in my mind, love all your pick Lana!! Great guest post!
With the exception of the purple chairs and the framed pink Ikat, this is not really a trend that I'm loving… but I could be convinced!
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I did a post about Ikat a while ago- I'm obsessed!
Ikat has been around for ages and is definitely a classic for me. In India, it has always been more of a "sartorial" fabric, but I'm loving this new colorful avtar in home furnishings!!
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i still don't tire of ikat. beautiful images. do you know of an online store that offers ikat fabric at a reasonable price? i went to local fabric stores and they had no idea what ikat was! unbelievable.
I won't ever tire of this classic…treasure them for their unique graphic nature but especially love the blue/white pillows and those purple chairs, and that framed piece..I like "simple" ikats if that makes any sense!
great post, thanks!
Kit
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I will always love ikat. It's so stunning. Would love to own that dress. It's gorgeous!
What a beautiful post! Love me some IKAT.
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Hi Ally and Lana.
Ikats are classic in my mind. May swerve in and out of fashion for sure, but used in the right amount they are absolutely timeless and always right.
Loving the last three pictures and have been drooling over the wall hanging and the sofa suzani for a while. The colours are amazing!
Have a gorgeous weekend girls and thanks for this inspiration!
xx Charlotta
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Ikat is almost a classic by now, Im very used to seeing it on pencils skirts and frocks, I like seeing it on chairs and pillows as well!
the Ikat fabric as artwork is a nice spin!
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I still like ikat. I just bought an ikat scarf from World Market for only $10. Love it. I drape it over a lamp when it's not around my neck.
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I think I will always love Ikat! Always looks good to me!
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i vote for classic. Love your choice of images and agree with you about the sofa
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Thanks for all the lovely comments, I'm glad to see I'm not the only ikat fan!:)
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great pics Lana!
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i a d o r e ikats. definitely a classic
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Oh I'm VERY much still loving ikat! love this roundup you put together for us, so excited to go look at your blog now! my favey image of these is the loveseat image…well that and the purple ikat chairs….lovely!!!
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love how all the color in this post is such a contrast from the last one! but i think my favorite use of ikat is the one-color chair covers.
CLOTHESURE
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There is no such thing as too much ikat.
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