This past week I attended a luncheon at the Schumacher showroom at the Washington Design Center focused on starting your own licensed fabric line. The guest speaker happened to be none other than renowned designer and Bravo personality Martyn Lawrence Bullard. Not only does he have another season in the works for Million Dollar Decorators, a fabulous book, and a star studded portfolio, but he also has found time to collaborate with F. Schumacher and Co. to create a line of fabrics that match his unique design aesthetic. One can definitely get the feel of a life filled with exotic travels as well as a keen knowledge of antiques and textiles when pursuing the collection.
After reviewing the line, I found it to be quite eye-catching, combining classic prints with modern color ways and generous scales. Funky ikats, gorgeous chevron designs, greek key motifs (my favorite!), tree of life panels, and paisleys with updated coloring that allow these fabrics to fit in with any décor, transitioning from traditional to contemporary, to anything in between.
Also, watch out for Schumacher’s newest Million Dollar Decorator collaboration coming soon, featuring fabrics by Mary Macdonald.
The following were my favorites from the collection. The rich chartreuse greens, warm rusts, and crisp blues all make for an interesting palette with an exotic feel.
