Summer's riot of color inspired the Remodelista editors to look beyond black and white. Here's a taste of what they covered this week:
Above: As a child, Krista Nye Schwartz lived in India for a year. That started her on a life path paved in "intense color and texture and pattern" and a career as an interior designer. Margot pays a House Call and reports back with A Textiles Enthusiast at Home in Ann Arbor.
Above: Who says patchwork's just for quilts? We love this DIY & Remodeling roundup, Patchwork Tiles: 11 Mix-and-Match Ideas.
Above: A design duo reinvents classic games, including this set of bocce balls. Good Sport: Summer Games by Fredericks & Mae also unveils their colorful dartboard, dominos, and backgammon set.
Above: How great is this botanical alphabet wallpaper? Hand-drawn in ink and watercolors, it's also available as a poster. Even better. See what else this Swedish company has come up with in Rebel Walls of Sweden: Wallpaper for Everyone.
Above: Spotted lately: 1950s-inspired abstract patterns. A super-easy way to incorporate the trend at home: 6 Abstract Patterned Throw Pillows.
Note: This is the last day of voting in the Considered Design Awards. You can vote until midnight for your favorite finalists on Remodelista and Gardenista. Click below to vote, and then stay tuned: We're announcing the winners on Saturday, August 9.
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