With possibly the widest range of international designer textiles in the country, Lahood Window Furnishings is able to offer a design service that is unlimited in its scope to offer beauty, style and global sophistication to New Zealand homes.
“The extent of Lahood’s international designer range allows us to always be at the forefront of international textile trends and be really innovative when it comes to our design solutions. Whether a project calls for an English country-inspired look or a more elegant, sophisticated French style, there will be an extensive range of window and soft furnishing fabrics to choose from,” says Tricia Dunlop, Lahood’s interior design specialist.
Lahood’s International collection includes Sanderson, one of the oldest English soft furnishing brands. Offering an extensive range of modern English country prints and patterns, Sanderson is famous for a signature style that is informed by heritage and designed for modern living. “I love the hand-drawn patterns with their fresh, vibrant colours. They’re elegant yet easy to live with – perfect for family homes where style matters as much as comfort,” says Susan Brookes, Lahood’s senior design consultant for the Ponsonby area.
True beauty can be seen in a magnificent floral from the archives of Morris and Co. A favourite of Lahood’s Managing Director Peter Lahood, Morris and Co continues the legacy of William Morris regarded by many as one of the all time greats of textile design. Pre-dating Marie Kondo, William Morris is famously credited as saying, “Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.”
Knowing which fabrics will faithfully add to a home’s narrative and the personality of the owners is something of an art and a science, one mastered by the senior design consultants at Lahood. “Fabrics and textiles really do tell a story and reflect the personality of the home. One of my favourites from our international collection has to be Zinc Textiles. It creates modern fabrics and designs with playful and quirky undertones. It’s a luxurious design with a chic monochromatic palette and hints of colour. It appeals to those who appreciate the elegance of minimalism yet still want their homes to have a distinct personality,” says Susan.
Other Lahood international designer collections include the well known and well loved Designer’s Guild, Casamance with its beautiful French linens, Christian Fischbacher, whose designs span stunning silk prints and luxurious plains, and Villa Nova for modern, stylish creativity and affordable style.
Of course, window furnishings must firstly be functional, serving the purpose that is part of the job description and Lahood’s team is simply the best at it. This month Lahood is offering free curtain making on its international collection. An incredible offer that brings form and function together beautifully.
Please visit our showroom Lahood,104 Mt Eden Road, Mt Eden, T: 09 638 8463, www.lahood.co.nz