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Helena @ Design Wotcha! Blogger Laguna Beach, CA
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Bathroom Design & Décor

Talking Toile: Turning a Traditional Pattern into a Modern Must Have

After seeing this great bathroom in UK Homes & Garden, I wanted to hear your views on TOILE.

I actually love toile, but have never used it in my home due to the inherent French love affair implications (my style is more modern). Once reserved for traditional homes, modern color-ways are bringing this pattern back to life and it might just make it in to my next home remodel.

Have you used traditional toile in your home? If you have never considered it, would you consider using it in this modern way?

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To see more: http://designwotcha.com/design-basics/get-the-look/bright-modern-toile-bathroom

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on Aug 24, 2012 | 949 Views
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  • Becky Blair, NE
    I've had bolts of navy on gold toile (not so modern colors) and then some upholstery weight navy on ecru for almost a decade now and have yet to make the panels for our sunroom and re-upholster my settee. I love it and still plan on using it though I thought the two tone toile was pretty much out now as all I've seen was multi-colored toile.
    on Aug 24, 2012 · Like 1
  • Marg C Middletown, NY
    lovin' the look!
    on Aug 24, 2012 · Like 0
  • Helena @ Design Wotcha! Laguna Beach, CA
    Hi Becky, your traditional toiles are lovely and will always be a sophisticated way to decorate. As you say the new way to use toile is with bold, modern color combinations or using an exaggerated size as shown in the dining room above. I have to say, I am not too keen on the multicolored toiles - particularly where there is a tight pattern repeat. At that point I would upgrade to a scenic wallpaper, such as this gorgeous English (reminder of home) inspired scene.
    • Gracie European Scene Wallpaper
    on Aug 25, 2012 · Like 0
  • Becky Blair, NE
    Thank you Helena. I wish I had time to sew right now, but so many other projects taking up my time. I even had to quit sewing for clients recently.

    The fabric you posted gives me such a pleasant feeling.

    on Aug 25, 2012 · Like 1
  • Eclectically Vintage - Ke... New York, NY
    I used to love it - then I moved away from it - but I love it once again. I think the new bold colors make it much more fresh & modern
    on Aug 26, 2012 · Like 1
  • Marg C Middletown, NY
    Becky, I do things like that during the winter months :) I'm busy year 'round!
    on Aug 28, 2012 · Like 0
  • Becky Blair, NE
    My hubby and I work on house projects during the winter months since he's home more. I doubt that will happen this winter so maybe I'll get to these projects.
    on Aug 28, 2012 · Like 0

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