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What is Ticking Stripe Fabric? To answer this, let’s first take a quick little jaunt back in time to see how and why this humble fabric came to have such hero status. Picture you’re a hardworking farmer back in the middle ages (just go with us on this for a minute)....
Lately, we’ve been hearing a lot about Japanese shibori fabric. This deeply dyed textile is showing up in a mélange of patterns on everything from dresses to sofas to face masks. But what is shibori fabric, exactly? How is it different than tie-dye? And why is it so...
What is Scalamandre? Scalamandre is one of America’s most beloved textile brands. The heritage fabric house’s nearly century-old legacy has made it an ultimate destination for interior designers and décor enthusiasts alike. Founded in 1929 by Italian immigrant Franco...
What is upholstery? First things first. Before we get into specific types of upholstered beds, it’s important to understand what is meant by the term “upholstered”. Fortunately, it’s pretty straightforward. Upholstery refers to any piece of furniture (beds or...
If you’ve ever been confused about the difference between an ottoman, a footstool, and a pouf, you’re not alone. It seems like these words are used interchangeably, but are they, really? The answer to that is…kind of. Hang on, we’re here to break it down for you. The...
Before style icon Iris Apfel became synonymous with her oversized round glasses and beyond-the-beige fashions, she originally worked as an established and successful interior designer with a particular passion for fabrics. It started early. By the age of 12, Iris was...
One of the largest issues plaguing the furniture industry today is a lack of sustainable business practices. To sell affordable furniture, many brands manufacture in factories overseas with inconsistent quality control. However, The Inside has designed a sustainable...
INDIAN ORIGINS Courtesy of the Victoria and Albert Museum. It is hard to find a textile as enduring as the printed floral. Originally imported from India, chintz has gone in and out of style for over 500 years and gets its name from the Hindi word...
When looking for a fresh perspective on how to approach pairing our new Scalamandré fabrics with modern staples from our assortment, we turned to one of our collaborators at the iconic fabric house. Sumitra Mattai has served as the Senior Design...
The story of Scalamandré is an American story. Born in 1929, the house of Scalamandré started in the home of an Italian immigrant couple and quickly found its way through the doors of The White House. THE BEGINNING Courtesy of Scalamandre Franco Scalamandré immigrated...