Fabric

[DeltasInTheSky]

Hi, I remember watching Trading Spaces way back, before they changed the whole premise of the show.

They used this fabric once, I think it was a classical French fabric. It was white on black, the black part being these little pictures of farmers or people sitting underneath a tree. I've seen it in blue, the name has totally escaped me...it may not even be French.

Hope someone may help me

Thanks guys

[Cough]

Toile?

[Dustbunny]

sounds like toile to me too. Google images and you will see there are all manner of styles and colours.

[DeltasInTheSky]

Thanks guys, you are right. So what's it used for? Curtains, quilt, wall-paper? Any comments or anything about it. Thinking about putting it as curtains in a teenage boys room.

[Dustbunny]

It's used anywhere people want that pattern be it walls or fabric applications. Personally, I can't imagine using it in a teenage boy's room unless the boy really asked to have it. It usually has a feminine feel to it. Is this one of those things where teen wants black and parents can't see it? If so, black is a very stunning colour to do a room in if it's done right. It can look classic or contemporary.

[CSK'sMom]

I can't imagine it in a teen boy's room either, and I have 2 teen boys. Mine would be absolutely horrified if I put something like that in their rooms, LOL!It's generally used when decorating in the French Country style or Shabby Chic. For a teen boy I would be far more inclined to use a Matress Ticking type of stripe fabric or one of the many other options. I agree with Dustbunny as well, if this is one of those where he wants a black room, it can be done and look quite "cool" and stunning at the same time.