Scouting for Gaucho Fabric
I recently ventured to Zimman’s in Lynn, MA with my friend Joy. She was there to buy silk to fashion into hot pink balloon curtains for her bedroom. Zimman’s is an upholstery and fabric store established in 1909. During my visit, I felt like I had traveled to a bygone era. I have never witnessed such knowledgeable sales associates. Joy needed advice because the curtains she imagined were complicated. The salespeople spent close to an hour explaining the challenges of her intended project.
While she was huddled with them, I wandered through the fabrics, hoping to find something to reupholster the front pullout couch (official Airstream term: gaucho). Whatever we pick will be on full display as one of the primary design elements in the interior. We aren’t quite at a place where we can make the purchase because we’ve yet to determine a color palette. Vote for your favorites in the comments, and we’ll take it all into consideration as we debate the color scheme.
January 14, 2008 at 10:37 am
I love the retro yellow and white fabric. I think it would make the interior look so cheerful. However, all that white could be a problem if the dogs are going to be sitting up on the bench.
January 14, 2008 at 10:56 am
The blue looks nice, and the pattern would probably disguise any dirt or doggie drool.
January 14, 2008 at 11:21 am
I’m also drawn to the first choice- the yellow and white- it seems to have a nice nubby texture, but I agree that the blue or red might be more practical in a campy setting.
January 14, 2008 at 4:21 pm
A light color is favorable since it will make a small space appear larger … however, dogs on the furniture is a consideration … how about a nice corduroy slip cover ???
January 17, 2008 at 6:05 pm
I love the fabric in the third photo, the green with orange and yellow. I think the green would look great with your new floor! Get swatches so you can check it out next to your new white curtains too.