Nomi Outdoor Fabrics

Lucky for us, we live in a time where function is catching up to form in the textile world. We have tons of awesome indoor/outdoor fabric options that are soft, pretty, and relatively indestructible. Obviously, they are great for making outdoor spaces look fabulous and unique...what may not be so obvious is that  they are also perfect for interior use.

If you have kids and/or pets (or messy adults), I highly recommend using indoor/outdoor fabric on upholstery that sees daily abuse. It's more expensive up front (for the good stuff usually between $50-90+/yard), but it will hold up and you won't stress over stains because it's super easy to clean (it can even be bleached). And I know you are thinking that outdoor fabrics don't feel good like indoor ones do, but I can assure you that they've come a long way from the good ol' Sunbrella basics that we all know. From a tactile perspective, outdoor textiles are much softer and have better texture on the whole than ever before.

I'm a diehard fan of Perennials but I'm always looking for more sources and I've definitely found one in Nomi. Nomi produces gorgeous indoor textiles in addition to an outdoor line that is made of hardy solution dyed acrylic. Besides solids and plain textures, Nomi offers lots of really fun patterned options like these (all of which come in different colorways, so be sure to click through to their site to explore)...

Rumba, Coral - Boa, Lagoon
Taza, Midnight - Grecco Linea, Poseidon

Yoruba, Tangerine - Sinbad, Cerulean
Tangier, Parrot - Runway, Sea

Croco, Elephant - Mobia, Badrani
Labryinth, Blue Agate - Cowry Shell, Indigo
Kalimba, Yohimbe -  Nile, Pearl

A few of the patterns remind me of Quadrille / China Seas, but honestly, the fabric is much better than the outdoor option that Quadrille offers. Q's is really stiff and it looks like outdoor fabric, whereas Nomi's does not. Anyhow, what do you think? Loving any pattern(s) in particular?

Are you a fan of indoor/outdoor fabrics like I am? Any favorite lines? Besides this one, I like Erin Flett for Al Fresco, Holly Hunt's Great Outdoors, and Perennials. Duralee, Schumacher, and Kravet also make some great options.

New at Dash & Albert

I use Dash & Albert rugs quite often because most of my clients have kids and/or pets. D&A makes fantastic polypropylene indoor/outdoor rugs that are tough, good looking, and well-priced so they are a perfect fit for households that can't handle anything too precious. Their diamond pattern is one of my go-tos...

Platinum/White colorway

Because I'm such a fan, it makes me happy to see that they've been adding new designs to the indoor/outdoor set and to the rest of their product lineup. Here are some of my favorite things from the bunch:

 I adore the new indoor/outdoor Two-Tone Rope design. It looks like a great texture and has just enough pattern to add interest.

It comes in lots of colors!

Not all of Dash & Albert's rugs are indoor/outdoor. They also offer lots of great cotton rugs including this new, super cute Fair Isle style...

Fair Isle Grey/Platinum Cotton Woven Rug

 Another favorite, the Cut Stripe Grey Hand Knotted Rug. I couldn't find the material content on this one, but I like the way it looks. The subtle stripe is really versatile and so is this color combo...

Besides new rugs, Dash & Albert has also released some cool benches/ottomans

that are upholstered with the indoor/outdoor rug material. This is such a great idea and I'll definitely be keeping these in mind to use as ottomans.

Catamaran Stripe Platinum Turned Leg Rug Ottoman - $1,025

I need to go check out the samples of the Two-Tone Rope. I think it would be a good option for a project where I'm making a formal dining room more usable for a family that has a two-year-old (as those of you with toddlers know, a rug around a 2 yo's eating area essentially functions as a drop cloth). I also want to try out one of their extra grip rug pads. The worst thing about flatweaves is that their corners can easily pop up and get dog-eared, so I'm thinking this pad may mitigate that.