TEXTILE DESIGN FOR RESIDENTIAL AND HOSPITALITY

FOR FABRIC INNOVATION

Design Process

My textile design process begins with a conversation. I work closely with each client to understand the essence of the project—its inspiration, purpose, and desired color palette. We review all elements of the concept, from mood and story to the intended environment, ensuring that every detail reflects the client’s vision.

Once the creative direction is established, I begin researching trends and gathering visual references that align with the client’s guidelines. From there, I move into the design phase—developing repeats, fabric textures, and woven constructions. This includes constant communication with mills in China, India, Turkey, Mexico, and the United States. I oversee sample development, making adjustments and refinements until we achieve the right balance of design, texture, and color.

After the client approves the final fabric, colorway, and design, we move into production.

I’ve had the pleasure of designing for leading hospitality brands including Hilton and all its sub-brands, Edition, The Ritz-Carlton, One Hotel, Four Seasons, and Mandarin Oriental across the United States. My work includes textiles for drapery, sheers, bedding, decorative pillows, faux leather and upholstery.

Throughout the process, I ensure that all fabrics meet the required industry standards, including NFPA 701 and NFPA 260 (Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Upholstered Furniture Components), as well as the Wyzenbeek Test for upholstery performance and durability.

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In collaboration with interior designers, I developed distinctive furniture pieces for hotel lobbies and restaurant spaces, creating statement designs that enhanced the guest experience and contributed to the overall design narrative of each project.

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Pillows

Featured Bedding Collection: Roger Thomas | Pattern: Houndstooth, Color: White⁣

Accent pillows and throws were among my favorite elements to design, offering the opportunity to add personality, texture, and warmth to a space. Through a variety of patterns, colors, and materials, I helped create distinctive accents that complemented each hotel's unique design story and enhanced the overall guest experience.

Accent pillows and throws were among my favorite elements to design, offering the opportunity to add personality, texture, and warmth to a space. Through a variety of patterns, colors, and materials, I helped create distinctive accents that complemented each hotel's unique design story and enhanced the overall guest experience.

Custom woven textile developed for hotel headboards, combining high-performance yarns with a natural woven aesthetic. Designed to enhance the warmth and texture of the space while providing durability, comfort, and long-lasting performance in hospitality environments.

Drapery

Pillows

This sheer concept was developed as part of a hotel design competition, with a focus on creating a sense of softness, light, and quiet elegance. Inspired by the way natural light moves through a space, I explored textures, transparency, and subtle pattern to achieve a balanced and refined design. Through research, material exploration, and thoughtful refinement, the final concept was created to enhance the guest experience while bringing warmth and sophistication to the interior.

Custom-made upholstery developed through extensive research and curation, then crafted in collaboration with our mills to deliver elegance, texture, and a distinctive design identity to each space

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As both a designer and development partner, I worked closely with clients to transform ideas into custom-made solutions tailored to their vision and project needs. My role combined creative design, product development, material selection, and collaboration with suppliers and manufacturers to bring concepts to life. From initial inspiration and custom design development to final production, I helped create unique products that balanced aesthetics, functionality, and craftsmanship across hospitality, residential, and commercial projects.

Client
Mandalay Bay

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