Luxury Trends
Cozy Throws 
Cozy Throws Fall has officially arrived. The AC is off, and luxury homeowners are bringing out their most comfortable throws. With the alpaca craze still raging, these throws are likely to be made from the fiber of these South American camilidae. London-based Moluche has taken the often monochromatic styles of alpaca products and added a contemporary flair, creating eye-catching throws, pillows, scarves and shawls. All products are hand-woven by the Aymara and Quechua artisans of Chile and Peru, using methods that have remained virtually unchanged over hundreds of years. The resulting look of these textiles is both traditional and trendy.
Water and Fire
Autumn is also the time to fire up the hearth. Most luxury homes have multiple fireplaces, yet for most of the year they serve as nothing more than a vacant decoration. Jerry C. Wheeler, president of Hearthfalls LLC, took notice of this dilemma and designed a fireplace that could be used year-round. His design incorporates the soothing ambience of a waterfall, combining the Zen elements of water and fire for a meditative experience. This combination is ideal during the winter months, but when summer comes around, the water feature can be used alone. Hearthfalls are available in a variety of materials such as marble, granite and lapis, and can be fitted for any room. Hearthfalls is perfect for those who love the serene sounds of rushing water and crackling fire.
Colorful Carpets
Another way to warm up the home is with colorful accents, and carpets are an easy way to instantly add warmth. Lapchi is one collection to watch, with unique combinations of vibrant colors and elegant textiles that will illuminate any room. Lapchi showcases a range of floral, contemporary and transitional styles rooted in classic textile patterns from the 14th century to the present. The carpets are hand-woven in Kathmandu from fine silk and wool with meticulous attention to detail. And Lapchi knows that luxury homeowners enjoy being one-of-a-kind; they have perfected the process of customizing hand-woven carpets so your carpet will be uniquely yours.
This information was taken from LuxTrends of The Luxury Portfolio™ Fine Property Collection, a group of the very best independent luxury real estate brokerages from all over the world, including North and South America, Europe, Australia and islands of the Caribbean, Mediterranean and Pacific. The firms of the Collection offer a network of knowledgeable professionals accustomed to delivering the premium level of service required by sophisticated buyers and sellers.
