Designer Takes: Styling Emma

The Thread Tips & Inspiration February 2023

Our Emma collection is playful with coastal undertones and is available in a number of colorways: Sand, Sky, Lavender, Chartreuse, Coral, and Sage! “The Emma Collection provides the perfect antidote to a room in need of some oomph,” says Sheila Kramer of Sheila Kramer Interiors. “Emma has just enough interest to draw you in, but is subtle enough that it won't overwhelm the room.” 

A pink patterned couch is styled with colorful pillows, including a rich red velvet, a fringed floral print, and a chartreuse botanical design, set against a floral mural with a copper sconce and vibrant framed artwork.

Not sure how to best incorporate Emma into your home? Designers envision the collection being styled a number of different ways; Emma can truly shine in many types of spaces. Below are just a few ideas for working the pattern into your own house. 

 

01. Try Emma in an older child's room

Pictured here: Roman shade made out of Emma Sky fabric. Design by Liz Carroll Interiors

Peppy, patterned bedrooms aren’t just for little kids! “I think the Emma Collection would be great to use in an older child’s or teen’s room to give a fun pattern play with beautiful colors,” says Liz Hackett of Liz Hackett Interiors. “It would bring a great addition to mix with other patterns in a bedroom design on pillows, drapery, and wall coverings.” 

 

02. Incorporate Emma Into A Beach House


Pictured here: Emma Sky curtain panels. Design by Kristin Chambless 

Maybe long winter days have you dreaming of upgrading your vacation home. Consider adding Emma to the mix! “With summer on the brain, Emma would be the perfect selection for a beach house bunk room,” says Elizabeth Edwards of Elizabeth Edwards Interiors. “Repeating the pattern on custom bedding, window treatments, and seating would make for a fun room suitable for all ages.” 

 

03. Jazz Up An Everyday Bookshelf

Maybe your built-ins just aren’t doing it for you anymore and you’re craving a bit of punch. Perhaps a simple upgrade is all you need. “Installing wallpaper on the backs of built-in shelving is a great way to add interest to a room,” Edwards says. “The vertical stripe pattern of the Emma wallpaper is a great option for this. As a lover of all things green, the sage colorway would serve as a happy backdrop for accessories and books.” 

 

04. Make a Statement in the Entryway

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Your entryway sets the tone for the rest of your home, so why not start with a little personality? Emma’s playful yet refined stripe makes for a welcoming first impression. The pattern adds charm and creates a sense of arrival without feeling too busy. Whether you choose a coastal-inspired Sky, a neutral Sand, or a moody Sage, Emma brings just the right mix of polish and fun to greet both guests and your own family every day.

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