design*speak: portieres

por·tiere

 

(pawr-tyair, pohr-tee-air)


-noun
1.a curtain hing in a doorway,
either to replace the door
or for decoration.
2. something that autumn thinks
is pretty fabulous.

ok, so not all of these pictures are

technically portieres, but that's 
what i'm gonna call 'em anyway!

in addition to creating a more dramatic entry,

partiere's can also create softness...

or help to define space...

or create privacy,

like in this studio apartment.

not only do these partieres create drama and

add softness, they can also be closed to create a

more intimate setting for a fabulous dinner party.

i love the "room"

that is created here.

over the top,

to die for

fabulousness.

don't have enough space for a guest room?

just hang some fabric  create a portiere, 

and voila!

instant guest space!

this one helps to create a reading nook within

this dining area.

they work especially well in 
outdoor spaces!

hung in front of a mirror,

this portiere creates the illusion

of more space and creates softness.