Melrose Home shows new tweener looks

-- Home Textiles Today, 10/21/2004 12:06:00 PM

NEW YORK — Melrose Home has entered the tweener category with an extensive line of solid color Poodle looks that feature a poly satin reverse and are available as decorative pillows, coverlets, throws, floor cushions and even coordinating sheets.

The new collection features a palette of six dusty colors and six juvenile brights.The company also showed a back-to-school or 20-something bed called Beach House Stripe, a printed cotton twill in red, blue and natural that is also available in window, floor cushions and decorative pillows. Ten beds were on display at market featuring textured chenille as well as solid color looks."It seems as if everyone wants to go back to doing more solid color programs with texture for more mixing and matching possibilities," said John Emrani, president.