Our new Aegea Collection is inspired by the crystalline sea, the bursting fuchsia of bougainvillea, the tonality of stucco and stones, and the bohemian energy of the islands dotting the Greek Aegean coast.

Aegea is a large scale linen and jute geometric embroidery inspired by the shapes and colors of the Greek islands and sea.

Paros is a jacquard woven stripe offered in five colors inspired by the swimming coves and villages of the eponymous Cycladic island.

Milos is a performance fabric treated with Fibreguard. Milos is both durable and beautiful offered in eleven colors inspired by the Aegean island’s natural seascape.

Zorba is a super soft bouclé made of recycled fibers. This sustainable fabric is perfect for upholstery and decadent pillows and accessories.

Tailak by Güell LaMadrid is a bold and bohemian linen and cotton ikat.

Also from Güell LaMadrid is Eve, a double width sheer made of vibrant sustainable recycled fibers offered in 15 colors inspired by Mediterranean coast. Eve is offered in 15 colors.

Vento by Les Créations de la Maison is a breezy double width 100% linen sheer loomed by the finest Italian mill offered in six colors.

Spring and summer are ready for these island inspired designs, textures, sheers, and warm colors.

Bon Été!

Castel began distributing Les Créations de la Maison three years ago in the US, and we have been nothing but thrilled with the creativity from the Barcelona based fabric company. We are pleased to present the new Atlas Collection.

The Atlas Collection is inspired by the busy souks, winding alleys, shaded riads, and colorful allure of Marrakesh.

Medina, seen here on the sofa, is the backbone of the collection with its durable texture ideal for upholstery.

Mamounia, offered in three colors, is an intricate woven striped chenille jacquard inspired by the Maghreb carpets that line the halls of the eponymous Marrakech hotel.

Marrakesh is a délavé printed linen and cotton in a stone washed finish. Shaun, is our plush bouclé offered in eight cozy, autumn colors... a bestseller already!

Drapey is a double-width drapery weight linen perfect for yards and yards of windows. Drapey could also be an excellent choice for casual slip covers.

Voilá, we hope you will visit our showrooms soon to see the collection, and as always, you may request samples on our website for immediate gratification. Profiter de la décoration à la Marrakech!

Bienvenue á Montmartre!

Our latest fabric collection is inspired by one of the most creative and enchanting arrondissement in Paris, Montmartre. We love the visual excitement brought by entering the chic and understated hôtel particuliers discovered in hidden corners of Paris. This collection is focused on livable luxury, rich colors, and high quality yarns.

Imagine walking the cobbled streets, taking in the grandeur of the Basilica Sacré Coeur, and visiting the creative artists who make the 18th arrondissement come to life. This collection is our love letter to Paris.

Lucien is our most luxe cotton velvet to date. This rich velvet is inspired by the many hôtel particuliers hidden throughout the chic corners of Paris. Lucien is offered in six deep colors.

Shaun by Les Créations de la Maison is a soft and modern plush bouclé offered in a range of eight natural and rich colors.

This is the bouclé so many of our talented clients have been asking for...

Chawi is a new two-tone herringbone design by Güell LaMadrid offered in six striking colors.

Marcel is a stylish Parisian gentleman who also has a trick up his sleeve. This performance velvet is chic for sure, but also packs a durable punch. Marcel is treated with Fibreguard and passes very high abrasion.

Meet Marcel! This Fibreguard treated velvet is engineered to be stain resistant and easy to clean. Have your fun, and just wipe up the spills with warm water and clean cloth.

Micheline is our latest faux fur. Luxe, plush, soft and destined for upholstery, throws, and pillows.

Montmartre is the backdrop to the entire collection. This Art Deco embroidered pattern is inspired by the winding streets of Paris's 18th err.

Voilá!

We are excited to announce our new collection: Big Sky. Inspired by the American West, we took a little departure from our Mediterranean roots...

Big Sky is the foundation of our new collection, inspired by the Big Sky State and Native American culture, colorful handmade quilts, rugs, and blankets.

Sioux, named for the great Sioux Nation, embodies strength and beauty. A geometric pattern of cut velvet rises from a background of tough natural jute. Sioux is available in three colors.

Teton is named for the rugged and beautiful mountain range. Teton is offered in eight colors evocative of sky meeting mountains.

Cheyenne is a soft chenille stripe inspired by blankets woven by the tribes of the Wyoming plains. Cheyenne is available in four colors.

Montana is a rugged stone-washed linen in six color ways that reflect the state's glorious landscapes.

Butte is named for our favorite Colorado ski town. Butte is a large-scale herringbone woven of chenille and linen yarns, offered in three Colorado cool colors.

Come take a trip out West with us!

We are certainly not alone in the feeling of wanting to shed in January... shed a few pounds, shed any grudges, shed clutter, shed the daily news. What could be more refreshing and exciting than a clean slate?

My fantasy of a clean slate is an empty apartment, painted white, and preferably in Paris. Near the Seine would be amazing, but I won't get too picky. The fantasy continues with how I would decorate said apartment. Usually I would go with some bold colors and textures to brighten those gloomy Paris days, but currently I am craving whites. Lots and lots of layered winter whites.

I often browse through all of the Castel books in my office thinking of fun ways to scheme our fabrics together. I am always amazed by how many different styles and looks I can create with under 1000 skus! Modern, clean, fancy, traditional, boho, neutral, patterned and colorful all in a pile on my office floor.

Our advice on pulling off a winter white interior is not to match, but rather to embrace the subtleties of oyster, crème, beige, ecru, and snow white through textures and slight patterns. You will discover that whites are actually quite warm and inviting.

See! This photo was shot in our snowy backyard, and voila, warm! Winter interior fantasy complete.

Give it a shot, and let us know if you need any white samples, we are stocked and ready for winter! We are off to warm up with hot toddies by the fire...

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Turns out, there are tons of interior designers and textile designers living in our neck of the woods in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn. Please come join us Thursday, October 5th from 5-7pm at our Castel shop at 385 Henry Street (near Verandah Place) for a Trunk Show!

Designers and Creative Directors from Kettlewell Collection, Lauren Hwang New York, Samuel & Sons, Suzanne Tucker Home, and of course Castel will be here! Each of us will be presenting our latest fabrics along with prosecco and apéro. (Naturally).

Of course we welcome non-Brooklynites as well! It will be lots of fun, and hopefully very inspiring for all of us. Voila!

Manuel in color Pistache

Our new spring collection has launched, and if we do say so, it's the best one yet. A mix of bold pattern, woven jacquards, and our signature: unique colors! It is like a breath of fresh air after a long winter. Take a peek...

Inspired by the Native American tribe who are known for beautiful quilt work, Lakota is a modern and colorful interpretation of a tribal patchwork. A touch of viscose gives this complex yet understated woven a subtle hint of sparkle.

Roscioli is a charming small-scale geometric jacquard design inspired by a colorful evening in Rome - La Dolce Vita at its best!

Named for the salty coastal region in France renowned for its natural unspoilt beauty, Camargue is a chic textural woven with an amazingly soft hand. Its tonal colors recall the subtle shades of the sun bleached pebbles, dunes and beaches that make the Camargue so iconic.

Named for 3 gorgeous Alpine ski villages, Anton, Avoriaz and Courchevel are three of the most luxuriously plush faux furs, perfect for pillows and throw blankets.

Wilfred is a rich mohair blend named for the Castel patriarch. Handsome and strong, chic and timeless, Wilfred is available in 8 versatile neutrals that will work within a wide variety of design vocabularies.

Voila! Stock and samples are ready to ship, so get ready for your spring dose of chic!

Just a little public service announcement to start off the New Year...

Castel will not be having a 2017 fabric price increase. That's right. Zero. Zilch. Nada. Non.

So carry on selecting beautiful fabrics, and we will be here to happily serve!

Happy New Year. Love, Castel

This summer I had a BIG birthday leering, and Stephane was being particularly cagey. Since he is not the type to forget BIG events, I was wondering what he had up his sleeve, but was totally clueless. So, on the night of the big day he claimed we were going out to dinner in the neighborhood. Well, thank goodness I put on some mascara and cute shoes because after a long walk through the meandering streets of South Brooklyn, we happened upon the Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club, and voila! A room full of my favorite friends brandishing shuffleboard sticks (which are actually called tangs as I was quickly informed.) So it was settled, I was old and therefore needed to learn to play shuffleboard like a proper geriatric.

Royal Palms has the immediate atmosphere that announces you are about to have a really good time. It's like Palm Springs landed right next to the Gowanus Canal complete with striped awnings, vintage Sinatra approved cocktails, and a few palm trees scattered around the massive room. Luckily for all of us newbies, a guy in a jumpsuit appeared to give us the rules of play and to explain the "tangs and biscuits." See: Rules of Shuffleboard. Apparently, nobody likes a biscuit banger.

Great vintage cocktails to spike a little friendly competition.

Even the bathrooms at Royal Palms are worth a gander.

Clearly we had no fun at all:

The birthday biscuits!

I just watched this video on Vogue.com several times in a row while laughing hysterically.

https://youtu.be/vWmPObduQPQ

That is all. Voila.