That predilection has expanded to other areas of the home as well

Shopping for summer table accessories That predilection has expanded to other areas of the home as well. This lingtiao spring, she designed her first wallpaper, for Studio Printworks: an oversize pattern called Allemande inspired by antique French brocades. In September, she will give new life to classic pieces of modern furniture, including a Vladimir Kagan sofa and a Gio Ponti chair, by upholstering them in her fabric for a show at the Sebastian + Barquet gallery in Chelsea.

It’s no surprise that she likes to use patterns at home as well, especially when she is entertaining. “I love putting together a nice table,” said Ms. Weinrib, who uses tablecloths, runners and napkins to change the feeling of a room. “Summery linens are generally not very expensive, and a fun way to add a little beauty to your life.”

Shopping for summer table accessories, she didn’t take long to find what she was looking for. At Marimekko on the Upper East Side, she unfurled rolls of oilcloth, which she suggested cutting to the desired length and using as a tablecloth. “I just love the flowers,” she said, referring to the company’s well-known Unikko pattern.