natural materials

Trendspotting! Interior design trends from High Point Market (Part 1)

Annie Elliott | October 23, 2022

I wish you could have come with me to High Point Furniture Market, Gentle Readers! It’s inspiring, energizing, and exhausting, all at the same time. (If you’re not familiar with this semiannual event, here is a link to the post about my 2021 High Point adventure. There are links to previous High Point posts there, …

» Furniture + upholstery, Trends

You asked…about a safari bedroom, Part 2

Annie Elliott | July 6, 2010

Yesterday, a Gentle Reader asked for our guidance in creating a safari-themed bedroom. After discussing wall colors (orange: no; brown or khaki: yes), today bossy color offers this life-changing advice. WINDOWS A grown-up interpretation of the safari concept includes natural materials. Consider natural woven shades on the windows – the grassier the better. (Sometimes these …

» Art + accessories, Bedroom