A Touch of Faux Bois

Faux Bois (French for false wood) is the artistic imitation of wood. Many artists and designers use this art form to create furniture, lighting, and textiles.

The grains and textures of trees are unique and beautiful.
It's no wonder that so many people find inspiration for their homes from nature. 

Here are a few examples of faux bois pieces.  Incorporating a small amount of faux bois into a room can add a unique flair and an interesting conversation piece.

A console table from Crate & Barrel. This would look great centered under a mirror in a hallway or entrance. 

A wood-grain inspired rug from Martha Stewart. 

This acrylic Timber Table from Style Garage juxtaposes an organic pattern with a sleek and modern material.

You'll be able to find an array of furniture, textiles, and many interesting details with the faux bois look with a simple search online. Maybe you'll find the perfect piece that speaks to you!

When decorating with this look, be careful not to add too many pieces. You do not want to cross the line from interesting and pulled together into a kitschy, theme decorated room!

On the left, a faux bois bed with a forest-themed bedspread, chairs, live plants, and wallpaper create an over the top setting. On the right, Julian Chichester creates a well-balanced space with symmetrical tree trunk lamps. 

If you're looking to add a touch of faux bois to your home, you can contact me to help you find the perfect piece that works with your interiors. And remember, just a little goes a long way.

Inspiration: Kelly Green

You never know where you will find inspiration for your next design project. Recently, I came across a unique kelly green motorcycle that caught my eye during a morning stroll in the Garden District of New Orleans.

A motorcycle that served as great color inspiration. 

There are so many creative ways to decorate with this color scheme, for rooms that feel modern and really pop. I love the addition of geometric black and white patterns in the room below.

A green and black interior (from www.irene-turner.com).

The inspiration took on another dimension when my daughter stepped into the frame. With her blue shirt and bright orange purse, I saw possibilities for bright accent colors.

Kelly green and tangerine orange make a striking combination.

For instance, this kitchen gets a fresh, albeit subtle, spritz of orange from a bowl of fresh fruit. The oranges mix perfectly with the silver and kelly green.

Silver, Orange, and Kelly Green (from www.escapadeblog.com)

When the orange is increased from accent to an equal half of a room's color scheme, the result is a very playful and cheerful room, which works well for a playroom or child's bedroom.

A boy's room in green and orange (from www.decorpad.com).

Shortly after I snapped the photo of the motorcycle, I was inspired by my daughter's dog playing at a dog park. His grey and brown coat looked beautiful with the green grass and aqua kiddie pool. You truly never know when you will discover a new color scheme inspiration!

Kelly green grass + a bright blue pool + a grey and brown coat = inspiration for a possible future design color scheme