Trend Alert - Faux Bois

 

The term Faux Bois comes from the French for false wood.  It is the artistic imitation of wood grain.  In Mexico and Texas the style is sometimes known as "El Trabajo Rustico" or The Rustic Work.  It fits very well with the current design world's love for all things natural.  If you are looking to achieve an industrial loft or western/mountain lodge look in a particular room, incorporating one or more décor items reflective of this trend will go a long way.  Here are a few items you might want to consider.

 

 Kromex 1970's Faux Bois Ice Bucket from Etsy.com

$23.65

 

 

5 x 8 Wood Grain Coppice Area Rug from TouchofClass.com

$263.00

 

 

 

 Oscar Table Lamp with Faux Bois Shade from LampsPlus.com
$ 86.91
 

 

 Wood Grain Soap Mold from Grandhorse.com
$25.99
 

 

 

Roll of  Wood Panel Pattern Illusions Wallpaper
 from Totalwallcovering.com
  $ 14.99

 

 

 

Faux Bois Porcelain Charger from Branca.com

$160.00

 

 

 

DecoGlow Birch Bark 3 x 6 Pillar Candle from Amazon.com
$18.99

13 x 21 Wood Grain Lumbar Pillow from Zazzle.com

$49.95

 

 

 

Vintage Faux Bois Log Planter from Etsy.com

$14.00

 

 

 

I find the look to be very textural and warm.   How about you?

 

 

 

 

Trend Alert - Diamond Quilted Pattern in Home Decor

It is only a few hours from the start of the New Year.  So I thought it would be fun to look ahead at one of the home décor trends you can expect to see in 2013.  This diamond quilted pattern was made popular during the Art Deco/Depression Era of the early 1930's.  It was especially prominent in the glassware patterns of the day.  Like many things old it is new again.  Let's take a look at some ways you can incorporate the trend into your home.

 

 

 

Ralph Lauren Suite Diamond Quilted Sateen Bedding - The Home Decorating Company $299.99

 

 

Christopher Knight Home Mandolin Grey Leather Quilted Chair - Overstock.com   $202.49

Belmont Crystal 8 oz. High Ball Glasses - DineNDecor.com  Set of 4 for $34.25

 

Modern Mojo Accent Chest - Cymax.com  $900.90

 

 

 

Alliance Always Mine II Carpeting - Shaw Floors $3.50 - $3.99 sf

  

GUS* Thatcher Sofa - 2modern.com $1,999.00

 

 

If you want to add the diamond quilted trend to your home in a smaller way, check out Ebay for something truly vintage.  The bud vase below hits more than one trend as it is Emerald Green which is Pantone's 2013 color of the year.

 

Vintage E.O. Brody Emerald Green Bud Vase - Ebay.com $17.99

 

 

So what do you think?  Will you be adding diamond quilting in your home somewhere?