Guest Picks: Faux Bois
The Stump Storage Box is a stylish workhorse. It provides convenient storage for blankets or clutter and serves as a side table or even a coffee table if used in multiples. I also like the Stump Table from this same series, which includes a notch cut out in the bench. I appreciate clever details like that in design.
These sheer curtains from West Elm offer a very subtle, burnout faux bois pattern.
Add a touch of nature to your bathroom with faux bois soaps from Gianna Rose Atelier. These modern and stylish soaps have the delicious fragrance of grapefruit, clementine or green tea.
Get your pets in on the design action. The Life of Ryley Faux Bois Ceramic Cat Bowl works for cats and smaller dogs while adding a little wooded whimsy to your decor.
These woodgrain printed napkins are made from eco-friendly flax linen and printed with water-based inks. Simple faux bois patterns like this remind me of topographic maps.
Faux bois doesn't always have to look natural. Have fun with it! This Stump Douglas Fir Stool comes in a variety of fun colors.
Here is another example of fun faux bois. The vivid blue color adds a jolt to contemporary decor.
Another colorful take on faux bois is this pillow from Cushlab that is offered in several shapes, sizes and color combinations.
A couple of chocolate, wood-grain toss pillows from Target would work well in the rustic-themed nursery design I mentioned earlier.
I just want to curl up on this rug and take a nap! Have you ever seen anything as cushy as this? This 100-percent wool rug is created by stitching a grain pattern in place, and then hand stuffing it with Russian army blankets.
Cuddle up in this soft and cozy lambswool throw. There is plenty of room for two, or you can keep it all to yourself.
This is such an adorable little baby blanket! It would make a great shower gift for any stylish mama.
Cute and colorful with an appealing woodgrain pattern, this melamine coaster set from Thomas Paul was inspired by Portland, one of the greenest cities in the United States.
Here is another Thomas Paul design. The birch grain is screenprinted by hand, which means that no two pillows are exactly alike.
If you are at all crafty, pick up some faux bois fabric and whip up something custom for your home. My favorite pattern is this one from Joel Dewberry. There are a wide variety of colors, but most of them are out of print, so you may need to do a little digging to find the color you're looking for.
This bowl is probably not in most people's budgets, but it does have a lovely organic shape to it.
Add a woodsy touch to your table setting with this white dish collection from Branca. Other serving pieces are available from the same line.
These woodgrain towels are another item on my wish list. Made of 100-percent organic cotton, they would add comfort and style to the bath.
Gold is very in right now. Add the Midas touch to your decor with a gold log stool. As a bonus, it's suitable for indoor and outdoor use.Next: Get the Look: Modern Rustic
I like the design of this ecofriendly light so much that I could design a rustic-themed nursery around this one piece. The light is made from 100-percent recycled plastics and water-based inks, so you can feel good about your purchase.
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