Guest Picks: Dotty for Polka Dots
The Ten Years Ten Artists giclee print by illustrator Arthur Buxton charts ten years of art history. Each circle is a tiny pie chart of an individual painting, and they proportionally represent the five most prominent colors used.
Wake up in an instantly good mood with the 100 percent cotton Mega Dot bed cover. Its bold modern design would add instant chic to a bedroom.
Designed by iconic graphic designer Milton Glaser, the minimalist Reductous clock features a frosted plastic face punctuated by colored dots that represent the hour and minute hands. It's both decorative and intriguing.
Brighten your day with a colorful Dot glass. These pretty hand-blown glasses have a warm retro sensibility that'll make even a simple round of morning orange juice a cheery occasion.
The screen-printed Dots Lemon wall art would be equally at home in the living room or hall — or anywhere a cheerful dose of color and pattern are needed.
Give your home office some punch with the bright Kotona board. It's a handy combination of a magnetic board (for holding keys and magnets) and a whiteboard (for jotting down notes). Available in different colors, they are perfect for making a dotty grouping on the wall.
A more sophisticated take on polka dots, the lovely Modern Dot tea towel from Manusmade on Etsy is an elegant way to dry the dishes.
The playful Mod Dot salt and pepper shakers from Jonathan Adler will definitely lighten the mood of even the stuffiest dinner party. Made of high-fired porcelain with real gold accents, they're as nice as they are fun.
Add a little zip to your lemonade with these pretty paper drinking straws. Made with FDA-approved, food-safe paper, they're both biodegradable and compostable.
A more subtle take on the pattern, the Polka Dots ceramic stool from Black Rooster Decor is as versatile as it is charming. It can be used both indoors and out as a side table or as seating.
Give your bathroom a little lift with the Dots bath mat from DwellStudio. With plush 100 percent cotton, it'll add a luxurious and colorful note to your bath time.
Cheer up the gloomiest room with the brilliant DottiLicious moveable wall stickers by WallCandy. They are perfect for those who like to change things up regularly (or just can't make up their minds). They are especially great for a kids' room, as the kids can change the dots around as much as they like without damaging the walls.
Brighten your next party with this set of coasters.
Keep your clothes free of flour with this bright Räsymatto apron from Marimekko. It'll add a great splash of pattern hanging up in the kitchen too.
Like 3-D dots, FermLiving's Pearls On String are a fun way to add a little bit of color and interest to a space.
Have your morning muesli in style with this fab set of bowls. They are very retro cool.
A subtle take on polka dots, the S.B. 37 espresso cup features delicate pink dots on a background of natural gray porcelain.
Brighten up someone's mailbox with a cheerful hello written on Big Dots note cards.
Add a dramatic note to your living space with this set of pillow covers from Posh Street Pillows on Etsy. They'll give you instant style.Next: Pattern Play: Mix Prints for a Traditional-Modern Look
Referencing midcentury Danish design, the Dot pillow by husband-and-wife team Mette and Rolf Hay features cheerful contrasting buttons on pillows made of Kvadrat’s classic Hallingdal fabric. They make a great pick-me-up for a neutral modern space.
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