I loved an article in the November issue of Canadian House and Home where they featured burlap as this season's sought-after accent. I'm loving the idea of it being used as an upholstery fabric, giving an understated feel which contrasts so well with more formal pieces, creating a relaxed yet refined look. Above image: Chair Barrymoree; fabrics, Designer Fabrics. Photo by Michael Graydon.
Working as a coffee barista years back, I always wondered what one could do with all those burlap coffee bags and I guess "it just wasn't the time", but I love this idea of making a headboard slipcover out of burlap coffee sacks; and if your local coffee shop is friendly, I'm sure they wouldn't mind saving you a few bags. In this article, H&H said they paid $5 for theirs and then along with creating the slip cover, we love that they have contrasted it with a dark coloured wall and white linen bedding to create a more polished and current look. Above photo by Michael Graydon.
The above photo (taken by the lovely Janis Nicolay) is from the bedroom and home of Darci Ilich, co-owner of Vancouver's Yaletown shop, The Cross. The bed, named the Margaret Queen Bed is a hand-carved hardwood bed in antiqued white with Raffia upholstery and a definite high-end piece, however we draw inspiration from it, as it too has that more laid back feel we're seeking here.
Since the holidays are on the way, I couldn't resist this image of a beautiful wreath using burlap as an accessory in the form of tassels. A modern take on traditional holiday decor. Tassels from Designer Fabrics, photo by Michael Graydon.
This whole burlap thing has me rather excited as I think of all the possibilities from ottomans and benches to recovering dining room chairs, lampshades, pillows, the list goes on and on. Here's a few handmade pieces to start:
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