We know, we know. Hearing "burlap" and "green style" might make some of you want to crawl into a dark hole. Just when people begin to realize that eco-friendly decorating is not all burlap and tree stumps, we ...come back to burlap. But it might be okay this time around. There are some pretty cool things being done with the fabric, and it does give off an earthy, informal vibe which can work in the right setting.
Above the jump, from left to right:
- A Margaret Queen bed with burlap-inspired upholstered headboard. Photo by Janis Nicolay via Poppytalk
- Burlap Coffee bag headboard. Photo by Michael Graydon via Poppytalk
- Burlap curtain designed by Nicole Hollis via AT:SF
- Burlap bucket by Etsy seller designsmayamade
- Onion sack by Etsy seller designsmayamade
- Burlap covered sliding doors via AT:LA
- Burlap upholstered chair featured in Canadian House & Home. Photo by Michael Graydon via Poppytalk
- Burlap throw pillows via AT:LA
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i love burlap. especially the headboard. it's so raw and earthy. i put burlap curtains in a little boys "cowboy" bedroom and tied them with rope like the picture above. it really finished the room.
I love the look of burlap, but there's NO WAY I would ever use it for uphostry or pillows; it's way to scratchy and uncomfortable.
This is awesome! We love the different textiles and they way they can add dimension to a bedroom setting. Beautifully done.
I am doing a burlap cornice in a kitchen this week. Can't wait to see how it turns out.
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So glad that you enjoyed the burlap chair from Canadian House & Home! Please feel free to hyperlink to http://www.houseandhome.com/ for more terrific style and DIY ideas, plus gorgeous photos. Thanks!
LOVE that burlap chair. I am officially going to copy that. I can't stand how much I adore it!
oo I like the bucket with the yarn in it!
that burlap screen is really interesting! how did they do that? Also, at many coffee stores they sell the giant burlap coffee bags for a quarter. I've read that if you wash them in hot water a bunch of times they will soften up (like the euro flour bags).