Text by Emmy Carswell, Styling by Kim Chiselko
Take a break from florals this spring to embrace one of our favorite cottage-style trends: global-inspired design. From handwoven tapestries to artisan coffee table beads, check out this quick guide for simple ways to incorporate a touch of stylish design this season.
For more global-inspired designs, order our Spring 2018 issue!
1. Textured Textiles and Tapestries
This unique wall tapestry from Sugarboo & Co. works well in any space and with lots of accessories, like the planters from Summer Classics bench, and pillow from At Home Furnishings.
2. Woven Baskets and Beads
Add style to your storage with these baskets + wooden spheres from At Home Furnishings, while creating texture and patterns with the beads from Sugarboo & Co.
3. Petrified Wood
Bring the look of globally-inspired designs into your home with petrified wood from West Elm.
4. Geometric Lanterns
Light up your indoor or outdoor space with two gold triangle lanterns from At Home Furnishings or opt for a larger lantern from Gabby.
5. Textured Ceramics
Bring the colors of spring inside this season with blue and white vases from West Elm while making your plants come alive with a ceramic planter from Summer Classics or a dough bowl from At Home Furnishings.
6. Bold Prints and Textures
Give your home the layered, collected look of a world traveler with this wicker lantern from Summer Classics, pouf and basket from At Home Furnishings. From asian-inspired prints and patters, look for unexpected ways to bring the trend into your home through these pillows from West Elm (colorful geometric pillow) and Meridian (tan geometric pillow).
7. Travel Wares
Whether you traveled there yourself or are simply taking hues inspired by Morocco, Turkey and India, these accents will give your space a feeling of culture and originality. Woven basket from West Elm, lanterns from Sugarboo & Co., and blue prayer beads from Gabby.
8. Macramé
A quick and easy way to incorporate a touch of stylish design this season with this hanging planter from At Home Furnishings. Macramé knotting designs appeal to a casual cottage style.
For more global-inspired designs, order our Spring 2018 issue!