Lifestyle: 20 reasons to love Burlap

by / Friday, 08 November 2013 / Published in INSPIRATION STATION, Lifestyle

I’ve become a burlap fan!

I think it happened recently, as my appreciation for organic, natural elements in design plans feels right.

Have you ever noticed that a certain car on the road never gets noticed until you buy the exact same model?  Well that is precisely what I’ve discovered about burlap recently.

Ever since a recent purchase, I’ve noticed it everywhere!  I mean literally everywhere!

Here are 20 reasons to love Burlap.  Perhaps you too will become a fan.

Burlap…

  1. Adds texture
  2. has an organic flair
  3. Adds character
  4. Is available au natura`l
  5. Is available dyed
  6. Is an affordable alternative to linen and tweed textiles
  7. Makes great lamp shades
  8. Can be dressed up
  9. Can be dressed down
  10. Is transitional for elegant spaces
  11. Is grerat for rustic/industrial spaces
  12. Makes great trim
  13. Is sold by the yard
  14. Can be stenciled
  15. Can be purchased at some of your fav stores (lHome goods,  Tj maxx, Kirklands, Macys, Jo Anne fabrics, Ballard designs, West elm, Wal-mart, Nordstrom, Hobby lobby and more).
  16. Adds a great farmhouse charm
  17. Makes great seating options
  18. Makes great curtains/ottomans/pillows
  19. Adds balance to bright colors
  20. Adds great old world charm
Burlap is hot and on trend….Are you inspired to try it?  How can it enhance your decor?  Here is a little inspiration.

Seating/OttomansPillows
Fabric and Trim

Transitional 
burlap trend

Woven pendant light
lampsplus.com

Fringed Burlap Bedskirt
ballarddesigns.com
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