Monday, June 28, 2010

Ethnic Accents

Ethnic touches within the lighting and bedding. Aren't those exposed chair backs amazing? House Beautiful

Sweet furniture and textiles from Sang and Serena.

Ethnic rugs and accessories even work in the kitchen. Lonny Magazine


Unique objects, like Balinese baskets and mantel banderas, from The Loaded Trunk provide a warm touch.

Last week we explored exotic sites for ethnic inspired ideas, and I would like to continue our journey with more objects and spaces using ethnic accents. As I mentioned before, the key to incorporating ethnic style in your home is through a moderate use of accessories. As you can see from the examples above the ethnic touches are simple, yet still bring a sense of warmth and comfort to the space. Plus, you don't have to go to faraway lands to find unique pieces (unless you want to of course!). Small furniture, blankets and objects can be found through the web or even at a local shop or fleamarket. Find the perfect piece that adds another layer to your story.

Do you enjoy ethnic accents? If so, I would love to hear how you incorporate them into your style...

10 comments:

Eleni Psyllaki said...

The chairs in the first picture reminded me of a painting by Frida Kahlo. Check my blog for the pictures!

http://myparadissi.blogspot.com/2010/06/look-alikes.html

I love ethic style by the way!

bronwyn said...

Love these. We have a red Chinese armoire that we are converting into a closet for my daughter and a cabinet from Bali that stores files boxes and other utilitarian objects.

Unknown said...

I love eccentric looking houses, this house reminds me of my Mum's friends house in Bali.

leah - moxiethrift on etsy said...

sang and serena! that photo and the bits that make it, are so wonderful!!

Jacqueline said...

Delish. I'm still decorating my place so any ideas help greatly.

jack said...

i love your furniture.

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Michelle said...

oooh, I hear you sister. I am still contemplating an otomi fabric headboard, ala Grace's....hm.

and flowers pick themselves said...

LOVE this post. so many great textures!

xo Alison

Edward James said...

Lovely pics.

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