Jute, sisal, seagrass – how are you supposed to choose the right natural fiber furnishings for your home? We’ll make it easy for you.
Jute is a high performance material, great for lots of foot and paw traffic.
Sisal is an incredibly strong plant with the added benefit of rarely (and sometimes never) being sprayed with pesticides. Go green!
Seagrass is durable, affordable, and provides glorious texture to any space.
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NATURAL FIBER AREA RUG OPTIONS
Jute, sisal, and seagrass are all excellent options for your next area rug, hallway runner, or stair treads. If you have pets or young children, jute might be your best option. It can handle water better than seagrass, ironically.
If you are more concerned about aesthetics, seagrass or sisal might be exactly what your space needs. Make sure you measure the space carefully to ensure you get the correctly size rug for your needs. (Remember, the front legs of all furniture need to be on the rug, not outside its perimeter.)
FOR MORE INFO. ON CHOOSING A RUG, VISIT OUR RUG GUIDE HERE
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NATURAL WOVEN SHADE IDEAS
Jute, sisal, and seagrass are all excellent options for your next area rug, hallway runner, or stair treads. If you have pets or young children, jute might be your best option. It can handle water better than seagrass, ironically.
If you are more concerned about aesthetics, seagrass or sisal might be exactly what your space needs. Make sure you measure the space carefully to ensure you get the correctly size rug for your needs. (Remember, the front legs of all furniture need to be on the rug, not outside its perimeter.)
FOR MORE INFO. ON CHOOSING A RUG, VISIT OUR RUG GUIDE HERE
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NATURAL FIBER ACCESSORIES & DECOR
Baskets, totes, place mats, and artwork are often made of natural fibers. You can incorporate these items into your decor year round – especially if your aesthetic is country, rustic, farmhouse, or traditional.
You can also use these items as seasonal decor, perfect for creating warmth and bringing all the beach or lake living vibes to your home.
Using framed woven materials as wall art is wonderful way to bring texture in. Below is a small representation of a large selection offered by Loloi, who is our favorite go to for unique and exquisite textured wall art.
DESIGN HIGHTLIGHTS
Texture does what color can’t.
Texture is the personality of a room. It can evoke a depth and richness beyond the color palette, making a space feel welcoming rather than just well-designed.
Instead of adding more color to your space, try using different materials in the same color family.
DESIGN TIP OF THE MONTH
Be original.
Whether you accent each room with a family heirloom or antique store find, don’t stop the uniqueness there. Source your other furnishings from vendors not publicly available.
We can help! Book a consultation with us, let us know what you need, and we’ll start hunting down the perfect pieces for your home.
The Linen Duck Team
The Linen Duck is Columbia’s premier experience for fashion and interior design. Here, you’ll find sophisticated furniture, home accessories, and gifts that reflect current trends while providing a personal touch that’s entirely you. Our interior design services allow you to work with our design experts who will help you create a space that reflects your unique style. We also offer a selection of women’s apparel and accessories which are just as exciting and as fresh as our home interiors.