Designer Cathy Whitlock offers these tips when using natural elements:
- Start with a piece that makes a great statement like a dark rattan planter. It looks especially exotic with a large palm in it.
- An iron palm tree lamp with a wicker shade ties in the theme and blends with real palm plants used in a room (figure A).
- Cinnabar boxes are very attractive and can be stacked for height or used as decorative storage containers (figure A).
- Hang a tray for artwork on the wall instead of using it as a serving piece.
- A utility basket provides storage while still lending to the exotic look.
- An elegant raffia chair with cross-stitched seams is exotic and luxurious, especially when paired with the matching ottoman (figure B). Use a wicker tray on a stand for a side table.
- To continue an exotic theme throughout a room, mix in palm tree wallpaper or fabrics .
- Grass cloth looks good on walls as well as accessories.
- A sisal rug on the floor continues the natural look.
Resources Baguio planter with carved stand (Model #: 549907 )
Palecek
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www.palecek.comBaguio three-tier utility basket (Model #: 622542 )
Palecek
Website:
www.palecek.compalm paintings (Model #: 582379 )
Palecek
Website:
www.palecek.comPalmera rectangular tray (discontinued) (Model #: 588179 )
Palecek
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www.palecek.com Guests Cathy Whitlock
Interior Designer, ASID, Cathy Whitlock Interiors
4400 Belmont Park Terrace, Arden 105
Nashville, TN 37215
Phone: 615-298-5130
Fax: 866-725-2593
E-mail:
catwhitlock@gmail.com
Website:
www.cathywhitlock.com
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