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Green Style: Burlap Decor

We know, we know. Hearing "burlap" and "green style" might make some of you want to crawl into a dark hole. Just when people begin to realize that eco-friendly decorating is not all burlap and tree stumps, we ...come back to burlap. But it might be okay this time around. There are some pretty cool things being done with the fabric, and it does give off an earthy, informal vibe which can work in the right setting...

 
 

Above the jump, from left to right:

  1. A Margaret Queen bed with burlap-inspired upholstered headboard. Photo by Janis Nicolay via Poppytalk
  2. Burlap Coffee bag headboard. Photo by Michael Graydon via Poppytalk
  3. Burlap curtain designed by Nicole Hollis via AT:SF
  4. Burlap bucket by Etsy seller designsmayamade
  5. Onion sack by Etsy seller designsmayamade
  6. Burlap covered sliding doors via AT:LA
  7. Burlap upholstered chair featured in Canadian House & Home. Photo by Michael Graydon via Poppytalk
  8. Burlap throw pillows via AT:LA

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Comments (6)

i love burlap. especially the headboard. it's so raw and earthy. i put burlap curtains in a little boys "cowboy" bedroom and tied them with rope like the picture above. it really finished the room.

posted by alicia13z on October 26th 2009 at 5:08pm
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I love the look of burlap, but there's NO WAY I would ever use it for uphostry or pillows; it's way to scratchy and uncomfortable.

posted by deliriumsama on October 26th 2009 at 5:31pm
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This is awesome! We love the different textiles and they way they can add dimension to a bedroom setting. Beautifully done.

posted by swollnick on October 27th 2009 at 12:50pm
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I am doing a burlap cornice in a kitchen this week. Can't wait to see how it turns out.

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posted by jfinteriors on October 27th 2009 at 1:14pm
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So glad that you enjoyed the burlap chair from Canadian House & Home! Please feel free to hyperlink to http://www.houseandhome.com/ for more terrific style and DIY ideas, plus gorgeous photos. Thanks!

posted by LisaMurphy1 on October 27th 2009 at 1:43pm
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LOVE that burlap chair. I am officially going to copy that. I can't stand how much I adore it!

posted by solop on October 27th 2009 at 1:52pm
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