Bob's Blogs » Andie Huber http://www.bobvila.com/blogs The Dean of Home Renovation & Repair Advice Sat, 18 May 2013 09:00:27 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 18 Reasons to Fall for Faux Bois http://www.bobvila.com/blogs/18-reasons-to-fall-for-faux-bois/ http://www.bobvila.com/blogs/18-reasons-to-fall-for-faux-bois/#comments Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:44:38 +0000 Andie Huber http://www.bobvila.com/blogs/?p=17612 With the growing popularity of natural and organic elements in home design, one classic type of decor has gotten the chance to have a renaissance—Faux Bois. Faux Bois, meaning “false wood”  in French, is the interpretation of wood and wood grain in materials as diverse as concrete and linen. It’s been around at least since [...]

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Faux Bois, meaning “false wood”  in French, is the interpretation of wood and wood grain in materials as diverse as concrete and linen. It’s been around at least since 1875, when Joseph Monier first designed a bridge imagined after timbers and logs.

Perfect for the fall season, these wooden details add warmth and a woodsy touch to everything from wallpapers to pillows to planters. We’ve rounded up our favorite false wood pieces, any of which is sure to bring autumnal flare to your home, with no tree-chopping required.

1. Faux Bois Rug

Faux Bois Rug

Photo: rauserdesign.com

2. Faux Bois Mug

Faux Bois Mug

Photo: Etsy.com; silverbeevintage

3. Faux Bois Dinnerware

Faux Bois Dinner

Photo: westelm.com

4. Faux Bois Lawn Furniture

Faux Bois Table and Chairs

Photo: walnutonline.net

5. Faux Bois Pillow

Faux Bois Pillow

Photo: shopten25.com

6. Faux Bois Lighting

Faux Bois Lighting

Photo: etsy.com; BootsNGus

7. Faux Bois Curtain Panel

Faux Bois Curtain Panel

Photo: westelm.com

8. Faux Bois Picture Frame

Faux Bois Picture Frame

Photo: retropolitanhip.blogspot.com

9. Faux Bois Stairs

Faux Bois Stairs

Photo: dispatchfromla.typepad.com

10. Faux Bois Chair

Faux Bois Chair

Photo: knackstudios.com

11. Faux Bois Dogbowl

Faux Bois Dog Bowl

Photo: honeypotstudio.wordpress.com

12. Faux Bois Side Table

Faux Bois Side Table

Photo: dishesanddesigns.com

13. Faux Bois Planter

Faux Bois Planter

Photo: Marthastewart.com

14. Faux Bois Placemats

Faux Bois Placemat

Photo: chilewich.com

15.  Faux Bois Painting Technique

Faux Bois Painting

Photo: Marthastewart.com

16. Faux Bois Lampshade

Faux Bois Lampshade

Photo: etsy.com; ethanollie

17. Faux Bois Doormat

Faux Bois Doormat

Photo: Designsponge.com

18. Faux Bois Mirror

Faux Bois Mirror

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For more on home decorating, consider:

20 “Why Didn’t I Think of That” Ways to Decorate with Rope
5 Things to Do… With Mason Jars
Picture Hanging Tricks

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]]> ‘Knot’ just for sailing fanatics or decorating summer beach houses anymore, rope has found its way into homes of every style. Typically made from cotton or hemp that’s been braided or twisted, rope combines industrial functionality with a homegrown, natural look and feel. As an added bonus, it wears well and ages beautifully.

Whether used as dresser pulls or a stairway banister, rope can be simultaneously decorative and practical. The opportunities to use it in your home design are limited only by your imagination—or by your glue gun!

1. Rope-suspended bunkbeds

Rope Beds

Photo: thebumpercrop.wordpress.com

2. Rope Napkin Rings

Rope Napkin Ring

Photo: lovemaegen on flickr.com

3. Rope handrail

Rope Banister

Photo: housebeautiful.com

4. Rope doorstop

Rope Doorstop

Photo: rutlandcountrydesigns.co.uk

5. Rope spindles

Rope Spindles

Photo: c-designs.biz

6. Rope-framed mirror

Rope-lined mirror

Photo: thenateshow.com

7. Rope lamp shades

Rope Lamp Shade

Photo: infarrantlycreative.com

8. Rope chair

Rope Chair

Photo: bestdesignnews.com

9. Rope planter

Rope Planter

Photo: heartmainehome.blogspot.com

10. Rope-hung mirror

Rope Mirror Hanging

Photo: apartmenttherapy.com

11. Rope drawer knobs

Knot Knob

Photo: dearemmeline.blogspot.com

12. Rope table lamp

Rope Table Lamp

Photo: theavarice.blogspot.com

13. Rope bowl

Rope Bowl

Photo: betterlivingthroughdesign.com

14. Rope dresser pulls

Rope Dresser Pulls

Photo: folkclothing.com

15. Rope wall

Rope Wall

Photo: the-brick-house.com

16. Rope Chandelier

Rope Chandelier

Photo: potterybarn.com

17. Rope end tables

Rope End Tables

Photo: apartmenttherapy.com

18. Rope floor lamp

Rope Floor Lamp

Photo: decorpad.com

19. Rope-suspended shelves

Rope Shelf

Photo: lolina.com

and of course…

20. The hammock of your dreams!

Hammock

Photo: hammockcompany.com

For more on DIY decorating, consider:

5 Things to Do… With Mason Jars
20 Inventive Ways to Upcycle Shipping Pallets
12 Affordable Ways to Bring Photography into Your Home

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