Final 12 months, I sat down, wrote a publish, and posed a fairly large query: Have I Misplaced My Precise Thoughts? On the time, I used to be involved about my newfound obsession with cabbageware (and with whimsical house decor on the whole – wine openers formed like butlers, tureens formed like rabbits – , the form of stuff regular folks like. Proper?? Regular folks like these items, proper???). Fortunately, you assured me that I did nonetheless seem like principally sane – a blessing, as my love of weirdly-shaped furnishings and decor remains to be going sturdy – however at present, nicely…simply wait till you see my NEW newfound obsession, guys. It’s practically 8′ tall and three′ round (once more, regular proportions for furnishings, proper?), 70% of the folks I polled on my Instagram informed me to not purchase it, and I’ve been checking in on it each week for months anyway…prepared?
YEAH. I’M LOSING IT. For positive. Sure, this is an enormous, bottle-shaped pencil reed bar cupboard with a mirrored inside. Sure, it is a cool $2,000, plus delivery. And taxes. (Which means it’s presently cost-prohibitive for me, however perhaps it’s for the very best?) And sure, I’ll proceed to dream about it for months to return, even though actually everybody in my life has checked out this and mentioned “ooooh, child, noooo, what are you considering?”
However there’s a way to the insanity, y’all! I beloved the form, clearly, however I additionally fell in love with the pencil reed texture – I’m opting for lots of lucite and lacquer in my residence, so this felt like an superior approach to herald a brand new materials with out straying too-far from my self-imposed fashion guideline (“Would this make sense in ‘disco deco’ area?” – me, earlier than making any buying resolution – it’s surprisingly useful!).
ANYWAY – I introduced my dream cupboard up in passing whereas chatting with Em, and she or he talked about that she, too, had additionally been loving quite a lot of pencil reed furnishings. I assumed I had solely been ogling this cupboard, however once I checked out my Chairish favorites, slightly sample emerged – y’all, I had been favoriting NOTHING BUT pencil reed for WEEKS.
And whereas the costs on pencil reed items (or cut up reed, or rattan – the nomenclature people use isn’t all the time constant) have been rising on-line, Craigslist and Fb Market are nonetheless PACKED with unimaginable stock. We’re nonetheless EARLY on this development, which implies it’s a good time to hop on board – like, positive, your private home will really feel actually particular and also you’ll be on-trend, however costs are additionally nonetheless VERY low on our peer-to-peer shopping for websites and apps. (If you happen to want them, listed here are my suggestions for Market and listed here are my suggestions for Craigslist – I’m a seasoned vintage-buying skilled! “Coastal” and “boho” additionally deliver up nice pencil reed outcomes, too.)
Buuuuut when you’re rather less excited concerning the hunt however you continue to wish to add some rattan to your private home, I’ve additionally linked up 24 purchasable items under (straight from my very own Pinterest assortment – I’ve been saving my favorites in a folder for weeks). All that mentioned…are you lastly able to see some pencil reed styled out within the wild?
This contemporary-classic Home of Hackney wallpaper and horizontal shiplap mixture may have left this workplace nook feeling very formal – particularly when paired with these luxe curtains and that velvet and brass chair! – however the pencil reed desk brings such an off-the-cuff and relaxed heat to the area. It makes an amazing backdrop for some extra whimsical styling, too. (Issues I’ll by no means have the ability to recover from: that little geometric candle subsequent to the chain!)
An absence of shade ≠ a scarcity of curiosity! I really like how Brady’s new espresso desk (a $150 Fb Market discover!!! Are you able to consider?!) elevates his organic-meets-geometric lounge. Pencil reed is an AWESOME alternative for these calm shade palette lovers – as a cloth, it brings quite a lot of texture and sculptural curiosity with out completely dominating a room. This espresso desk is large and fairly dense – in every other materials, it will most likely really feel VERY imposing and heavy! – nevertheless it simply works in pencil reed.
An amazing majority of styled pictures that includes pencil reed items are in coastal-leaning rooms (, gentle blue partitions, a number of vivid white accents…all that jazz) so it’s actually thrilling and refreshing to see people selecting to make use of rattan in new and fascinating methods. It’s possible you’ll acknowledge the house on the left from this latest home tour or the house on the fitting from Em’s guide – the classic espresso desk seems to be unimaginable in each areas, doesn’t it?
First: I simply realized that the hexagonal burl field sitting on prime of that huuuuge blue Browsing guide is now sitting on *my* bookshelf – I grabbed it from Em’s storage final summer time. (Or, extra precisely, Jess allowed me to take it. NEAT, RIGHT?!) Second: that is the very best instance of how pencil reed performs nicely with others – in an eclectic area and picked up area with tons of various kinds, this console holds its personal. If you happen to’re uncomfortable mixing woods (full disclosure: I’m, despite the fact that I theoretically perceive the foundations for, , mixing and matching woods), this can be a fairly no-fail solution to deliver one other pure piece into your private home.
This classic Gabrielle Crespi reed and brass lantern does an amazing job of connecting the natural and earthy kitchen desk setup (that’s a Perriand desk with Berthet chairs – Google if you wish to expertise near-paralyzing sticker shock) with the uber-luxe kitchen within the rear (yeah, these are bronze cupboards paired with an all-marble encompass of, uh, actually the whole lot). A steel lighting alternative right here would have felt over-the-top; paper would have felt too gentle; glass could be too fussy – pencil reed brings the right mixture of nature, weight, and glam.
However wait – it isn’t only for people with $40,000 kitchen desk setups! (Needed to drop the quantity in right here someplace – knew you all weren’t going to Google it!) Pencil reed may be styled in an achievable and livable approach, too. This shot is certainly one of my favorites as a result of the whole lot in right here has a buddy – like, the mint Prouve-style chairs communicate to the artwork; the form of the artwork is echoed within the desk and pendant; the feel of the rattan pendant balances all of the modern and minimal surfaces. Considerate AND cheery – what else may I ask for???
Jess despatched this shot to me and man, it’s a showstopper!!! Don’t you’re keen on how the traces of this formal travertine console are balanced out by the wavy, free-form mirror? Squiggles are trending proper now – they’re huuuuge with Gen-Z, in case you missed it – however this feels just like the mature, grown-up model of that development.
This shot has been notably inspiring for me – I’m eyeing an analogous shade of pink for my lounge and I’m loving how that captain’s chair on the head of the desk shines towards this peachy tone. Large fan of the mix-and-match right here, too – like, who would have guessed {that a} coastal reeded chair with chintz material would work so nicely with sharp-angled Jeanneret-style eating chairs, a stone and lucite desk, glam sconces, and Ikat curtains?
One other enormous swoon – take a look at the paint end on the ceiling! (Gotta recognize the little issues, ?) However check out how a lot depth this scroll espresso desk brings to this room – the entire area is fairly devoid of sample (exterior of the rug and that candy little pillow!), nevertheless it’s nonetheless actually dynamic and heat and comfy. Every other espresso desk would fall fairly flat in right here, don’t you assume? (Additionally, try that candy Murano sconce!!!)
FLAMINGO ESTATE. If you happen to’re not acquainted, try the complete tour of this house – all the place is unbelievable and considerate and layered and it’s such a deal with!!! The historical past, of each the house (a former grownup movie studio) and the stuff in it’s fascinating, too (living proof: the home-owner noticed that elephant chair to the fitting in a resort restaurant in Ibiza and was like “hey, I wish to purchase this,” despite the fact that it wasn’t on the market – INCREDIBLE). To that finish, this rattan espresso desk with a richer, deeper end is the right grounding piece for this eclectic assortment, proper?
So many good issues and hidden gems in right here ( you, plaid bedskirt), however my favourite ~design factor~ is how the form of the headboard is mirrored within the curve of these vivid pink lighting fixtures AND that classic chandelier. (It jogs my memory quite a lot of the fixtures from the Holbrooke Resort, truly!) The distinction between the granny William Morris wallpaper and the 70s pencil reed is so particular, too. BIG HEART EYES.
I needed to share this one as a result of it’s completely probably the most conventional instance I may pull – pencil reed tends to really feel slightly informal, however doesn’t it SHINE on this extra formal area? A mahogany or four-poster mattress would have appeared slightly extra heavy and severe – which can also be lovely, don’t get me unsuitable!!! – however this French rattan feels gentle and eccentric, particularly when paired with these charming duck/fowl/unidentified avian creature (somebody who is aware of birds, assist me out?) prints.
Now – when you’re prepared so as to add some pencil reed to your private home (and when you’re not excited about, , digging by the flea market or trolling the depths of Fb Market), I’m right here with just a few of the items I personally have been pinning…
1. Claire Sideboard | 2. Oval Pure Rattan Console | 3. Replicate Rattan Credenza | 4. Coastal Armoire | 5. Antonia Desk | 6. Pencil Reed & Brass King Mattress | 7. Swirl Queen Headboard | 8. Crespi Model Chair & Ottoman | 9. Spherical Pure Rattan Espresso Desk | 10. Waterfall Espresso Desk | 11. Amato Eating Armchair | 12. Classic Trunk | 13. Edie Rectangular Espresso Desk | 14. Caroline Nightstand | 15. Pencil Reed Desk
Right here’s the deal: pencil reed ain’t low-cost, however there are just a few sources with superior offers. I’m actually impressed by the value and high quality of World Market’s choices (#2 is a good deal that I’m contemplating for my home!), and CB2 usually has some gross sales the place you possibly can scoop their rattan items at a reduction. (#3 and #13 stand out to me, however there are LOTS of choices on their website – extremely advocate checking it out if you wish to seize this look on a “finances.”)
After which a fast little lightning spherical of classic suggestions: #6 is my dream mattress (albeit not at my dream worth, WOOF!); I’m particularly taken by #12; you could acknowledge #8 from Kacey Musgraves’ home (try our assessment right here!); #15 is definitely a fairly whole lot, IMO.
1. 36″ Spherical Mirror | 2. Rattan Wall Rack | 3. Alona Tray | 4. Riverwalk Mirror | 5. Ria Desk Lamp | 6. Hanh Wall Multi-hook | 7. Hanh Wine Rack | 8. Freeport Desk Lamp | 9. Italian Dome Chandelier
Earlier than spending the large bucks on pencil reed decor, pleeeease make sure you try your native thrift or flea! The financial savings might be price your time, I promise. That mentioned – I’ve been loving #4 since 2018 (the form is so good!) and #9 is such a freakin’ dream to have a look at, don’t you assume?
That’s a wrap from me at present – WHAT SAY YOU? Any pencil reed listings you wanna share with the category? Is that this development a yay or a nay for you? Would YOU put my large dream bar cupboard in your home?! LET’S TALK ABOUT IT ALL, okay??? xx
Opening Picture Credit: Design by Dee Murphy | Styled by Velinda Hellen | Picture by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
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