Grasscloth, do you love it or hate it?
Everyone I knew who grew up with it hates it. I think, not only has it made a comeback but it is here to stay. Since wall covering is technically my competition, I guess shouldn't promote it via my blog, but I want to show you that it doesn't have to be your Maw Maw's grasscloth! It has some very practical uses and can also be used in unexpected ways.
It has a wonderful way or warming up a modern space and making clean lines appear warm and not harsh.
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| Rosy Levy via Design Sponge |
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| Angie Kranowsky via Design Sponge |
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| Angie Kranowsky via Design Sponge |
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| Decor Pad |
It also does not have to exist in it's natural color, it comes in many colors in 2011!
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| John Bossard via Home by Design |
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Draper Living Room- Mad Men
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Although in theory this room existed in the 60's, it looks pretty current. I think the walls are a deep blue grasscloth, even though they look purple-y here!
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Draper Living Room - Mad Men
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Grasscloth is also available with patterns screened on to it.
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| Phillip Jeffries |
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Phillip Jeffries
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Billy Baldwin loved to wrap furniture in grasscloth and paint/lacquer it in the 50's and 60's. Although these are contemporary pieces, I think Billy would approve, don't you?
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Bungalow 5
Nightstand; grasscloth wrapped and lacquered in white |
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Bungalow 5
Parsons table; grasscloth wrapped and lacquered in navy |
My friend and advisor, Louis Aubert says that grasscloth is "the only wall covering that can withstand all trends", what do you think?
I agree with your advisor! I believe that grasscloth in natural or grey is absolutely gorgeous and withstands the test of time. As with anything, choosing the most classic colorway/weave is key. What made the 70s/80s so dated was the flecks and garish colorways. Stick with the classics and that will give you years and years :)
ReplyDeleteGreat post. I'm dying to see a grasscloth wrapped table in person now. I've only seen them in pics. We'll discuss this evening ;)
Andrea