Destination Bali

Exoticism pervades the senses

-- Home Accents Today, 10/1/2008 12:00:00 AM

Exoticism pervades the senses, in thrall to the Balinese mystique. Graceful, simple looks capture the Indonesian island’s inherent beauty, while showcasing the deep connection between nature and daily life: Elegant woodwork, exquisite carvings and ethereal batik prints created to artisan standards. Despite the importance of tradition, modernity reigns supreme with an unruffled nod to elegance. — Tracy Bulla

chair From Accents by Design, the deceptively simple Ayty Lounge chair offers generous seating within a spare, angled frame of waxed Lyptus wood (includes three decorative cushions).

pillow Natural silk lends a luxe element to Siwthaisilk’s hand-painted batik pillow, emblazoned with a graphic bamboo flower print ($170 to $210).

walldecor A glossy bamboo frame and raffia mat enhance the exotic island inspiration behind Gallery Gallery’s archival conch print ($450).

table Saber legs accentuate the modernized Greek Revival style of Belle Meade Signature’s LaSalle Cocktail table in wormhole-distressed alder wood.

lamp Vertical striations bestow textural depth to Sterling’s lustrous, jewel-hued lamp, borrowing from a classic vase form ($150).

rug Wandering vines intertwine with lavish paisley motifs to create an enchanting floral garden in Company C’s hooked and tufted wool rug ($1,160, 6x9).

chair Shawna Stoney’s Alessa chairs transform chocolate-hued wicker and wood into ultra-sleek, modern seating ($399).

elephant Intricate detailing gives lifelike expression to Austin’s Gujarat elephant, finished in a rich mahogany brown ($164).