Home Accents Today Mobile Log In  |  Register          Free Newsletter Subscription
Subscribe to Home Accents Today

Urban Forest

-- Home Accents Today, 1/1/2008

Organic looks grow slick and contemporary, rooted in nature-inspired imagery and strictly streamlined design. Varied metallics lend a surreal air of enchantment, planting the seeds for a shimmering woodland. Botanical leitmotivs star in this dramatic presentation, rounded out by deep finishes and occasional swatches of verdant green. — Tracy Bulla

Wooden panels unfurl the voluminous branches of a winter tree, spread out in stark contemporary fashion across four panels from Urban Trends ($500 each).
Wooden panels unfurl the voluminous branches of a winter tree, spread out in stark contemporary fashion across four panels from Urban Trends ($500 each).

Copper Leaf, a new indoor/outdoor pillow from ESP, blends water- and fade-resistant properties with a modern, metallic silk-like sheen ($99 to $129).
Copper Leaf, a new indoor/outdoor pillow from ESP, blends water- and fade-resistant properties with a modern, metallic silk-like sheen ($99 to $129).

Inspired by vintage artwork, The Gerson Company's Large platter pairs creamy porcelain with a fluttering fern frond for a striking effect ($11).
Inspired by vintage artwork, The Gerson Company's Large platter pairs creamy porcelain with a fluttering fern frond for a striking effect ($11).

From Sweet Smiling Home's Shibui collection, the subtly Asian sideboard emphasizes lean lines and lustrous simplicity in French-finished natural coconut wood.
From Sweet Smiling Home's Shibui collection, the subtly Asian sideboard emphasizes lean lines and lustrous simplicity in French-finished natural coconut wood.

Designed by Michael Updike for Mariposa, the Bamboo Ottoman tray ($425) and Long Rectangular tray ($144) play up the sophisticated side of bamboo in shining sand-cast aluminum.
Designed by Michael Updike for Mariposa, the Bamboo Ottoman tray ($425) and Long Rectangular tray ($144) play up the sophisticated side of bamboo in shining sand-cast aluminum.

Etched on frosted slump glass, a palm rendering lends organic warmth to the Kathy Ireland Home Collection Loft table lamp from Pacific Coast Lighting with brushed nickel metal frame and textured wood frame  ($150).
Etched on frosted slump glass, a palm rendering lends organic warmth to the Kathy Ireland Home Collection Loft table lamp from Pacific Coast Lighting with brushed nickel metal frame and textured wood frame  ($150).

Variegated stripes evoke blades of grass in The Rug Market's acrylic hook rug, cast in three neutral, earthy color palettes ($135, 5x8).

Artisans recreate the gingko leaf in silvered brass, handcrafting the botanical icon with lifelike detail right down to the veins from Interlude Home ($575).
Artisans recreate the gingko leaf in silvered brass, handcrafting the botanical icon with lifelike detail right down to the veins from Interlude Home ($575).

Gold and silver leaf transforms natural tree trunks into ultra-glamorous, contemporary stools (or tables, pedestals or benches) from The Phillips Collection ($299 each).
Gold and silver leaf transforms natural tree trunks into ultra-glamorous, contemporary stools (or tables, pedestals or benches) from The Phillips Collection ($299 each).

Talkback

We would love your feedback!

Post a comment

» VIEW ALL TALKBACK THREADS

Related Content

Related Content

 

By This Author

There are no other articles written by this author.

Reed Business Information Resource Center

Featured Company


Most Recent Resources


Sponsored Links



 
Advertisement

MOST POPULAR PAGES

More Content

  • Blogs
  • Photos

Blogs

  • Wes Kennedy
    Style+Substance

    November 19, 2009
    Kartell Adds Bold New Missoni Fabrics to Outdoor Collection
    Vivid new Missoni fabrics add a wild splash of fun to these classic Piero Lissoni’s Pop chai...
    More
  • Wes Kennedy
    Style+Substance

    November 17, 2009
    Avocado To Lime - These Vases Are Going Green!
    STYLE SETTERS: Typically associated with growth and vitality, green lends a fresh perspective to v...
    More
  • » VIEW ALL BLOGS RSS

Photos

Advertisements





NEWSLETTERS
Click to sign-up now for Home Accents Today's free newsletters.

Home Accents Today eWeekly
Home Accents Today Product Line
Furniture Today eDaily
Furniture Today eClassifieds
Bedding Today
Furniture Today Green
Casual Living eWeekly
Kids Today eWeekly
Gifts & Dec Direct
Gifts & Dec Product Wire
Home Textiles Today Extra
Hospitality Furnishings Today
Playthings Extra
Please read our Privacy Policy

About Us   |   Advertising Info   |   Site Map   |   Contact Us   |   FREE Subscription   |   Industry Links   |   RSS
© 2009 Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Use of this Web site is subject to its Terms of Use | Privacy Policy
Please visit these other Reed Business sites