Desert Chic Bedroom
We've heard trend forecasters talk about desert tones for months now, along with the comeback of terracotta and inspiration from the mid-century cool of vintage Palm Springs.
It all sounds very whimsical but what does a desert-chic home actually look like in real life? We asked two proud proponents of the trend to reveal what they love about this sandy, rusty look – and how, with a few tricks, you can make it your very own.
1. Keep the contrast
Hannah Leonard, of Utah-based vintage and handmade homewares store Loom & Kiln, says desert chic is all about contrast.
"It starts with lots of clean, bright white, and is contrasted with bold colours, a variety of textures, plenty of natural materials, and a whole lot of greenery," she says.
Keeping it 60s with the fur pillow. Picture: Mariana Machado / Loom & Kiln
Hannah says white is a must to keep the look clean and not too eclectic. It's called desert-chic,after all.
Look for green in lots of cacti (also a must) and other plants. "In addition you can really introduce any vibrant colours that speak to you, but you can never go wrong with shades of pink and orange," Hannah says.
2. Muted tones
Molly Mathias, a Texan realtor who moonlights as a home stylist/online shopkeeper for MM Vintage, loves green, dusty purple, pink and orange, with some hints of blue.
"It's important to use rich, but muted colours that remind you of the desert. I love to incorporate natural wood elements and plants as well," she says.
A wicker chair fits right into this desert-inspired space. Picture: Molly Mathias
3. Accessorise with cacti
"Can cacti count as an accessory?" asks Hannah.
Of course! "They're almost essential. Their funky shapes act almost as a piece of art in the room."
The all-important cactus. Picture: Jessica White Photography / Loom & Kiln
If you live in cooler climates and can't grow cacti, opt for a large photograph or artwork featuring a cactus to achieve the same effect.
"Or pick other varieties of plants that grow in quirky shapes," Hannah suggests.
4. Grainy woods
Beautiful wood layers will add depth and interest to a white and muted-toned desert chic space.
"I love any furniture piece that has a beautiful wood grain," Molly says. "I also think wicker items can easily bring desert vibes into a room."
Layered textiles. Picture: Jessica White Photography / Loom & Kiln
Hannah agrees. "Wood is another must here. Whether it be wide plank wood floors, a wooden stump side table, wooden arms on the chairs… wood is key," she says.
Stick to raw and natural grains – the rawest state you can find will amp up the rustic factor and tie the look together. "Stay away from rich, dark stains," Hannah says.
5. Get your leather on
The desert chic look is all about playing up natural materials – and another natural element we love here is leather.
"A tan leather pouf or chair is a staple for this look," says Hannah.
Leather looks best in tan. Picture:Jessica White Photography /Loom & Kiln
6. Warm brass elements
You can also inject some warmth through brass elements: "Brass pulls, brass decorative objects on your shelf, a brass mirror perhaps," suggests Hannah.
The less ritzy of the metallics, brass will still manage to elevate the look beyond its bare bone rusticity.
Use metallics sparingly in the desert chic space. Picture: Mariana Machado / Loom & Kiln
7. Something to bring it all together
Look to art and vintage accessories to tie all the colours and materials together.
"You'll need some bold, modern artwork," Hannah says. "I'd go abstract, something simple that focuses on colour and composition."
A reupholstered chair in dusty purple – swoon. Picture: Molly Mathias
Molly says mid-century furniture lends itself to the look well, and if you choose a vintage textile like a rug or mudcloth, you can reupholster an old piece to perfectly complement the desert chic elements.
Also, bring in baskets. Lots of woven or wooden baskets. They're great for storing all your blankets and more wicker is never a bad thing in this instance.
8. Add softness with textiles
Bringing a little softness into any home design is key, but this is especially true for desert chic, lest the look come off a bit too raw.
"You can throw down a simple jute rug to get a rustic look or find a bright kilim to bring in the desert vibes. Blankets are an easy thing to throw in a basket, just make sure it's in soft, muted towns or a bold orange," Molly says.
Soft underfoot and sure to put a smile on your face – colourful rugs are a must. Picture: Molly Mathias
Hannah suggests going vintage with your textiles, especially your rug.
"Each handmade vintage rug is one of a kind and therefore a work of art. Turkish and Persian are great for this style, but I think the best are Moroccan rugs. Their colours and patterns tend to be more vibrant and playful and they really bring this style full circle!"
So many pillow options. Picture:Jessica White Photography /Loom & Kiln
Pillows can be your outlet for getting more experimental.
"Combine a variety of styles here. You could combine a warm bright Peruvian frazada pillow, a fur pillow, a simple black and white mud cloth pillow and an intricately patterned kilim pillow. Having a nice variety creates visual interest," Hannah says.
"Desert chic is all about finding those balances."
Source: https://www.realestate.com.au/lifestyle/nail-the-trend-desert-chic-decor/
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