The Ikat Home

March 11, 2014 posted by Stephanie in Space

Ask any true gypsetter what the color of her soul is and she would most definitely reply – IKAT! It’s bold, it’s tribal, it’s ethnic – a blueprint of dreams of exotic escapes and faraway lands. When used properly, in the right doses, it is utterly chic and modern. A not so new trend, but for us bohos at heart, a timeless one.

The easiest way to do Ikat is to buy a throw pillow or two and infuse them into your already existing decor. Choose a color that will either blend in to what you have or go for something utterly contrasting. A personal favorite is a nice navy blue and white pattern. It can look sharp and elegant especially when paired with black, white, wood and some glossy metallics. The best accent for this combo is a pop of hot pink flowers! (photos: Elle Decor )

Feeling adventurous? Take an old chair and reupholster it in an ikat fabric. (photo: Elle Decor France) It’s a great accent piece especially in a white, minimalist setting. Don’t be afraid to mix design eras, we love the clean, stiff lines of this mid-century modern sofa paired with the cactus green bohemian fabric and aged wood. (photo: Anthropologie )

Still don’t feeling like seeing this bold print everyday? Buy some small accessories like some plates, a catchall, a tray or even some napkins. Small doses with a big punch!

Items clockwise from top: purple napkin from Dakorum; lime green ikat dinnerware from C Wonder; yellow and green ikat small teapot from Zazzle; pink ikat coaster from Zazzle; coral and orange ikat napkin from One Kings Lane; grey and black ikat tray from Madeline Weinrib; navy and gold ikat tea for one from C Wonder