Final 12 months, I sat down, wrote a publish, and posed a fairly large query: Have I Misplaced My Precise Thoughts? On the time, I used to be involved about my newfound obsession with cabbageware (and with whimsical dwelling decor on the whole – wine openers formed like butlers, tureens formed like rabbits – you realize, the type of stuff regular folks like. Proper?? Regular folks like these items, proper???). Fortunately, you assured me that I did nonetheless seem like principally sane – a blessing, as my love of weirdly-shaped furnishings and decor remains to be going robust – however as we speak, properly…simply wait till you see my NEW newfound obsession, guys. It’s almost 8′ tall and three′ round (once more, regular proportions for furnishings, proper?), 70% of the folks I polled on my Instagram instructed me to not purchase it, and I’ve been checking in on it each week for months anyway…prepared?
YEAH. I’M LOSING IT. For positive. Sure, this is an enormous, bottle-shaped pencil reed bar cupboard with a mirrored inside. Sure, it is a cool $2,000, plus transport. And taxes. (Which means it’s at the moment cost-prohibitive for me, however possibly it’s for the perfect?) And sure, I’ll proceed to dream about it for months to come back, although actually everybody in my life has checked out this and stated “ooooh, child, noooo, what are you pondering?”
However there’s a technique to the insanity, y’all! I beloved the form, clearly, however I additionally fell in love with the pencil reed texture – I’m opting for lots of lucite and lacquer in my house, so this felt like an superior manner to herald a brand new materials with out straying too-far from my self-imposed model guideline (“Would this make sense in ‘disco deco’ house?” – me, earlier than making any buying choice – it’s surprisingly useful!).
ANYWAY – I introduced my dream cupboard up in passing whereas chatting with Em, and she or he talked about that she, too, had additionally been loving numerous pencil reed furnishings. I assumed I had solely been ogling this cupboard, however once I checked out my Chairish favorites, somewhat sample emerged – y’all, I had been favoriting NOTHING BUT pencil reed for WEEKS.
And whereas the costs on pencil reed items (or cut up reed, or rattan – the nomenclature of us use isn’t at all times constant) have been rising on-line, Craigslist and Fb Market are nonetheless PACKED with unbelievable stock. We’re nonetheless EARLY on this development, which implies it’s a good time to hop on board – like, positive, your private home will really feel actually particular and also you’ll be on-trend, however costs are additionally nonetheless VERY low on our peer-to-peer shopping for websites and apps. (When you want them, listed below are my ideas for Market and listed below are my ideas for Craigslist – I’m a seasoned vintage-buying skilled! “Coastal” and “boho” additionally carry up nice pencil reed outcomes, too.)
Buuuuut if you happen to’re rather less excited concerning the hunt however you continue to wish to add some rattan to your private home, I’ve additionally linked up 24 purchasable items beneath (straight from my very own Pinterest assortment – I’ve been saving my favorites in a folder for weeks). All that stated…are you lastly able to see some pencil reed styled out within the wild?
This contemporary-classic Home of Hackney wallpaper and horizontal shiplap mixture may have left this workplace nook feeling very formal – particularly when paired with these luxe curtains and that velvet and brass chair! – however the pencil reed desk brings such an informal and relaxed heat to the house. It makes an important backdrop for some extra whimsical styling, too. (Issues I’ll by no means be capable to recover from: that little geometric candle subsequent to the chain!)
A scarcity of coloration ≠ a scarcity of curiosity! I like how Brady’s new espresso desk (a $150 Fb Market discover!!! Are you able to consider?!) elevates his organic-meets-geometric front room. Pencil reed is an AWESOME selection for these calm coloration palette lovers – as a fabric, it brings numerous texture and sculptural curiosity with out completely dominating a room. This espresso desk is big and fairly dense – in every other materials, it will most likely really feel VERY imposing and heavy! – nevertheless it simply works in pencil reed.
An amazing majority of styled pictures that includes pencil reed items are in coastal-leaning rooms (you realize, mild blue partitions, plenty of vivid white accents…all that jazz) so it’s actually thrilling and refreshing to see of us selecting to make use of rattan in new and attention-grabbing methods. You might acknowledge the house on the left from this current home tour or the house on the best from Em’s e-book – the classic espresso desk appears to be like unbelievable in each areas, doesn’t it?
First: I simply realized that the hexagonal burl field sitting on high of that huuuuge blue Browsing e-book is now sitting on *my* bookshelf – I grabbed it from Em’s storage final summer time. (Or, extra precisely, Jess allowed me to take it. NEAT, RIGHT?!) Second: that is the perfect instance of how pencil reed performs properly with others – in an eclectic house and picked up house with tons of various kinds, this console holds its personal. When you’re uncomfortable mixing woods (full disclosure: I’m, although I theoretically perceive the foundations for, you realize, mixing and matching woods), this can be a fairly no-fail method to carry one other pure piece into your private home.
This classic Gabrielle Crespi reed and brass lantern does an important job of connecting the natural and earthy kitchen desk setup (that’s a Perriand desk with Berthet chairs – Google if you wish to expertise near-paralyzing sticker shock) with the uber-luxe kitchen within the rear (yeah, these are bronze cupboards paired with an all-marble encompass of, uh, actually the whole lot). A metallic lighting selection right here would have felt over-the-top; paper would have felt too mild; glass can be too fussy – pencil reed brings the proper mixture of nature, weight, and glam.
However wait – it isn’t only for of us with $40,000 kitchen desk setups! (Needed to drop the quantity in right here someplace – knew you all weren’t going to Google it!) Pencil reed will be styled in an achievable and livable manner, too. This shot is considered one of my favorites as a result of the whole lot in right here has a buddy – like, the mint Prouve-style chairs converse to the artwork; the form of the artwork is echoed within the desk and pendant; the feel of the rattan pendant balances all of the modern and minimal surfaces. Considerate AND cheery – what else may I ask for???
Jess despatched this shot to me and man, it’s a showstopper!!! Don’t you’re keen on how the traces of this formal travertine console are balanced out by the wavy, free-form mirror? Squiggles are trending proper now – they’re huuuuge with Gen-Z, in case you missed it – however this feels just like the mature, grown-up model of that development.
This shot has been notably inspiring for me – I’m eyeing an identical shade of pink for my front room and I’m loving how that captain’s chair on the head of the desk shines in opposition to this peachy tone. Huge fan of the mix-and-match right here, too – like, who would have guessed {that a} coastal reeded chair with chintz cloth would work so properly with sharp-angled Jeanneret-style eating chairs, a stone and lucite desk, glam sconces, and Ikat curtains?
One other enormous swoon – have a look at the paint end on the ceiling! (Gotta admire the little issues, you realize?) However check out how a lot depth this scroll espresso desk brings to this room – the entire house is fairly devoid of sample (exterior of the rug and that candy little pillow!), nevertheless it’s nonetheless actually dynamic and heat and comfy. Some other espresso desk would fall fairly flat in right here, don’t you assume? (Additionally, try that candy Murano sconce!!!)
FLAMINGO ESTATE. When you’re not acquainted, try the complete tour of this dwelling – your complete place is unbelievable and considerate and layered and it’s such a deal with!!! The historical past, of each the house (a former grownup movie studio) and the stuff in it’s fascinating, too (working example: the house owner noticed that elephant chair to the best in a lodge restaurant in Ibiza and was like “hey, I wish to purchase this,” although it wasn’t on the market – INCREDIBLE). To that finish, this rattan espresso desk with a richer, deeper end is the proper grounding piece for this eclectic assortment, proper?
So many good issues and hidden gems in right here (taking a look at you, plaid bedskirt), however my favourite ~design ingredient~ is how the form of the headboard is mirrored within the curve of these vivid purple lighting fixtures AND that classic chandelier. (It jogs my memory numerous the fixtures from the Holbrooke Resort, truly!) The distinction between the granny William Morris wallpaper and the 70s pencil reed is so particular, too. BIG HEART EYES.
I needed to share this one as a result of it’s completely essentially the most conventional instance I may pull – pencil reed tends to really feel somewhat informal, however doesn’t it SHINE on this extra formal house? A mahogany or four-poster mattress would have appeared somewhat extra heavy and critical – which can be stunning, don’t get me fallacious!!! – however this French rattan feels mild and eccentric, particularly when paired with these charming duck/chicken/unidentified avian creature (somebody who is aware of birds, assist me out?) prints.
Now – if you happen to’re prepared so as to add some pencil reed to your private home (and if you happen to’re not fascinated with, you realize, digging by the flea market or trolling the depths of Fb Market), I’m right here with a number of of the items I personally have been pinning…
1. Claire Sideboard | 2. Oval Pure Rattan Console | 3. Mirror Rattan Credenza | 4. Coastal Armoire | 5. Antonia Desk | 6. Pencil Reed & Brass King Mattress | 7. Swirl Queen Headboard | 8. Crespi Type Chair & Ottoman | 9. Spherical Pure Rattan Espresso Desk | 10. Waterfall Espresso Desk | 11. Amato Eating Armchair | 12. Classic Trunk | 13. Edie Rectangular Espresso Desk | 14. Caroline Nightstand | 15. Pencil Reed Desk
Right here’s the deal: pencil reed ain’t low-cost, however there are a number of sources with superior offers. I’m actually impressed by the worth and high quality of World Market’s choices (#2 is a good deal that I’m contemplating for my home!), and CB2 usually has some gross sales the place you possibly can scoop their rattan items at a reduction. (#3 and #13 stand out to me, however there are LOTS of choices on their website – extremely suggest checking it out if you wish to seize this look on a “finances.”)
After which a fast little lightning spherical of classic suggestions: #6 is my dream mattress (albeit not at my dream value, WOOF!); I’m particularly taken by #12; you might acknowledge #8 from Kacey Musgraves’ home (try our evaluation right here!); #15 is definitely a reasonably whole lot, IMO.
1. 36″ Spherical Mirror | 2. Rattan Wall Rack | 3. Alona Tray | 4. Riverwalk Mirror | 5. Ria Desk Lamp | 6. Hanh Wall Multi-hook | 7. Hanh Wine Rack | 8. Freeport Desk Lamp | 9. Italian Dome Chandelier
Earlier than spending the massive bucks on pencil reed decor, pleeeease make sure you try your native thrift or flea! The financial savings will probably be price your time, I promise. That stated – I’ve been loving #4 since 2018 (the form is so good!) and #9 is such a freakin’ dream to have a look at, don’t you assume?
That’s a wrap from me as we speak – WHAT SAY YOU? Any pencil reed listings you wanna share with the category? Is that this development a yay or a nay for you? Would YOU put my large dream bar cupboard in your own home?! LET’S TALK ABOUT IT ALL, okay??? xx
Opening Picture Credit: Design by Dee Murphy | Styled by Velinda Hellen | Picture by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
