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wp:paragraph Nature is an inexhaustible source of inspiration, and it's to the desert that we turn our attention today, to celebrate its...

Design MarketJuly 2022
wp:paragraph Nature is an inexhaustible source of inspiration, and it's to the desert that we turn today, to honour its immense, warm landscapes and magnificent colours. The "Desert Inspiration" style of decoration borders on the bohemian style, where natural materials are favoured in both cases. Wicker, leather, wood and wool will make up your world, but where boho chic insists on the presence of lush plants, we prefer plants more suited to arid, dry atmospheres, such as palms and cacti. Let's take a closer look. /wp:paragraph wp:columns wp:column wp:image {"id":17397, "sizeSlug": "full", "linkDestination": "none"} Photo credit Pinterest Photo credit Pinterest /wp:image /wp:column wp:column wp:image {"id":17398, "width":342, "height":513, "sizeSlug": "full", "linkDestination": "none"} Photo credit Describe the Fauna Photo credit Describe the Fauna /wp:image /wp:column /wp:columns wp:spacer {"height": "10px"} /wp:spacer wp:heading The importance of colour in your décor The importance of colour in your décor /wp:heading wp:paragraph The whole ambience will be based around earthy colours reminiscent of our theme. Beige, sand, terracotta and a few hints of green (added by the plants) will take their place in your interior. Your entire ambience will revolve around earthy colours reminiscent of our theme. Beige, sand, terracotta and a few hints of green (added by the plants) will take their place in your interior. /wp:paragraph wp:paragraph To get a clearer idea, here's a composition of "desert spirit" furniture and decorative objects, accompanied by its colour palette: To get a clearer idea, here's a composition of "desert spirit" furniture and decorative objects, accompanied by its colour palette: /wp:paragraph wp:image {"id":17400, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination":"none"} (1) Copper pendant Copper pendant (2) Ceramic by Gunnar Nylund Ceramic by Gunnar Nylund (3) Brass lantern Brass lantern (4) Teak and copper table Teak and copper table (5) Copper bowl Copper bowl (6) Pair of snake candlesticks Pair of snake candlesticks (7) Cactus coat rack by Guido Nylund (8) Cactus coat rack by Guido NylundCoat rack cactus by Guido Drocco and Franco Mello Coat rack cactus by Guido Drocco and Franco Mello (8) Wool rug Wool rug (9) Leather daybed Leather daybed (10) Wool armchair Wool armchair /wp:image wp:spacer {"height": "10px"} /wp:spacer wp:heading Simplicity is chic Simplicity is chic /wp:heading wp:paragraph The desert spirit is no-frills, but can be very chic if you choose the right elements. Instead, opt for furniture with simple, uncluttered lines and shapes. Each piece of furniture should be functional, but it's important not to neglect aesthetics. The desert spirit is without fuss, but can be very chic if the right elements are chosen. Instead, opt for furniture with simple, clean lines and shapes. Each piece of furniture should be functional, but it's important not to neglect aesthetics. /wp:paragraph wp:columns wp:column wp:image {"id":17402, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Photo credit Rugs et Ramblers Photo credit Rugs et Ramblers /wp:image /wp:column wp:column wp:image {"id":17403, "width":405, "height":610, "sizeSlug": "full", "linkDestination":"none"} Photo credit Courtesy of Posada by The Joshua Tree House Photo credit Courtesy of Posada by The Joshua Tree House /wp:image /wp:column /wp:columns wp:spacer {"height": "10px"} /wp:spacer wp:paragraph See how magnificent this dining room is, with its large wooden table and two benches, all enhanced by this beautiful terracotta hanging lamp. The colour chosen for the wall recess also adds a lot of cachet to this very chic room. See how magnificent this dining room is with its large wooden table and two benches, all enhanced by this beautiful terracotta pendant light. The colour chosen for the wall recess also adds a lot of cachet to this very chic room. /wp:paragraph wp:image {"id":17404, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Photo credit Bed Threads Photo credit Bed Threads /wp:image wp:spacer {"height": "10px"} /wp:spacer wp:heading Artisanal creations Artisanal creations /wp:heading wp:paragraph Choose artisanal creations for your decor. Terracotta pottery, ethnic carpets and woven baskets all fit in perfectly with our world. When it comes to decorating, opt for handcrafted creations. Terracotta pottery, carpets with ethnic motifs, woven baskets - they all fit in perfectly with our world. /wp:paragraph wp:columns wp:column wp:image {"id":17405, "width":249, "height":321, "sizeSlug": "full", "linkDestination": "none"} Photo credit Elle Photo credit Elle /wp:image /wp:column wp:column wp:image {"id":17406, "sizeSlug": "full", "linkDestination":"none"} Photo credit The Joshua Tree Cabin Photo credit The Joshua Tree Cabin /wp:image /wp:column wp:column wp:image {"id":17407, "width":229, "height":321, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Photo credit Bed Threads Photo credit Bed Threads /wp:image /wp:column /wp:columns wp:paragraph Discover our selection of pottery, each as pretty as the next: Discover our selection of pottery, each as pretty as the next: /wp:paragraph wp:columns wp:column wp:image {"id":17409, "sizeSlug": "full", "linkDestination": "none"} Ceramic bowl by Noomi Backhausen Ceramic bowl by Noomi Backhausen Ceramic bowl by Noomi Backhausen /wp:image /wp:column wp:column wp:image {"id":17411, "sizeSlug": "full", "linkDestination": "none"} Vintage floor vase Vintage floor vase Vintage floor vase /wp:image /wp:column wp:column wp:image {"id":17412, "sizeSlug": "full", "linkDestination":"none"} Pair of vases by Heinz Siery Pair of vases by Heinz Siery Pair of vases by Heinz Siery /wp:image /wp:column wp:column wp:image {"id":17413, "sizeSlug": "full", "linkDestination": "none"} Pottery by Scheurich Pottery by Scheurich Pottery by Scheurich /wp:image /wp:column /wp:columns wp:spacer {"height": "10px"} /wp:spacer wp:paragraph We end our journey into the desert with some beautiful photos that may inspire you to create your own decor: We end our journey into the desert with some beautiful photos that may inspire you to create your own decor: /wp:paragraph wp:image {"id":17414, "width":840, "height":672, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Photo credit (bottom to top, left to right) : Planète déco, The Joshua Tree House, The Joshua Tree House, Archzine, Paul Anderson, Planète déco, Journal Pampa Photo credit (from bottom to top, left to right) : Planète déco, The Joshua Tree House, The Joshua Tree House, Archzine, Paul Anderson, Planète déco, Journal Pampa /wp:image wp:paragraph {"align": "right"} Marie Laplantine Marie Laplantine /wp:paragraph

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