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It’s always a relief when a design element we love stands the test of time and elevates from trend to timeless. This high regard for a material gives us permission to continue to use an element we rely on to add character and texture to a room.
Thankfully, grasscloth has safely settled into this category. I’ve been using grasscloth on walls for years now. (If you’re a client, you may be nodding in agreement…yes, Patti did encourage me to incorporate grasscloth when we did the Powder Room/Dining Room/Foyer years ago…).
Today, we’re happily awash in textural choices ranging from chic grasscloth to nubby and natural raffia. The options are endless, especially if you add a second dynamic such as a custom-painted pattern or interspersed metallics. The range in color offers another variation, from natural earth tones to dyed saturated palettes.
And, we continue to explore the surfaces we can apply this fantastic texture. Lately, we’ve lined bookshelves and cabinets and covered furniture ranging from simple tables to more challenging bureaus. It’s rare that an interior we’re designing doesn’t include at least one element of grasscloth or raffia, and there’s no end in sight.
We’ll keep exploring the possibilities and continue to joyfully incorporate this newly minted timeless element into our interiors. Inspiration follows…
Only the best,
Using textural naturals is a great way to create an interesting neutral background that lets bolder furnishings and accessories shine in the foreground .
Textures vary from smooth to nubby and everything in between.
Creative use of color can accent bookshelves, furniture and walls. Neutrals as a backdrop create a rich contrast against dark furnishings. Bold expressions of color allow for a grand statement.
Classic blue grasscloth finishes a modern console in this coastal home.
These custom nesting tables used neutral shades and complemented the client’s existing navy sofa, lightening the ambience in the room. 
A grasscloth covered coffee table, complete with a mitered design on the top and ten coats of hardworking varnish, sits proud in the gallery at taste.
(And, has beautifully stood the test of time after several taste cocktail parties.)
One of my favorite Dining Rooms, with shimmery grasscloth above the chair rail. There’s no wall too big or too small for these versatile wall coverings.
For something a little more powerful, consider hand-painted wall coverings.
Patterns and play with contrasting colors can make a statement to small rooms or even grand foyers like this entry hall and two-story stairwell.
The gentle colors in this floral-patterned grasscloth contributes to the elegance in this powder room.
