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Faux Bois Gives Homes Real Style
Furnishings and accents that only look like wood create an earthy effect in a wide range of colors and shapes
Houzz Contributor. Fresh out of journalism school, I fell into decorating media and immediately discovered a new passion. An Atlanta native, I spent several years as an editor for Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles magazine before making the leap to national publications and websites such as Houzz, Better Homes and Gardens and Southern Accents. I live in Birmingham, Alabama, with my husband and son, who’ve gotten used to coming home and finding the furniture rearranged. When I'm not dragging case goods across the floor, I enjoy good food and wine, college football, music of all kinds, and traveling.
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Faux bois (literally "false wood") rose onto the trend scene a few years back, and it isn't falling out of favor anytime soon. From furnishings and accessories to textiles and surfaces, wood patterns add texture and movement to a room and complement a wide range of decor styles. These eight ideas showcase just a small slice of the possibilities.
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The faux branches not only give this mirror appealing texture, but they also lend an unexpected, unusual shape to the bath.
A faux-bois bench adds just the right rustic touch to this patio.
by emily jagoda
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A faux-bois rug falls right in step with the woodsy overtones of this space.
| Think it's hardwood? Look closer. This bathroom flooring is actually faux-bois porcelain tile — a great solution to the look of wood without moisture-resistance concerns. |
| A faux-bois paint treatment gives this space much more depth than a flat finish would. |
by TILTON FENWICK
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Wood-patterned dishware creates an earthy, lighthearted look for this tablescape.
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Faux-bois wallpaper lines the shelves of this dining room and creates a wonderful interplay with the natural grain of the wood.
A painted side table replicates the look of a tree stump.
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These clever faux-bois soaps would make a chic hostess gift or a fun addition to a guest bath.
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Earthy yet not at all rustic, a trio of tea towels interprets faux bois in a wholly sophisticated way.
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Sometimes the best faux-bois accents are those that don't even pretend to look natural. Witness this vibrant turquoise lamp ...
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... and this funky chartreuse stool. Paired in a single space, these two would provide double the punch.
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A gorgeons faux-bois fruit bowl creates an impression of piled driftwood.
Ideabook updated on July 2, 2012.
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Also loving the faux bois porcelaine files. They are really getting good so that it is hard to tell it isn't wood until you look really close.
it was on their page
@kennedytarheel
You're both right! The side table is actually a petrified wood trunk, which is essentially a fossilized piece of wood. It's both eco-friendly, and really unique because there are no two alike. We love this look.