On Trend: 10 Ways to Dip Dye
This fresh take on color adds splashes of style all around the house, from kitchen stools to bedding
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Do you love traditional lines and classic shapes, but still want a dash of something unexpected? The dip-dyed trend is for you. Taking last year's zest for multicolored ombre treatments to a subtler place, dip-dyed furnishings and accessories bring a little dash (or dip?) of the unexpected to the standard forms we love.
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| Keep the dip-dyed trend bright and fresh with these milk stools — wouldn't they be adorable around a white parson's table in a children's playroom? |
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This may be the most updated piece of Shaker-style furniture you will ever find. A loveseat like this would bring a fresh breath of sea-salty air to a modern beach bungalow.
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| The simplicity of this side table makes it versatile — sidle it next to your bed or an armchair, and you've got fashionably convenient storage as well as a space for coffee. |
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Take your favorite desk, table, chairs or stools and create your own dip-dyed look with a favorite paint color, as shown on Design Sponge.
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With an extra layer of dip-dyed protection, these wooden spoons deserve pride of place on your counters, or hung on a wall to display their beauty and their function.
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Dip-dyed effects are most striking when combining a bright color and a natural material — such as these raw wood blocks. What a striking conversation piece at the end of your sofa.
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Bring two trends together at once: a pop of neon and a dash of dip dye. Add these dipped bowls to a tablescape of whites and neutrals to stand out from the crowd.
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| Even your accessories can add a punch of simple color. Keep this tote in the entry for quick trips to the store. When it's not in use, it looks gorgeous sitting next to an entry table. |
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Prefer the Midas touch when it comes to accessories? Add some decadence to every meal with a gold-dipped vase gracing your table. Keep it from going over the top by filling it with a simple arrangement of wild flowers or daisies.
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It's difficult to find modern bedding that isn't overwhelmed with patterns or screaming with colors. This subdued dip-dyed set from West Elm exudes the calming influence of a warm, cozy night.
DIY Project:
See how to dip-decorate a terrarium
DIY Project:
See how to dip-decorate a terrarium
Ideabook updated on Jan. 8, 2013.
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