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Branches Bring Organic Forms Indoors
Enhance Your Space With the Natural Look of Twigs and Trees
Houzz Contributor. Hi There! I currently live in a 1920s cottage in Atlanta that I'll describe as "collected."
I got into design via Landscape Architecture, which I studied at the University of Virginia. I've been writing about design online for quite a few years over at Hatch: The Design Public Blog.
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The organic structure of branches can be a great contrast to the straight lines of your interior architecture. Whether used in a bouquet, as room divider, in a sculpture, or as spindles on a staircase, the shape of a branch is pleasing and relaxing. Open the door and bring them inside! Here's how designers are showing the branch some love all over the house.
by Jenny Carter
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The combination of white branches, red cabinets and lighting results in an eye-catching wall.
by Birdseye Design
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Unique metalwork creates an artful silhouette and gives the kitchen a feeling of enclosure without cutting it off from the nearby rooms. This piece beautifully navigates the space between the upper cabinets and the ceiling.
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The branches on this clever wall sculpture provide an elegant perch for birds.
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A branch goes glam in this Hollywood Regency office.
| Big branches make these otherwise plain white corners anything but boring. |
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| Large white branches in a planter match the scale of this wide open space. |
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Plain branches are a great alternative to fresh blooms, and they certainly last longer. Just make sure they aren't collecting dust after awhile.
by Incorporated
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A graceful maple branch brings a sculptural quality to this cabinet.
This dining room has a wonderful woodsy vibe, so it's fitting that the centerpiece is an arrangement of tall branches.
by Incorporated
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This is not the room for a demure vase of posies. Instead, a bouquet of branches has a more modern look that works well with the furnishings.
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| A branch tucked into a frame creates a three-dimensional element over the bed and becomes a work of art. |
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by Birdseye Design
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| Branch-shaped spindles are popular in rustic-chic railing design. |
by Planet Fur
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A few pretty branches provide a good spot for hanging ornaments all year long.
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by Tongue & Groove
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| Ledge-to-ceiling branches keep this room from being too minimalistic, adding texture to the wall and drawing the eye up. |
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A bold cherry blossom print enlivens this small powder room.
More:
Great Ways with Branches and Boughs
Loving Wood's Live Edge
Branching Out: Clever Floral Arrangements
More:
Great Ways with Branches and Boughs
Loving Wood's Live Edge
Branching Out: Clever Floral Arrangements
Ideabook published on Aug. 16, 2011.
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