Guest Picks: Dotty for Polka Dots
Ten Years Ten Artists Print
The Ten Years Ten Artists giclee print by illustrator Arthur Buxton charts ten years of art history. Each circle is a tiny pie chart of an individual painting, and they proportionally represent the five most prominent colors used.
Mega Dot Bed Cover
Wake up in an instantly good mood with the 100 percent cotton Mega Dot bed cover. Its bold modern design would add instant chic to a bedroom.
Reductous Wall Clock
Designed by iconic graphic designer Milton Glaser, the minimalist Reductous clock features a frosted plastic face punctuated by colored dots that represent the hour and minute hands. It's both decorative and intriguing.
Dot Glass
Brighten your day with a colorful Dot glass. These pretty hand-blown glasses have a warm retro sensibility that'll make even a simple round of morning orange juice a cheery occasion.
DwellStudio Dots Lemon Wall Art
The screen-printed Dots Lemon wall art would be equally at home in the living room or hall — or anywhere a cheerful dose of color and pattern are needed.
Kotona Noteboard, Round, Fuchsia
Give your home office some punch with the bright Kotona board. It's a handy combination of a magnetic board (for holding keys and magnets) and a whiteboard (for jotting down notes). Available in different colors, they are perfect for making a dotty grouping on the wall.
Natural Modern Dot Tea Towel by Manusmade
A more sophisticated take on polka dots, the lovely Modern Dot tea towel from Manusmade on Etsy is an elegant way to dry the dishes.
Mod Dot Salt & Pepper Shakers
The playful Mod Dot salt and pepper shakers from Jonathan Adler will definitely lighten the mood of even the stuffiest dinner party. Made of high-fired porcelain with real gold accents, they're as nice as they are fun.
Eco Paper Drinking Straws
Add a little zip to your lemonade with these pretty paper drinking straws. Made with FDA-approved, food-safe paper, they're both biodegradable and compostable.
Polka Dots Ceramic Stool, White
A more subtle take on the pattern, the Polka Dots ceramic stool from Black Rooster Decor is as versatile as it is charming. It can be used both indoors and out as a side table or as seating.
DwellStudio Dots Bath Mat, Petal
Give your bathroom a little lift with the Dots bath mat from DwellStudio. With plush 100 percent cotton, it'll add a luxurious and colorful note to your bath time.
WallCandy DottiLicious Decals
Cheer up the gloomiest room with the brilliant DottiLicious moveable wall stickers by WallCandy. They are perfect for those who like to change things up regularly (or just can't make up their minds). They are especially great for a kids' room, as the kids can change the dots around as much as they like without damaging the walls.
Polka Dot Pattern Wood Coasters by Party Mojo
Brighten your next party with this set of coasters.
Räsymatto Apron, Blue
Keep your clothes free of flour with this bright Räsymatto apron from Marimekko. It'll add a great splash of pattern hanging up in the kitchen too.
FermLiving Pearls On String
Like 3-D dots, FermLiving's Pearls On String are a fun way to add a little bit of color and interest to a space.
Verner Panton Bowl, Colored
Have your morning muesli in style with this fab set of bowls. They are very retro cool.
S.B. 37 Espresso Cup, Pink Dots
A subtle take on polka dots, the S.B. 37 espresso cup features delicate pink dots on a background of natural gray porcelain.
Papaya Big Dots Note Cards
Brighten up someone's mailbox with a cheerful hello written on Big Dots note cards.
Polka Dot Pillows, Black With White Dots by Posh Street Pillows
Add a dramatic note to your living space with this set of pillow covers from Posh Street Pillows on Etsy. They'll give you instant style.Next: Pattern Play: Mix Prints for a Traditional-Modern Look
Dot 2x2 Pillow
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Referencing midcentury Danish design, the Dot pillow by husband-and-wife team Mette and Rolf Hay features cheerful contrasting buttons on pillows made of Kvadrat’s classic Hallingdal fabric. They make a great pick-me-up for a neutral modern space.
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