Wednesday, January 16, 2013

CLIENT OFFICE: MUD CLOTH OR PLAID

Mud cloth is a handmade fabric originating in the West African country of Mali.  I first learned about it last year while watching an Emily Henderson Secrets of a Stylist episode.  It has also been used by West Elm on ottomans and BCBG for fashion.

BCBG Tribal Mix inspired by mud cloth


I'm currently working on a client's office.  We are keeping everything black and white with just one pop of color, kelly green.  The furnishing are a mix of modern and vintage.  One item the client wants to keep is a very traditional Bergere chair.  I'm thinking of covering it in mud cloth like this:

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Or black plaid like this:

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Which do you prefer?  Here are some other elements in the office.

Faux Bamboo Thomasville Dresser in high gloss black (not white like pic)

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IKEA Table and Chair Set

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Rug
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CB2 Bookshelf
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Woods Wallpaper

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Hicks Pendant Overhead lighting (still need a cool desk lamp)

SMALL HICKS PENDANT to go over Mini Parsons desk

And here are just a few fun accessories we might use:

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So what do you think, plaid or mud cloth?

17 comments:

  1. plaid, plaid, plaid. MUCH more chic than the mud cloth!

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  2. I like both! But I think the mud cloth is less expected and more unique. So I'd go MC!

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  3. LOVE the mud cloth! I wonder if I could make that work in my living room...

    I'm obviously voting mud cloth here.

    Looks like it's going to be a great room!

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  4. I love mud cloth and saw a lot the last time I went into NYC.

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  5. i would go with the mud cloth - i think it'll look great. also, i have those acrylic chairs in my dining room and i love them! they're so pretty and super comfy.
    -- jackiejade.blogspot.com

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  6. I like the mud cloth, but black plaid would add that touch of preppy and contrast nicely with the hide rug. Either way, pattern on that chair will look great. And those b&w lacquer boxes are right up my alley!

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  7. Love your plan. Both are nice but I think I'm leaning towards plaid.

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  8. My vote is mudcloth, especially if the bergere is painted gold, like the one above. Such a great contrast of cultures that I find more interesting and unexpected. Of course the plaid would look wonderful- it's more "safe".

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  9. Definitely the Mudcloth!!!! I love the plans!!!

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  10. I'm going with the plaid. I love the preppy element it gives to the space - especially with the kelly green. It's going to be a fab space, Brandy!

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  11. Plus, I think it will offer better contrast to the cowhide rug.

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  12. Some gorgeous Items here! I like the Mud cloth, it's amazing. Yels x

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