At first glance, burlap may not seem like the most pleasant material for the interior - it is rude to the touch and is often associated with some kind of rustic attribute, for example, a bag for potatoes. However, eco-deco fans have long known that natural fabrics can decorate any interior and help create truly original and stylish things for the home. What can be made of this natural material, and in what interior will the burlap for decor look concise and natural?
Burlap Benefits
Like any natural fabric (cotton, linen, etc.), burlap is an environmentally friendly material, so it can easily be used to make woven organizers, napkins and tablecloths, aprons and other things that interact with food.
It is hygroscopic, which indicates its ability to “breathe”, let moisture pass through without accumulating, and easily wash without shrinkage.
Due to its rigid, bast structure and jute fibers in the composition, burlap is considered one of the most wear-resistant woven materials, so any product made of it will last a long time. Therefore, in recent years, more and more often in furniture stores you can find upholstery of sofas and decorative pillows from this material.
The rigid structure provides another advantage - it is easy to cut and sew details of any shape from this fabric (unlike silk, for example), which means that there are a lot of ideas for creating interior gizmos. As well as color schemes, applications and prints, because it is easy to stain, and at home. Not to mention how textured and rich her natural color looks.
A burlap for decor is so practical and versatile that it is suitable for almost any type of interior, especially the styles that are gaining popularity today - eco-decor, shabby chic, rustic (rustic style), Provence, as well as rooms decorated with natural wood.
Get your own decor from burlap with your own hands will not be particularly difficult and will not require huge investments. The main thing is to choose the right materials and determine the design, examples of which will be given below.
How to choose burlap?
You probably noticed that the appearance of burlap may vary. It's all about its composition. Lighter, lighter and thinner made of linen or cotton threads. It is pleasant to the touch and well suited for tablecloths, napkins, curtains, aprons. Its other form - jute burlap - darker and coarser - perfectly fulfills the role of decorative decoration of flowerpots, flowerpots, candlesticks, jars for bulk products, baskets and other interior accessories.
Not only in appearance, but also in the declared density, a burlap for decoration can be selected. You can buy various types of weaving in Moscow. For example, a volume of 207 g / m2 is quite free, so it will be used where its translucent air structure is suitable, for example, for decorating a bottle or flowerpot. Such weaving looks beautiful if a small strip of burlap is used, often in a different contrasting color, which acts as a finish for the base material.
More dense indicators of 267-285 g / m2 are characterized by good wear resistance, but at the same time low rigidity, therefore they are optimally used for upholstery, decorative pillows, bedspreads, curtains, furniture covers, etc.
A denser burlap with a value higher than 300 g / m2 will be harsh for the textile elements of the bedroom and living room, it is better to use it when creating decorative products that are not in contact with the body or food - flowerpots, bottles, paintings, candles, etc.
Finishing materials, or With what to combine burlap
Combining this material is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance, especially in its natural calm beige, light brown, golden or chocolate colors. The most popular option is the decor with burlap and lace in white or cream color.
These products made from natural components go well with this fabric - hemp, cotton, jute and sisal ropes.
Another way of combining is burlap and natural fabrics (cotton, linen) with a print or bright pattern. You can also use satin ribbons, bows, ruffles, braid for individual items.
For emphasis on the calm colors of burlap can be used:
- bright small berries and flowers made of polymer clay, plastic, felt or paper;
- dried flowers;
- wooden buttons;
- multi-colored pearl beads;
- decorative beads made of natural stones.
Properly using various variations of these finishing materials, you can get real works of art. Let's talk about them in more detail. So, what can be done by skillfully cutting and stitching burlap?
Burlap Furniture
Probably not so often you will find an expensive interior with upholstery made of burlap or linen, more leather or dermatin comes to mind. But in fact, with the right selection of colors and accessories, furniture made from natural fabrics can make the interior refined, ethnic and unusual, and not at all clumsy and rustic. It is, of course, first of all, about such styles as vintage and rustic, shabby chic and even as separate elements with lace in a classic style. Not to mention how burlap furniture is durable and easy to care for and use.
As for decoration items, they can be whole sofas and beds, or their individual elements - pouffes, headboards, stool seats or decorative pillows.
Burlap curtains
Sacking for curtain decoration is a great option for those who do not like burnt-out curtains. In addition, it protects well enough from the sun at sultry noon, but it does not create a steam room in the house, because burlap, like any natural material, breathes well and does not accumulate moisture.
Natural light or dark shades of flax and burlap are perfectly combined with blue, red, beige, brown or white walls. Aesthetically, they will look along with garters from braid, lace or thick jute and sisal ropes.
Burlap Pillows
Although the topic of pillows was partially discussed in the section on furniture, I would like to dwell on them in more detail, and more precisely on the methods of decorating them. In any variation, they look original, stylish and suitable for any interior where pillows are appropriate.
So, how to achieve the original design:
- Use prints, stamps, painting, drawings with special paints on the fabric (batik).
- Create floral and other compositions using lace, fabric, braid, ribbons, buttons, beads, sequins and other elements.
- Use embroidery.
- Resort to a combination of different colors of burlap.
Burlap on the wall
Rarely, but still you can find such a decor. Sacking, twine and lace can create interesting floral or natural compositions on the walls, not to mention the fact that sacking and linen can be used as a finish on an entire wall or the head of a bed.
Separate burlap accessories
Of course, curtains or furniture with such a finish will look lonely without stylish accessories. Supporting a given style, you can do:
- redesign of floor lamps and lighting, making them a lampshade of burlap;
- decoration of dried flowers, fabric and lace for candles and candlesticks;
- decor of pots with burlap;
- decoration of wicker baskets made of twigs and much more.
Burlap Kitchen Accessories
Burlap for decor occupies a special place in the kitchen space, because its characteristics are natural origin, high environmental safety and hygroscopicity, excellent wear resistance, ease of care and washing, after which the canvas does not sit and does not deform - they can be used with food without fear .
It makes great tablecloths, napkins, towels, curtains, aprons, organizers for kitchen utensils and much more.
Of the accessories, the decor of the bottle with burlap looks stylish and organic, framed by a thick strip of fabric and lace flowerpots and jars for bulk products, coffee trees and decorative topiary.
Burlap Gifts
The burlap decor, the photo of which is presented below, is ideal for framing bouquets of fresh flowers and green branches.
Gifts will look original, wrapped in burlap sacks or simply wrapped in it with twine garters, lace and braid, decorated with decorative branches, beads and polymer clay molding.
As you can see, a fairly inexpensive and affordable material can not only decorate any interior, but also help in creating useful things for the home and your loved ones.