At first glance, burlap may not seem like the most pleasant interior material - it is rough to the touch and is often associated with some rustic attribute, such as a potato sack. However, lovers of eco-decor 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 from this natural material, and in what interior will burlap for decor look concise and natural?
The benefits of burlap
Like any natural fabric (cotton, linen, etc.), burlap is an environmentally friendly material, so it can be easily 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”, pass moisture without accumulating, and wash easily without shrinkage.
Due to its tough, bast structure andjute fibers in the composition, burlap is considered one of the most wear-resistant woven materials, so any product made from 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 made of this material.
The rigid structure gives one more advantage - it is easy to cut and sew details of any shape from this fabric (unlike silk, for example), which means there are a lot of ideas for creating interior gizmos. As well as color solutions, applications and prints, because it can be easily dyed, and at home. Not to mention how textured and rich her natural color looks.
Decor burlap is so practical and versatile that it will suit almost any type of interior, especially the styles that are gaining popularity today - eco-decor, shabby chic, rustic (rustic), Provence, as well as rooms with natural wood finishes.
Getting a do-it-yourself burlap decor will not be particularly difficult and will not require huge investments. The main thing is to choose the right materials and decide on the design, examples of which will be given below.
How to choose burlap?
You must have noticed that burlap may look different. It's all about its composition. Lighter, lighter and thinner, it is made of linen or cotton threads. It is pleasant to the touch and is well suited fortablecloths, napkins, curtains, aprons. Its other type - jute burlap - darker and rougher - will perfectly play the role of decorative trim for flowerpots, planters, candlesticks, jars for bulk products, baskets and other interior accessories.
Not only in appearance, but also according to the declared density, burlap can be selected for decoration. You can buy in Moscow various types of weaving. For example, the volume of 207 g/m2 is quite loose, so it will be used where its translucent airy structure is suitable, for example, to decorate a bottle or flowerpot. This weaving looks beautiful if a small strip of burlap is used, often in a different contrasting color, acting as a trim for the main material.
More dense values of 267-285 g/m2 are characterized by good wear resistance, but at the same time low rigidity, so they are best used for furniture upholstery, decorative pillows, bedspreads, curtains, furniture covers, etc.
Dense burlap with a value above 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 items that do not come into contact with the body or food - flowerpots, bottles, paintings, candles, etc..
Finishing materials, or what to combine burlap with
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 colorgamma. The most popular option is decor with burlap and lace in white or cream color.
The same products made from natural ingredients are perfectly combined with this fabric - hemp, cotton, jute and sisal ropes.
Another way to combine is burlap and natural fabrics (cotton, linen) with a print or a bright pattern. You can also use satin ribbons, bows, ruffles, braid for individual items.
To emphasize 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 sewing burlap?
Burlap furniture
Probably not so often you will find an expensive interior with burlap or linen upholstery, leather or leatherette comes to mind more. But in fact, with the right selection of colors and accessories, furniture made from natural fabrics can make the interior elegant, ethnic and unusual, and not at all lurid and rustic. We are talking, of course, first of all, about such styles as vintage and rustic, shabby chic, and even in the form of individual elements withlace in a classic style. Not to mention how durable and easy to care for and use burlap furniture.
As for decoration items, they can be whole sofas and beds, as well as their individual elements - poufs, headboards, stool seats or decorative pillows.
Burlap Curtains
Burlap for decorating curtains is a great option for those who do not like faded curtains. In addition, it protects quite well from the sun's rays on a hot afternoon, but it will 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 linen and burlap go well with blue, red, beige, brown or white walls. Aesthetically, they will look together with garters made of braid, lace or thick jute and sisal ropes.
Burlap pillows
Although the topic of pillows was partially touched upon in the section on furniture, I would still like to dwell on them in more detail, or rather on how to decorate them. In any of their variations, they look original, stylish and suitable for any interior where it is appropriate to use pillows.
So, how to achieve original design:
- Use prints, stamps, painting, drawings with special paints on fabric (batik).
- Create floral and other arrangements with lace, fabric, braid, ribbons, buttons, beads, sequins and more.
- Use embroidery.
- Use a combination of different colors of burlap.
Bag on the wall
Rarely, but you can still find such decor. Burlap, twine and lace can create interesting floral or nature wall art, not to mention that burlap and linen can be used to decorate an entire wall or headboard.
Single burlap accessories
Of course, curtains or furniture with this finish will look lonely without stylish accessories. Maintaining the given style, you can execute:
- redesign of floor lamps and lighting, making them a burlap lampshade;
- decoration of dried flowers, fabric and lace for candles and candlesticks;
- decor of burlap pots;
- decoration of wicker baskets made of vines and more.
Burlap kitchen accessories
Burlap for decoration occupies a special place in the kitchen space, because its characteristics - natural origin, high environmental safety and hygroscopicity, excellent wear resistance, ease of care and washing, after which the canvas does not shrink or deform - allow you to safely useher along with food.
It makes great tablecloths, placemats, towels, curtains, aprons, kitchen organizers and more.
The decor of burlap bottles, framed with a thick strip of fabric and lace, flowerpots and jars for bulk products, coffee trees and decorative topiaries look stylish and organic from accessories.
Bag gifts
The burlap decor, the photo of which is presented below, is ideal for framing bouquets of fresh flowers and green branches.
Gifts packed in burlap bags or simply wrapped in burlap with garters made of twine, lace and braid, decorated with decorative branches, beads and polymer clay modeling will look original.
As you can see, a fairly inexpensive and affordable material can not only decorate any interior, but also help in creating useful things for home and your loved ones.
