I am a color lover through and through, but I lived in Los Angeles long enough to appreciate a well-designed minimalist home with neutral decor (take this Venice Beach bungalow, for example), especially if it’s got a few desert touches. While we’ve focused a lot on conscious maximalism, I do love the warmth and texture that neutrals (done right) can bring. Some of my favorite ethical home decor shops offer unique artisan finds for lovers of white-tan-beige layers, so our first sustainable lifestyle gift guide of the season came together rather effortlessly…
Franca NYC Cara Pillar Vase | Pampa Pom Cushion | Casa Amarosa Pillow | Loom & Field Nola Shag Rug | Aroma Branches | Natural Fringe Wall Mirror | Namaste Wood Stool from Sancho’s | Vibes Candle in Beige | Pasca Ceramic Teapot | Korissa Ula Storage Baskets | Studio Variously Katha Throw Blanket | Octagon Natural Basket with Pink Handles | Sacco Medium Porcelain Vase | Fire Road Round Bread Board | Ivory Sculpture Candle | Minna Peach Napkin Set | KAZI All Natural Fringe Vase | Shapes From Out Of Nowhere Book from Housework | KINTO Ripple Porcelain Beige Mug Set | Salte Calva Natural Boho Chair | Half Moon Jute Doormat
Two of my favorite starting points for sourcing a cozy minimalist look like this are Australia’s artisan decor brand Pampa (who has a US site now) and sustainable lifestyle boutique Housework, both offering beautiful neutrals in the warmest of ways. And don’t forget a the key to this look: a hint of wood or terracotta as a psuedo “pop of color” and lots of smooth surfaces (like candles or clay vessels) mixed with texture (from fringe to rattan to jute) throughout. Click the links above to follow the rest of the sources!
Do you know anyone who loves the look of a neutral artisan inspired home?
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