I am finally declaring the end of gray and blustery days, and embracing the call of the outside with an invitation to bring a little bit of “lattice love” into your homes. Lattice is an iconic pattern found in the garden as a treillage which provides an architectural framework for roses, sweet peas, vining vegetables or any plants that meander and need support. Lattice is an open framework, arranged in a diagonal pattern (think diamonds! who can resist that?) to create a crisscross shape. The word comes from the Old French, “latiz,” that means board or plank.
Lattice is most commonly found in gates and as a decorative support for garden flora. Although the ancient Romans used lattice trellises, it wasn’t until the 17th Century that the elaborate gardens in Versailles, France, made history with beautifully designed trellises. In the 20th Century, outdoor latticework entered inside at the famous New York City’s Colony Club. The walls were covered with wide sheets of latticework to evoke a casual, chic outdoor feel. Today’s designers are taking inspiration in the graphic outlines of treillage and this simple, but bold design is a new, fresh and exciting trend in home decor.
Bring in a breezy garden feel to your home in ways that are sharp, colorful and intoxicating.
Create a garden party by finding ways to use the classic diamond shaped pattern on your walls, on your furniture, your floors and as a decorative design in any place that needs a shot of “outdoorsy” vibe. What better way to breathe life into a stale room.
A more modern and eclectic take on lattice is to bend it out of shape, round the corners and give the traditional pattern a Moroccan feel or a more curvaceous, contemporary design style. Whichever form resonates with you, the alfresco attitude pervades your space.
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Even our window treatments crave the love of lattice on Roman or roller shades and custom drapery gracefully sways to the breeze of lattice.
If you have any doubt about the popularity of lattice style, this motif of the moment appears everywhere in garden benches, lanterns and vases. Our “au courant” discount stores are full of lattice patterns to grab for easy decor.
Gather inspiration from our outdoor spaces of solace and celebrate the coming of blue skies and sun-wrapped moments in our happy homes!
