Trendy Tuesday ~ Mad for Malachite
Malachite, an Emerald green stone well known for its vibrancy and trademark swirling pattern, has hit the design world with a gusto. We talked back in January about Emerald green being the color of the year according to Pantone, so this current trend doesn't come as a surprise.
Malachite is actually a copper carbonate hydroxide mineral found deep underground in large masses. It's been used in decorative design pieces for centuries, and was even used as a pigment for paint up until the 19th century. When the mass is cut through the center, you see the gorgeous unique rings ranging in color from light green to deep emerald. Each stone is different and equally as beautiful.
Currently, malachite has risen in popularity not only in jewelry and decorative pieces, but the trademark emerald swirls have inspired fashion & textile designers all over the world. The pattern can be found in a larger scale from furniture to wall coverings to designer dresses. Lets take a look at how this trend is used in Interior Design.
1. iphone case from Zazzle.com / 2. Chair via Obaz / 3. necklace from Margaretelizabeth.com / 4. Candle from Biscuit home / 5. Pillow from Arianna Belle / 6. Boxes from Restyle Me / 7. Monique Lhuillier dress from Bergdorf Goodman
Malachite is actually a copper carbonate hydroxide mineral found deep underground in large masses. It's been used in decorative design pieces for centuries, and was even used as a pigment for paint up until the 19th century. When the mass is cut through the center, you see the gorgeous unique rings ranging in color from light green to deep emerald. Each stone is different and equally as beautiful.
via Wikipedia
Currently, malachite has risen in popularity not only in jewelry and decorative pieces, but the trademark emerald swirls have inspired fashion & textile designers all over the world. The pattern can be found in a larger scale from furniture to wall coverings to designer dresses. Lets take a look at how this trend is used in Interior Design.
Wallcoverings
via Anthropologie & The Decorista
via The Decorista
Notice the rug too? via Lonny
Furniture
Learn how to DIY your own faux malachite desk like Jenny from Little Green Notebook did.
Accent Pieces
DIY your own faux Malachite boxes like Jessica form the Aestate for a perfect small dose of Emerald.
This pillow from Society Social ads the perfect pop of color.
If you want to make your own malachite pillows, or even re-upolster a piece of furniture, Robert Allen for Dwell Studios offers this malachite fabric, available at HouseFabric.com
What do you think of the Malachite trend? Love it or leave it?
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