Tips Of The Trade : Bringing Outdoors In With Bohemian Justina Blakeney Of The Jungalow
You know her as the vibrantly bohemian design maven behind The Jungalow – the blog and design studio dedicated to celebrating all things “jungalicious” in and out of the home. As a blogger, Justina Blakeney has cultivated a following of millions on her Pinterest account alone, which acts as a lifestyle mecca for readers inspired by her signature boho-tanical style and décor. Now a published author, artist, designer, creative consultant and EBTH shopper, Justina’s globally-influenced aesthetic continues to influence an audience who seek to bring their interior to life with the wildness of the outdoors. In this installment of Tips of the Trade, Justina generously shows us the Jungalow ropes and shares her tips for blurring the lines between indoors and out.
1. Plant foliage in surprising places.
Adding green to unexpected places can make a big impact. I love sneaking plants into little drawers or unusual vessels. One place I’m really loving adding greenery these days is my kitchen! I have herbs growing in terracotta planters all around, but I also have succulents like String-of-Pearls dangling down from the kitchen shelves. It’s so vibrant and fun!
Russel Wright Mid Century Modern Ceramic Tableware
Collection of Depression and Mid Century Colored Glassware
Russel Wright Mid Century Modern Ceramic Tableware
Mid Century Modern Style Rattan Wrapped Coffee Table, 20th Century
2. Go green with leafy art, botanical prints and tropical patterns.
Bringing in plants can make any room feel like a tropical (or desert) escape, but if you don’t have the right conditions for plants to stay happy, cut leaves in a vase, or even botanical art or leaf-print textiles and wall coverings, can add a lot of life to a room.
Bauhaus Bent Metal Armchair & Mid Century Modern Metal Floor Lamp, 20th Century
Donald Roberts Mid-Century Blind Embossings
Mid-Century Modern Full Size Bed Frame
Mid-Century Modern Five Drawer Dresser
3. When it comes to materials, seek organic.
I love natural materials: teak, live-edge and reclaimed wood, rattan, jute, hemp, recycled glass… and I like to contrast those natural materials with hand-woven textiles and bright accents. Also, I love anything with a colorful tassel!
Mid-Century Teak Finish Kneehole Desk
Mid-Century Teak Finish Hutch
Limited Edition Danish Mid-Century Modern Knabstrup Art Pottery Vase
Vintage Mid Century Glassware Featuring Vaseline Glass
4. Indoor and outdoor furniture can cohabitate beautifully.
Rattan furniture especially makes the transition from outside to inside very smooth and is a great way to add some laid-back vibes to a room. Plus, if you’re having an outdoor party, you don’t have to worry about bringing some of the ‘indoor’ furniture back outside for the day.
Spanish Mid Century Brass and Ceramic Chandelier
Burdin Mid-Century Parisian Folk Oil Painting
Mid-Century Full Size Bed Frame
Mid Century Modern Louvered Door Cabinet
5. Multitask with textile tactics.
Textiles are a great way to incorporate color, pattern, and texture. Whether it’s from your world travels, a local flea market, or sites like EBTH, textiles are easy to carry and store; they come in handy for a million different purposes, from covering a sofa to creating an instant wall hanging, and they’re always a great inspiration when you’re deciding on how to pull a room together.
Mid-Century Mosaic of Butterfly
Donald Roberts Mid-Century Abstract Portrait Serigraphs
Mid Century Modern Louvered Door Cabinet
Mid-Century Teak Finish Buffet by Distinctive Furniture
6. Get into the color scheme of things.
I truly enjoy using and mixing colors in unexpected ways. At the moment, jade green mixed with terracotta’s rusty hues are calling my name.
Mid-Century Metal Ship Sculpture
Mid Century Planters Including Royal Copley
Mid-Century Modern Credenza
Mid Century Table Lamp with Colored Prisms
Mid-Century Watson and Wallace Cocktail Pitchers with Raimond Footed Compote
Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers
Arthur Helwig Mid Century Lithograph "Masks"
Mid Century Modern Blue and White Vinyl Lounge Chair, Circa 1950
Mid-Century Serveware Including Royal Bayreuth "Tomato" and Goebel "Friar Tuck"
Mid Century Modern Black Panther Ceramic Television Lamp
Mid-Century Hexagonal Hourglass Rolling Ottomans
Mid Century Modern Amberina Glass Decanter
Mid Century Modern Leather Egg Armchair, Mid-20th Century
Mid-Century Marble Top Accent Table
Mid Century Bohemian Amber Glass Decanter and Stemware Set
Mid Century Ceramic Table Lamps
Mid-Century Acrylic Nocturne Street Scene Painting
Mid Century Black Acrylic Table Lamp
Mid-Century Oil Landscape Painting
