This is not your grandmothers fringe!
Designers share fresh takes on this emerging home trend.
Since home trends often follow fashion, its not surprising fringe is also trending in home decor.
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I love how it bridges the gap between traditional decor and contemporary flair.
From a delicate eyelash to bold bullion, there’s a fringe for every home style.
Ahead, top designers share the unexpected ways they plan to incorporate fringe this spring.
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Wallpaper
Like an applied wood molding, a decorative fringeon wallpapercreates a beautiful architectural detail.
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Mirrors
My favorite place to add fringe is on a mirror!
says Beth Diana Smith, a designer and HomeGoods ambassador.
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“Any mirror with a unique shape and textured frame looks good with fringe.
Kemper likes to wrap a leather framed mirror in a long fringe that drapes down either side.
Its a simple yet so chic look, she says.
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Ceiling Accents
Fringe as a decorativeceiling accentcan add an unexpected touch of sophistication.
To secure, use a strong adhesive or discreet hooks.
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Gilmore loves using brush fringe on a sofa.
Its a great way to add some pizzaz to a frame, she says.
The octagonal top was covered in a patterned fabric and fringe was adhered to the sides.
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With end tables, youll want to mount the trim at the edge of the tabletop.
Bedding
Fringe can be used in countless ways on bedding, from skirts to pillowcases to canopy treatments.
A classic bedspread with long, exaggerated fringe creates a focal point in a room, says Gamble.
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Its all about introducing texture so the blanket doesnt feel flat, adds Harrison.
This nice detail can tie the colors of a room together, says Phillips.
Just double-check the fringe is the same width as the shelf.
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Drawer Hardware
Trim and tassels on drawer hardware add a layer of luxury and texture to a space.
Theyblend traditional charmwith a modern aesthetic, says Cloud.
Banquettes
A heavyweight bullion or roped fringe can make abuilt-in banquetteyour kitchen focal point.
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It can transform wall art, offering a three-dimensional texture that engages its viewer.
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Chairs
A fringedskirt can elevate a chairfrom basic to one-of-a-kind glamorous.
A bullion fringe always looks classic when added to an upholstered chair, says Kemper.
Staircase
Designers suggest embellishing the edges ofa staircasewith fringe to create a dramatic and tactile feature.
With its colorful and unique appeal, fringe provides a new level of DIY fun.
Simply purchase some gorgeous fringe online, grab your glue gun, and get fringing!
