Feel like bringing something fun and fancy home this week? Lace is a good choice — shown here in tones of ever-hip black and white, it can strike any mood from boho to traditional to neo-Victorian gothic. Make it your own with one of our five finds.
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See-through storage
Brocade’s lace-cut bath cabinet can stow your towels and other bathroom essentials in style on its three adjustable shelves. Just remember to keep the unmentionables behind (solid) closed doors.
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COST: $299. Order at 800-276-2233 or www.brocadehome.com.
Hippie chic
Crochet-style patterns give Roost’s wavy glass lace vase a beachy, handcrafted vibe.
Throw in some wildflowers (how about Queen Anne’s lace?) for a simple summer centerpiece.
COST: $52. Bazar, 3350 N. Paulina St., 773-388-9851, www.bazar-online.com.
Lacy place
Anthropologie’s canvas Mina Placemats give lace an ethnic, intaglio feel. Sure, they’d look great with standard white place settings, but just for fun, imagine them with plates in kelly green.
COST: $32 for set of four. Anthropologie; to order or for stores, call 800-309-2500 or visit www.anthropologie.com.
Gothic beauties
Thomas Paul’s dinner plates give Grandma’s doilies a little punk rock attitude.
Just don’t try smashing them — they’re melamine.
COST: $36 for a set of four. www.elsewares.com.
Frilly floor
Amazing Lace modular carpet tiles from FLOR put a little adornment underfoot. Mixed with a few hits of bright color, they’re a kicky surprise in the bedroom.
COST: $11.99 per tile.
www.flor.com or 866-281-3567.