Lace Brings Grace to Today's Looks

I'm a modern girl at heart. I love my clean lines, bold color and strong accent pieces. But recently I've started to admire a very different route: the romantic and soft look of lace. Clearly, I'm not alone. Lace was all over the runway during New York Fashion Week in fall 2013, including shows by Oscar de la Renta, Thom Browne, Roberto Cavalli and Dolce & Gabbana. Although the trend is strong in home decor too, it's often thought of as a traditional accent. But this soft and delicate fabric is actually quite versatile, as shown in these diverse spaces.

Today's wallpaper designs can mimic lace, the fabric can be woven into stunning wall treatments. On a large scale like this, the lace feels unexpected and modern.

Wall treatments like this work particularly well in powder rooms, since there isn't as much moisture as in a standard bathroom. (Moisture can ruin the treatment over time without the proper finish.)


I love how the angular lines of this modern dining space are softened by the lace-style vinyl tablecloth. Vinyl cuts like this are great for high-traffic dining rooms and often have more of an edgy, modern feel than traditional lace.

Ask your local fabric store for samples of vinyl lace. Get a few yards cut of your favorite fabric and have the edges hemmed at your dry cleaner, or do it on your own with a little Stitch Witchery.


Dress forms are a fun addition to bedrooms and dressing rooms — they're the perfect way to merge your fashion and home decor sensibilities. I love how this form serves as a backdrop for a vintage jewelry collection. The touch of lace feels appropriate but not overdone.


Lace lighting has an ethereal effect, reflecting different diffused light patterns around the room. This lace chandelier — dubbed Lady Lace by the manufacturer — makes a bold statement in this home office without straying from the strict all-white palette.


The softness in this room from the vintage lace bedspread contrasts with the room's industrial sensibility. The exposed bricks have a vintage charm that works perfectly with the lace cover.

Gorgeous bedspreads like this can often be found at thrift shops (I'd suggest taking any finds to the dry cleaner before you use them) or tucked away in a family closet — perhaps even an heirloom. Try using one to add contrast in industrial rooms with metal, concrete or rough wood.


This closet has plenty of organizational tools to keep things neat and clean, but everyone's entitled to a little clutter now and then. The lace curtains behind the custom glass doors can hide clutter — or that pile of clothes shoved out of sight at the last second.

This look would work in bathrooms and kitchens too. Simply hang the fabric on a tension rod and mount it behind the glass doors and between the cabinet walls — no hammer or nails necessary!


The lace curtains around this claw-foot tub add even more glam to this vintage space. Notice the faux brick? I can't get enough of that rough and soft contrast.

I'd suggest using plastic lining behind curtains like these, to keep your lace (as expensive or inexpensive as it may be) safe from splashes.

Tell us: How would you or do you use lace in your home? Upload a photo of your favorite way to use lace in the Comments section below.

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