Windows treatments are pared down to the bare essentials. The softer version of Santa Fe style opens the door to a variety of accessory options. An offset ironwork cross flanked by wooden bowls and unaffected pottery compliment a fireplace mantle. On the hearth, a hollowed-out tree trunk serves as a unique vessel brimming with a medley of nature's bounty and balances a more traditional pottery piece on the opposite side of the fireplace opening. Steve Biehn Clutter is swept away.
Simplicity takes center stage.
A large basket topping a small vintage table becomes stand-alone art and gives a corner importance. Even a large, wooden toolbox can become an interesting focal point when it's give new life as a magazine rack. Another non-traditional case in point is a coffee table constructed from glass blocks. Multiple levels provide additional interest and the clean, smooth lines of the table act as a counterpoint to some of the room's more rugged accessories and furnishings. The Santa Fe look is one of personal taste and lifestyle.