We Love Speckles!

Are you still rocking those speckled Esprit leggings from the 1980s? We are, too!

Speckles, paint splatters and similar textures bring a touch of riotous visual energy that can liven up a space with a splash of excitement and fun. Speckled patterns that are big, bold and bodacious are youthful and charged with a touch of chaos. They make us feel youthful and alive. More subtle splatter textures bring a quieter energy, and can make any surface seem more organic, warm and sometimes add a patina of age.

Read Kellie’s tips below about how to add speckles to brighten your home in Business of Home: Fresh Flecks: 9 Speckled Decor Pieces to Energize A Space

By Caroline Biggs

Burke strives to bridge the gap between luxe and liveable. Drawing inspiration from her global travels, the Hartford, Connecticut–based designer relies on comforting earth tones, classic patterns and one-of-a-kind antiques to forge warm but glamorous spaces that exude sophistication.

Poppy Sham by Matouk: “I find myself looking to Matouk for the preppiest version of this trend to add a pop of fashion-forward chic to a bedroom. A sham is one of the easiest instant accessories to change up a room without breaking the budget.”

Ink Splash Wallcovering by Schumacher “I love Schumacher's take on this trend. With its stark white backdrop and bold, primary-colored splatters, this wall covering is sure to spruce up any powder room. Going bold in a small space is one of my favorite things to do in a home, and this product fits the bill perfectly!”

Christopher Spitzmiller Buatta Blue Splatter Table Lamp at Visual Comfort “Lighting is such a great way to incorporate the trend! This Christopher Spitzmiller lamp from Visual Comfort is both stylish and fun, while the blue finish has an artisanal, timeless sophistication to it.”

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Here are some examples of how Kellie integrated subtle, organic speckled objects, furniture and artwork in her designs.