Bringing Color into a Minimalist Home

FORMULATED is the Tortuga Forma journal about the rituals we create around the home, the objects that bring us joy, and the stories behind how things are made.

Bold napkins as brushstrokes on a linen tablecloth canvas.

Colorful patterns and hues can coexist with even the most minimalist of homes. Against the backdrop of eggshell white painted walls, natural wood flooring and table surfaces, our colorful textiles and accessories look right at home.

A packed bookshelf gets a colorful lift from our Dumbo Bookends in sand.
Same dinner napkins - can you spot the difference?

When it comes to setting the table, we love having many options at hand. A darker, patterned napkin hides stains and is perfect for the daily supper. We also keep plenty of plain table linens in the drawer for more sober occasions. There are no rules to having matching sets - do what works. We love seeing the same pattern in different colors across the table.

Striped Dinner Napkin in Marine on natural oak dining table.
Bold napkins as brushstrokes on a linen tablecloth canvas.

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