In the BOH series What I Love , we’re asking designers to build us a mood board of what’s inspiring them right now.

Nubby sisal, slubbed linen, rutty limestone: Gabriela Eisenhart gravitates toward touchable organic textures in soft neutral shades. But she grounds her selections with an unexpected edge. “I find that black brings balance to a space,” says the founder and principal at Silo Studio Design , based in her native Atlanta. Whether peppering a rug or rooting the wild botanical pattern of an Arts and Crafts wallpaper, the dark, dramatic hue may hardly be noticeable at first glance, but it still serves a purpose. “The key is to layer the color subtly and intentionally—just enough to keep everything feeling cohesive,” says Eisenhart.

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