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Tapestries are great home dcor ideas. They are stylish, versatile, and most importantly, affordable. Compared to paintings and metal frame wall hangings, tapestries are a much more "bang for the buck" investment when trying to save without compromising the interior design of your home.
Wall tapestries may seem like an artistic statement from the past but really, it can be adorned on your walls today to compliment the beautiful floor plan of your living room or den design. For many, tapestries are a wonder of a past time and due to that, can be placed and used in the wrong way. If used without pre-planning, you could end up with a disastrous interior decor, not showcasing the true beauty of such pieces. To avoid an interior faux pas, making sure that your tapestries are there to impress and not annoy, here are useful home dcor tips for you:
Use the right tapestry hardware
To effectively hang wall tapestries on the wall, you will need to install the right hardware. Different tapestries call for different hardware. Some will need screws, nails or simply, an adhesive wall patch. In any case though, the design and appearance of the hardware must match the tapestry that it will hold. If the design is unmatched, the hardware could stick out like a sore thumb and ruin the overall look.
Learn to use contrast
In fashion and interior home dcor, mix matching different items means following the same theme in terms of design. For example, if you start with classical, everything should be classical as well altogether. With wall tapestries however, contrast can be a useful element. If the general design of your house is about circles and curves, you might want a tapestry that is polygonal and edgy. The Fine Art Tapestries Iris Nine Patch II TV Tapestry is a fine example of tapestry with square designs.
Avoid abundance
Some people just cannot get enough of one good thing. Typically, they see something that works and tend to fill their whole house with it creating clutter and unflattering abundance. Like most things in life, moderation is key. Although wall tapestries are beautiful, one too many will transform your house into a museum of sorts. As for the actual numerical limit, it all depends on the size of the room. Contemporary homes however work best with fewer accessories.
Follow the room's design theme
Even though there ought to be some contrast, it does not mean that the design of your room should be largely different to that of the tapestry. Although they are contrasting, the overall theme should be the same. Themes may include feminine design, masculine design, contemporary home, classical home, transitional home, and others. For classical, something like the Fine Art Tapestries Italian Feast TV Tapestry is a good idea. For modern, the Fine Art Tapestries Symphony in Red/Khaki I TV Tapestry is a fine choice.
Learn how to hang it properly
Now this may sound basic but it is something that many homeowners tend to overlook. When buying wall tapestries, home owners will go out of their way to ensure that they are choosing the best piece that is within their means and fits the overall theme of their design. However, what they overlook, which is a very crucial step, is the symmetry of the piece during installation. With such an overwhelming and loud design statement, symmetry should not be ignored. It can really throw off the whole purpose of the piece, if you know what I mean.
So as not to ruin the design and beauty of the tapestry you purchased, you should put a lot of effort in making sure that it is properly installed. If necessary, ask the opinion of others and check the tapestry from all angles.
