5 Tips On How Tapestries Lend Character To Your Home Decor

Tapestries are traditionally woven textile art on a vertical loom in which the warp threads are completely woven into the work. The word tapestry has been derived from the French word tapisser, meaning ‘to cover with heavy cloth’. During the earlier days, churches and castles used to be adorned with tapestries during festivals and important occasions.  Over the centuries, tapestries have gained much popularity as a decorative display. 

Selecting the right tapestry can set the mood of your house and tell a story. Here we have shared five tips on how tapestries can lend a dimension to your home decor.

      1.  They can accentuate a wall

An otherwise mundane wall can look gorgeous with a tapestry. For example, you could consider hanging a mandala tapestry behind the bed or sofa to create a center of attention and thus, enliven the space. If you hang a tapestry depicting medieval times behind an antique, the vintage feel of the room will be perfectly set. Similarly, walls of the dining rooms and fireplaces are other spots where you can hang interesting tapestries and create a statement look.

       2. Tapestries narrate stories

Tapestries depict religious themes, romanticism, historical moments, natural landscapes and myriad moods of men and women. You can choose a story which fits your travelling experience and personal style. If you live by the sea, you can consider hanging a tapestry with sea as the theme. Indian tapestries are generally bright and bold while the impressionistic ones render softness to the walls. A hippie tapestry will enhance the bohemian look of your abode. You have to ensure that the tapestry you hang is in sync with the existing home decor.

      3.   They create an illusion of length, breadth or height

Tapestries make walls look expansive. Smaller rooms can use horizontal tapestries to create an illusion of breadth. If the wall is huge, several smaller tapestries can be hung in different heights or a single large tapestry can grab the attention. Tapestries open up spaces, therefore, they are ideal to be hung at the end of a hallway. Corners can seem osier if decorated with a plush reading chair and vertical tapestries behind it.

      4.   They make rooms warm and inviting

You could consider hanging a bright and inviting tapestry on the wall of your entrance so that your guests feel welcome. If you live in the colder parts of the country, you can use tapestries as a decorative piece as well as to keep your rooms warm.

      5.   Tapestries can be draped too

Certain tapestries can be effectively draped around furniture to create drama and induce character. The sofa in the living room can be draped with a quilted tapestry, the coffee table with a modern one. Beds will look bohemian if dressed with interesting tapestry. Similarly, dressers and dining rooms are other furniture whose beauty can be enhanced by throwing beautiful tapestries.

In order to enhance the character of your home, you would need the perfect tapestry and position it appropriately to appeal to the aesthetic senses of your visitors.