|
Using
Vintage Hankies To Decorate The Bedroom
Vintage
hankies can make interesting wall décor! These treasures of yesteryear are
beautifully made with lace and stamped patterns. Have them framed in vintage
style frames for a striking effect. Frame them either folded in a corner or
fully extended depending on the pattern. Hanging them on your walls can be easy
if you follow the tips below.
You can
use flea market finds or hankies that belonged to your grandmother, but either
way you’ll need to set them up in a nice frame. Once you have done that, pick a
spot that needs decorating and hang up your new artwork.
Stand
back and take a good look. Does it look great or is there something just not
right about it?
There are
a few common errors that are made while hanging and arranging items on a wall.
These errors look awkward to the eye, but you cannot put a finger on exactly
what is wrong or how to fix it. Use the guidelines below when arranging hankies
on a wall:
Hanging
Large Pieces:
Hankies
in large frames can be the focus of your décor so you must make sure you hang
them in a spot that is appropriate for the size and focus. Where is the best
spot to hang large décor? Try over the bed if you don’t have a headboard,
behind the couch, over a fireplace or on a feature wall. A feature wall is
where the placement of furniture or the layout of the home naturally guides the
eye to a wall - a great place to feature hankies.
Hanging
Small Pieces:
Grouping
smaller pieces can add interest and keep them from getting “lost”. Using
similar or matching frames and matting make this look more pleasing. If you
don’t have a group, a smaller piece should be hung low and close to the
furniture.
Hanging
Pieces In Groups:
The key
to grouping pieces together is to space them properly. Space them about 3” away from each other. Try
positioning them on the floor or a table to get a pleasing arrangement before
placing the nails and measure carefully before making any holes.
Height:
Framed
hankies should be hung with the center of the hanky at eye level. That means
the center should be about 60 to 66 inches from the floor. If you've visited a
gallery you will see that the frames are not lined up by their top or bottom
edges but that the pictures are all centered at the same height.
If your hanky will be viewed from a sitting position – like from a chair or
chaise, you should hang at the eye level of the sitter.
Anything
hung behind the couch should be placed no more than 8 or 10 inches above the back
of the couch.
These
easy tips will have you creating a unique and interesting designer look with
vintage hankies in no time!
About the
Author:
Lee Dobbins write for http://www.bedroom-designs-and-decorations.com/ where you
can find out more about decorating your bedroom in their article database at http://www.bedroom-designs-and-decorations.com/articles3.html
Read more
articles by: Lee
Dobbins
Article Source: www.iSnare.com
|
