Four Great Reasons to Include Tapestries in Your Interior Design

When it comes to interior design, the sad fact is that wall coverings more often than not end up being an after-thought. In reality, a beautiful tapestry can completely transform the mood of a room.

By side-lining wall art, you are missing out on an incredible opportunity to bring character into your living room, bedroom, or… any room, really! If you’re still unconvinced, let us help to explain how tapestries, classic and modern alike, can be used to transform your favorite space.

Bring Color into Your Space

Picking the right color palette for your space can easily become the most daunting task of your interior design project. The good news is that if you start with wall art, you will have an instant color palette to work off of.

It is so much easier to fall in love with a tapestry than it is to fall in love with a color palette. Once you have the art chosen for your space, you can easily build around it by picking out two or three shades to incorporate into the rest of your décor.

If you need some help with choosing the exact shade to match your beautiful wall art, check out ColorSnap for an easy-to-use visualizer that works right from your cellphone.

Create a Focal Point

One of the most basic principles of interior design is that every room needs a singular design aspect that will draw the eye as soon as a person enters a room. This is known as a focal point, and a breath-taking classic tapestry can very easily fit the bill.

When you are choosing a piece to use as a focal point, bigger is always better. A small piece will be dwarfed by its surrounding furniture. Just be sure that it fits the space it's in and it doesn’t overbear the rest of the design elements of the room.

Add a Sense of Texture to Your Space

Not all wall art is created equal. A simple two-dimensional piece will only go so far when it comes to decorating your space. Simple art works in simple spaces.

A rich and vibrant tapestry, on the other hand, will work in nearly any space. Minimalist furniture is easily offset by a complex tapestry. One that is full of character will also work in a busy space, sidling in nicely next to bright colors and eclectic furniture.

Classic tapestries, by virtue of often telling a story or depicting a theme, will bring intrigue, warmth, and intimacy to any space.

Give Your Home a Finishing Touch

Any space that feels less-than-put-together is usually characterized by plain walls. More often than not, this is not a design characteristic but a lack of inspiration. You should feel inspired by your home as much as your personality should inspire the art that you place upon your walls.

Take your space from functional to inviting by donning your walls with warm and welcoming tapestries that pull the entire space together.

After all, you’ve put your college days behind you, why should your home still feel like a dorm room?

Wall art shouldn’t be the last piece of the puzzle when it comes to decorating your home. It should be a starting point, setting the stage for all of your other design elements. Find a piece that you really love and build off of it, creating a space that you truly love to spend time in.

If you aren’t sure where to start, we can guide you through the process of transforming your space, starting with a beautiful wall-hanging. Give us a call today to see our extensive collection of tapestries currently in stock. We have something for every taste and budget.

For the best selection of rich hand-knotted rugs and tapestries across New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, check out the Saatchi Rug Gallery. 516-510-9188