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Now that the baby is about to turn into a toddler, we finally decided to decorate her room to look like a child might actually live in it.
For the past nine or so months, it was bare bones: A guest bed, a crib, a nightstand. I would sit on the bed to nurse, place baby in her crib, turn on the baby monitor on the nightstand and expect her to sleep well.
Haha. All that crying — probably a cry for decor help.
At least a little art on the walls, for crying out loud!
For starters, I ordered one of my designs on tapestry to add a much-needed punch of color to baby Audrey’s room.
In case you’re curious which one, it was this one. I would just take a picture, but I keep forgetting to while she’s awake. And if I’m typing here, there’s a 100% chance she’s asleep.
So you’ll just have to close your eyes and envision how cool Audrey’s new tapestry looks in front of a rocking chair and a toy station. (Pretty darn cool, and a far cry from the nondescript prison cell she was living in before.)
I’m feeling pretty pleased with the idea of decorating with tapestries lately — just see my 30 tapestries for dorm rooms post for evidence.
Now I’m wondering how I can incorporate tapestries in the rest of the house, but in a sophisticated way that doesn’t look like a nursery or dorm room.
These are the five ideas I found that would really look great, especially if you’re into boho or eclectic decor.
5 Tapestry Decor Ideas
1. Hang as a backdrop
Do you like to party? I love this idea for the entertainers: A semi-permanent backdrop wall for guests to take photos. Just add a box of fun props for a selfie station, and enjoy.
2. Use as a headboard
You are a full-fledged adult and have been for years, but you do not have a headboard. I understand the indecision because I, too, used to be that adult. Until you make up your mind on that expensive piece of furniture, hang a tapestry in lieu of a headboard. Match your bedding. It’ll look fab, promise.
3. Use as a tablecloth
OK, so you have an IKEA dining table that has seen better days. Or you have a super precious dining table that you want to protect from your marker-wielding children. Either way, using a tapestry as a tablecloth is a chic decoy.
4. Decorate as a bedspread
I kick my covers off most nights, even when it’s cold out. I despise thick, heavy duvets and blankets. Are you the same? A tapestry might be your answer. They are lighter than blankets and rock 100% more personality than a standard duvet.
5. Hang as curtains or room divider
Isn’t this the coziest setup? Your awkward spaces and bay windows are begging for a tapestry-slash-curtain to create a reading nook or intimate seating area. A little magic never hurt anyone, and it’s more grown-up than hanging a bead curtain.
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