How To Use Tassels In Your Interior Decor
Tassels were one of the hottest trends on the catwalks in 2016 and now they have made their impact on the interior design world with a wide variety of embellished soft furnishings, lighting and accessories. Whether you prefer a chic and elegant, period style tassel, a colourful Moroccan design or vintage bohemian shaggy style, then this look is sure to create visual detail in your home.
Tasselled curtain tie backs are an obvious choice when looking to include this trend in the home and are a great way of creating colour and texture against plain or patterned curtains. From Georgian and Edwardian times right through until the 1980s this look was a must have feature in any home. For a traditional, period style design then opt for heavy satin, velvet or embroidered curtains and hang in a large sweeping swag with a loose, single, rope style tassel in a rich metallic gold or silver. For a more contemporary twist then create a sleek monochrome finish with plain black or white curtains and an opposing coloured tassel that will create a glamorous yet simple look in your chosen room.
Cushions are a great way of adding colour and texture to your interior space and there are a wide variety of tasselled cushions that will be sure to co-ordinate with your chosen decor. For a refined and elegant look that perfectly balances modern and classic interior styles then select simple plain cream or white cushions in square, rectangular and bolster styles with small gold tassels on each corner.
If you prefer a more laid back, bohemian look then select natural fabrics such as linen and cotton in earthen beige, chocolate and terracotta with shaggy tassels and fringing for a retro 1970s feel. Moroccan cushions also heavily rely on tassels in their design and bring together bold and vibrant colours, tassels, felt overlays and pom poms to give a feast of visual detail and tactile texture.
Oriental furniture uses tassels to create a stylish feature on a wide variety of items such as wardrobes, sideboards, cabinets and bedsides. Instead of handles these items have hanging tassels in many different shapes and colours. Traditional oriental styles feature red lacquered exteriors with rich black tasselled handles but this can be adapted to suit the decor of your home. A simple white wardrobe will look great with a black, bold or metallic tassel or you could even opt for a neon coloured tassel for a fun and contemporary look. If you prefer a more rustic look then opt for oak or cream painted furniture and include a natural twine tassel or a plain chocolate or pastel option for a shabby chic style finish.
If you love the quirky and vintage style of retro interiors then why not include some striking tasselled ceiling lights and lamp shades in your chosen space. For a classic look (imagine your grandmothers sitting room) then opt for a simple porcelain or brass lamp base with a satin or embroidered shade and a circle of fringed, tassel edging in plain cream and brown or feminine pastels for a fluid, textural design. If you wish to bring this look into the 21st century then opt for a single pendulum ceiling light in copper or chrome with a tiered or droplet shade featuring a multitude of long, single tassels. You can opt for simple white for a minimal look, bold and bright hues for a pop of vibrancy and fun or shimmering gold or silver for a glamorous and opulent design.
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