Decorative letters: how to choose and why they are needed

Decorative elements can transform any interior. Today, one cannot surprise anyone with hieroglyphics if the room is designed in the best traditions of oriental style. Letters and inscriptions do not surprise anyone in the setting of European and American houses, which are shown in films and television shows. But inscriptions in the Latin alphabet and Russian letters in the interior are still a rarity. In the Russian-speaking space, lettering decor is one of the most affordable ways to give an exclusive atmosphere and emphasize a non-standard solution.

From soft letters you can put the name of the child

In the children's room, letters can be hung on the ceiling or on the wall

Decorative letters perfectly complement the interior

How to choose letters, phrases or numerical prints for the interior?

In the workplace, for motivation, it is customary to write inspirational phrases that carry a semantic charge. Not only drawings are applied to the body, but also tattoos with a certain replica, which is designed to affect the fate of the owner.

The interior is most often decorated with chaotic letters or simple inscriptions like LOVE, HOME FAMILY. These letters are considered appropriate on the eve of a wedding or housewarming. Volumetric letters in the interior of a children's room are used to stimulate interest in letters in a child of preschool age. Often it is with these simple characters that reading practice begins.

In the practice of foreign interior design, lettering on different surfaces has become a good tradition. Even wallpapers with numerical and letter prints are produced, they can be found in catalogs. But Hand-Made products are also very popular today, and decorative letters for the interior may be the first experience.

Soft decorative letters are perfect for a child’s room

Soft letters perfectly complement the interior of the room

Creating the author’s apartment design, it’s worthwhile to include volume letters made by yourself in the list of decor. To inscription or individual letters were conceptually justified, they must be in harmony in the interior in all respects:

• the meaning of the inscription, initials or conditional abbreviations with a certain subtext;
• design style;
• decor material;
• color and texture of letters.

Correctly selected letters on the wall in the interior can form a certain aura and cheer up, emphasizing the choice of color or style. For example, a large inscription COFFEE, lined with coffee beans, will emphasize the mood in the dining area of ​​the “coffee lover”. Well, if the whole decor will work on a common idea - color, materials and even flavor.

Do not like coffee? The same principle works with other topics, for example, to put in the letters in the hallway above the bed the name of the beloved dog, where she usually rests. In the children's room on pillows you can embroider the names of the children or make a bright applique with their initials on the rug. Prints on cups and other utensils are no longer news. The main thing is that the inscription is justified.

Backlit decorative letters are perfect for signage

Letters can be hung on the wall and inside to collect wine corks

The wall of letters looks very bright and unusual

Volume and flat letters for decor can be done independently or ordered from the master, if you do not have the time, skills or desire to do it yourself.Any needlewoman for a good payment will gladly tie the letters in the form of sofa cushions. To order in any carpentry workshop, they will arrange sidewalls for children's furniture - benches, tables and chairs. It is better if these letters make up the name of the child.

Custom-made masters will make a luminous inscription from the diode strip in the teenager’s room - the name of his idol, actor or the name of his favorite rock band. It can be an aphorism or a phrase from a song, if it has an important subtext in the family. For example, “I'm proud of you, Zaya!” From a grateful father or a loving man. The main thing is to decide on the meaning of the inscription, which is designed to cheer up, so as not to redo it later.

How to arrange the inscription?

Flat or volume letters in the interior can be placed in different ways:

1. Linear inscription.
2. Randomly scattered letters, numbers or hieroglyphs.
3. Ladder.
4. Vertically (column).
5. Stretched ligature in a curved line.
6. The whole alphabet in the form of a cabinet or shelf.

In fact, there are much more options, for example 2 letters “B” can be laid out symmetrically in the form of a butterfly. They will decorate the baby’s room, the name of which begins with this letter. The name of the child can be laid out on the steps along the ladder to the room where he rises daily. It is still fashionable to write names on large arrows in the direction of the bedrooms or designate the functionality of the rooms with lettering. This will cause great interest among guests who first visited a large house.

Large decorative letters in the wedding decor look very beautiful

Decorative letters will be a great decoration for a wedding

Dale Carnegie noticed that for a person, his own name sounds most pleasant. With this word of several letters in the interior it is easy to designate a workplace, personal space or relaxation area. In foreign practice, this design method is often used in different interior styles:

• fusion;
• loft;
• kitsch;
• techno
• futurism;
• constructivism;
• Japanese minimalism (hieroglyphs), etc.

Volumetric letters in the interior of children's rooms - an alternative to cubes with the alphabet. Of these, it’s not only interesting to lay out the words, it is also an excellent decor, as in the photo.

On the crib you can hang soft letters with the name of the child

Decorative letters serve as a table

Decorative letters in the interior look very beautiful

Asymmetric linear option - laying out phrases or words from letters of different font and color. At the same time, one must show moderation and good taste, so that the inscription does not turn out to be lurid and tasteless. What should be common in this letter composition - the thickness of the letters, the location relative to a certain line and plane, the color scheme.

Winged phrases, names, words with a certain subtext, having a sacred meaning in the family. For example, a couple who met in a spa cafe can use its name as a nostalgic accent in bedroom decor. Make letters together, with your own hands, on your wedding anniversary or other memorable day. This will strengthen the relationship and give warmth to the memories. The name should imitate that sign above the memorial cafe.

This may be the name of the city or the whole country where the couple spent their honeymoon or the last romantic weekend, for example, LONDON or PARIS. Beautifully executed letters can be used for wedding photos or selfies of another significant event to give the picture more significance and symbolism.

From decorative letters you can make dishes for cookies

Decorative letters can be hung on the wall.

What to make a decor of?

The letters in the interior are made flat or voluminous, from any improvised material that harmoniously fits into the style of the room.

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Letters are easy to make with your own hands, if you show a little imagination and dexterity, but they are also in stores for interior accessories and decor. You can vary the material, size and finish of volumetric letters in the interior, for example, completely cover them with artificial flowers using the origami technique.

Soft letters are suitable for decorating a room for a wedding

The letters in the interior look very harmonious

Decorative letters in the interior will perfectly complement the interior

Tip. The easiest way to paint neatly cut letters. Some polymeric materials, such as polystyrene, are difficult to paint with a brush and roller. Try to cover the decor with a specialized primer and spray paint from a spray can on a dry layer.

Letters or words can also be marked on the board with needles with colored balls and twisted with threads using the “string art” technique. Get a trendy room design with decorative letters.

Wall inscriptions made of wire, colored electrical tape, rope or other flexible material are originally perceived in the interior. The necessary word is bent out of thick wire or a steel bar to wrap the inscription with satin ribbon, colored yarn or tissue paper.

Letters can be decorated with shells

Decorative letters can decorate the interior, it will look unusual

Where to place the lettering decor?

It is not necessary to place wooden letters in the interior of the room only on the walls. Semantic inscriptions and lettering can be placed on the doorstep of the house. For example, the phrase "Welcome" or the understandable inscription Welcome will decorate the floors at the front door. These simple letters can make any hallway more welcoming.

Some decorators go even further. The phrase "Home!" Sweet home! ”Will bring joy upon returning from work or school.

1. The inscription with special meaning can decorate any room. The inscription on the ceiling in the bathroom “I want to go on a cruise!”, Decorated in a marine style, will not only complement the design concept, but will also work as a motivation.
2. In the living room, under the letters for the interior, it is not necessary to highlight a whole wall, which is only after repair. Decor can also be placed on furniture. Homemade sofa cushions in the form of letters - a fashionable "chip" in the modern interior. A rug with the inscription or capes on the chairs will decorate the lounge area. In a large one-room apartment, decorative inscriptions help zoning the space.
3. The corner of the music lover or student of music college will be decorated with musical design or decorative letters with themed print. A good idea is to lay out the names of jazz artists or rock legends of the twentieth century. In contemporary art, thematic images are practiced along with inscriptions in the form of collages or wall panels. Letters can also decorate the space above the raised fireplace for the New Year and Christmas, as is customary in Western countries.
4. In the kitchen and dining area, names with food associations are appropriate. Permanent smile evoke inscriptions with a double meaning, for example, "Tea of ​​Khan". Motivational phrases on the refrigerator like “After 18.00 closed!” Are especially popular. The inscriptions on boxes with cereals and spices have been used for a long time, but they can become a great decor if you approach this creatively. Product names can be made with pasta and bulk products. Of these, you can also make a panel with a reminder “I'm on a diet !!!” or a sign for guests “Bon appetit!”
5. In the matrimonial bedroom, it looks original when volumetric letters above the head of the bed indicate the sleeping places of the husband and wife, if they have a different letter. A more traditional option is the inscription LOVE in any performance.The color of such a decor may fall out of the general solution, for example, in a black and white bedroom, this inscription is quite appropriate under the golden foil, red varnish. Execution in a calmer shade or letters from a beautiful colored fabric is possible.
6. The most appropriate volumetric letters in the interior of the bedroom of younger students or in the children's room. These elements are relevant in everything from the pattern of the upholstery of the sofa and bed linen to the supports for bookshelves in the form of letters and numbers. Children willingly participate in making such a decor with their own hands.
7. “Reminders” in the work area or inscriptions at the computer desk can also be done with a creative approach. Then it will be a full room decor. Letters can be a component of furniture or decorate an office as useful accessories. For workaholics, inscriptions about the time for a break for tea or gymnastics are useful. They can be done in a businesslike or humorous way. Working folders with business papers can be decorated with decorative letters.

Soft letters can be purchased for the children's room.

Large volume letters will be in the spotlight

Decorative letters with the name of the child can be hung on the crib

Other interesting ideas for living quarters:

• knitted ottomans with lettering decorations;
• inscriptions with luminous diodes on the ceiling;
• comic phrases for motivation or motivation for action;
• home-made shades with perforation in the form of letters;
• decorative panels, collages and mosaic with letters;
• decoration of photo frames, mirrors and portraits using alphabetic symbols;
• bedding, upholstery of upholstered furniture and fashionable textiles with inscriptions;
• Alphabetical decor for the kitchen from salt dough or home-made ceramics.

More often decorative letters decorate weddings or other events

Soft letters are suitable for a children's room

For the decoration of living quarters, you can use any malleable material or work on the experience of needlework. It is better to include the whole family in the work of creating creative letter design, where everyone should do what he can do. Good examples are in our photo gallery.

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