Decorating with wooden lettering: 11 ideas for a home that will speak to you
When choosing decorations for the walls of the house or choosing various knick-knacks for the same purpose, we always go for objects that have a pleasant shape, or attractive images (framed paintings, for example). But letters and words can also become part of the decor of any room.
From initials that celebrate a couple, to the names of children, to words of welcome, or to one's favorite quotes: these are all easy ways to personalize your home so that it - literally - speaks to us. Be inspired by the ideas listed below to create your own decorative writing and lettering from wood:
It is nice to use letters as an ornament for shelves, on a bookcase and similar. And an idea that never goes out of fashion is to use initials of people's names.
You can cut out plywood boards (or any other wood you like), in any font you like. As for the paints with which to further enhance your letters, the choice is endless. For example, you might like the idea of a white, dry-brush finish, for a shabby chic flavor.
Another idea is to write out a fall name in calligraphic style, and then cut it out from a piece of wood. This is one of the favorite methods used to personalize children's room.
Letters in modern fonts have a lot of style, and are very popular these days. There is a lot of choice, and a trip to sites like Etsy, Pinterest or Instagram can give you a thousand ideas for creating your own personalized letters.
Also, consider the idea of using both an initial letter and the whole name in conjunction: the former will be the background, the latter the foreground (and with two completely different styles and sizes).
You could also use a wooden frame in the shape of a letter, and cover it with fabric, Vienna straw, or some other material!
And what about using reclaimed wood? Even the blocks from children's games can become part of a decorative inscription. Alternatively, any other piece of wood cut into regular cubes can work.
A single, large and well-made letter, could also serve as an attractive piggy bank, as in this example!
And wouldn't it be nice to decorate a wall with the giant letters that form the words you want to display?
Each letter can be decorated with additions like embossed transfers or dried/handmade flowers.
And you don't have to limit yourself to just names: words, quotes, favorite expressions ... it will be nice to let your home speak in this way!
