Selecting the correct size for a tapestry is an important part of the process of decorating a room. Selecting the correct size for a tapestry will ensure that the tapestry fit the proportions of the wall in the room. Tapestries is a type of fabric that is hung on a wall.
The size of the tapestry will affect the appearance of the room in which it is hung. If the tapestry is too large for the rooms size, it may overwhelm the furnitures arranged in that area. However, if the tapestry is too small for the area, it may look lost on the wall.
How to Pick the Right Tapestry Size
To avoid purchasing a tapestry that dont suit the size of the wall where it is to be hung, you should consult the size chart that is available for tapestry manufacturers before purchasing a tapestry. The size of the area where the tapestry is to be placed determines the scale of a tapestry. Small tapestry sizes are appropriate for areas where tapestry is to be placed on a shelf or as part of a gallery wall that contain many small tapestry items.
Medium-sized tapestry dimensions can be used to hang on the wall behind the bedhead and can create a sense of completeness in the sleeping area of the bedroom. You should consider the proportions of the tapestry when selecting the tapestry for a particular area. The proportions of the tapestry will determine the visual impact that the tapestry will have on the area.
Walls will dictate the specific size and orientation of the tapestry. For narrow walls, such as those found in the entryway of a home, a tall and narrow tapestry will best suit the area. For the wide walls behind a sofa, a wide and horizontal tapestry will be visually appealing in that area.
Many individuals aim for a tapestry to cover approximately two-thirds of the available area on the wall. However, the tapestry can also be of a size that covers the entire area of the wall. Tapestry designs that cover the area of the wall create an immersive feeling in the room.
However, tapestry designs that only cover a portion of the area of the wall leave breathing room for the sides of the tapestry. The type of room will dictate the type and size of tapestry required for that area. In the bedroom, you should hang a large tapestry behind the bed so that the bottom of the tapestry is just above the bed headboard.
In the living room, a horizontal tapestry will be best for the area. In the hallway, a slim and vertical tapestry will work the most best for that area. For dorm or childrens rooms, medium-sized tapestries will work the best for those areas.
The placement of the tapestry is just as important as the size of the tapestry. For tapestry areas such as above the bed, ensure that the tapestry is centered with the bed frame and there is a gap of eight to twelve inches between the bed and the tapestry. For areas that contain many small tapestries, cluster them on the wall.
Ensure that small tapestries are aligned with their tops or middles. For areas that contain only one large tapestry, ensure that it is hung at eye height of five feet eight inches from the floor. There are various methods of hanging a tapestry in the home.
For those who rent their homes, ensure that the methods of hanging the tapestry dont require nails to be hammered into the walls. For example, a fabric throw can be hung over a wooden dowel or copper pipe to create the same visual appearance as a tapestry. You can use wooden dowels for hanging lighter fabrics.
For heavier fabrics, you may require copper pipes. The style of the tapestry impacts the size of the tapestry that is selected for an area. People use large mandalas for bohemian design styles and can use them to fill the large area of the wall.
Macrame tapestries work best at a medium size because the texture of the macrame design is best viewed at this size. Geometric tapestries can either be tall or wide depending on the moddern design elements of the area. Vintage tapestries may work best for full wall coverage.
Once you have chosen the style of the tapestry, you should scale the tapestry according to the dimensions of the wall area in which it is to be hung. You’ll need to do this to make sure it looks naturaly good. If you dont check the dimensions, it could of looked bad.
