Thanks to modern methods of creating an interior, many designers use inscriptions or individual letters to decorate, they are written on the walls, put on shelves, placed in certain areas of the apartment. The most interesting thing is that these decor items are absolutely suitable for any interior.
Mostly they use catchphrases, thoughts that the owners of the apartment like. It is also possible to decorate the walls with the help of letters, in order to make the room warm and cozy, you can put inscriptions on the wall with the words “love”, “family”, “happiness” or “home”.
In addition to softness and warmth, philosophical meanings, inscriptions can carry a funny and positive meaning. Let's say in the hallway to write "welcome" or "you are welcomed by the house of kind and cheerful people." Guests, after reading these inscriptions, immediately tune in to a positive and cheerful mood.
Often creative hosts for many rooms can use the inscriptions "careful, the room is a terrible mess", "we are real, not perfect." Thanks to these inscriptions, the owners of the apartment immediately establish contact with the guests.
In addition to all sorts of inscriptions, many designers use letters that can carry meaning or simply be placed on the wall, in a free order. There are a huge number of letters on sale made of paper, foam, textiles or wood, using these items, you can create sentences or write entire texts.
The letters can be one color or they can be used in different colors to add color to the interior. For those who do not want to attach these inscriptions on a permanent basis, you can buy a slate board and use special crayons to write different inscriptions on it every day. To create an unusual interior, you can use the letters in which the backlight is mounted.
To create an interior, using various inscriptions and letters, you can simply turn on your imagination and decorate any of the rooms in the apartment. At the same time, inscriptions and images of letters can be used even in the bathroom and children's room, they will also look relevant in the hallway and bedroom. In the living room or bedroom, you can write the motto of your family.
In the design of modern interiors there are constant changes, every day they become more interesting and original. For example, more and more often a literary accent is used to decorate housing. This term refers to the use of letters and inscriptions, numbers and numbers, as well as various motifs and variations with them.
It is becoming commonplace to imprint on the walls whole phrases or quotes that are close in spirit and mood to the inhabitants of the room. This not only enlivens the interior that has already become familiar, but also reveals the individual character traits and preferences of the owners. Such an idea will be in tune with any interior style, you just need to consider the options and choose the right font and color.
In this room, an entire wall can be dedicated to decorating with letters. It is also not difficult to decorate a sofa or the floor of a room with the help of three-dimensional letters made of soft material, which will be a logical continuation of wall art. Most often, the initials of the owners are used. Such decor will bring an interesting variety to the overall style of the room.
Your home office can also be decorated with decorative letters or, for example, numbers if you are somehow connected with mathematics. stylized as letters: for example, bookends, candlesticks, clocks.
The original idea would be to use a tile with photo printing. You can also pick up a lot of accessories in the form of letters. Suitable cups with prints and names, all sorts of boxes and jars for cereals and other products with inscriptions, fridge magnets. Kitchen textiles - aprons, potholders, kitchen towels and napkins, tablecloths, covers and curtains - can also have inscriptions or letters. All together, combined, it will look very stylish and comfortable.
Children's rooms are also decorated with alphanumeric decorations today. The main location of such decoration is the walls, but other methods are possible, depending on the age of the child - inscriptions, applications, furniture in the form of letters, various accessories. Letters or numbers can even be suspended from cords or threads of various lengths. It helps young children learn the alphabet, older kids can even start reading the first syllables and words, learn the multiplication table or memorize a catch phrase. If there is only one room for two or three children, it does not hurt to decorate it beautifully with their full names or at least the first letters of hangers, cabinets or shelves.
This place is usually associated with something tender and intimate. When decorating this room, you can, for example, knit letters - dolls with faces and braids made of thread. If, instead of regular lighting, you decorate the ceiling or wall above the bed with neon inscriptions in the form of intertwining names or affectionate expressions, it will look very stylish. In the case when the statement used is comic or understandable only to you and your soul mate, the room will be filled with fun and playfulness. In combination with bed linen, towels, curtains, pillows or bedspreads, which also use letters, numbers or inscriptions, the new decor will create a whole.
On the stairs leading to the second floor, you can also make stencils or applications from letters or inscriptions. The whole saying will look original, written (engraved or burned in a tree) on the steps as you climb in the correct or staggered order. Mini-pictures with friendly phrases that delight you and the guests who come to you are suitable for the hallway. Remember that the use of fonts of various sizes and styles in a random combination will always attract more attention.
Such products can be made of various materials - wood, plastic, leather, suede. You can look for them in specialized decor stores that sell handmade accessories, order them from an experienced craftsman, but you can do it yourself - you just have to work a little.
Techniques for creating interior letters are simple and very interesting. The process is definitely creative, the choice of topics is huge.
This can be work with cardboard or plywood, with knitting threads or a variety of fabrics. Colored cardboard is an excellent basis for creating beautiful decorations in a children's room. If you are a master of puff pastry or papier-mâché and decoupage, then the sculptural letters you made will definitely become a kitchen decoration.
Making soft letter pillows is a simple matter, they can be sewn by anyone who at least once held a thread and a needle in their hands. First, a life-size sketch of the intended product is drawn on paper. Don't forget to leave seam allowances. After cutting, the pattern is transferred to the fabric. The cut parts are sewn together in any way possible (manually or on a typewriter, if the object is made of thin rubber, you can even glue it together). It is only necessary to leave a hole through which the sewn letter will be turned inside out and filled with pieces of foam rubber or synthetic winterizer, giving it volume. Eyes, sponges, pigtails, hats, arms, legs and everything your heart desires are sewn (glued, drawn) onto the finished “smart” pillow.
The inscriptions can be made using paints or markers, remember the forgotten school stencil - perhaps it is he who will come in handy now. A word or phrase made of buttons, braid, lace, seashells and pebbles, artificial hair and doll hats will look more original. If you are not sure of your artistic talents, order special decorative stickers. Think in advance what exactly you would like to see in the final version, consult with the designer, see how others have done it, since there are many sites on the network where users share their creative ideas and photos of completed work for free. Addresses of firms manufacturing such things can be easily found on the Internet. Interior design with letters and inscriptions in the modern world is the most fashionable design direction. No matter what room you want to transform: an office, a house or an apartment, feel free to experiment, create - add fresh solutions and bright colors created by your own hands to the interior.
Lettering in interior design by Melissa DiRenzo
Read how best to use lettering and lettering in interior design. Choosing from millions of possible ways, it is very important to remember that you need this inscription for. What important meaning do you want to bring to a particular space. It should not be just a set of words or letters, but something special, inspiring!
As with any work of art, choose a saying or phrase consciously. Decide what it will mean to you. And of course, have fun!
Below you will find 15 creative ideas on how to use letters and lettering in your interior.
1. Cute inscription and picture, as in the photo above, reflect the character and expressiveness of the whole room.
2. Personalize your space with a floral monogram.
Monogram Framed by Printable Wisdom
3. There will be no shortage of hugs and kisses in your bedroom with a huge vintage style XO lettering.
Letters in bedroom decor
4. More fun, enjoyment and love in this fun little kitchen.
LOVE in the kitchen, photo by Adriaan Louw
5. Vintage letter as a bright lively accent on a dark gray wall.
A huge letter in a contrasting color in the dining room
6.Create a personal atmosphere for your loved ones with a capitalized name like this stylish A.
Design Idea by Cari Berg Interior Design
7. Magnetic sign And on the wall will be the basis for an interesting vintage corner.
Magnetic ampersand from Rose & Gray
8. Turn your wall into a stunning graphic landscape with this unique typographic wallpaper.
Graphic wallpaper by Milano Black
9. Create some interesting looks, like this tattered poster with lettering.
Typographic fabric motifs by Usona Home
10. The graphic image “and” (ampersand) can become an independent work of art.
Super modern poster by Yumalum
11. Simple solid color decals in huge letters will accentuate the boundaries in your bedroom and add mood.
Large signs above the bed with a small hint
12. A stunning collection of photos in various colors and sizes will look great above your desk.
Collection of personal photos in frames
13. Typographic motifs in the upholstery of the chair - a new breath for upholstered furniture. An ideal solution for those who like to make their own hands.
Lovely vintage chair by Liz Marie
14. To create additional motivation in the workplace, such a composition of pictures and large initials will help.
sfgirlbybay office decoration
15. If you have enough space and have a strong desire to emphasize your own uniqueness, try placing the inscription in a circle, filling the corner space.
Corner lettering, photo by James Merrell
Decorative elements can transform any interior. Today, hieroglyphs do not surprise anyone if the room is designed in the best traditions of oriental style. Letters and inscriptions do not surprise anyone in the atmosphere of European and American houses, which are shown in films and television programs. But inscriptions in the Latin alphabet and Russian letters in the interior are still rare for us. In the Russian-speaking space, letter decor is one of the most affordable ways to add exclusivity to an environment and emphasize a non-standard solution.
From soft letters you can lay out the name of the child
In the children's room, the letters can be hung on the ceiling or on the wall.
Decorative letters will perfectly complement the interior
In the workplace, for motivation, it is customary to write inspiring phrases that carry a semantic charge. Not only drawings are applied to the body, but also a tattoo with a certain replica, which is designed to influence 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 preschool child. Often it is with these simple symbols that the practice of reading begins.
In the practice of foreign interior design, inscriptions on different surfaces have 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 can be the first experience.
Soft decorative letters are perfect for a child's room
Soft letters perfectly complement the interior of the room
When creating an author's design of an apartment, it is worth including volumetric letters made by oneself in the list of decor. In order for the inscription or individual letters to be conceptually justified, they must be in harmony in the interior in all respects:
Properly chosen letters on the wall in the interior can form a certain aura and cheer up, emphasizing the choice of color or style. For example, the mood in the dining area of the "coffee lover" will be emphasized by a large inscription COFFEE, lined with coffee beans. It is good if the whole decor will work on a common idea - color, materials and even aroma.
Don't like coffee? The same principle works with other topics, for example, put in letters in the hallway above the bed the name of your beloved dog, where he usually rests. In the children's room, you can embroider the names of the children on the pillows or make a bright appliqué with their initials on the rug. Printed prints on cups and other utensils are not new for a long time. The main thing is that the inscription is justified.
Decorative illuminated letters perfect for signage
The letters can be hung on the wall and collect wine corks inside
The wall of letters looks very bright and unusual.
Volumetric and flat letters for decor can be done independently or ordered from the master if there is no time, skills or desire to do it yourself. Any needlewoman for a good pay will willingly knit letters in the form of sofa cushions. Sidewalls for children's furniture - benches, tables and chairs - can be custom-made in any carpentry workshop. It is better if these letters make up the name of the child.
Custom-made craftsmen will make a glowing inscription from a diode tape in a 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.
Flat or three-dimensional letters in the interior can be placed in different ways:
In fact, there are many more options, for example, 2 letters "B" can be laid out symmetrically in the form of a butterfly. They will decorate the room of a baby whose name begins with this letter. The name of the child can be laid out in steps along the stairs to the room where he climbs daily. It is also fashionable to write names on large arrows in the direction of bedrooms or to designate the functionality of rooms with letter decor. This will arouse great interest among guests visiting the big house for the first time.
Large decorative letters in wedding decor look very beautiful
Decorative letters will be a great decoration element for a wedding.
Dale Carnegie remarked that for a person, his own name sounds the most pleasant. This word of several letters in the interior is easy to designate a workplace, personal space or recreation area. In foreign practice, this design method is often used in different interior styles:
Volumetric letters in the interior of children's rooms are an alternative to alphabet cubes. Of these, it is not only interesting to lay out words, it is also an excellent decor, as in the photo.
On the baby bed you can hang soft letters with the name of the child
Decorative letters serve as a table
Decorative letters in the interior look very nice
Linear asymmetric option - laying out phrases or words from letters of different font and color. At the same time, moderation and good taste must be shown so that the inscription does not turn out to be clumsy 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.
Catch phrases, names, words with a certain connotation that have a sacred meaning in the family. For example, a couple who met at a resort cafe might use its name as a nostalgic accent in their bedroom decor. Make letters together, with your own hands, on a wedding anniversary or on another memorable day. This will strengthen relationships and give warmth to memories. The name should imitate that sign above the memorable cafe.
It can be the name of the city or the whole country where the couple spent their honeymoon or last romantic weekend, for example, LONDON or PARIS. Beautifully executed letters can be used for wedding photos or selfies of other significant events to give the picture more meaning and symbolism.
From decorative letters you can make dishes for cookies
Decorative letters can be hung on the wall
The letters in the interior are made flat or voluminous, from any available material that harmoniously fits into the style of the room.
Letters are easy to make with your own hands, if you show a little imagination and skill, but they can also be found in stores for interior accessories and decor. You can vary the material, size and finish of the three-dimensional 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
Advice. The easiest way is to paint neatly cut letters. Some polymeric materials, like foam, are difficult to paint with a brush and roller. Try to cover the decor with a specialized primer and spray paint from an aerosol can over a dry layer.
Letters or words can also be marked on the board with needles with colored balls and wrapped around 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 perceived in an original way in the interior. The desired word is bent out of a thick wire or steel bar to wrap the inscription with a satin ribbon, colored yarn or thin paper.
Letters can be decorated with shells
Decorative letters can decorate the interior, it will look unusual
It is not necessary to place wooden letters in the interior of the room only on the walls. Semantic inscriptions and letter decor can be placed on the doorstep of the house. For example, the phrase "Welcome" or the inscription "Welcome" that everyone understands will decorate the floors at the front door. These simple letters can make any hallway feel more welcoming.
For the children's room you can buy soft letters
Large volume letters will be in the spotlight
On the crib you can hang decorative letters with the name of the child
Other interesting ideas for living spaces:
More often decorative letters decorate weddings or other events.
Soft letters are suitable for a child's room
To decorate living quarters, you can use any malleable material or work from the experience of needlework. It is better to involve the whole family in the work on creating a creative letter design, where everyone should do what they can. Good examples are in our photo gallery.
When you don’t have the strength to look at ordinary wallpapers and the paint makes you depressed, there is only one option left - to make an inscription on the wall. In the interior, the text will look lively, and it can be absolutely anything. Even a set of words randomly scattered on the wall will be a good addition to any living space.
Today, designers are resorting to various options for applying text. The inscription can symbolize any events in the life of the household, desires, a guide to action, be philosophical, cheerful, and so on. There are a lot of options in order to make a choice, and making it yourself is not difficult.
Letters accompany us throughout our lives. When a child learns to read, he pays more attention not to books, magazines and other printed publications, but to what surrounds him. Already by such a simple example, one can judge the rationality of adding an inscription to the interior, to the wall.
Today, in many ancient buildings, if you get to their "native" decoration, you can find various texts. They talk about what once was in this room, for example, a cozy cafe decorated with various fonts. In general, the tradition of text elements is quite ancient. It is believed that the British first resorted to this method of interior design in the late 1800s. As a rule, at that time, through inscriptions, they praised the queen, talked about freedom and equality. Sometimes they even quoted the Bible.
In the future, this method of decorating the interior spread throughout Europe. The Italians and the French began to resort to inscriptions, increasingly applying it to painted surfaces in cafes. Then the Americans became interested in this way. And now the text in the interior is popular almost all over the world.
A unique feature of this way of transforming the interior is that the inscription will fit perfectly into the interior of any room, even the bathroom and kitchen. At the same time, it is not necessary to select the text in such a way that it corresponds to the purpose of the room. Although in the kitchen you can apply some quote about food, in the bedroom - about the importance of rest and sleep, and in the living room - about the lifestyle of the owners of the house, their goals and desires. In general, you can conduct experiments without limiting yourself. Moreover, in this issue they are practically non-existent.
However, everything is good in moderation, and you should not overdo it with the text size. It is important to understand that, no matter how beautiful the inscription is, it should remain only a bright accent, small and neat, but not be a global point in the room. Otherwise, it will look tasteless and may spoil the interior style used in the room.
If you approach the issue sensibly and taking into account the above recommendations, the text will transform the room and become an ideal continuation of the overall design. When choosing it, you can be guided not only by the type of room, but also by the details already used in the interior and the general style. The main thing is that this element adds dynamics, and does not oppress.
Options for creating inscriptions can be thought through and discussed endlessly, because there really are no boundaries. They can only be "drawn" by one's own imagination. If the decision has been made to make a painting on the wall, paint, permanent marker or resin is usually used for this. It is not necessary to seek the help of a specialist. You can apply beautiful text on the wall yourself, using stencils purchased or made by yourself. Also in stores you can find stickers with text. One has only to pay close attention to the translation of what is written if a foreign language is used. The option with a decal will be much easier to implement.
The inscription on the wall in the interior can be done not only with paint. Volumetric letters will help to create whole words or become a separate decoration. They are made from a wide variety of materials:
You can also buy them ready-made or make your own. If the material is light (such as cardboard), the letters can be attached to the wall using double-sided tape and it is not necessary to drill holes in the surface. In addition, decoration with buttons, bows, textile elements, various figures and even newspaper clippings is allowed. If words are to be formed from separate three-dimensional letters, it is proposed to paint them in different colors, which will either harmonize, moving from one delicate shade to another, or contrast. In the children's room, you can attach multi-colored letters to the wall. Doing everything with your own hands, it is easy to achieve an exclusive and original wall design that no one else will have.
There is such a way as applying an inscription to some surface and then attaching it to the wall. An excellent option in this case would be a chalk or magnetic marker board. Its advantage lies in the fact that the inscriptions can be changed regularly and decorate the text with various patterns.
The most popular option with wooden panels. Usually they are inscribed with paint, and then attached to the wall in the room. If this is some kind of phrase, then you can focus on a certain word by highlighting it in a different color. It is desirable that it be combined with the shades present in the interior design.
Whichever option is chosen, the main thing is that the household likes it. And you don’t have to worry about fashion - if the inscription harmoniously fits into the interior, then what trends can we talk about ?!
If the fantasy refuses to work, it is possible to choose an option from the examples presented in this article, as well as look at other images in various sources of information. Surely there are many ideas for decorating walls from modern designers.
Today, specialists in stylistic interior design resort to inscriptions not only for the purpose of decorating the room. For example, they can be used to zone space. If there is a corner in the living room where there is a bookcase and an armchair in which it is comfortable to read your favorite works, you can write a quote from your favorite literary publication on the wall behind them. In the children's room, in the learning area, you can attach multi-colored letters to the wall. To make it more interesting for the child, it is better to accompany the text with pictures. In general, modern interior ideas in terms of applying text to the walls are not limited to the thoughts of professionals. Everyone can become an interior designer when it comes to their home, and thinking over the text and the place for the inscription is no exception.