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by Pia Seidel
How to decorate with shells
19.5.2019
Translation: machine translated
The more urban you live, the greater your longing for nature? Then you're like me. I satisfy it by decorating my home with shells.
At the moment, I have the feeling that the interior sector is teeming with shells. Either it's because I haven't been to the seaside for a long time and therefore notice them everywhere. Or shells really are the new trend motif for designers. As a child, I used to hold shells to my ear to hear the sound of the sea. Now I've dug them out of a box again to bring nature into my home. I'm obviously not alone in this.
After pineapples, flamingos, monstera and cacti, the pretty shells of sea creatures have now become a motif for accessories and textiles. They appear in the form of vases or rugs. At Milan Design Week, I even learnt that real shells are being recycled. The beautifully shaped shells can be used to refine furniture and create unique murals:
How you too can bring the living trend and a piece of the sea into your home is shown here.
Together with flowers or other accessories
With fresh and dried flowers in vases and plant pots, you can create a double dose of nature. They harmonise with other accessories in a group or stand out as soloists.
On the wall or on the shelf
If you already have enough accessories, you can decorate with two-dimensional shells. They look more abstract on the wall as a picture or on wallpaper. As an illustration, shells are less kitschy and look particularly good in the living room.
On the floor
Carpets in the shape of shells are a real eye-catcher. They are suitable for children's rooms, where there can't be enough playful details. They also make a nice change in the entrance area. Unlike most standard rectangular rugs, a shell rug creates a surprise at the front door.
For festive occasions
For themed parties or birthdays, there are endless decoration ideas, and if you ever decide on an underwater world, these accessories will support your topic.
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Pia Seidel
Senior Editor
Pia.Seidel@digitecgalaxus.chLike a cheerleader, I love celebrating good design and bringing you closer to everything furniture- and interior design- related. I regularly curate simple yet sophisticated interior ideas, report on trends and interview creative minds about their work.
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