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Pia’s Picks: a nifty little wall decoration trick

4.5.2023

Translation: Katherine Martin

Summer’s just around the corner, so I won’t be needing any cosy blankets for the next few months. At least, I hope not. How will I put my blankets to use over the warm summer months? By nailing them to the wall.

Blankets with expressive patterns, intricate crochet or weaving are often so pretty that it’s a shame to keep them folded up on the sofa. That’s why I’ve decided that until I’ve the wherewithal for a Picasso, I’ll hang them on the wall during the summer months. After all, Ferm Living and Bloomingville have already shown me how good this can look. Instead of hanging a painting above the sofa or a child’s bed, furniture brands are positioning their plaids on walls. This frames the furniture and grabs the textile artwork some extra attention.

Blankets like Entire Tapestry have winning features and a captivating look.
Source: Ferm Living

From covering bodies, to covering the wall: blankets highlight an area the way a painting does. — Blankets like Entire Tapestry have winning features and a captivating look.
Source: Ferm Living

Changing the position of a blanket can also add a splash of colour to the room or make it feel cosier. Most importantly, however, putting textiles on the wall improves acoustics. The larger and thicker they are, the more noise they absorb. See for yourself. In case you don’t have a suitable blanket, here are my current favourites from our range.

Blankets

Ferm Living Mirage

120 x 170 cm

Baby blankets

Stokke Knitted blanket round

Blankets

CHF149.–

Bloomingville Mini Melua

152 x 127 cm

Blankets

Ferm Living Mirage

Baby blankets

Stokke Knitted blanket round

Blankets

CHF149.–

Bloomingville Mini Melua

Blankets

CHF51.90

Mette Ditmer Gallery

125 x 170 cm

Blankets

Markslöjd Blanket Ilma 250 x 150 cm, Beige

150 x 250 cm

Blankets

Biederlack Blossom" Plaid

130 x 180 cm

Blankets

CHF51.90

Mette Ditmer Gallery

Blankets

Markslöjd Blanket Ilma 250 x 150 cm, Beige

Blankets

Biederlack Blossom" Plaid

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Header image: Ferm Living

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Pia Seidel

Senior Editor

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Like 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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