Typography is the word that is used to describe the shape and style of letters. Today typography in the home and on fashion is HOT! Lettering has appeared on everything from area rugs to upholstery fabrics, accent pillows, paper, stencils and art. Pickers, noting this trend, have been feeding parts of old signs into the decorating marketplace because the aged patina coupled with commercial craftsmanship makes large letters easy to sell.
One of the best features of typography, as a trend, is that type or lettering comes in almost any style you can imagine. You can find lettering that is ornate, traditional, southwestern, rustic, fancy, plain and ultra modern, just to name a few. This means that you can find type in the style that will fit the decor of your home and it will look appropriate in your home. This is great news for people who struggle with their decor.
Typography can be mixed with other aspects of your decor. You can mix your accent color on a pillow as a background color and include type as a foreground pattern. This adds texture, depth and richness to your decor. When you start looking around for the right pieces to incorporate this trend into your decorating you will be surprised by how prevalent it is in the stores. This is because type won't jump out at you immediately. We are used to seeing large signs and objects with lettering on them. This means that you won't quickly grow tired of your typographic items. Many of the items have timeless qualities that will allow you to move them around in your decor for years.
When you are looking for pieces think about the effect you want to create. If your home is shabby chic, find an aged porcelain sign or letter that has some wear and patina. If your home is sleek and modern, look for items with the same sleek feeling. You will even find furniture made in the shape of letters that are stylized. A single large piece can set off your entire room and be both art and furniture all in one.
Tips: Grab typographic fabrics and papers when you see them on sale. You can turn these into pillows, throws, wrapped boxes and other items for almost every room in the house. Look for odd items that spell out something interesting or funny, once you have used a piece for a while, consider passing it as a well-loved present to people you really like.
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