The Medieval era (from 476 AD to 1450 AD) was a time when
furniture began to develop its modern features. At the
time, the central focus of Medieval dcor was textiles that
were light, portable, and served multiple purposes. The
textiles could be used as room dividers, wall hangings, and
bed or floor coverings. The use of colorful fabrics
brightened dark rooms with glassless windows that were
deemed a necessity because it protected the house against
the unkind weather.
Medieval furniture was mainly made of oak because it was
readily available and durable. One of the most important
pieces of Medieval furniture was the chest, which was
originally made from hollow tree trunks banded with iron. A
type of chest known as the hutch was used for containing
household possessions while traveling, which also served as
a seat, desk, table, and couch for sleeping. When not
traveling, the hutch was simply used for storage purposes.
Later on in the Medieval period, the buffet was used for
storage in the dining hall.
With Medieval home decor and furnishings becoming popular,
you will find that Medieval furniture replicas are in style.
Decorating in the Medieval style is fun because of the
choices of accessories, bright fabrics, and interesting
lighting effects available.
For furniture, you can add metal hardware to give it a
Medieval feel. Studs, brackets hinges, and handles can be
bought in a variety of styles. You can also stencil the
gothic arches, quatrefoils, fleur de lis, and other shapes
using a bronze, silver leaf, or gold leaf finish on wood
furniture or apply pre-cut wood designs in rich details,
using a wood burner, or paint. Also, you may add wood
molding onto edges of bookcases, benches, and tables using
intricate wood moldings. A great way to dress up tables or
chairs is to have them upholstered with brocade or tapestry
cushions of your choice.
You can cover the walls using gorgeous tapestries in ancient
heraldic designs, mille fleurs (a background with a pattern
of flowers or plants), Medieval Brugges, Medieval
tournaments, rabbits, crests, crowns, unicorns, scenery of
daily Medieval life, great dynasties, mythical beasts, or
hang a shield, armor, swords, or candle light sconces made
from black metal. Medieval shields and wall crests have a
great visual effect because of their stunning detail.
Swords and other pole arms like halberds and maces draw
attention to the wall because they are impressive and make
great display items. You can hang swords crossed over
doorways, in custom frames, fanned out as a collection, or
even in an exhibit case. Also, you can hang a shield that
has a family crest or historic symbol on larger walls as a
way to coordinate themes and color. Another great touch is
to create a glorious Medieval mural to add life to the room.
However, Medieval suits of armor make an even more dramatic
decorative accessory. You can purchase replica pieces if
you cannot afford to acquire a real antique suit of armor.
Some replica pieces actually look like they could be from a
museum. A knight makes a design statement when placed at a
doorway entrance or foyer.
To give your walls that Medieval effect, you may paint them
with bright designs or stencil gothic arches, quatrefoils,
fleur de lis, and other shapes using a bronze, silver leaf,
or gold leaf finish.
For window treatments, if you cannot afford stained glass,
you can use a product called Gallery Glass to create a
stained glass design. One way to do this is to apply this
product onto a sheet of plexiglass and then place it against
the window or hang it on rings that have suction cups. For
curtains, you may purchase ones that have mille fleur
patterns.
To accessorize, you may include tall candle holders made
from wrought iron that can be used to flank the fireplace.
For rugs, choose patterns that contain heraldic designs or
mille fleurs. You may accent your bedroom using only a few
items, such as placing a decorative knight statue on a side
table or use a custom framed sword to fill in an area of the
wall that is bare. For a side table, you can include a
handsome helmet that is sure to draw attention.
Over the doorway, you may add full length drapes that are
pulled back with tassel tie backs for extra punch. A
wonderful final accent to complete a room is to install
crossed wood beams on the ceiling to give the room a warm
feel.
furniture began to develop its modern features. At the
time, the central focus of Medieval dcor was textiles that
were light, portable, and served multiple purposes. The
textiles could be used as room dividers, wall hangings, and
bed or floor coverings. The use of colorful fabrics
brightened dark rooms with glassless windows that were
deemed a necessity because it protected the house against
the unkind weather.
Medieval furniture was mainly made of oak because it was
readily available and durable. One of the most important
pieces of Medieval furniture was the chest, which was
originally made from hollow tree trunks banded with iron. A
type of chest known as the hutch was used for containing
household possessions while traveling, which also served as
a seat, desk, table, and couch for sleeping. When not
traveling, the hutch was simply used for storage purposes.
Later on in the Medieval period, the buffet was used for
storage in the dining hall.
With Medieval home decor and furnishings becoming popular,
you will find that Medieval furniture replicas are in style.
Decorating in the Medieval style is fun because of the
choices of accessories, bright fabrics, and interesting
lighting effects available.
For furniture, you can add metal hardware to give it a
Medieval feel. Studs, brackets hinges, and handles can be
bought in a variety of styles. You can also stencil the
gothic arches, quatrefoils, fleur de lis, and other shapes
using a bronze, silver leaf, or gold leaf finish on wood
furniture or apply pre-cut wood designs in rich details,
using a wood burner, or paint. Also, you may add wood
molding onto edges of bookcases, benches, and tables using
intricate wood moldings. A great way to dress up tables or
chairs is to have them upholstered with brocade or tapestry
cushions of your choice.
You can cover the walls using gorgeous tapestries in ancient
heraldic designs, mille fleurs (a background with a pattern
of flowers or plants), Medieval Brugges, Medieval
tournaments, rabbits, crests, crowns, unicorns, scenery of
daily Medieval life, great dynasties, mythical beasts, or
hang a shield, armor, swords, or candle light sconces made
from black metal. Medieval shields and wall crests have a
great visual effect because of their stunning detail.
Swords and other pole arms like halberds and maces draw
attention to the wall because they are impressive and make
great display items. You can hang swords crossed over
doorways, in custom frames, fanned out as a collection, or
even in an exhibit case. Also, you can hang a shield that
has a family crest or historic symbol on larger walls as a
way to coordinate themes and color. Another great touch is
to create a glorious Medieval mural to add life to the room.
However, Medieval suits of armor make an even more dramatic
decorative accessory. You can purchase replica pieces if
you cannot afford to acquire a real antique suit of armor.
Some replica pieces actually look like they could be from a
museum. A knight makes a design statement when placed at a
doorway entrance or foyer.
To give your walls that Medieval effect, you may paint them
with bright designs or stencil gothic arches, quatrefoils,
fleur de lis, and other shapes using a bronze, silver leaf,
or gold leaf finish.
For window treatments, if you cannot afford stained glass,
you can use a product called Gallery Glass to create a
stained glass design. One way to do this is to apply this
product onto a sheet of plexiglass and then place it against
the window or hang it on rings that have suction cups. For
curtains, you may purchase ones that have mille fleur
patterns.
To accessorize, you may include tall candle holders made
from wrought iron that can be used to flank the fireplace.
For rugs, choose patterns that contain heraldic designs or
mille fleurs. You may accent your bedroom using only a few
items, such as placing a decorative knight statue on a side
table or use a custom framed sword to fill in an area of the
wall that is bare. For a side table, you can include a
handsome helmet that is sure to draw attention.
Over the doorway, you may add full length drapes that are
pulled back with tassel tie backs for extra punch. A
wonderful final accent to complete a room is to install
crossed wood beams on the ceiling to give the room a warm
feel.