Interior Decorating Tips: Home Décor With Swords, Armor And Shields

MEDIEVAL HOME DECOR

Today, real swords, historic weapons, armor and shields are all used as home decor to create captivating and exciting effects in key rooms. Major home builders have decorated their media rooms with elaborate arrangements of swords and shields on key walls. Bedrooms are accented with only a few items including a decorative knight figure on a side table, or use a custom framed sword to complete a narrow wall where nothing else would work.

Home decorating with real Medieval armor has become a hot fashion trend for many families in the New Millennium. Even major T.V. remodeling shows like Monster House and This New Home have already had episodes surprising home owners with new Medieval media rooms or family areas decorated with Medieval swords, armor and shields. And everyone loves the look!

Create the most popular themed room in your neighborhood by combining swords and shields as an accent for your home décor. Imagine the awesome response of your friends walking into your new Medieval media room to watch something like Braveheart. You could easily find yourself the "best friend" of everyone you know.

BASIC HOME DECOR TIPS

Interior decorating that truly reflects your personality and style is an art. If you are adventurous and love history, accept the challenge to decorate your home using swords, armor and shields. To get started, select a time period you like most. If you need help differentiating which items you like best, please feel free to review the large selection of product photos (Medieval, Roman, Viking, Greek, and more) in our on-line store.

Swords are usually hung on walls in a variety of ways and directions to make statements of strength and confidence. They can be crossed over doorways, hung in custom frames, fanned-out in a spray collection, or even placed in an enclosed display case.

Armor is used in home decorating by either displaying full suits of armor for a majestic look, or just use individual pieces as a more intriguing accent. Shields with family crests or historic symbols are being used on larger walls to coordinate themes and color. (The "castle look" is definitely in vogue.)

MEDIEVAL KID'S ROOMS

Decorating with Medieval swords, armor and shields is perfect for home décor in children's bedrooms. A soft look can be achieved by decorating a child's room with only a few pieces. Choose your favorite piece of armor to hang alone on a wall that has been painted in a contrasting color to the colors of the armor. Shields are most popular for hanging on walls, or create a magnificent Medieval mural to bring the room alive. Add a banner or tapestry to cover an adjacent wall for just the right effect. To complete the ensemble, accent a nightstand table with a decorative knight figure lamp or statuette.

ULTIMATE MEDIEVAL MEDIA ROOM

Want some ideas on what the ultimate Medieval media room would look like? Follow along as we take you through this fantasy castle room to discover all the ways swords, shields and armor can be used to create adventure and intrigue.

As you enter through a front door, your eye immediately sees a family coat-of-arms (heraldry) which stirs strong feelings of family identity. As you glance to the right, a full suit of armor guards the door and greets you. The excitement of this incredible room is growing. Over the doorway full-length drapes are pulled back with tassel tie-backs and are gently hanging beside the open doorway.

To your left, the Medieval media room has a magnificent spray of swords covering the large wall. On the opposite wall, pole arms and mace are crossed making a triumphant statement of victory. Looking around the room, your eye spots a helmet sitting alone on a side table glistening near a beautiful leaded stained glass window.

As you walk in further, you suddenly see another full suit of armor, but this one is holding a bar tray in his hands leading you towards a refreshment area. The final accent to complete our majestic Medieval media room is achieved with crossed wood beams on the ceiling that tie into the comfortable seating with tapestry fabric which fills the room with warmth.

Visit our on-line store to review a large selection of product photos from major historical eras including The Renaissance, Medieval Era, Roman Era, Vikings, Greeks, and more.

If you have any questions about our products or would like to have us carry something you did not see here today, contact us and we will see what we can locate for you.

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