It has been about a year since I started getting full exposure to the interior design world, and many things have changed on the way I see furniture, accessories and spaces. I must say, one of the most dramatic ones is my view of nailheads. I am going crazy about them.
Little I knew about the beauty and versatility of nailheads, and I am still learning. Here a quick introduction to Nailheads 101 … to go head over nails.
Nailheads have been used as a traditional upholstery detail for hundreds of years. Nowadays they are having a come back in all sorts of places.
They give style and spice to simple pieces of furniture ... and you can add them yourself.
- First of all choose the piece of furniture that you would want to revamp
- Choose your favorite nailheads, and make sure they match your piece and your style
- Define the distance that you want them to be from one another and where on the piece you would like to see them
- Start nailing them and seeing how they look
- Enjoy the project and the final piece
- More detailed instructions at: Isabella & Max rooms
Use them on lamps such as this Mitchell Gold Leather Lamp
On mirrors such as this exotic Safari Mirror from Ralph Lauren Home
Play with designs on cabinets such as this pristine Visconti Large Cabinet from The Bungalow 5 collection
Or why not beautifying your waste basket like the peeps at DRANSFIELD & ROSS have done it
Giving style to simple pieces such as this Happiness Round Ottoman from Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth
And even adding them to that one room in need of a unique touch
There are rustic iron nails such as these from Mexico
And many other materials, sizes
patterns, finishes, light and dark, shiny and matte
Even artists such as Korean Sculptor Jae-Hyo Lee use them on their furniture!
Happy nails everyone!
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