To The Letter

Here at Hillsdale Furniture, we’re from the South. Our home base is Louisville, Kentucky, where we have an undying passion for bourbon, horses, and of course, a good monogram. We see initials on purses, necklaces, glassware, serving trays, pretty much everywhere. Lately though, we’re beginning to see a little letter love in interior design as well. Here’s a round-up of a few of our favorite ways monograms, initials and just letters in general are speaking volumes around the home.  

Bed Sense

Upholstered beds are very trendy right now, and come in a lot of different shapes, styles and colors, and in nearly every standard size. Try putting your own spin on the idea with an embroidered monogram in a contrasting color.

Wall Words

Monograms on wine glasses and bath towels are old hat. Be a little bolder and stencil the family monogram on the wall in sophisticated fonts, shades and arrangements. It is a great idea for hallways or powder rooms. 

Pillow Talk

Throw pillows remain one of our favorite simple, inexpensive and fun ways to add bright colors, patterns and ideas to interior design. Letters are just another fun way to use them, and they aren't difficult to find, or DIY with a little help from stencils.

Expect the Expected

Had enough of your initials? Use letters to spell out something appropriate to place. Favorite food words in the kitchen, “CLEAN” in the bathroom or “DREAM” in the bedroom. Keep the words short and sweet, and get creative with it. 

All Over the Map

Beautiful letters and lettering can be lovely unto themselves. They don’t need to spell or signify anything to be interesting. A gallery wall-type arrangement of pretty type is unusual and visually very cool. 

Do you share a similar passion for the art of monogramming and letters? What are your favorite ways to use initials and letters around the home?