February 9, 2013

Trend Alert: Arrows in Home Decor

February 9, 2013

It’s time for a new “Trend Alert” post at Home Stories A to Z and today we are going to be telling the story of arrows in home decor. Isn’t it fascinating how the fashion, home  and craft Creatives latch onto a certain appealing shape and run with it? We’re all completely OVER chevron at this point, so arrows offer a chevron’esque appeal yet without so much zig and zag. If you are on instagram (you can follow me at homestoriesatoz), then you can’t help but see arrows all over people’s pics! The trend is still fairly fresh so if you want to jump on the arrow bandwagon before it rides off into the sunset, I’ve got you covered!  Let’s explore 27 different inspirational ways to use arrows in your home decor.

**Please note that the picture source is linked below each picture. Click on the link if you would like to be taken to the source.**

arrows in home decor

Whimsical arrows hung on the wall in bright hues look adorable in a kiddo’s room!  I think this look could easily work for a boy or girl especially with the popularity of Disney’s movie Brave. This would be a classy way of working in your little Merida or Green Arrow wannabee.

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Modern Kiddo

Metal arrow signs provide a great place for magnets and kid treasures! I like how they are mixed here with license plates and fun geometric curtains and furnishing to give a construction zone feeling without being overly themey.

This handmade quilt was made for a child’s room. Lucky kid! It is beautiful and fun!
Metal planters hung on the wall with fun arrows make cleaning almost look desirable. This is a clever storage option!
A rustic looking arrow sign hung within a gallery wall creates interest. I think you could DIY this sign using an old metal tin, a stencil, tin snips, and some blue poster-board backing.
The space below is colorful and bold. I am loving the child’s loft area with blue arrow showing that you slide down the pole. My boys would go crazy over this set-up!
Arrows at weddings as party decor? You bet! Look how lovely this place setting and favors look at this wedding. I think this would be fun for a non-traditional Valentine’s party or maybe for an upcoming Hunger Games premiere party.
Wooden arrows on a gallery wall of graphic art. You can’t lose with this combination!
This is bordering more on chevron, but the pattern is broken up enough that the frame looks tribal and graphic. It would be fun to hang on a chalkboard wall and write a simple word in the center.
Arrow tips in Orla Keily’ish colors look fresh on brown craft paper. A stamp could help you create your own designer wrapping paper!
Pottery with arrows gives a neo-Sothwestern feeling and flare. I love the mixed blues chosen for the plate.
Smile and Wave teaches you how to make your own arrow mobile in her step by step tutorial.
Or you could place the same arrow shape on your wall with a  vinyl decal.
How about a jewelry hanger?
Or you could go crazy and stencil yourself some arrow wallpaper!
I have to admit that I like a more subtle use of the shape. Arrows in a blue jar look lovely. Although, if this were sitting on my countertop the boys wouldn’t be able to resist throwing them at each other.
I’m not much for a new-Southwestern look, but this bedding from Anthropologie would look great in the right room.
And of course, let’s not forget the easiest (and in my opinion BEST) way to incorporate a trend—THROW PILLOWS!
Okay, so I’ll admit that this is debatable as to whether or not it falls into the “arrow” category. However, if you’re like me and not fully ready to embrace “the full arrow” herringbone is a fabulous option! I love the look of herringbone.
Most of the pictures I’ve shown you come from etsy or design blogs. But what about our kind of bloggers? Have they jumped on the arrow trend bandwagon yet? Of course! After all, we’re the ones who set the trends *wink*! Take a peak at just three fun arrow projects our niche has produced recently.

herringbone dresser

So what do you think? Are arrows in your home decor future? Any ideas you particularly like? Dislike? Yay or nay?

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Comments

  1. michelle@somedaycrafts says:
    February 9, 2013 at 3:25 pm

    FUN round-up! I love the trend. I am sharing this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com.

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  2. Helen says:
    February 9, 2013 at 3:38 pm

    Oooh definitly digging this. The dresser is my favorite. It looks great and that stenciled wall is a close second.

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  3. Allison @ The Golden Sycamore says:
    February 9, 2013 at 5:34 pm

    Thanks for showing off my herringbone (arrow) dresser, Beth! I was browsing through all the fun pictures and then up popped my dresser! What an exciting treat! Have a great weekend!
    Allison

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  4. Virginia @ LiveLoveDIY says:
    February 9, 2013 at 5:57 pm

    I couldn’t agree more! I’m loving some arrows lately! Just did some sequin art using an arrow shape. I LOVE the dresser & that wrapping paper! Great inspiration!

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  5. kim says:
    February 9, 2013 at 7:57 pm

    Trends seem so strange at times to me. I did not like the antler trends and don’t think I will enjoy this one either. However FEDEX should fit right in since they have an arrow hidden in their logo. I never realized it until my son pointed it out to me this week—there is an arrow in their logo where the E and the X meet–you have to look for it if you have a brain like mine, lol!

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    • Beth says:
      February 9, 2013 at 8:20 pm

      Yes, those who like antlers will probably like arrows. It’s a more neo-Southwestern look. And yes, I’ve noticed the Fed-ex logo :) .

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  6. Liora says:
    February 9, 2013 at 10:27 pm

    What a fantastic collection – thank you so much for including our wrapping paper!

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  7. penny says:
    February 10, 2013 at 10:03 am

    Hmmm…I like antlers, arrows not so much. Directional arrows are okay, and anything herringbone-ish I love, love, LOVE, (because it reminds me of fabric) but not arrows specifically. Maybe it’s what they represent? Hunting? Violence? Not sure…just not my thing, especially when they’re cute-sified…with the exception of cupid. Cupi-fied is a-o-k. :)

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  8. lynn cockrell says:
    February 10, 2013 at 1:54 pm

    Some great pictures and good ideas for using arrows in different ways and types.

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  9. david says:
    February 10, 2013 at 2:40 pm

    I think you’ve pointed me in the right direction! (sorry).
    Definitely on target! (sorry again…I’ll stop now)
    But thanks for this heads up on the trending side of things. I’ll put my mind to how I can use some arrows in the future.

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  10. Wedding Favors says:
    February 11, 2013 at 9:18 am

    I love the arrows they certainly appeal to me more than chevron designs. I really adore the gorgeous kitchen with the arrow flooring it’s really trendy.

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  11. ELENI FITSAKI says:
    February 11, 2013 at 11:41 am

    I have never imagined a decoration with arrows but it is not that bad, finally! Nice to mention those photos!!!!

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  12. Lesley@ChaoticallyCreative says:
    February 11, 2013 at 5:29 pm

    Yes, I’m already on top of the trend!!!! Here’s an arrow for ya “growing Up ^) growth chart http://chaoticallycreative.com/2012/03/07/growing-up-growth-chart/

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  13. karen says:
    February 11, 2013 at 7:53 pm

    I LOVE the industrial arrow look. Thanks for sharing. -K

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  14. Amanda @ Burlap and Denim says:
    February 13, 2013 at 4:12 pm

    Perfect timing! I just finished an arrow project last week! I love them, and antlers too :)
    http://burlapanddenim.com/2013/02/giant-unstretched-canvas-art-diy-for-the-un-artistic/

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  15. Capturing Joy with Kristen Duke says:
    February 24, 2013 at 3:47 pm

    what a great post! i love arrows more than i ever loved chevron….mostly in digital design, but love it for the home, too!

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  16. Jillian @ Teapots & What-Nots says:
    April 14, 2013 at 12:29 pm

    Love the post! We’re totally digging the whole “arrow” trend right now. We’ve even included your awesome post on our latest blog post at http://www.teapotsandwhatnots.blogspot.com!

    Thanks for all the info and great pics! Glad we had a great article like yours to “reference”. Happy Sunday!

    ~Jillian
    Teapots & What-Nots

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