The Fantasy of Fish in Decorating a Home
When we think about using animals as inspiration for decorating a home, we don't often think about fish. Instead, we think of bolder options such as leopard prints. However, fish are a terrific decor choice for the home. They are colorful which adds a unique twist to a space. Plus they are peaceful which brings tranquility to your home.
Fish can be used in both bold and subtle ways in your home design. An impressive aquarium filled with live fish or a stunning sea-inspired mural would dominate a space. A trophy fish or a framed drawing of a fish would simply accent whatever else is happening in the room.
This flexibility means that you can decorate around the fish in whatever style suits you. There is no need to stick with a tropical or ocean theme when decorating with fish. Have fun with it. Add some fantasy to your home!
Fish can be used in both bold and subtle ways in your home design. An impressive aquarium filled with live fish or a stunning sea-inspired mural would dominate a space. A trophy fish or a framed drawing of a fish would simply accent whatever else is happening in the room.
This flexibility means that you can decorate around the fish in whatever style suits you. There is no need to stick with a tropical or ocean theme when decorating with fish. Have fun with it. Add some fantasy to your home!
The bathroom is an ideal place for using murals, paint, decals and other items to create a faux aquarium. I love the way that the many mirrors here make it feel as though you are really beneath the water in this bathroom. It could make you feel like a mermaid every time that you showered!
Here's another example of a trophy fish hung on display in a home. The decor here is much lighter and airy so the fish provides a very tropical feelings for the bathroom.
Usually it is the fish that adds bold color to a space. I love this opposite approach where the color is in the furniture and pillows and the fish is a silver accessory adorning the room.
Fish can be added to very unusual spaces in the home to create a look that makes you do a double-take. This fish gutter spout is a terrific example of that.
Simple fish artwork is a terrific way to add a sense of their magic to the home. I love this old-fashioned images that are framed in distressed wooden frames. They are interesting and appealing but are unique from the more colorful fish displays we usually see.
Real fish placed in a beautiful aquarium is one of the best ways to introduce the fantasy of colorful creatures into the home. I love this amazing bathtub with a stunning modern aquarium built right into its design.
Another aquarium option is to have it built directly into a wall. This provides a great decorative opportunity without intruding into the space of the room. Here it's paired with a contrasting Western design. I would prefer something like this aquarium to be paired with a very modern black-and-white approach to the decor.
If you are lucky enough to have a small pond built into your home's landscape then you might want to think about adding real fish to the pond. It's always a treat to add new living things to a tranquil space.