Tieback Tricks!

Interior by: Gustave Caillebotte 1880

My Philosophy ~ What is yours?

It’s important to discover your own voice and create a home that functions for you and your family’s lifestyle. Design evolves and looks cycle in and out of fashion, but if you develop a self confidence and find a style that is uniquely your own, and it’s done well, you won’t fall into the trap of being a slave of chasing after the latest fad. In some circles, unless you have the popular cookie cutter look or (uniform as I call it) you are not considered chic and stylish. Constant comparisons to others drains you of your personal power, but if you express yourself genuinely you will find a lasting satisfaction.

I never discount what is available to make a great space and remix things in a new and fresh way. I keep current and updated, but I want to be original, and follow my own path. I do this by incorporating what I enjoy and like and not what the mass media tells me I should be doing. Design is subjective and everyone can be a critic, but there are established principals of good design. They include balance, scale and proportion and if you follow these basic tools whatever your style you can create a fantastic home that has your own personal stamp on it.

Tiebacks like wallpaper and color schemes, ebb and flow in and out of style. Regardless if you're a fan or not they are still around in abundance.

"Tutu" Spina of London

Tiebacks have been around for a long time and I expect they will always be here in some shape or form. They can serve a useful function or simply be a decorative accessory by adding visual interest. Some are upscale and elegant while others are whimsical and fun or clean line and modern.

"Glass Cube" Spina of London.

This reminds me of Old Hollywood Glamour.

"Carnival" Spina of London

Great Britain has some wonderful selections.

On the practical side they hold back bulky drapery, letting more light shine into a room. They are particularily useful for holding open fixed curtains. When tiebacks are used, generally the drapery is not mean to be opened and closed, because tiebacks tend to leave wrinkles in the drapery.

Lahood Window Furnishings

A formal look with a relaxed quality.

Nice twist

Hanging the tassel to the back rather then the front.

So where do you exactly place a tieback?

There are no hard or fast rules. The placement depends on the style of window and the drapery. However, as a rule of thumb, the base of the tieback should be positioned two thirds of the way down the window. This does not mean the hook itself should be placed at this point. Sometimes the hook will go much higher especially with rope tiebacks.

Urban Outfitters

Sparkly Door Knob.

Whimsical Teacup

Clever & Cute, Cute, Cute!

Sorry for not giving proper credit. I found this adorable idea on a blog several months ago and didn't keep the source.

"Hand in Glove" Edward Harpley

"Artichoke" Edward Harpley

Go the extra step by adding a decorative hook to hang the tieback from. Paying attention to the details creates a designer look!

Castle Hardware

When mounting hooks into a wall, if you don't hit wood, use wall anchors!

Posted to: Melissa's A beautiful life and Julia's Hooked on Fridays