16 Smart Ways To Decorate With Leaves Elegantly
A pile of leaves are not something that most of us would consider to use as home decoration. But, the fact is that you can! You just need some creative juice! Proud to say, we are here to supply you with all the creative juice you’ll need! There’s tons of ways on how you can absorb the beauty of nature into your house decor!
1. Golden Hanging Leaves
Maple leaves are naturally beautiful by itself. But, with a spray of golden acrylic paint, it will turn into one of the most beautiful thing from mother nature that you could’ve ever seen! Get two twigs as wooden dowel to hang them. You can just use one if it’s thick enough. Decorating the wall can be as simple as this!
2. Taped Leaves
Paint the wall with the beautiful colors of autumn leaf. Just need a brownish tape to match the color! You can also arrange them around in patterns to make out a shape!
3. Embroided Leaf Place Cards
Stitch some names in there! This idea is originally use as a name card to guide guests to their seat. But, you can absorb this idea into making patterns instead of wording. After that, you can make garland out of it!
Dip the end of the green leaves into golden paint. Just a simple touch to elevate its elegance! Then, use white inked acrylic paint to write on the leaves like normal paper.
4. Magnolia Wreath
You can never run out of wreaths to hang around in the house. Here’s one idea that doesn’t cost a lot! Just use leaves. Paint a few of them to create color variation. Gold and silver are the best! Checkout the source link above for the tutorial!
5. Candle Wrap Decor
As simple as wrapping a bunch of leaves and to tie them up together with a white ribbon, you’ll get a cute little candle. You could also place the candle inside a glass and decorate the glass instead if you wish to fully burn out the candle.
6. Foraged Triangle Wreath
Wreath doesn’t have to be round! It can be square or any other polygonal shape too. Once you get the shape fixed with wire, tie some leaves around it. That’s it!
7. Wireless Twinkle Wreath
An simple hoop gets a touch of modern style and nature in this beautiful decor. Grab a handful of greens and tie them up. Don’t worry about showing the strings because it will still look good. Then, wrap string lights around the hoop. This is nice to put in the living room so everyone gets to see your work of art!
8. Hanging Hoop With Branch & Leaves
Decorating with hoops can really twist the creativity a bit. There’s no easy or hard way to do it. Just the creative way! Here’s one idea that uses branches as the focus of the piece. Choose the one that overlaps the hoop multiple times so you can tie it nicely. Then, tie the bottom of it with 5 jute cords to allow the bundled grass-like leaves hanging around. It’s a nice idea if the grass has scents. It would fill up the air of your room with that lovely smell!
9. Pine Leaves Garland
Pine leaves is always a good choice for this because it can last longer compared to other type of leaves. It’s water retention ability is what allows it to survive harsh winter! So, don’t worry about making a nice little garland out of it!
10. Leaf Curtain
When the wall is quite blank, you could always go for this idea. It takes up a huge wall space! You can have multiple of this by the balcony and light it up at night. That’s how you create a romantic ambiance!
11. Leaf Chandelier
Give your light a touch of nature! This is basically a normal chandelier. Then, you just need to tie up some leaves along a string. Then, hang it over the chandelier.
12. Golden Leaves
It’s gold! This would incredibly elevate the status of a normal tea time!
13. Maple Leaf Vase
Create stalks of autumn leaves by gluing them onto branch sticks. Then, put them up like a regular flower in a vase. If you have white colored room and furniture around, this orange sharp autumn vase will be able to spark up the ambiance a bit!
14. Autumn Wall Branch
This is basically painting the wall with nature. The branch can last long and so does the leaves! This makes them two of the best materials to work with. Pick a tough branch. Then, glue and tie the leaves around it. Placing the craft on areas away from strong wind would be best so that the strings won’t get tangled up.
15. Charming Leaf Window
Glue some autumn leaves along the string. Then, secure the string from one end to another. Such is one way to decorate the window! It’s a nice idea if you don’t open that particular window that much as well. I love how the curtain matches the color of the leaves too! The harmony in color just makes your home look even more comfy to be in!
16. Umbrella Leaf
Leaves too can be used as decoration for the outdoors! Here’s one that involves leaves covering the entire umbrella! It can be a unique prop to have for backyard BBQ session with loved ones!
Related: 15 Nice Umbrella Decoration Ideas
