You may think tapestries are something you’d only find in royal palaces like Hampton Court, but detailed hangings can be a way to introduce colour as well as texture to your home too.
Less time consuming than painting or wallpapering a mural, a tapestry offers something different to framed pictures and can add an interesting edge all over the house, from the living room to the hallway and the bedroom.
How do you hang a tapestry?
They don’t even need major DIY skills to hang: if you don’t like the idea of hammering them into the wall with nails, you can try suspending them from a rod, sticking in a frame or using adhesive like Command Strips to display them in all their glory.
And, although you can easily find antique-looking tapestries and wall hangings, there are plenty of contemporary iterations to browse too.
Where should you hang a tapestry?
Anywhere you like! They can create the illusion of a higher headboard by hanging above the bed, or sit on the wall behind your dining table sectioning off the area in a similar way to paint. If you have enough of them, you can border them on horizontal poles around the top of the room as a more luxe version of wallpaper. This is a nice idea for quiet rooms like the bedroom or your study as they’ll also act as a noise buffer.
If you have space in your bathroom a wall hanging can look great here too; an unexpected piece of art to gaze at while you’re brushing your teeth.
With such a broad spectrum of styles to choose from, we’ve done the legwork and found the best options. From modern graphic looks to classic tapestries, here’s our list of the best below.
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Urban Outfitters The Moon Tarot Card Tapestry
Urban Outfitters has an excellent line-up of tapestries, including a tarot card-inspired collection. This one is themed on the moon card, instantly adding a sense of mystique to any setting. The neutral black and white makes it easy to style with most interiors looks.
Buy now £32.00, Urban Outfitters
Rosalind Wheeler Strawberry Thief Blue by William Morris Wall Hanging
William Morris’ Strawberry Thief is the artist’s most famous works. If you want to give your home a National Trust aesthetic, hanging up this vibrant and richly detailed tapestry is an easy step. Made from wefted and warped cotton, the design includes top and bottom pockets making it simple to hang from a curtain rod. Also available in red.
Buy now £122.06, Wayfair
ferm LIVING Forest tapestry blanket, sand
For Scandi cool vibes, look no further than this nature-inspired tapestry available from the Finnish Design Shop. Showcasing the humble mushroom and forest regulars in all their glory, the cotton design can be used to bring walls to life or as a throw to add warmth to sofas and chairs.
Buy now £108.00, Finnish Design Shop
Krelymics Landscape Tapestry
Got a lot of space to fill? This landscape tapestry comes in two sizes: 51 x 59 inches and 83 x 59 inches. The pleasant tonal mountain scene is rich with colours and is made from polyester, making it a doddle to clean when the time comes. Place in the living room with fairy lights to create a cosy and inviting nook.
Buy now £14.99, Amazon
Woolroom Highland Coo Pure New Wool Throw
Although you can find plenty of tapestries depicting modern art, the look works best for those who favour Cottagecore. Bring the Highlands home with this stunning throw from Woolroom with a burnt orange and white print of its native cows. Made from Pure New wool, it adds instant warmth to rooms.
Buy now £48.74, Woolroom
Psychedelic vase goldfish flower tapestry
If you’re looking for something with stop-and-stare appeal, this vintage-looking tapestry ticks the boxes. Featuring a surreal art print of a goldfish in a flower vase, the bright colours help the patterns ping off the print.
Buy now £17.00, Etsy
Slowtide Yellow Submarine Tapestry Blanket
Showcase your love for the Fab Four with this detailed tapestry wall hanging inspired by their legendary film. The piece is full of references that fans will adore and with so much going on, you’ll discover something new with every glance. Made in the US, it’s not exactly a light piece, coming in at 1100g. If you don’t want to hang it over your walls, it also makes an unusual bed spread.
Buy now £145.00, Slowtide
Momentum Mountain Forest Tree Wall Hanging Cotton Tapestry
Embrace the magic of the moonlight with this vertical hanging. Featuring mountains, forest, a lake and the moon, the cotton linen blend is finished with black fringing. Perfect for adding interest to narrow spaces and dull corners.
Buy now £39.95, NOTHS
GOODBOND Tiger Woven Throw Let it go, no big deal
With bright neon and a Tibetian tiger design, this is about as far as you can get from the idea of a dusty old tapestry in a crumbling mansion. The jacquard woven throw is made from 100 per cent cotton and bears a motivational message. A poster in tapestry form.
Buy now £240.00, Goodbond
