Figurines in the interior - decoration or symbol
In the best museums around the world, they occupy entire halls. These motionless miniatures reflect eras, ancient traditions, and a variety of sculptural styles. These small sculptures have wandered from era to era, and to this day remain an integral part of the interior. Figurines give the house a special flavor, individuality, and fill it with a certain energy.
Variety of shapes and materials
These cute little things can enliven any interior, diversify, and complement it. Their importance in modern life cannot be underestimated. Choosing a figurine for the interior is not an easy task, because each figurine is unique. They all differ from each other in shape, material, and design. Before buying figurines for the house, you should decide on their purpose and interior style so that they harmonize with the surrounding space and fully reveal their attractiveness.
The material from which the figurine is made is not unimportant. So, what are decorative figurines for the home made of? The materials are very diverse: ceramics, porcelain, glass, wood, silver or even bronze. More original are figurines that combine several materials. For example, a figurine made of polystone can be supplemented with glass or fabric.
Let's talk a little more about each of the materials.
1. Ceramic figurines are distinguished by their simplicity and unobtrusiveness. They are made from ordinary clay. To give a decorative look, a special type of clay with a light pleasant roughness is used - chamotte. The most original objects can be molded from clay that will fit into any interior. That is why ceramic figurines are very popular.
2. Porcelain figurines, as a rule, have a refined elegant appearance. How do they differ from ceramic ones? The best varieties of white clay are selected for the production of porcelain figurines. Porcelain objects in the house speak of the good taste and wealth of the owners.
3. Decorative glass objects first began to be made after the Romans invented the glass-blowing tube. Glass elements can be both transparent and colored. But they all look light and airy, without distracting from the interior, at the same time remaining original and elegant.
4. Metal interior items can be made of copper, silver, brass, gold. They also complement the room favorably, but are not so universal, as they harmoniously combine only with some interior designs, for example, with the Art Nouveau style. Some models are made of steel. They do not have bright color elements, thanks to which such figurines fit even into the interior in a classical style.
5. Wooden accessories are also very common due to their naturalness, environmental friendliness and low cost. Now there are many craftsmen who carve real works of art from wood. Wooden figurines are suitable for both Provence and classic styles. If you doubt the attractiveness of wooden figurines, you can purchase products from expensive and valuable wood species.
6. Stone. Statuettes can be made of marble, travertine, sandstone, granite, onyx or artificial stone (polystone). Stone sculptures can be of various sizes, from small pieces to floor figurines or decorative elements for gardens and parks. Any of them will find a worthy place in the house.
How to place figurines in the house
Finally! We have completed the most important stage - choosing and purchasing a figurine. But that's not all! An equally important point is the correct placement of the figurine in the house. After all, the correctly chosen place determines whether the full charm and beauty of the decorative object will be revealed, and how harmonious and complete your home interior will look. There are several rules for placing figurines in the house.
1. Grouping. It is better to put figurines of the same style on one shelf, making a whole composition from them. You can combine figurines of the same style, material or size.
2. Choose one place. This rule applies to collections to a greater extent. If you collect figurines of a certain style, material or shape, it is better to place the entire collection in one place. For these purposes, you can build a special shelf or purchase a rack with glass doors and shelves so that the collection dear to your heart is always in sight and pleasing to the eye. A great idea is to make the shelves in such a rack illuminated, it will help to demonstrate your collection in all its glory.
3. Make an art object. Large floor figurines are best placed in such a way that they attract all the attention to themselves. Try not to place other things and pieces of furniture nearby. Also, in this case, the rule of grouping objects does not work. Large figures are better placed in different corners of the room.
What will feng shui tell us
Adherents of the Chinese practice of feng shui are sure that figurines not only decorate our house, but are also endowed with magical abilities. A correctly selected figurine can bring good luck to our house, strengthen relationships between family members, improve material well-being, and affect physical condition and career. So what figurines should be in the house? What figurines bring good luck?
An elephant protects the house
Elephant figurines are the most popular decorations. It is believed that an elephant brings good luck to the house. The figurine can be very small, but the main thing is that it should be richly decorated, with pebbles and paintings. A little secret is that you should give preference to figurines with their trunks pointing upwards, and place such an elephant on the windowsill with its trunks facing the window. This way it will attract wealth and success to the house.
The cat is a sacred animal
Even in ancient Egypt, the cat personified fertility. Cat figurines are very often found in our homes in a variety of forms. For example, a figurine of a cat with a kitten promises happy motherhood, a cat with a raised paw - an influx of money into the house, a cat with a raised tail - prosperity and optimism.
In Chinese ideology, the dog is a symbol of loyalty. Its main task is to protect the peace in the house.
The horse has a positive effect on career growth. That is why you should choose the figure of a horse in motion. It will contribute to endurance and a good reputation.
The turtle is a symbol of longevity. It helps to improve physical condition and avoid diseases. But it is better not to put it in the bedroom, it is believed that it can spoil the romantic atmosphere.
The frog gives wealth
Everyone is probably familiar with this ability of frog figurines. Indeed, it is believed that in a house where there is a frog, there will always be abundance. And here there is a little secret that enhances the positive energy of the figurine - a frog with an extended tongue has great magical properties, and if you put a coin on its tongue, the result will be even better. But the little frogs will bring love and understanding to your home.
An amazing fact. The figurine of Baba Yaga, despite its bad reputation and unattractive appearance, is a positive image in the ideology of Feng Shui. This old woman is considered the guardian of comfort in the house. She should be placed in the kitchen.
But not all figurines bring good and luck. There are things that are better not to place in the house. African masks are not the best solution for decorating a home. After all, they carry a sacred meaning, which can negatively affect the atmosphere in the house. It is also not recommended to place figurines of wild animals with open mouths in the house, they can bring discord and aggression into the house. You need to be careful with antiques, because they absorb the energy of previous owners, and it may not always be good. Antiques are better not to be placed in bedrooms and children's rooms
Despite the variety of decorative figurines and their important symbolic meaning, you should not fill your home with an abundance of figurines, because housing is primarily about coziness and comfort.
It is everyone's personal business whether or not to believe in the magical abilities of figurines, which representatives of the Feng Shui doctrine attribute to them. After all, the main thing is to choose a figurine that you like, which will give positive emotions. And if you are lucky enough to find such a decorative thing dear to your heart, it will not fail to bring happiness and joy to your home.