Once relegated to the children’s section, butterfly home décor is beginning to spread its wings and occupy many different rooms in the home. Traditionally considered only a spring and summer theme, butterflies may also be found in many different seasonal holiday decorations.
Perhaps the most accessible way for adults to incorporate butterflies into seasonal design is during Mardi Gras. Due to the natural beauty of these epidopterans, they are incorporated as the form and design for a variety of Mardi Gras masks. These inexpensive adornments can be found online year round and add an inexpensive touch of sparkle, shine, and rich colors to a room. Most masks start around $5, but may cost up to $50 depending on material and design. To transition the décor from the holiday season to year round appeal, masks can easily be matted and framed for a tasteful display.
Another season that is embracing the entry of the butterfly is the Christmas season. Many varieties of tree ornaments can be found to fit any color theme. Small, jeweled ornaments or large winged accents are increasingly available at mass merchandisers and specialty stores alike. The pricing of these items varies greatly and depends on the materials used in the design. Fabric and feather ornaments may be as low as $1 each, whereas crystal ornaments will be upwards of $20. However, Christmas ornaments do not need to be consigned to a storage chest for the majority of the year. Obtain a shadow box lined with complimentary fabrics and creatively place your favorite adornments for year round butterfly appeal!
A natural for any outdoor event, butterflies are ever popular for the outdoor living areas of a home. Durable nylon butterflies, wind chimes, garden flags, or patio tables with carved butterfly design are readily available at many retailers. Some other options are butterfly shaped paver stones, or small glass butterflies to sprinkle throughout topiaries. Due to the wide variety of products available, pricing can range widely. The best deals on this merchandise can usually be found during the spring clearance season towards the end of May.
Butterfly home décor has a long history dating back to ancient art. Butterflies can be seen depicted on Egyptian hieroglyphs more than 3500 years ago, and live specimens have been captured and artfully preserved for many years. Due to its metamorphosis from an egg, to caterpillar, to butterfly, these fragile creatures are a natural representation for the human life cycle, and rebirth of the soul. This soulful symbolism makes it easy to locate artwork from all time periods to suit your decorating needs. Asian representations of butterflies focus primarily on their ethereal and spiritual quality, while modern representations by Warhol will focus more on the vibrant coloring variations. By selecting the art piece that is right for your home, you can find a sophisticated way to incorporate butterflies into your décor scheme. Art pricing will vary based on the artist’s popularity and the media utilized. For example, a poster reprint will be much less expensive than a signed official reprint or original.
Butterfly home décor is growing in popularity across many consumer demographics. From seasonal options to permanent art pieces, butterflies can be accessible to all budgets and tastes. Try finding a special piece for your home today and embrace life’s changes and rebirth!