Choosing Medallions: Let’s Talk Details

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So you’ve decided that you want a medallion in your house.  That’s the first step in the process, but there are infinite possibilities and choices when it comes to the look, shape, style, and colors, not to mention where to place the medallion.

A tile medallion can be placed in a myriad of places in one’s home in order to add some unique, decorative artwork.  Medallions work wonderfully in entryways, the middle of a master bathroom, a fireplace hearth, the ceiling of most rooms, or the wall above a stovetop as well as in the dining room.  Kitchens and bathrooms, which are not always decorated in art, can be spruced up with the addition of marble floor medallions.

Medallions can also add a new level of interest to the outside of a home or a backyard.  Medallion-infused patios and decks paired with a gorgeous landscape can create the feeling that you’re somewhere in the European countryside.  Having a medallion placed at the bottom of a pool can give it the feel of a luxurious, hotel swimming pool.

Once you’ve decided where to put the medallion, you need to decide what design, shape and colors you want.  Popular shapes include circles, diamonds, squares and octagons.  Many feature geometric designs such as stars, pinwheels, mandalas, and compasses.  It is also possible to have a custom picture or design created.

Make sure to evaluate the color scheme of the room or environment before selecting the colors for your medallion.  All medallions will garner attention, but selecting brighter colors will create even more of a focal interest in the room.  It’s good to evaluate if you want the medallion to be the center of attention or simply add a subtle change in the style of the room.