I have a thing for keys. I framed keys to include in my family room gallery wall. I love the architecture of keys. Each one is different, yet a key is a key. They can unlock doors or lock things up to keep them safe. Keys are a beautiful symbol and I like using them in decor.
I just found this amazing oversized key at HomeGoods. I had seen one there previously for $19.99, but the notches at the bottom of the key were not cut out, so I passed. I love oversized everyday objects as decor, but they have to look realistic to really work. Luckily a few weeks later, I spotted this one for only $14.99 and it was beautifully cut and distressed. I did not hesitate to put it in my cart.
When I got home, I ran around the house holding my giant key up to various walls and asking my hubby, “do you like it here?” We do this exercise often. More often than my hubby would like. Sometimes he even holds up the objects for me, so I can stand back and take a look.
We decided the perfect spot was in the dining room. On the small wall next to the arched recess above the board and batten. The key looked amazing hung vertically. This small wall is visible when you enter the house from the front door. I think the symbolism of a key to our home is exactly what we want guests to feel when they enter and when they join us for a meal in the dining room.
I hung the key from the top hanging hole on the back, but it hung crooked. I grabbed a 3M command strip from my stash (yes I keep a small stash of them on my craft room shelves). I placed the strip at the bottom of the key to help hold it straight.
Want to know the best thing about my new dining room key decor? It is almost like I planned it this way. I should probably take the credit, despite it being a fluke coincidence. The key design has eery similarities to the pattern in my beloved DIY tablecloth dining chair slipcovers. It is as if they were meant for the same room. Jackpot.
It gorgeous – I have a thing for keys myself and am green with envy :) and you are absolutely correct it looks like it was made to go there.
You’re right. It looks great on your wall. I love it!
Saw your re-design on YoungHouseLove.com and must say it looks great! Love the colors! I really like that key too! I think I need to pay my HomeGoods store a visit. ;)
First off I want to say that I just found your blog and it is amazing!
Secondly, I absolutely adore that key! I wish I had a homegoods around me so I could try to find it! The closest one to me is 3 hours away and its not even a full one!! Sad! Ugh well enjoy the key its a beaut!!!!!
Kayleigh
@ The Gotta Have It Girl
Congrats on the YHL shout-out. Your dining room looks great, and the key fits right in.
Love it- came over to check out your blog via YHL- your style is right up my ally!
Saw your room today on Young House Love, SO beautiful! Your color scheme is my favorite!!
Hi! I need an oversized key like you have for our retiring principal. We want to give it as the “key to the school”. Where do you get them?
Pati, I think I got mine at HomeGoods, but have not seen any there lately. Target carries a nice large wood one in the wall decor aisle, where they have decorative plaques. Hope that helps.