Decorating with Words

by Erin Loechner, Posted Jun 18th 2009 8:00AM

If a picture is worth a thousand words, what are a thousand words worth? Decoratively speaking, they're worth one massive design trend. Lately verbs, adjectives and nouns have been popping up everywhere in the home, from pillows to wall decor and even (gasp!) shower curtains. Many trend-watchers think word decor is here to stay since it pays homage to our original linguistic roots, rather than the bold graphic-centric society we've become. However you slice it, we find word decor to be an important addition -- and statement -- to any home.

Whether you'd like an entire wall devoted to words or just a few pops of verbiage here and there, the following products are well worth a good read.

Decorating with Words

Proof that Romeo has great taste. Shakespeare bedding, price upon request, Hahn Smith Design

Come on over and sit a spell....or is it spell a sit? Dharma lounge, price upon request, Palette Industries

After all, words are sometimes tougher to digest than dinner. Take Your Time tablecloth, $57, SEMdesign

Can you make out the words on this pillow? Hint: I'm getting sleepy. Sleep pillow, $68, Meg Mateo Ilasco

To think or not to think? This sign inspires some serious pondering. Think sign, £14 ($23), Cox & Cox

Get down and dirty [err, clean] with your literary self. 500 SAT Words shower curtain, $20, Target

Got milk? Sorry, it was just so tempting! Words milk jug, $21, CLIO Home

The loveliest pile you'll see all day. Weighty Words paperweight, $25, Brooklyn 5 and 10

I spy a fantastic conversation starter. Eye Chart pillow, $95, Heather Lins Home

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