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from the ceiling, hung like banners or
from trees, which can be suspended
created as panels with dowels at the
as a sort of freeform sculpture from
top and bottom, which is great for a
the ceiling. These are elements that
seasonal design that’s reusable.
remind us of nature and the seasons.”
For a lingerie store, Kong believes this
And when ethically sourced, even better?
idea in particular is a perfect match. “You
“They’re a freebie,” Kong adds.
With biophilic design also trending for both indoor and
outdoor spaces, Kong points to the use of reindeer or Spanish
moss from Amazon, a local home-improvement or crafts store
or a local 昀氀oral supplier. “You can create a green wall, which
is really popular these days, or you can create silhouettes of
hearts made out of moss,” she says. For windows with open
backs, also consider natural items with wonderful scents, such
as oranges spiked with cloves or bunches of lavender, rosemary
or thyme, tied with beautiful ribbons and suspended from the
ceiling. “It not only scents the window design, it also will waft
through the store.”
Have Fun with Wallpaper
If you’re a fan of HGTV’s spate of makeover shows, you know
that wallpaper has made a huge comeback in home design,
with the bold colors and graphic prints also transferring nicely
to window presentations. “The popularity of peel-and-stick
wallpapers makes it easier than ever to 昀椀nd great prints to
use in window design,” Kong says. “And you don’t even have
to commit to sticking it the to your walls; it can be dropped
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can source beautiful damask prints, old-world
designs that feel a bit sensual or pastel colors —
any of these would work beautifully as a backdrop for a
lingerie display.”
Recycle and Upcycle
Anyone who’s frequented a Goodwill or Salvation Army store
knows that wonderful furniture 昀椀nds can be discovered. The
bonus is that it’s a choice that’s both sustainable and less
expensive than a new piece. “You might 昀椀nd a beautiful vintage
daybed that’s perfect for draping a robe,” Kong says. “I also
come across people who have an excess of books. They’re not
selling them, they’re giving them away. Either open or showing
beautiful cloth covers, they also work well as backdrops for
merchandise.”
With a little ingenuity, Kong says almost
any found object can become a display
backdrop. “It might be anything from
leftover building materials to tiny
dollhouses,” Kong notes.
