Claddagh Decor Ideas

Rusticity

• Traditional Claddagh decor styles involved the use of natural, rustic elements, giving rise to its iconic thatched roofs and other such elements. While thatched-roof houses are mostly a thing of the past, you can incorporate that rustic look by adorning your outdoor spaces with thatch, as in patios or sheds.

Plaid

• The plaid patterns for which Scotland is well-known also feature in Claddagh decor. You can adapt plaid in a number of ways: Paint or wallpaper your walls in a plaid pattern, or, if you're looking for something more subtle, adorn the beds and sofas in your house with matching plaid linens and pillowcases.

Caddagh Ring

• The Claddagh Ring features a heart-topped crown mounted on a gold ring, a motif that has become a symbol of the town. You should prominently display the image if you want to construct a Claddagh-themed design scheme. Decorate a room with reproductions -- such as paintings or drawings -- of the ring, or use its symbols, the heart and the crown, around the house. For example, consider doing a heart-and-crown-themed stencil pattern on the walls.

Art

• Mounted, framed paintings and photographs are an easy and effective way to enhance the look of a room and bring together its various elements. Adorn the walls with imagery from Claddagh and other Scottish cities, such as Claddagh's iconic thatched huts.