Six Ways to Incorporate a Conversation Piece in Your Decor Home Decoration Home Improvement by Kara Masterson - August 8, 2014August 8, 2014 How to Incorporate a Conversation Pieces in Your Decor Trying to find a theme to decorate a room or your entire home can feel a little overwhelming. One of the best things you can do is start with a central conversation piece to work around. A conversation piece can do wonders for both your home decor and the conversation at your next get together. It provides a starting point for your decorations and for your conversations. Here are six ideas for conversation pieces in your home. 1. Photo Books Having a photo book on your coffee table is a great way to start a good conversation about a meaningful life event. Keeping a photo book or album of your wedding, kids, or an exciting vacation can start interesting conversations in an otherwise awkward silence. 2. Antique Furniture Solid wood furniture, like that found at Jamco Wood Products,in Toronto with beautiful classic style and carving can also be an excellent conversation piece. It’s even better if you obtained it in an interesting way, like on a trip or from a family member. Image Credit – www.insideavenueblog.com 3. Interesting Souvenirs Souvenirs make excellent conversation pieces and may be incorporated into any room. Whether it’s a piece that can be mounted on the wall, an interesting item that can be placed on an end table, or a large furniture item. You can even find a place for these types of conversation pieces in the kitchen or bathrooms. 4. Artwork Artwork always tells an interesting story and can go a long way towards creating the atmosphere in your home. Whether it is old movie posters, prints of Van Gogh, or an interesting piece from a local artist, artwork is sure to get a conversation going while significantly impacting the feel of your decor. Make sure to choose something you like and enjoy, rather than just something that’s popular or in style. You will enjoy it more and the people visiting your home will enjoy it more as well. 5. Games A well-crafted wooden board game or an artistic chess set can provide both decor, conversation, and something for guests to entertain themselves with. On a porch or back patio, consider getting a fun, casual fabric checkers board. Games in a prominent place in your home will encourage guests to interact and start conversations. This is especially helpful during parties when you want guests to mingle. 6. Memorabilia If you have a collection, be it comic books, sports equipment, or antique cameras, find a way to display it artfully in your home, such as a display case or shadow box. Not only will this add to your decor, it can also lead to interesting conversations about your passions and interests. Finding common interests with your guests will often lead to much more meaningful conversation. Incorporating a conversation piece into your decor doesn’t have to be difficult. Find a piece you love that has meaning for your and find a place for it in your home, whether on the wall or on a shelf. You can use this piece to create the style of your home and show off your own unique tastes.