Bold Type: How to Make Graphic Letters Work in Your Home

By Jennifer Tzeses | Mansion Global | November 11, 2020

Each week, Mansion Global tackles a topic with an elite group of designers from around the world who work on luxury properties. This week, we look at how to incorporate graphic letters into your home.

Maybe it’s a neon mantra on the wall, your monogram on a shelf, or a wooden saying propped atop the mantle. It’s clear that letters have the power to tell a story beyond the page.

“We use letters when we feel there is something to communicate about the client or when a particular typeface style advances the design narrative of a project,” said Caitlin Whelan of Whelan Design House in Costa Mesa, California. “Letters are bold and they can trigger a mood or feeling, but there must be a clear message, and they need to relate to the rest of the space.”

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