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Create a Dragonfly Kitchen

Create a Dragonfly Kitchen

How to create a dragonfly themed kitchen

If you are inspired by dragonflies, think about creating your kitchen decor around that theme. This page brings you suggestions on how to create a dragonfly kitchen using decor and appliances.

Subtle touches work very well. Think about matching some colors and using several well placed dragonfly accents to achieve the best results. Once you have the basics fixed there is no shortage of kitchen and dining accessories available to buy online. I’ve picked out some of my favorites from dinnerware to curtains to kitchen tiles.

Cast Iron Dragonfly Tea Set

Kitchen decoration

pick your color scheme

Planning a dragonfly inspired kitchen should start with a color scheme. Use these tiles to decide on the overall look. As you can see there are plenty of options to choose from. Notice how well dragonfly colors stand out from a plain background. Take one of the paler, more pastel shades to paint the walls and use a few of these tiles scattered randomly among plain-colored, cream or white tiles on a splash-back for your sink. These stand out better as accents when used sparingly.

Dragonfly by Paul BrentWater Lilies & Dragonflies

Pretty Abstract FloralDRAGONFLY FANTASYDRAGONFLIES AND LOTUSDragonfly Garden

Dragonfly Tiffany Style Hanging Lamps

You can really brighten up your kitchen eating area with a stained glass Tiffany-style hanging lamp. There are lots of choices which will complement almost any decor.

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Matching kitchen accessories

match your colors to dragonfly colors

Pick out one of the prominent colors of your tiles to match your kitchen accessories, kettle, toaster, coffee maker and so on. More than one color will defeat it’s purpose and instead of looking stylish will look mismatched. I’ve picked out a few to let you see what I mean and all of these are available in different colors. Click any link to see details.

Smeg 2-Slice Toaster-Pastel GreenSmeg 1.7-Liter Kettle-Pastel Blue12-Speed Blender Plastic Jar, PurplePink 5 Quart Tilt Head Stand Mixer

Introduce Dragonfly Accents with Wall Kitchen Clocks

These are just a few of the clocks available in dragonfly motifs. As you scroll down the page, you will find other matching items that you can buy together.

Blue Dragonfly Square WallclockDRAGONFLIES AND LOTUSBlue Lotus and DragonfliesDragonfly Art in Pink Wallclocks

Dragonfly-Themed Wall Art

Pick out one or two pieces of wall art to bring your theme together – if you are using wall decals, make sure they will withstand any steam that may be generated in your kitchen.

Dragonfly Wall Decor, Pack of 2Wallflutter Wall Décor, Set of 20Wieco Art – DragonflyDragonfly Kisses

Dragonfly Tableware

There are a wide range of dinnerware that you can buy in the same design as shown here. Below you can also find several beautiful table runners to advance the theme. Almost all of the items on Zazzle come with matching dishes, napkins, table runners and more.

Blue Dragonfly 9 Inch Paper PlateBlue Dragonfly Porcelain PlatesBlue Dragonfly Cloth NapkinBlue Dragonfly Cocktail NapkinButterflies and Dragonflies Short Table RunnerWhimsical Dragonflies Medium Table Runnermodern vintage butterflies and dragonflies short table runnerCoral Damask Dragonfly Wedding Long Table RunnerStunning Purple Tulips Short Table RunnerDragonflies Short Table Runner

Dragonfly Kitchen Towels

I love having a variety of kitchen towels for different times of year. These are just a few of the cool dragonfly designs for kitchen towels.

Dragonfly Garden Kitchen TowelsWhimsical Dragonflies TowelFrench botanical birds and flowers kitchen towelsButterflies and dragonflies hand towelsWatercolor Dragonfly Pattern TowelsPossibilities dragonfly kitchen towels

Japanese Dragonfly Dinnerware

In Japan dragonflies are symbols of good fortune and prosperity so it is no accident that the motif appears on so much Japanese dinnerware. Whether you use each of these or use them for decoration, this style looks great in a kitchen setting..

Japanese Dragonfly Tea Pot and Tea Cups Set in BlueJapanese Cast Iron Tea Cups – DragonflyT8140 Cast Iron Dragonfly Tea Set with Trivet, 27 Ounce, RedIwachu Japanese Iron Tetsubin Teapot, Dragonfly, Silver and BlackRyu Mei Dragonfly Black Chopstick 22.5cm 090719 [w/Box]Dragonfly Porcelain Sushi Plate Sauce Dish Set #BH79-NDragonfly Porcelain Rice Bowl Set #BH82/NJapanese 6 Pc Rice Bowls & Spoons Set w/ChopsticksDragonfly Plate, Sauce Dish, and Chopstick Set- 6pcsT8120 Cast Iron Mocha Tea Set with Trivet, 27 Ounce, Green

Dragonfly coasters – gift ideas for dragonfly fans

For a small gift any time of year, coasters in a favorite theme are cheap and thoughtful. Here are just a few of them to get a feel for what is available.

Pretty Abstract Floral with Blue Dragonfly Stone CoasterPretty Abstract Floral with Blue Dragonfly Drink CoasterPretty Abstract Floral with Blue Dragonfly Square Paper CoasterPretty Abstract Floral with Blue Dragonfly Glass CoasterDRAGONFLY FANTASY.jpg Beverage CoasterDRAGONFLIES AND LOTUS.jpg Beverage CoasterDragonflies CoastersDragonfly Cork Back Coasters (set of 6)Black Vintage Dragonfly Nature Art CoastersSteampunk, wonderful steam dragonflies round paper coasterDragonfly Garden CoastersDragonfly Garden Drink Coasters

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Dragonfly Window Decor

Dragonfly Window Decor

Dragonfly Window Pane Stained GlassDragonfly inspired window decorations

Part of my series on Dragonfly Decor Ideas , this page features a selection of my favorite dragonfly window decor. Included are some stunning stained glass windows panels and shimmering sun catchers that are sure to catch your eye. I’ve tried to include a variety of styles and a range of prices to suit every budget – if the Tiffany-style dragonfly window panels are too much for you, you can always go for a similar look with peel and stick decals.

I’ve even included a few facts about dragonflies to entertain you. So…whether you want something spectacular or something simple, I’m sure there will be something here to suit you. I hope you enjoy my selection and that you will visit my other pages in this series.

Blue River Dragonfly/Butterfly Art Glass Vertical Window Panel

 Regal Art and Gift Sun Catcher, Dragonfly Design Toscano Dragonflies Dance Stained Glass Window Tiffany Style Stained Glass Dragonfly Night Light Joan Baker Designs SO256 Dragonfly with Lilies Art Glass Suncatcher, 4-1/2-Inch by 3-1/4-Inch

Dragonfly Stained Glass Windows

One excellent idea to enhance a dragonfly inspired decor is one of these delightful stained glass window panels. They fit over your existing window by hanging mounts and chains. The sunshine through the window will bring these panels to life.

 Botanical Red Dragonfly Stained Glass Suncatcher Makenier Vintage Tiffany Style Stained Art Glass Tiffany Dragonfly Trio Stained Glass Window Design Toscano Dragonfly Pond Stained Glass Window Dragonfly Flower Window Panel Wall Hanging Botanical Collage Glass Art Panel

The symbolism of dragonflies

Dragonflies have been around for millions of year – one fossil dates back over 300 million years so it is no wonder so many myths and legends have grown up around them. Many cultures hold the dragonfly in esteem and here are some of the symbolism surrounding them.

  • In some native American tradition, dragonflies were thought to hold the souls of the dead and a visit from one was a visit from an ancestor.
  • Dragonflies in many cultures symbolize change and purity. Change – because of the different stages a dragonfly goes through and purity because they are always associated with pure, fresh water. This may also be influenced by the way the iridescence which allows them to appear different colors, also highlights the aspect of change.
  • Many cultures believe the dragonfly stand for victory, power and prosperity. These little creatures live amazing lives – they are born and live under water for a couple of years before bursting to the surface, live to the max then die in only a few weeks
  • Because they fly and live for such a short time, the dragonfly epitomizes how to live in the present, in how to make the very best of the time you have.
  • For the Japanese, dragonflies symbolize good luck, peace and prosperity. Because the islands that make up Japan can be seen as being in the shape of a dragonfly, this is a particularly potent symbol for them.new light and joy
  • For those searching for meaning in their own life, dragonflies symbolizes the sense of self that comes with age and maturity.
  • The color of dragonflies appear to change as a result of reflecting and refracting light. Because of that they can appear to create an illusion so, when you hold the dragonfly as your symbol you show the world only what you want them to see. At the same time they allow you to see through illusions.

Hand painted dragonfly suncatchers – eye-catching dragonfly accent

 Dramatic Dragonfly Oval Suncatcher Skimmer Dragonfly Dragonfly with Lilies Flame Skimmer Orchid Collage Dragonfly Design Dragonfly Summer Rainbow Oval Suncatcher Botanical Butterfly Frog and Dragonfly Dragonfly and Grape Dragonfly Design Dragonfly and Tulips Dragonfly and Fuchsias Frog and Dragonfly Dragonfly Design Dragonflies and Water Lilies Dragonfly Floral

Dragonfly Meanings

The dragonfly is an insect with large eyes that are multifaceted, two sets of transparent wings, and a body that is elongated. They are similar in appearance to damselflies, with the main difference being that the dragonfly holds their wings perpendicular to their body. There are over 5,680 species of dragonflies in the world, and they have always evoked feelings of intrigue and different forms of symbolism in various cultures throughout the world.

What do dragonflies represent? That depends upon what area of the world and what culture we are speaking about. Europeans consider the dragonfly to be sinister, while Romanian folklore pegs the insect as a former horse that became possessed by the devil. The Swedish lore suggests that dragonflies have the job of weighing the souls of humans, while the Welsh associate them with snakes.

On the brighter side where the dragonfly is not considered to be something evil or bad, the Japanese associate the insect with the seasons of summer and early autumn. They are also recognized as symbols of happiness, strength, and courage. What do dragonflies represent in China? The answer is prosperity, harmony, and good luck. Other more generalized symbolisms that the dragonfly represents are poise, power, maturity, depth of character, living life to the fullest, becoming self aware, and defeating illusions that were self created.With an insect that has inspired so many cultures to develop lore and symbolism pertaining to it, it’s no wonder the dragonfly is often a popular theme for both jewelry and home decorating.

Many people like to bring dragonflies into their home decor. When used for this purpose, the dragonfly represents a peaceful environment that incorporates the beauty of nature along with the mystery of the dragonfly. Modern artists also like to use these insects as subjects for such works as posters and framed art work to display in the home. Dragonflies have also inspired many decorative motif designs that are used for home furnishings and fabric for home decorating.

Dragonflies are many times the subject of Art Nouveau designs in jewelry pieces. They are also a popular theme used in making Native American Zuni pottery pieces. Dragonflies are both beautiful and colorful, which makes them a great subject for jewelry. The wings of the insect are perfect for creating stunning pieces using colorful gemstones or shiny precious metals such as gold or silver. Many necklaces, pins, earrings, and hair accessories that feature dragonflies can be found.

Culture also comes into play in jewelry that features dragonflies. For example, a piece of dragonfly jewelry when given as a birthday gift in Japan means you wish that person happiness, strength, and courage. For Native Americans, dragonfly jewelry represents renewal after facing challenging times in life. Colored dragonfly jewelry, in most cultures, has the meaning of overcoming self made illusions. This is symbolic of how the color of the insect is dependant upon the way the light reflects off of it, symbolic of how humans sometimes see things the way the choose to. The jewelry also represents growth, maturity, and making the most out of life in the time that we have.

All of these meanings are sure to make wearing a piece of dragonfly jewelry, or incorporating a dragonfly theme into your home’s decor mean something more than it did before learning about its symbolism.

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Dragonfly Floral Stained Glass Window

 Dragonflies Dance Stained Glass Window Tiffany Style Dragonfly Stained Glass Window “Dragonfly Pond” Stained Glass Window

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Dragonfly Inspired Decor

Dragonfly Inspired Decor

Dragonfly Inspired DecorDecorate your home with a dragonfly themed decor

Dragonflies are so beautiful and ethereal it is no wonder people like to create home decor around them. This page shows you how to decorate with a dragonfly theme. Whether you want to redecorate one room or more than one, or just introduce some dragonfly accents, I have something featured here for you.

The page starts out with suggestions for decorating the largest areas first, the walls then includes window coverings, rugs and accents. If you are looking for some inspiration, then your will find some great ideas here. And of course, be sure to check out all my other dragonfly inspired pages for something specific.

Give your home a completely new look with dragonfly inspired decor. Enjoy.

Dragonfly Decorative Theme Ideas

Ideas for creating the right dragonfly look by decorating the walls

Ceramic wall tiles

Dragonflies

For bathrooms and kitchens add some ceramic tiles in relevant places, for example, as splash-backs. Use only 2 or 3 decorated ones mixed in with plain colored ones for maximum effect. As you can see from just this small sample, you have no color restrictions to worry you. Pick your favorite tile then use the colors in it for background color and in decor accents for a dramatic effect.

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 4 by 4-Inch Dragonfly Ceramic Art Tile Dragonfly – Decorative Ceramic Art Tile Hot Pink Mosaic Dragonfly Ceramic Tile, 8-Inch Dragonfly Dragon Fly in Blue and Green Decorative Ceramic Wall Art Tile 4×4 8 by 8-Inch A Single Dragonfly with a Pink Flower Ceramic Art Tile 4 by 4-Inch Dragonfly Ceramic Art Tile Blue Dragonfly a Dragonfly with Blue Body and Irri Wouldescent Wings on Pink Flowers Ceramic Tile, 12-Inch Dragonfly by Paul Brent – Kitchen Backsplash / Bathroom wall Tile Mural

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Decorate and Paint with Dragonfly Colors – Choosing

You are spoilt for choose in dragonfly colors – some look simple, blue or green or red, but if you look at a lot of them you will see how many dragonflies have multiple colors and incidentally, different textures, which you can introduce into decorating ideas.

The colors. Just like butterflies, dragonflies come in range of colors from soft pastels to bold and vibrant colors. You can find dragonflies in red and pink, fuchsia and orange, blue and saffron, gold and emerald, black browns and every shared shade you can think of. Added to that the metallic sheen of some and you have plenty of colors to choose from for you color scheme. Dragonfly wings can be translucent, simply transparent or they may be colored, spotted or banded. Generally the ones with clear wings tend to have vibrant colors on their body and tail. This pretty little thing gives us loads of ideas. It has pinks, purples, red, orange and blue and metallic grey or blue in the wings.

Dragonfly Perched on Edge of a StickDragonfly Perched on Edge of a Stick

Dragonflies have a delicate, ethereal look to them that lends well to a themed decor. Just echoing dragonfly tones against a pastel background creates a great effect. Pick out one of tbe contrasting jewelled metallic tones as a block color in curtains, throws or bedding to bring out the theme. Your carpeting can be somewhere in between your pastel walls and bold accents. You are gradually creating your room. And introduce different textures like satin and lace to represent alternately the body and wings.

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Patricia Quintero-Pinto Dragonfly on SilverPatricia Quintero-Pinto Dragonfly on Silver

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For example, note how dragonfly here looks green but you will also note there is a red spot, subtle orange on the neck and the wings look dark. You could then paint the walls of your room a matching green and use red and orange accents – then introduce the texture of the wings with lace.

Many species change color as they mature, or may vary as the temperature changes. Females may be differently colored from males. All dragonflies emerge with barely any color, although hints of the adult pattern may be visible.

One of the most fascinating things about dragonflies and color is that they can appear to change color depending on the light. What may seem like transparent wings turn iridescent in sunlight.

Dragonfly themed decorative borders

For the walls

Once you decide to go for a dragonfly theme decor start off by picking base colors to build on. Look at pictures of dragonflies to pick out a color. It works best with a solid block color – a pastel shade that you would find in real dragonfly. For accent add a border featuring dragonflies either high up near the ceiling or at dado height.

 Border with Butterflies, Dragonflies and Flowers Whimsical Children’s Bug Border Firefly Purple and White Soft Removable Wall Border Orange Flower Dragonfly Wallpaper Border Dragonfly Wall Border Purple Dragonfly Dreams Wall Border Wallpaper Border Watercolor Daisy and Dragonflies Jelly Bug Peel and Stick Wall Border

Dragonfly Wall Decor

Wall decals for decor accents – dragonflies

Peel and Stick wall decals are great for making instant changes in your room – they are inexpensive and they can be peeled off and moved any time without making a mess.

Ideal wall decoration – these wall decals add a touch of whimsy to any room and they are easy to apply.

 Wall Decal Decorative Sticker, Dragonfly Jelly Bugs Peel and Stick Wall Decals Dragonfly in Reeds Wall Decal May You Touch Dragonflies and Stars Dance with Fairies and Talk to the Moon Pretty Pastel Garden Giant Peel & Stick Wall Decals Garden Flowers Baby Nursery Peel & Stick Wall Decals Butterfly and Dragonfly Glow in the Dark Wall Decals Umbra Wallflutter Wall Décor, Set of 20

Dragonfly Curtains

Dragonfly 22-Inch Wide by 72-InchDragonfly 22-Inch Wide by 72-InchPurple Dragonfly DreamsPurple Dragonfly DreamsGreen Dragonfly DreamsGreen Dragonfly Dreams

Dragonfly fabric

for curtains, cushions and pillows

Make your own curtains with fabric featuring dragonflies. You can also make some throw pillows in matching fabric.

 Sundrenched Dragonfly Lavender Imperial Dragonfly Marachino No Sew Fleece Throw Blanket Kit, 48-Inch, Dragonflies Island Batik Dragonflies Dark Teal Fabric Dragonfly Water Garden Dragonfly Tonal Fabric Gilded Dragonflies Dragonflies Black Fabric

How to make curtains and pillows

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Suggested Dragonfly Accents

Rugs, Throw Blankets, Throw Pillows
Clocks and Mirrors

Decorative Throw Rugs

A scatter rug or accent rug is a great way to pull a theme together in a room – use more than one if your space is very large but often just one will work well. This green rug with white dragonflies is 30 in. x 36 in. made of hand tufted cotton. It has a non-skid backing.

 Green Dragonfly Dreams Groovy Dragonfly Indoor Rug Dragonfly Rug, 23 by 35-Inch Two Twirling Dragonflies Dragonfly Bath Throw Rug

Dragonfly Throw Blankets

dragonfly decor accents

Throw blankets are great for changing the look of a room in one easy step – there are plenty to choose from – so be sure to check them all out.

Colorful Dragonflies Fleece BlanketColorful Dragonflies Fleece BlanketBlue Dragonflies ThrowBlue Dragonflies ThrowGold Dragonflies Large Blanket Fleece BlanketGold Dragonflies Large Blanket Fleece BlanketDragonflies fleece blanketDragonflies fleece blanketDragonflies on White Throw BlanketDragonflies on White Throw BlanketDancing Dragonfly Art Throw BlanketDancing Dragonfly Art Throw Blanket

Stunning Dragonfly Throw Pillows

 Dragonfly lumbar pillow Dragonfly Gold Lumbar Pillow Dragonflies Gold Dragonfly 20 Botanical Throw Pillows Possibilities dragonfly throw pillows Colorful Dragonfly Abstract Decorator Pillow Glitter Dragonfly Painted Dragonfly Throw Pillow Vintage Floral Botanical Japanese Fan, Dragonfly

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