How to Decorate With Mounted Trophies
Whether it was wrangled from the sea or stalked through an African safari, a kill is a proud trophy for hunters. Many hunters choose to display the animal as a mounted trophy. This style of taxidermy is typically hung on a wall and can be used in a room's design. When decorating with mounted trophies, consider all aspects of the room and what the animal can bring to it, such as size, color and feel.
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Select a room for your mounted trophy. Look at the size of the animal compared to the size of the space, and make sure they will match. For example, don't place a buffalo head in a small office or a foot-long bass as the center of a banquet hall. You want the trophy to complement and become a centerpiece in the room -- not to overwhelm it.
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Find a place to hang the trophy. Most trophies can stand as the main decoration in a room when placed above a fireplace, sofa or bed. Ensure there is enough room for the entire animal and antlers to fit without touching the ceiling. Consider hanging a few mounted trophies in one room, such as a group of various fish trophies. You might also get creative with the design. For example, place a mouse mount in a library overlooking a couch or reading chair. This will make it appear like the animal is following along with the reader's open book. When you've chosen a spot, mount the trophy into a stud with a strong screw.
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Create a theme around the mounted trophy. Nature themes work well with this style, especially when they mimic the animal's habitat. For example, decorate a room in greens and browns to complement a mounted deer head. If you have a lion or zebra trophy, make an African safari room with bright reds, oranges and yellows paired with wooden sculptures from the region. Create a sea scene with blue walls, white curtains and sea shells to match a mounted marlin.
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