Rooster decor is an enduring trend that is experiencing a renewal of interest, although it can hardly be said to have ever gone away. What is it about the rooster that makes it such an enduring element of home decor?
Roosters have been incorporated into culture since ancient times. The Greeks recognized it as the symbol of the new day, and the Chinese incorporated it into their astrology. The rooster is commonly associated with a positive energy, leadership and vigilance.
In American culture, who is unfamiliar with the traditional weather vane bearing a strutting rooster at its top? These have often been found atop churches of some denominations, and are thought to symbolize a call to prayer to start each new day, regardless of which way life’s winds may be blowing.
Roosters are also noted for their brilliant plumage. It seems that everything about this creature is loud and ‘out there’. Is it any wonder that so many people find it an apt expression of the upbeat side of their personalities, and use it accordingly?
Certainly, the most common location in the home for the employment of rooster decor is the kitchen. Its bright colors and rustic charm lend themselves to use in the room where so much of life happens, especially with regard to sustenance. Also, many families tend to gather in the kitchen, and its nice to have an up beat theme there to encourage expression and good feeling.
Obviously, application of a rooster theme will employ rooster images in a variety of formats, from wall hangings to place mats, table cloths, towels, salt and pepper shakers… you name it! A quick look online will reveal hundreds, if not thousands, of rooster-themed items for those who may not be so creative or who experience a mental block about the matter.
A rooster decor theme also invites the application of bright colors to the walls. The symbolism of the rooster’s comb can be carried out through the installation of a colorful border at the ceiling line of the walls.
The bathroom is another area that lends itself to the application of rooster decor. Generally of a smallish size relative to the other living areas of the house, it can easily be overwhelmed with the energetic symbolism, though. Still, even a rooster-themed shower curtain may not be too much. Some bright color in the form of some figurines and maybe a picture or two or three might give a good appearance. To the extent that rooster decor is used in the other areas of the house, it will be consistent and give a sense of continuity to carry it over to the bathroom.
While attractive and even inspiring, rooster decor doesn’t so much mix with formality. Thus, it’s more appropriately applied in a family room than a living room. Application of very bright colors in either of these areas, which tend to be of a quieter nature than the kitchen, may be going a bit far.
Still, the family room, which is often found to have dark paneled walls, can benefit from the distribution of colorful rooster elements throughout. Consider a throw rug or perhaps some rooster pillows. Rooster figurines can add charm and look perfectly in place on the mantle. You can add a wreath in ‘roosterish’ colors. In light of the rooster’s association with the sun, it goes well with the use of sunflowers.
Whatever direction you may decide to pursue, be certain that you can find rooster decor from a variety of sources. In light of its long history as a decorative theme, garage sales and flea markets are fertile ground for hunting. Naturally, department stores will always have some selection on hand. However, the internet provides access to a number of providers that specialize in rooster decor, a testament to its longevity and staying power.
