Dream Metal Word Plaque with Wood Base - Silver & Natural

This metal plaque spells out the word Dream in rounded silver letters that rise from a natural wood base. The lettering has a shiny finish over a gently textured surface that catches the light as you pass, while the pale wood beneath gives the piece a warm, grounded feel. It measures 12cm high, 32cm wide and 6.5cm deep, so it is long and low rather than tall, and it sits comfortably along a shelf or the front of a mantelpiece without crowding it. The letters are open, so the wall or books behind them show through the gaps.

Because it stands on its own base, it needs no wall and no fixings. Set it on a bookcase, a hallway console, a dressing table or a bedside table, where a single word of encouragement is easy to see each day. In a bedroom it makes a gentle reminder at the end of the day, and in a living room it adds a quiet touch of silver among books, plants and framed photographs. We think it makes a thoughtful new home gift, an easy way to wish someone well as they settle in and start to make the place their own. The silver and natural wood pairing sits happily with cool greys and whites or warmer neutrals.

The piece pairs metal lettering with a wood base, giving it a clean, simple outline that suits modern and relaxed rooms alike. Wood is a natural material, so its grain and tone can vary a little. To care for it, dust the letters and the base with a soft, dry cloth, and keep it away from water and damp spots so the metal keeps its shine and the wood stays at its best. If you are giving it as a gift, it needs nothing more than a flat surface, and it looks lovely beside a small vase of flowers on a sideboard.

How big is the Dream plaque?

It measures 12cm high, 32cm wide and 6.5cm deep, a long, low shape that sits neatly on a shelf, mantelpiece or console table.

What is the Dream plaque made of?

The word Dream is made in metal with a shiny silver finish, and it stands on a base made of wood in a natural tone.

Does it hang on a wall or stand up?

It is made to stand: the wood base sits on any flat surface, so you can place it without hooks, nails or wall fixings.

What colour is it?

The letters are a bright, shiny silver and the base is a pale natural wood, a pairing that suits both cool and warm colour schemes.

Is it a good new home gift?

We think so. A single word like Dream is a warm way to wish someone well in a new home, and it suits almost any room.

How do I look after it?

Dust the letters and the base with a soft, dry cloth, and keep the piece away from water and damp spots so the wood stays at its best.