Description
This wooden framed plaque carries a gentle thought that belongs in every household: family is the heart of the home. At its centre sits a pale heart bearing those words in a mix of flowing script and neat capitals, finished with a tiny heart beneath. Behind it, the background is printed with rows of little grey houses, drawn in a loose, hand-sketched style, and the whole piece is held within a square off-white wooden frame. It measures 15cm high, 15cm wide and 2.5cm deep, a compact size that suits a small space without getting lost.
Because the words are about home itself, this plaque suits any spot where the family gathers. We like it in a hallway, where it greets everyone as they come in, or in a living room or kitchen among the everyday things that make a house feel lived in. The quiet palette of off white and soft grey sits comfortably with most schemes, from painted cottage interiors to calmer modern rooms, and the small house print adds a little charm without competing with the words. At 15cm square it fits a narrow spot that a larger piece would crowd, and it looks at home beside family photographs.
The frame is wooden, and its 2.5cm depth gives the heart and the printed background a gentle shadow-box feel, so the heart sits neatly back within the frame. Care is simple: dust it now and then with a soft dry cloth, and where it needs a little more, wipe the frame with a cloth that is barely damp, then let it dry. As a gift, it says something warm without needing many words of your own, and it is small enough to tuck into a parcel with a card. For a simple finishing touch, we would place it where daylight falls across the little houses, so the drawn detail shows.
Specification
| Material |
Wood |
| Colour |
Off white |
| Height |
15cm |
| Width |
15cm |
| Depth |
2.5cm |
| Weight |
0.215kg |
| Design |
Family |
Frequently Asked
How big is the family heart plaque?
It measures 15cm high, 15cm wide and 2.5cm deep, so it is a compact square piece that suits a small space.
What words are on the plaque?
The heart at its centre reads "Family is the heart of the home", written in a mix of flowing script and simple capitals with a tiny heart beneath.
What is the plaque made of?
The frame is wooden, and it surrounds a pale background printed with little grey houses, with the worded heart set at the centre.
What colour is the plaque?
It is off white, with soft grey detail from the house print drawn on the pale background behind the heart.
How do I clean the plaque?
Dust it with a soft dry cloth as needed, and if it needs more, wipe the frame lightly with a barely damp cloth and let it dry.
Which room does this plaque suit?
Its words about home make it a natural fit for a hallway, living room or kitchen, and the soft off white and grey palette sits easily with most schemes.