Description
This hanging metal plaque takes the simple outline of a house, with a pitched roof and a little chimney, and has a heart cut out at its centre so the wall behind shows through. Its silver finish is textured and mottled, with darker grey tones worked into the surface, giving the metal a soft, lived-in look rather than a flat shine. It measures 25cm high, 8cm across and 1cm deep, a slim size that sits neatly on a hook or a door, and a loop of natural-coloured cord near the top of the roof means it is ready to hang straight away.
A house with a heart at its centre says home in the plainest way, which makes this plaque a thoughtful new home gift for someone collecting the keys to a first flat or settling into a family house. We like it hung in a hallway, where it greets whoever comes through the front door, but it looks just as at home on a bedroom door handle, a dresser hook or a peg rail by the stairs. Its narrow shape suits the spots that are hard to dress, such as the strip of wall beside a door frame, the side of a bookcase or the end of a shelf.
The heart is cut from the metal itself, so the design is part of the plaque rather than an added piece, and the cord threads through two small holes near the roof. To keep the finish at its best, dust it now and then with a soft dry cloth and avoid harsh cleaners, which can dull a metal surface. For a housewarming, we would tie a sprig of greenery or a luggage label with a handwritten note into the cord, so it can go straight onto a hook in the new hallway.
Specification
| Material |
Metal |
| Colour |
Silver |
| Height |
25cm |
| Width |
8cm |
| Depth |
1cm |
| Weight |
0.095kg |
| Occasion |
New Home |
Frequently Asked
How big is the hanging house plaque?
It measures 25cm high, 8cm across and 1cm deep, a slim size that fits a narrow strip of wall, a door or a single hook.
What is the plaque made of?
The plaque is made of metal with a textured, mottled silver finish, and it hangs from a loop of natural-coloured cord.
How do I hang it?
A loop of cord threads through two small holes near the top of the roof, so it hangs easily from a hook, peg, nail or door handle.
Is it a good new home gift?
Yes, a house with a heart at its centre makes a thoughtful new home or housewarming gift for someone who has just moved in.
What colour is the plaque?
It is silver, with darker grey mottling across a textured surface that gives the metal a gently worn look rather than a mirror shine.
How should I clean it?
Dust it with a soft dry cloth now and then, and avoid harsh or abrasive cleaners, which can dull a metal finish over time.