Frequently asked questions
What is a Vent de Bohème wall hanging made of?
A 340 g/m² velvet made in Milan, Italy, printed with a pattern drawn for the brand. It measures 90 × 135 cm, is hemmed on all four sides and has a hanging sleeve at the top. At this weight, the panel hangs straight as soon as it is up, with no ironing needed.
One wall hanging or two?
A wall hanging should cover between half and two thirds of the width of the wall, or of the piece of furniture below it. A 90 cm panel is ideal above a 140 cm double bed, a console table or an armchair, and in a hallway. Behind a three-seater sofa, plan for two side by side.
How do I hang a wall hanging?
The simplest way: two nails in the wall, with the top sleeve slipped over them. The nail heads stay hidden inside, the fabric stretches between the two points, and from the front you see neither fixings nor a rod. There are six other methods: a visible rod, a curtain pole, adhesive hooks, Velcro, a poster hanger or a cord.
Is the rod included?
No, and you don't need one: two nails are enough. If you prefer a visible rod, a 110 cm wooden batten or dowel gives 10 cm of overhang on each side, for a neat, finished look.
Can I hang it without drilling?
Yes. A 90 × 135 cm wall hanging weighs about 410 g, well below the 1 to 3 kg that removable adhesive hooks can hold. You just need a smooth, clean wall, degreased with isopropyl alcohol; then wait an hour before hanging it.
How do I clean it?
Machine wash at 30 °C. It can also be ironed, always on the reverse so as not to flatten the velvet pile. That is rare for printed velvet: most can only be dry-cleaned. Between washes, a soft brush in the direction of the pile is enough.
Can I use it outdoors?
No. This is an indoor velvet: rain, night-time damp and full sun don't suit it. For a dinner under a pergola, why not, but for lasting outdoor use, choose our outdoor fabrics, deckchairs and cushions, designed for exactly that.
Can I shorten it?
All four sides are already hemmed, so cutting off the bottom would lose that finish. The easiest solution is to lower the fixing points. If the length really isn't right, a new machine-sewn hem is possible on this velvet; it is best left to someone who sews.
