Home Accessories You'll Want If You're A Ravenclaw

The "Harry Potter" franchise is one of the most successful fantasy stories out there, with the books selling over 500 million copies internationally, per WordsRated. Considering how wildly popular the series is, it's no wonder that some people may want to incorporate certain aspects of the wizarding world into their daily life, including their home decor.

Die-hard fans may want to bring elements of Hogwarts into their home's interior to reflect their personality, personal values, and overall aesthetic. Ravenclaws, for example, are the house of intelligence, valuing creativity, originality, wit, curiosity, and logic (via Fantasy Topics). The house colors are blue and bronze, and Luna Lovegood is one of the most famous Ravenclaws in the series. If you want to add touches of Ravenclaw house to your home, you should know what reflects those virtues and characteristics. Similarly, you can take inspiration from the Ravenclaw common room. Read on for a list of great home decor accessories for a magical Ravenclaw home.

Ravenclaws are known for being studious bookworms. You've likely accumulated a pretty sizable book collection that deserves to be displayed. While a traditional bookshelf works well, you can streamline the appearance of your book collection while filling up wall space with floating shelves.

Floating shelves are essentially shelves with no visible hardware or support brackets, per Shelfology. The bracket is still there, but the shelf is installed over it, hiding it instead of sitting on top. Some floating shelves are smaller and thinner, meant to hold a couple of figurines or decorative books. Others are larger and can display a significant part of your book collection. As a bonus, you can add other decorative items like lamps, candles, and more alongside your book collection. Use multiple smaller shelves designed like a wall collage and stacked shelves in empty corners or blank walls for a chic and studious display (via Hardwood Lumber Company).

Since bronze is one of the two house colors, emphasizing the hardware finish in your home in any capacity will help amplify the Ravenclaw energy. One great bronze home accessory to display in your home is a mirror. Not only are mirrors practical, but they represent Ravenclaw values like wisdom, awareness, and self-reflection, per Mirrorworld Blog.

Another great thing about mirrors and bronze is how versatile they both are. You can choose from multiple bronze mirror styles to fit your interior decor taste (via Storables). For a more dramatic, eccentric space, opt for a vintage looking glass with a thick frame. Modern and minimalist interiors pair well with simple, thin framed mirrors. You can also save money on expensive bronze hardware by repurposing mirrors you already have. Cover the mirror in painter's tape or newspaper and use bronze spray paint for a chic and thrifty alternative. Hang it above a fireplace or lean it against the wall for a cool, undone look.

A great and subtle way to bring some Ravenclaw style into your home is to incorporate the classic blue color. While there are plenty of options on how to do this, one home accessory that is both visually pleasing and practical is a classic throw blanket.

Throw blankets are also very versatile. You can add a dramatic, thick knit blanket, a fun blanket with tassels or pom-poms, a cozy velvet throw, or a classic flannel. You have plenty of blue shades to choose from to match the rest of your furniture and decor. Finally, there are many options on how to style your blanket. According to Thistlewood Farm, you can drape it over the back of a couch or the arm of a chair, display them over a blanket basket, folded up, on a stool or shelf, on an entry stool, on the corner of your bed, or folded over a ladder.

Candles are a great addition to every house, offering the potential to create unique environments that activate multiple senses. Amplify your home for a light night reading session or an optimally energizing desk with scents for Ravenclaws. Osmology recommends invigorating candle scents like rosemary, jasmine, lemon, lavender, and coffee, alone or in combination. Hot Topic also sells a Ravenclaw-themed candle with scents like citrus, iris, lotus, musk, and vanilla, as well as a unique Ravenclaw design.

You can also use candles to decorate a space. Candlesticks are a great way to add some organized clutter and create a welcoming and intimate environment — perfect for the creative Ravenclaw. Choose multiple candlesticks of varying heights, shapes, sizes, and colors (via Anderson + Grant). To keep things from becoming too overwhelming, opt for similar finishes for the candlesticks, or vary the candle colors. For an authentic Ravenclaw vibe, look for brass candlesticks and blue candles, or vice versa.

One classic and functional home accessory is a simple rug. This piece is an ideal opportunity for Ravenclaw's expression. The founder and creative director of Designers Guild, Tricia Guild, told Homes & Gardens, "Each pattern has its own character and consider this when using them — a damask has a more classical feel whereas a pictorial scene tells a story and adds a whimsical spirit to your space." For an old-school look, opt for a dramatic rug with bold colors. A trendier Ravenclaw may go for a multicolored, abstract pattern.

Blue rugs can work wonders in your living space. Jodie Hatton, a designer with Brintons, said, "The color creates an energetic, cheerful atmosphere, making it ideal for lively, social spaces." Take it up a notch and look for a blue rug with touches of brass or gold tones, such as this one from Wayfair. Similarly, with patterns, you can opt for a subtle, more gray-toned blue for an understated blue pop or go bold with a deep royal blue.

Fans of "Harry Potter" will remember Professor Dumbledore telling a young Harry Potter about the time he accidentally set his bed curtains on fire in the boys' dormitory. The velvet bed curtains surrounding the plush beds in Hogwarts dorms are a staple of the castle's decor, and decorating with velvet curtains can help bring a sense of the magical realm to your home.

While they don't have to be bed curtains, blue velvet curtains will add to the Ravenclaw vibes in your home. Lushes Curtains Blog praises velvet curtains for being gorgeous and practical, creating a luxurious atmosphere while keeping your home warm. Blue velvet curtains, specifically, lend a sense of sophistication and calmness. Use dark blue velvet curtains in your Ravenclaw room transformation (via A Beautiful Mess). They will blend excellently with a dark blue accent wall and touches of bronze and gold hardware in a magically themed room.

Coasters are a lovely addition to your home decor, offering a practical solution to condensation rings and an opportunity to express yourself. For a touch of Ravenclaw flair, consider looking for bronze or bronze-toned coasters. Antique stores will likely have authentic bronze coasters for sale, but there are also modern designs on the market, like this set from West Elm.

If you don't want to go the bronze route, you can also express your Ravenclaw creativity by making your own coasters. Use your coasters to create a customized message by designing chalkboard coasters for your living room. For this DIY, Hello Lidy says you will need cork coasters from a dollar or craft store, chalk paint, and a paintbrush. Paint at least two coats of paint on your coasters, letting them dry between each coat. Use chalk to write witty custom messages, assign drinks to guests, and more.