1. The Family Room Hook
Placement: near the center of the room, slightly offset from the wall.
This one almost screams swag lamp or hanging plant. In a time before recessed cans and giant floor lamps, a single hanging lamp over the coffee table or main seating area was common—and that hook was the anchor.
Original likely uses:
- Swag lamp over a coffee table or reading chair
- Macramé hanging planter (very 70s)
- Hanging mobile or decorative lantern
Modern ways to use it now:
- A plug-in pendant lamp to create a cozy reading corner
- A large trailing plant to soften a boring corner
- A sculptural hanging piece (mobile, lantern, or woven art) as a focal point
2. The Bedroom Hook
Placement: near the head of the bed area or over where a bed likely used to be.
This one could have done a few jobs. Older homes often used hooks in bedrooms to hold:
- Bed canopies or mosquito netting
- Swag lamps used as bedside lights
- Decorative hanging textiles or mobiles
