• Gossamer is a light, gauzy fabric that comes in an array of colors and can be useful in creating a variety of decor looks. This is an ideal material to use if you are trying to achieve a whimsical look, or to create a light and airy look. If you are considering redecorating a room in your home or are decorating for an event, gossamer offers many unique style options.
  
  

Tent-Like Ceiling

• This is an ideal decorating idea for a child's room. Start by suspending a three-foot metal ring from the center of the room. How high you hang it depends on how low you want the material to hang. Purchase strips of gossamer in whatever color suites your preference and for the look you are trying to achieve. For example, if you want to create the look of a circus tent, consider red and yellow. Tie one end of the gossamer strips to the metal ring that you attached to the ceiling, then pull the fabric to the tops of the outside walls, draping it as much as you'd like. Nail clear tacks into the fabric where it reaches the outside walls to hold it in place.
  
  

Window Treatments

• Gossamer can be used to create window treatments to add interest to your space. From a standard curtain rod, swag the material to achieve an elegant look, or sew a three-inch pocket at the top of the fabric and insert a curtain rod into the pocket to create flowing drapes. For sheer valances, cut the material into 14-inch strips, sewing a three-inch pocket at the top and hanging from a curtain rod.
  
  

Fancy Columns

• If you have support columns in your room that you want to add a decorative accent to, consider wrapping them in gossamer. Buy strips of the fabric in your preference. Affix the material to the top of the columns using clear tacks. Wrap the material around the column, either covering the entire column or allowing some of it to show through.
  
  

Table Cloth and Chair Covers

• If you are hosting a party for which many tables and chairs will be needed, use gossamer to dress up the furniture. Drape two layers of same-colored fabric over the table tops to create a traditional yet fanciful look. For an edgier look, layer two colors over the table tops, placing the darker color on the bottom and the lighter color on top. To spice up chairs, cut strips of gossamer and fashion large bows around the chair backs.
  
  

Wall Covering

• Whether you are decorating for a party or you want to create a fun look without having to paint, gossamer can help you achieve a unique look for your walls. Determine the color or colors that you'd like. Cut the fabric in strips and hang from the top of the wall to the bottom, using clear tacks to affix it.