“Tassel fringe, with its endless color options ... like children's bedrooms and playrooms,” she says. Fringe as a decorative ceiling accent can add an unexpected touch of sophistication.

As a decorative adornment, the tassel has spanned centuries and mediums, whether skimming the hem of a Regency sofa or a flapper’s dress. Tassels have even been found in the tombs of ancient Egyptian ...