I’ve always been at a lost on how to decorate walls. Different walls that I see from different people I feel their character being reflected in it. But instead of listing out general tips, I found the follow list of great wall decor inspirations and design ideas.
Start with the largest!
This one is from homehints.com on decorating walls with images. I like their bit of advice on putting your largest object that you are going to hang on the floor first (as well as hanging the largest object first) and then working from there on placing the smaller ones. Then they suggest that once you get it all outlined use rub-off chalk to mark the top and side positions on the wall.
Ok, here’s the rest…
Using a frame to "hang" photos/drawings. I like the idea of being able to swap out the images and how the frame gives depth to the wall.
Nice use of color and pattern on the plates.
Decorating a wall with stencils
The good idea of this is to use uneven numbered objects to hang on the wall rather than using even numbered objects. It just looks better...
Try using plates that you like and hang them in an abtract pattern to liven up your walls.
Love how the leaf patters on the plates match with the pattern of the room and this lodge/wood type furniture.
It's not too clear, but the hanging lamp also matches the pater on the wall somewhat. Nice touch.
A wall of mirrors, but not a wall mirror... The pattern and framed mirrors look lovely with the contemporary decor.
A framed wall mirror blends in nicely with the ceiling moldings... I like the design but don't agree to much about having mirrors in the bedroom...
See the odd number of framed mirrors on the wall? The frames match nicely to the rough wall background, has a rustic/aged look to it..
It looks like wall designs incorporate curtains and windows and lighting. The wall dressed up will give the room more focus and definition.
Shelving can be used to place objects of decoration and functional to create more "space". Again, notice the odd number of shelves.
A more mediterranean design in using iron shelves rather than wood.
Now this is a true space saver wall design idea.. Good modern contemporary touch.
This one looks almost like a mosaic. Hmmm, I wonder if you could do a pattern of the picture that turns it into one whole mosaic picture....
The stencil and framed wall design..
Now this one's a combo. A bit too busy for my tastes.. What do you think? It uses shelves, picture frames, and that one bronze plate... hmmm
Using paint in creative ways along with matching picture frames adds a nice contemporary touch to the room..
If you have something to say, then put it on the wall... so everyone can read it? There are many other types of designs but words on walls with the right color looks nice.
Ok, I learned a lot of different ways to decorate my walls. What was your favorite?
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I agree with you when you say that people’s character is reflected also in their home!! I think your post very intresting!
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No one can disagree with what you suggest. It’s a good idea to make the walls look more decorative by adding portrait or sceneries. Many people also match the color of the walls with that of a poster hung.
In any event, empty walls do not make a house feel lived in, so just adding photo of your family is an option. However, there are so many home decorative accessories available that you just have to choose the right one that best fits your home as well as your pocket book.
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