Make your walls look beautiful with these easy DIY techniques.
1. PHOTO COMPOSITION
As the title suggests, a photo composition is all about styling a selection of framed photographs, often in varying shapes and sizes. Black and white photographs always work well, and you can mix in a couple of line or sketched drawings that match the black and white theme. It’s simply a matter of printing your favourite photographs and buying frames to complement them.
2. CHOOSE A WALLPAPER MURAL TO CREATE AN IMPACT
Make a statement with a mural that adds personality or sets the scene. These murals, which are just like wallpaper, range from botanical beauty to city scenes to minimalist abstracts. You can find tons of wall murals from the likes of Ever Wallpaper, which also offers custom-made murals.
3. STRIKING PAINT COLOURS
Paint is an important element when looking to redecorate indoor spaces. It is a great medium to work with to create visual impact. Choose bright colours or deep neutrals to offset accessories for the greatest impact.
4. SHELVES
Shelves are very practical but they don’t have to be boring. Chose a style that jazzes up a wall and provides its own statement. Or dress plain shelves with decorative elements such as vases, picture frames, sculptures, and ornaments.
5. MIRRORS
Mirrors are classic when it comes to decorating walls, and they serve a dual purpose – providing you with a ‘looking glass’ and multiplying the light in a room. They give a certain depth and feeling of openness to a room, often making it look bigger. Mirror frames may be highly decorative or simple to match a more laid back theme.
6. A WALL THAT REMEMBERS YOUR TRAVELS
If you are a jet-setter, why not decorate one wall with photos and objects from your travels. Or cover an entire wall with a world map wallpaper to pinpoint exactly where you’ve been. You can add your favourite photos, shelves to showcase souvenirs or just add your own personal touch.
7. CREATE A COLLAGE
There are no limits here – anything goes. Add letters, numbers, photos, magazine cut-outs, artwork, three-dimensional objects, whatever you fancy. Open your mind and your creativity and try not to limit yourself when experimenting with different techniques and mediums.
8. POLAROIDS ON THE WALL
Continuing with the previous idea, another way to create interest on walls is to use photos in Polaroid format. This vintage look is trending right now – it’s simple, inexpensive and unique. Vintage postcards can also be used.
9. VINTAGE POSTERS
Look out for vintage posters on auction sites, or find poster reprints. There is no better combination than using classic architecture, modern furniture, and a large vintage poster of your favourite artist. Go one step further and have them framed in a style that complements your decor.
10. HIGHLIGHT A NOOK
Wall nooks can be highlighted and made a feature with a splash of colour and a striking vase or ornament. Choose contrasting colours to allow the vase to stand out.
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