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The decoration of the walls is a very important aspect in the decor of any room or corner of a house. The possibilities when decorating a wall are endless, but today I want to propose a simple idea but able to contribute much to any decor: decorating the wall with different elements and objects that make sense or meaning, that have some special value.

The result might look like this:

It is a charming room. And much of that charm is due to the composition and wall decor.
The first thing that strikes us is the great contrast that always produces a decor that combines black and white. Read the rest of this entry »

Finding new and original ideas to decorate a wall with is a fun and creative way to affordably update a room. Thinking outside of the box when it comes to wall decor, makes for eye-catching conversation pieces limited only by your imagination.

1. Decorate with wall hangings and tapestries. Instead of traditional portraits and paintings, consider a tapestry or wall hanging to decorate a wall. Wall hangings are easy to put up and are made in a wide variety of sizes and decors.

2. Frame your stencils. You may never consider wall murals for your interior design, but stenciling designs and pictures on a wall and then framing them are a great way to incorporate your personalized colors, templates and designs into your home decor.

3. Make a collage of the masters. While all of us may not be able to afford original artwork from the masters, using prints to make collages of fine artwork and placing it in a good quality frame can be a lovely way to decorate a wall. Whether you use one large collage or many small prints, be sure to use quality frames for a classic look. Read the rest of this entry »

Go beyond framed art and pictures when decorating walls to express your sense of style in your living spaces. Painting large graphic elements directly onto the wall or adding multiple canvases that combine to form a single image are examples of ways to creatively decorate walls.

Alternatively, select a bold fabric print, add picture frames and decorate the walls in an unexpected and modern way. Don’t be afraid to take creative risks when decorating walls. If you don’t like something, the worst that can happen is you have to repaint.

Painting Graphics

1. Lightly draw a large design in pencil onto the selected wall.

2. Step back and look at the drawing and refine it as needed until you have an aesthetically pleasing image drawn onto the wall.

3. Paint the design using at least one contrasting color to the wall. Allow the paint to dry at least four hours before touching up the artwork. Read the rest of this entry »