Wall is your blank canvas in your home. Decorating a wall can give life to your space. Having a cold blank wall shows your dull personality. Be little creative and transform your place from stark to stunning.
There are various elements that you can add to make a wall more alive
Wallpaper
Wallpaper can easily add texture and pattern to the wall and looks very elegant. It enhances the overall appearance of room by adding color to it. Wallpapers come in varied patterns and textures. Choose the one that go well with the rest of the decor of your room.
Paint
Paint the wall with bold color to add interest and character. Painting one wall in bold and rest of the walls in similar lighter tone is a way to create focal point in any room. Add some texture to it or stenciling a wall is also a best idea to make a difference.
Framed Art/Mirror
Putting framed art or mirror on the wall is always a simple and instant way to give a new look to a wall. Hang a single big piece or make a cluster of it. It will certainly adorn the wall. Where art adds color to the wall, mirror makes space look bigger and brighter.
Wall Cladding
Wall cladding is another option for adding drama to decor. It is basically covering a whole wall with same material. Wood is one classic and elegant material. Other cladding materials are leather, fabric, coconut husk, bamboo and metal. Overdoing it can spoil the look, so choose only one wall for wall cladding.
Shelves
Shelves are better option to choose from as it not only enhances the beauty of wall but serves as storage also. It can change the appearance of room dramatically. These days shelves are available in various shapes and designs some are trendy and some are classic and elegant. Display your collection or put some books it will never fail to make room appear stylish and classy.
Wall Hangings
These are age old element that instantly add pattern to wall. You can buy wall hangings that can blend well with your decor or you can just make one by your own. You can use fabric, tapestry, quilt, saree, dupatta or any other old cloth that you are not using any more. Just be little creative and hang these on wall to make a statement.
Wall Art/Murals
Wall art can be a great fun. Paint anything you love like floral motif, figure, silhouette, birds, scenery or anything interesting to add a personal touch the wall. Mural is one more option to add texture to the wall.
Lighting also plays an important role. So don’t forget to install some nice wall sconces to add warmth to your walls.
Happy Decorating!!
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