Jazz Up Those Bare Walls
Whether you are in the middle of a room revamp, or have just moved into a new home, one clear way to add style and personality to a room is in your choice of wall art or covering. Many rooms these days are painted in a neutral shade that can match with any colour of furniture, but as these magnolia style shades can be a tad dull, interest is often added, in the shape of art – prints, canvases and pictures, or through the use of wallpaper to create a statement or feature wall, If you are currently looking to add art to your room, here are some ways you can do it.
Add Wall Panel Mouldings
One way you can add decorative details to a blank wall is by adding a wall panel moulding. These are easy to fix, usually made of MDF to a high quality finish, and help to add another dimension to neutral walls.
Wall Mouldings work particularly well on square rooms, and rooms too small to host artwork without being swamped.
A Wallpaper Mural
A wallpaper mural can often cover a whole wall and provides a striking backdrop to your room. It can create a fantasy bedroom for a child, or can transport you to a favourite place and create a special mood.
Wallsauce have hundreds of stunning wallpaper murals that can create whatever mood you are looking for in your decor. I love the black and white wallpaper murals that can range from fun to ultra stylish with moody photography and iconic scenic images are incorporated into the designs.
A statement Wall
If you don’t think your room is big enough to support a full feature wallpaper mural, then a smaller statement wall may be the answer. This is often the chimney breast, where a wallpaper or paint of a different colour to the rest of the room is chosen to add interest or colour to the room.
Feature chimney breasts often work well in period properties – if you don’t have a chimney then the wall where your fire or fireplace is situated is often the one chosen to make a statement.
Wall Art
If you are looking for something less permanent, maybe you are looking at dressing a room with a view to selling your home, then wall art may be the answer. This could be in the guise of a canvas, art prints or even a few specially selected photographs. You could go for one large image, or a collage or a few small mix and match images to create a cool centrepiece for your walls.
Art prints can be picked up relatively cheaply from places like Ikea and Amazon, and you can then frame them yourself, so they show a lot of your personality. They can be stark and striking or warm and homely. They can also be mismatched if you are looking for a kitsch retro look.