We are often surrounded by walls, so the last thing we want is for them to be boring. There is a huge range of wall décor available to us these days, and it seems we are limited only by our imaginations and budget.
Even a plain painted or wooden wall can be brought to life with a fresh coat of paint and a well designed picture or wall hanging. While the trend in wall colours has long been to stay with neutrals and build the rest of your décor around that, times are changing.
There are so many amazing wall coverings available now at reasonable prices that people find they can afford to really go wild on their walls and then change later if they feel like it. Having a feature wall is another great idea that not only looks good but can save you money. If you take a look at some of the great wall covering websites online you are bound to pick up some excellent ideas that you can adapt to fit your personal taste for any room. The Blue Mountain website is a good innovative and inspiring start.
One thing to always remember with colour is that warm colours advance, and so will make a space look smaller and cosier. Cool colours recede making a space appear larger and airier. Depending on what you want to achieve this is a good starting point. Some of the pre-pasted wall squares that are available now are a great way too, to be able to mix or mute certain effects as well as add art and texture to your wall.
Wall murals are another popular trend at the moment, as well as more subtle wall borders. These are a great way to really make a statement in a room and show off your individuality.
If you prefer to play things a little safer don’t underestimate the wonderful ambience you can add to a room with the use of beautiful wall sconces. Large wall mirrors are also a great way to enlarge and bring out the other highlights in your décor. A wall shelf can add interest, especially if are collector. Anything from trophies, to miniatures, to porcelain dolls can be shown off to great effect on a wall shelf.
It really doesn’t need to take a lot of money to turn a boring wall into an attractive feature in any room of the house.
