Spruce Up Your Walls With These Creative Ideas
Whether because we are accustomed to their presence or for whatever reasons, walls are one of the most oft-overlooked features inside a home. We drill nails into them to hang curtains or artworks, scruff them with furniture, or doodle on them. Or worse, we completely ignore them.
If we consider the grand structure of things, walls are quite important. They support the roofs, floors and ceilings. They enclose spaces and create barriers from outside elements.
Designing walls offers limitless creative possibilities. The only limitations would be the client’s budget and a designer’s imagination. A few additions and changes on walls can dramatically transform any space.
If you are looking for ways to refresh your space and turn those bare walls into conversational piece, you’ve come at the right place. No matter what your style preference, Chandra Interiors can spruce up your walls and bring out creative ideas to add sophistication and personality to your home.
We share some unique ways to jazz your walls up:
1. PLAY WITH COLORS USING PAINTS
Painting the walls can bring life to a bare interior. While it is by far the most common way to decorate homes, it entails many considerations. Should you go for a smooth or a matte finish? What color combinations would best suit your bedrooms and living room to create a uniform look?
Create an accent wall by using a bright and bold paint color, or utilizing decorative paint techniques for an even bigger impact. If you are feeling a little bit artistic, why not paint a mural on you walls?
2. BRING IN SOME PATTERNS WITH WALLPAPERS
Wallpapers have long been available in dominant and unique patterns. Some eve have natural textures.
When done right, wallpapers are not only great to look at, but they can stylishly hide unsightly eyesores such as holes, dings, dents and what have you.
For living room, it is recommended to use vinyl wallpaper because they are washable and sanitary. Give your bedroom an elegant look with liquid wallpapers which can be touched up anytime or wall fabrics which are extremely strong and durable.
3. CREATE THEMES WITH PLASTERS
Depending on the types, one can make diversified pattens on the walls using plasters. Structural plasters have grains, which can provide textures to any wall design. With its white dough, textured plasters can be combined with paint to score some aesthetics. Mineral plasters, meanwhile, is suitable for halls.
4. JAZZ UP WITH TILES
Whether you decide to use hard or soft kinds, convert any walls into thematic home feature using tiles.
Create a unique backdrop for your modern furniture with wall tiles. They come in various materials such as glass, ceramic, marble or quartz-vinyl. They also embrace different shapes and sizes – thick, thin, streaked, dappled, wide, narrow.
White textured tiles can make monochromatic space to look sharp and clean; while colored tiles can bring fun and variety. Draw the eyes with mosaic tiles, which you can brilliantly arrange to create patterns and textures. Geometric patterns make for timeless look.
5. RACK UP WITH PANELS
Whether for dining room, bedroom, entryway or even bathroom, you can refresh walls with panels.
There are various paneling styles you can utilize – beadboard, shiplap, board and batten, wainscoting, and tongue and groove. You can opt for floor-to-ceiling vertical panels to emphasize the height of the room, or horizontal-oriented ones to create variations.
Depending on what kinds of panels you use, it can create dramatic effects on your walls. Laminated wooden panel in earthy tones gives warmth and elegance to any room, while wood veneer brings a rustic appeal. Paneling with clean lines works better in a modern setting.
6. SHIFT TO SHELVES AND STORAGE
If you are short on storage spaces, you can install shelves and cabinets on your walls. Perch floating shelves to display your books, objet d’art and other collections and mementos you treasure.
Install hooks or pegboards in your bedroom wall to hang hats, bags, scarves or whatever finery and create a practical yet striking closet space.
You can also create a gallery wall to display your collection of artworks, photographs, postcards and what have you. Extend your display up to the ceiling to create an illusions of large space.
Command attention with large painting, or create a minimalist look with black-and-white photo. Usher a vibrant feel with abstract piece.
Dress up your walls with fabrics. Hang those tapestry, vintage textiles you brought from your travels on your walls. Mix and match curtains to bring softness to your home.
7. GO GREEN WITH PLANTERS
Plants are not just for gardens and windowsills. Bring some green into your life with wall-mounted planters. Choose indoor plants that can create a new synergy in your home’s ecosystem.
Build indoor trellis or vertical planters. Hang them from the ceiling; if you dare, hang them upside down. Mount the planters on the walls. Use pots, vases, bags or whatever to keep your wall in style.
8. MOUNT YOUR APPLIANCES AND OTHER STUFF
Select a stylish and sleek wall-mounting system for your electronic needs. Mount your flat screen or sound system on your wall. Not only it can free up space, it can enhance and update the entire look of your living room.
If you have bikes, mount them on the walls. They give a focal point to an otherwise blank space.
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