When people are thinking about decorating the walls in their entire home, they tend to get a tad overwhelmed. It’s often difficult to put seemingly unrelated pieces together to make one cohesive design. There are so many things to consider such as the color of the walls, the type of furniture and arrangement of the space.
The first and most important thing is to figure out what your decorating style is. Browsing room designs online, looking at magazines or Pinterest will help you get an idea of your preferences. Once you have the general idea of what you like, here is a guide for decorating your walls.
Try Using Asymmetrical Balance
If you like the look of grouping together photo frames but they don’t have anything similar between them, this is the way to go. Arranging them to purposely be asymmetric will create an organic balance between them, which will unite them. If you are interested in hanging pictures staggered, it is best if you do it with two larger pieces. Stagger them by hanging one lower than the other so the top of one and the bottom of the other don’t match.
Go for Symmetrical Placement Instead
If asymmetry is not your thing, put together picture frames that are similar in shape, size, color, and subject matter. This will allow you to create a visual balance by joining together similar pieces. Symmetrical placement looks best if it’s over a fireplace or a large furniture collection.
Incorporate an Accent Wall
If you are into something simpler and you want to decorate the wall itself this is the one for you. An accent wall is a wall that is different than the rest of your walls. The most popular options are using wallpaper or painting it one bold color. It is also a great way to open up the space if you are working with a small room.
Hang Up Some Mirrors
Mirrors are a great and simple way to decorate your walls. Not only will they reflect the light, they will also make your room look bigger. Depending on what you like, you can hang one oversized mirror or a bunch of smaller ones.
Add Wall Cladding Paneling
By adding wall cladding to your walls for decorative purposes you are infusing your room with a fresh and unique look. It can be any room that you want to add some elegant interest to.
Hang an Oversized Clock
If you want to decorate your wall with something simple yet bold and make a statement, then an oversized clock is the way to go. It is not only functional wall decor, but it will also make the space more dynamic.
DIY Wall Plants
If you are someone who enjoys doing home DIY projects as well as a plant lover, then creating wall decor with plants is something you will enjoy. Use unique textures and modern design when creating the planters that you will mount to your wall. Then you will want to orient your plants in different directions.
Create a Gallery Wall
There is nothing that will make your home have personality than making a gallery wall. You can display any type of photos or other family memorabilia. The key is to pick simple frames that will help you with creating one cohesive gallery wall instead of just hanging up the pictures. If you want to take it to another level, try to extend the gallery wall to the ceiling to make the room look larger.
Go with Removable Wall Art
Because a lot of people like to change their wall decor when creating an accent wall, now there is removable wallpaper. It is so popular that they are now designing wallpapers that are like murals. It is perfect for someone with changing need, or if you are a tenant.
Once you think that you are set with your wall decor, take a step back and take a picture of the room. That way you will be able to see your wall decor from another perspective. Taking a photo can give you some insights that you might want to improve upon. Happy decorating!