In Russia, it is not customary to decorate the walls of rooms: it is believed that beautiful wallpaper in itself is sufficient decor for the walls. But there are a lot of simple and, by the way, not at all expensive ways to decorate your home with your own hands. Cute trinkets, old framed posters, magazine clippings and collages, dishes or watches - all this will help transform your home and make it unique. All you need is hands, scissors, frames and a couple of hours of free time.
“...accents are those little whimsical touches that show that you don't take things in your home too seriously: photographs framed in a beautiful antique mirror...Things left where they don't belong show that... that you set the rules in your home, and not your home dictates your lifestyle. Framed photographs leaning against a wall or mirror indicate that there is movement, life in the house...”
(Deborah Needleman “Home Sweet Home”)
Use the free space on the walls to realize your wildest ideas. We will help you with this.
Decorate your wall with vinyl decals
An inexpensive and original way to decorate a wall. Where to get? Buy at a hardware store or make to order.
The stickers are easy to apply and remove if necessary. With their help, change the design as often as you want.
Wallpaper panel
Wallpaper panels
The remains of one or several rolls serve as the basis; the ornament on them should be in harmony with the overall design of the room. The base for such a large picture is chipboard or plywood. The design may vary:
- with a metal, plastic, wooden frame, often a polyurethane baguette is used as an accent;
- panel without frame. In this case, the wallpaper is fixed on a stretcher and folded;
- a single pattern, including one made up of different wallpapers.
When deciding what to hang on the wall, you should pay attention to interesting layout options:
- single arrangement - in this case, a small picture or panel is created that fills almost the entire wall;
- harmonious addition, where the motif is duplicated in several images;
- group location, in which the picture is formed by different segments that have a unifying theme.
The last type of panel is in demand as a wall decoration in the kitchen: here you can hang images related to food or the process of its preparation.
Hang pictures and posters
We have already written about how to hang pictures in the house
, and how to choose them. It's time to learn how to correctly place paintings above the sofa, turning the adjacent wall into a gallery.
Select gallery elements in the same style: create a group of black and white photos or pop art posters, a series of watercolors or acrylic miniatures. If you want to mix styles, that’s okay too. A bright poster surrounded by retro photographs is a good option.
Paintings for the bedroom above the bed
Framed images are the most common option for interior decoration.
There are both budget methods of decoration (posters, photographs, large-scale printing on canvas) and more expensive solutions (works of art). This can be one large painting, two or three in a set (diptych and triptych), or a composition of several images united by a common theme. If the room is small, you should not split it into small details - it is better to choose one large-format image, for example, a landscape. The painting above the bed should fit harmoniously and complement the atmosphere of the room.
Select one item
If you don’t want to cover the wall with photos or posters, take one large and expressive element - a large painting, poster, tapestry. For example, in a nautical-themed living room, hang a map, a lifebuoy, or a wooden steering wheel.
By the way, it is not necessary to place such an element exactly in the center of the sofa. Move it to one of the edges, creating original symmetry. For example, in the photo above, on one side there is a painting with a fox, and on the other there is a pendant lamp. Different objects, but of the same visual weight. This is called visual (original) symmetry.
Rules for placing paintings from the point of view of Feng Shui
Place pictures of flowers in your apartment that bring good luck, for example, azalea, hibiscus, gerberas, orchids, violets, etc. Flowers can be placed in the painting either in vases, in mugs, or on plates.
Wall decor with paintings is an excellent solution to transform the bedroom interior without renovation
In the bedroom you can place photographs of people dear to you. The main thing is that the people in the photo are not sad. Under no circumstances should you hang pictures of politicians in your bedroom. This will absolutely destroy your connection as a couple and bring discord.
Paintings with portraits are suitable for a bedroom decorated in classical, baroque or rococo style
Avoid compositions with sharp and clear outlines. Such as corners, arrowheads, teeth.
Using a compass, determine the cardinal directions and make sure that the prevailing color schemes correspond as follows:
- north – black and blue (water element);
- south – red, yellow (fire element);
- east and southeast – green (wood element);
- west and northwest - white, gold, silver (metal element);
- southwest and northeast – brown (earth element).
According to the teachings of Feng Shui, the picture frame should not be too large and convex.
Hang a mirror
One large mirror above the sofa will visually increase the space and add air. Especially if there is a window to the right of it. But that is not all!
From mirrors, just like from paintings, you can create a composition. Make it a hobby or a quest. For example, spend a weekend visiting antique shops in search of an antique mirror. Or let your friends bring them to you from travels instead of magnets and plates.
Hang a clock on the wall
Wall clocks are a special element in the design of any room. Beautiful and functional. You can only hang them...
...or you can combine the clock above the sofa with other design elements: paintings, posters, color accents. For example, in the photo above, the retro clock fits perfectly into the interior of the loft and does not discord with the posters.
How and with what to cover the wall behind a gas stove: general recommendations, tips
The place behind the gas stove and near the sink is the dirtiest. Therefore, it is worth considering a number of requirements for cladding in this place!
Behind the stove is the most important place in terms of cleanliness.
How to close the wall behind a gas stove:
- Every housewife who spends enough time in the kitchen knows what an important role this part of the kitchen space plays in everyday life. Therefore, it is so important that it is made of practical and beautiful material.
- By practicality in this case we mean strength, resistance to high temperatures and steam, easy cleaning and wear resistance. In such a way that after a short period of time this coating does not have to be changed.
- By beauty, of course, everyone understands something different, according to their personal tastes, needs and capabilities.
Focus on one thing.
But there are small recommendations on appearance:
- It is better not to make the color scheme too light, since all the stains and stains will be visible on it. In general, try to make the “apron” darker than the façade of the kitchen itself;
- it should fit well into the overall interior. But remember the important rule - the emphasis is on one thing: either it is the wall behind the gas stove with a bright pattern, or it is the facade of the kitchen itself;
- The gloss looks nice, but all the fingerprints are visible on it. Matteness wins in this case, but there should be no roughness. Otherwise, all the oily steam will clog these small pores. But the glossy surface is still easier to clean;
- try to make more of the finishing materials themselves, and the seams between them are as small as possible. In this case, cover the grout with a special varnish, which will extend its service life.
Important: This is especially true for mosaics. It looks very beautiful in any kitchen, but many seams sometimes complicate and worsen the maintenance itself.
And here is the selection of the apron
. Also consider:
- In small rooms, huge drawings will look bulky
- But in a spacious kitchen, small patterns will be faded
- To expand the room, use horizontal lines; vertical - lengthen
- Also keep in mind that matte makes the overall picture calm and a little faded. Especially if there are no bright accents
- But gloss will help add brightness and colorfulness
- Make your own apron or screen with extra space. That is, it should extend 1-2 cm beyond the edges of the furniture
The illusion of a fireplace in your kitchen
Use geographic maps
Yes, yes, they help not only to find the right path, but also to add zest to the interior. Cards create a romantic, dreamy mood; they seem to open the door to other worlds for us. Think about where you would like to go straight from your living room: to the next city, to another continent, to the Parisian metro, or straight into space, to the stars?
Tapestry
Textile paintings can be smooth, textured, non-woven, multi-level (that is, created using various techniques).
Wall tapestry is back in fashion
Smooth models do not have voluminous decor or relief patterns; they are created using traditional techniques that have existed for several centuries; they can not only be hung on an empty wall in the bedroom or living room, but also placed on the floor. Textured products are complemented by convex stitches, they are soft to the touch.
Non-woven variations are created using embroidery, appliqué, and knitting.
Don't forget the carpet
Here's more, you say! The carpet over the sofa is a relic of the Soviet era and bad manners. And you will be wrong. Of course, you shouldn’t hang up a huge fleecy monster that you inherited from your grandmother. But a small antique rug is quite appropriate in an interior in an oriental, Moroccan or Mediterranean style. Besides, this is exactly the accent we talked about above.
Conclusion: mix and taste
Everything written here is just ideas. You can and should try, combine these techniques with each other, change and update compositions to create your own unique design. This is the easiest and simplest way to change the interior.
There are many sources of inspiration. One of them is our blog in general, and this post in particular. If this is not enough, go online and do some research. Take a look at Pinterest or Tumblr, for example. Search and compare, think about what you like and why. Experiment, try, and everything will definitely work out!
Large photo
A dimensional illustration, professionally executed and framed, will ideally fit into a restrained style. It is important that other decor does not overshadow the charm of a large photograph, so that there are no competitors with a similar flat or textured surface.
The motive for the image can be a portrait or landscape, situational photography or the result of a professional photo shoot, the main thing is that it is stylistically consistent and represents a self-sufficient composition.
Large photo on the wall
It is advisable to frame the photograph, and the more colorful the illustration, the simpler the framing should be. It is welcome if the color scheme of the frame matches the wall decoration and furniture.
