Turn your home into a tasteful Christmas village through strategically-placed decorations. Friends and family coming to dinner will want to see your Christmas tree, wrapped present displays, photos from Christmases past, cards and other embellishments you have used to create a festive holiday atmosphere. Try dedicating at least one wall entirely to Christmas decor, preferably in high-traffic party areas such as the living room or dining room. Dust wall areas where photos and pictures have been removed before putting up decorations. Does this Spark an idea?
Add Glitter to Wall Paint
Paint colors allow you to personalize your home, but you can take it one step further by adding glitter to your wall paint. Glitter gives your room a sparkly effect that is eye-catching when the sunlight hits the walls. Although you can add glitter directly to the paint, painting experts recommend other methods, such as applying a clear coat with glitter, to achieve a better effect. The alternative methods ensure that the glitter can be seen, instead of drowning in the paint color. Does this Spark an idea?
Hang Decorative Oars on a Wall
You can hang oars on a wall in two basic ways: visible and invisible. Visible brackets hold an oar like a curtain rod. Cut-down oarlocks make terrific brackets for decorative oars and keep the nautical theme consistent. A single oar hung in a hallway and studded with coat hooks looks best in brackets that are tarnished, verdigris or repurposed from oarlocks. When the coat hooks on the oar are sail cleats, the local pirates will happily hang their foul weather gear up rather than dropping it on the floor. However, when you want something more subtle and elegant, hide the hooks so the oars seem to be floating without support. Does this Spark an idea?
Get Vinyl Stickers to Stick to a Textured Wall
When it comes to wall decor, most homeowners are familiar with the more common options: paint and wallpaper. However, vinyl stickers allow even greater design freedom as you can effortlessly add inspiring text or dynamic patterns to your walls. While most vinyl lettering companies stress that their products will effortlessly stick to most wall surfaces without the need for glue, textured walls present a challenge. Because vinyl stickers adhere best to slick, glossy surfaces, you will need a pinch of glue here and there when adhering them to textured walls. Does this Spark an idea?
Hang Animal Skin
An animal skin hanging on a wall can add a comfortable, rustic note to your home. Besides being a warm and inviting item on your wall, a hanging animal skin shows your respect for animals and your unwillingness to waste parts of another living creature. Animal skins can be fragile, so they shouldn't be hung using nails or screws. Use lightweight carpet tacks instead to ensure that your animal skin looks good on your wall for years. Does this Spark an idea?