Wall decals are becoming prominent in modern design. Especially popular with renters and people who change their decor often, these extra-large stickers allow you to make decorative statements that are completely removable and don't alter the existing walls. They come in thousands of designs and colors, ranging from large-scale flowers to scripture quotes. Unfortunately, they can also come with a hefty price tag. Luckily, it's easy to make your own wall decals with common household items. Does this Spark an idea?
Rag Paint a Wall
Decorative painting inside your home is a fun project. Rag painting brings a wall to life with a large, mottled finish effect that is easy to do. Choose colors and finishes that match your personal style to enhance the décor of your room. Does this Spark an idea?
Decorate With Tuscan Wall Décor Stencils
Tuscan style stencils are used to enhance and compliment Tuscan style decorating. Tuscan motifs can be used as borders, such as grape vines, or a focal point with mural stencils. Stenciled motifs add an old-world elegance and provide charming detail to a room decorated in the Tuscan style. Does this Spark an idea?
Make Vinyl Decals Stick to Textured Walls
Vinyl decals offer an alternative to photos and posters. Unlike other art items, you can place vinyl decals anywhere without worrying about finding a stud or making holes in the walls. Though the pre-cut commercial version is more expensive, you can make homemade decals for less than $10. One drawback to this kind of art is that wall decals don't usually stick to textured walls, like stucco or painted cinder block. With a little ingenuity, you can make original art stick to any wall. Does this Spark an idea?
Make a Mud Straw Wall
Building with adobe brick is a time-honored practice in the American Southwest, but otherwise earthen construction has never been widespread in the United States. Mastering cob construction, a traditional technique from the British Isles, may change that. Cob is easier than adobe for most people. It’s also much quicker. The mixture of mud and straw is essentially the same, but making adobe bricks requires months of time before construction even begins. With cob, once you have a suitable mud-straw recipe building can start. Learn the technique and test your cob mixture’s strength with a practice wall. Does this Spark an idea?