Leaning shelves give the appearance that they're resting gracefully against the wall. While these distinctive shelving units come in a range of colors and style options, each lends a chic and contemporary vibe to a room that you can enhance by your choice of decorating items. Before placing anything on the shelves, make sure they are properly installed and bolted to the wall according to the manufacturer's instructions. Does this Spark an idea?
Decorate a Wall Around a Flat Screen TV
A flat screen TV is the focal point of the wall, and it can make almost anything next to it look diminished and silly. To balance the large impact of a flat screen TV, care must be taken when choosing the décor to put on the wall around it. Too many small items and the wall will look cluttered. Not enough items and the wall will look unfinished. Instead, choose items that extend the impact of the TV and compliment it.
Make Puerto Rican Wall Decorations for the House
Puerto Ricans come from a mixture of three distinct cultures which have in turn influenced the creation of Puerto Rican culture. The results of the mixing of African slaves, Taino Indians and European conquistadores can be seen all over the island in the homes, clothing, religion and art of the islanders. Some of the more popular types of hanging art available in Puerto Rico are carved gourds (sometimes used as musical instruments), vejigante masks (demon masks with large spikes and teeth) and tiny "casas tipicas," or typical houses, that are done in the style of homes in Puerto Rico and sometimes have scenes taking place in front.
Hide a Wall Phone Jack
Hiding a phone jack on the wall can improve the overall appearance of a room, particularly if the phone jack is located high on the wall. In kitchens, it's not uncommon to find a wall jack located at approximately chest-level. They're often near bars and counters, as builders assume that people will install a phone in the kitchen, but with the rising popularity of cell phones, many people are opting to go without landlines. A phone jack can often seem even more unsightly when it serves no functional purpose! Does this Spark an idea?
Hang a Diploma
Professors, doctors and other professionals display their diplomas prominently on office walls to show their educational achievements. Potential clients and friends frown on a diploma that is askew and poorly framed. A diploma needs to hang in a place that fits into your design scheme without being obscured by other decorative features. Read on to learn how to hang a diploma.