Decorating an interior brick or rock wall can be challenging. Unlike with typical walls constructed of drywall, you can't simply hang a picture and call it a day. With a little creativity, however, you can use that brick or rock wall to your advantage. Since brick and stone are fire retardant materials, consider hanging a sculptural candle holder. Does this Spark an idea?
Contrast Colors for Interior Decorating
Avoid boring rooms by creating interest with contrasting colors. On the color wheel, contrasting colors are opposite from one another and while it doesn't seem like these colors would go well together, they can. In fact, when you choose the right contrasting colors, your rooms have energy and balance. Once you understand how to use the colors together, it's easy. All you need is a color wheel and a general idea of the colors you want to use. Does this Spark an idea?
Decorate With Black Walls
Painting walls black is a bold design move. The results can easily create a gloomy and depressing feeling in an interior space, but black walls also act as a sleek, sophisticated backdrop that allows the rest of your décor to shine. A few design tricks make it simple to decorate with black walls and get a look that's chic, not creepy. Does this Spark an idea?
Make Mirror Home Decor for a Wall
To flesh out an ordinary mirror and make some mirror décor for your wall, give this project a shot. You'll end up with a beautiful mosaic mirror frame of your own design. Transforming plain pieces into works of art can be highly satisfying--and maybe get your creative juices flowing on all kinds of decorative pieces around the house. Does this Spark an idea?
Arrange Plates on a Wall
Whether you use family heirlooms, flea-market finds or mass-produced masterpieces, decorative plates are an easy way to add an individualistic touch to your home. Not only do plates add interest and dimension to your walls, but they also complement other artwork such as prints or decorative fixtures. The key to successful plate hanging lies in planning, placement and experimentation --- regardless of how simple or ornate your plates are. Does this Spark an idea?