If you are looking for an inexpensive and interesting treatment for your walls, the answer may be hiding in your pantry. Brown paper grocery bags, shopping bags or even colorful gift bags can be repurposed and used as a treatment to decorate an entire room, a wall, or a section of a wall. Does this Spark an idea?
Choose Coordinating Colors for Furniture, Walls, and Carpet
Color coordinating stands as one of the most challenging aspects of home decorating. Take time to look through books and websites on interior decorating and reflect on homes that impress you. Though it may seem daunting, learning to coordinate the colors of walls, carpet and furniture for the home comes down to following the same guidelines that designers and decorators use to create effective color schemes. With some exploration and practice, even a first-time home decorator achieves an effective, color-coordinated home. Does this Spark an idea?
Decorate Double Height Walls
Double-height walls often are seen in foyers, rooms with vaulted ceilings or homes with a loft overlooking the living room area. Decorating this space prevents the large wall expanse from looking dull and awkward in the room. Utilizing the right height for your artwork and other decor makes the most of this unusual wall space and creates unity and visual flow in the room. Large-scale artwork, furnishings and other accessories help diminish the tall, overwhelming space. Does this Spark an idea?
Match Colors in My Living Room
Picking out new colors for your living room can seem like a fun experience, but it also can end up time-consuming and frustrating. You may already have the main colors picked out, but can't decide on accent or complementary colors. Perhaps, like many, you have no idea where to begin. Purchasing a color wheel will help to kick start the new project and save you valuable time and money when taking on this big job. Does this Spark an idea?
Decorate Kitchen Walls With Plates
Elaine Louie, author of ''Collections on Display,'' calls walls empty landscapes that can easily become focal points. Grouping similar decorative objects, such as a collection of plates, is one way to transform an uninteresting kitchen wall. This is a classic use of kitchen wall space, and there are many ways to exhibit the plates. Does this Spark an idea?