Properly hanging a blanket on a wall can lead to years of visual enjoyment in a home. Not all blankets are created equal. The warm and comforting cover laying on your bed is a far cry from the handcrafted blanket given as a gift from a friend. This decorative blanket, while capable of keeping you warm, is better served as a decoration for the home. Displaying the blanket on a wall lets all who visit enjoy its design. Does this Spark an idea?
Make a Traditional Wall Hanging Look More Modern
Traditional wall hangings include cultural quilts and tapestries, masks and icons. These often have a very organic or rustic feel that doesn't always match your more contemporary home decor. Giving the traditional wall hangings a modern touch keeps your decor matched while retaining the cultural and historic thoughts intended with the artwork. There is more than one method of modernizing the wall hanging. Employ one or more, depending on your overall decor desires and budget limits. Does this Spark an idea?
Incorporate Family Pictures Into Decor
You can use family pictures as a decorative item and fill every room in your house with love and memories. Why keep pictures stuffed into books or photo albums? Sure, photos in frames are nice, but there are more ways to incorporate family pictures into your decor. Does this Spark an idea?
Decorate With a Wall of Art
A wall of art can be the focal point of a room, showcasing your favorite pieces and adding color and dimension to your decor. Hanging and displaying your art requires considering how natural and artificial light enters the room, and also how you use the surrounding space. Worry less about matching art with your upholstery and more about exhibiting artwork that reflects your unique aesthetic. Does this Spark an idea?
Hang Oriental Rugs on the Wall
Oriental rugs are not just for covering hardwood floors and large spaces; they are also looked upon as art, and many people would prefer to hang them on the wall for display. Oriental rugs are not cheap and may even have senitmental value, so drilling holes into them is neither wise or necessary. Brackets and racks are available that are designed specifically for hanging large heavy rugs on walls. Does this Spark an idea?