Bare walls make a room seem cold and uninviting, but many wall decorations are expensive. Save money by making your own wall decorations. And, by doing this you'll also show off your personality and you'll be able to more closely match the rest of the decor in your room. Does this Spark an idea?
Decorate With Stretched Art as the Wall Decor
Adding art to the blank walls of your home is easier than you might imagine. Through the use of modern technology, printing onto canvas has become possible with many different types of artwork. Photography, or reprints of famous paintings of the masters can be placed on stretched canvas creating instant artwork for your home. Canvases can range in shape and size and can remain unframed when the print is "wrapped" around the edges. The hardest part is choosing your favorite piece of art. Does this Spark an idea?
Make Wall Decor out of Wallpaper Samples
Whether you prefer a classic toile or a graphic stripe, the endless wallpaper design options available today can add interest and beauty to interior walls. If your budget or decor doesn’t allow for the whole room to be wallpapered, you can still incorporate your favorite design into the room. Use wallpaper remnants or samples to create custom artwork for a fraction of the cost of a framed painting or print. Does this Spark an idea?
Do Cricut Wall Decor
The Cricut personal cutting machine has multiple uses other than just scrapbooking. In fact, the Cricut machine can be used to create murals, lettering and other forms of wall decor for just about every room in the house. Use the Cricut to create decorations for your son’s sports-themed bedroom or cut out a favorite phrase to hang above the sink in the kitchen. Once you understand the basic procedure, you'll find` no limit to the number of wall decorations you can create around the house. Does this Spark an idea?
Mount Decorations on the Wall
Most homes these days contain walls made of drywall, which is a light, composite material that will not hold a nail or screw securely. In this case, the best way for you to mount decorations on your walls is to find a wall stud behind the wall; you can screw a wood screw, or hammer a nail through the wall into the stud to securely mount your decoration. If you cannot locate a wood stud in the location where you want to mount the decoration, you will need to drill a hole and insert a wall anchor that you insert a screw into. Plastic anchors are used for lighter items such as pictures and toggle bolts that open behind the wall when you insert the screw are used for heavier items like shelves. Then you simply need to hang your art or decoration from the screw. Does this Spark an idea?