Walls are no longer limited to paint or wallpaper. There are a number of different types of techniques and designs that can be used to jazz up the wall of any room in the house. One that top designers often choose to use is adding fabric to wall space. Whether it is used merely as an accent to a single wall, or to replace standard wallpaper, fabric offers a unique and beautiful way to decorate the most important part of a room--the walls. Does this Spark an idea?
Build Floral Wall Sconces
Floral wall sconces are easy to make and add a lot of drama to a boring space. This wall sconce is constructed with a wood base that holds a floral cone, which will hold your flowers. These sconces look great paired hanging on both sides of a picture, arranged randomly along a wall or hanging above a decorative table. You can also use these sconces as decorations for a wedding or other special event. Does this Spark an idea?
Decorate a Living Room With Yellow Walls and a Black Leather Sofa
The living room is one of the most pivotal rooms of the house. The living room is where family members relax, enjoy entertainment and where most homeowners host guests. Thus, the living room should have decor that is conducive to creating an environment ideal for those activities. This doesn't mean that you need to spend a lot of cash on home decor items; it just means that you need to decorate strategically, considering such goals. For example, careful planning could prevent a living room with yellow walls and a black sofa from too easily looking evocative of a bumble bee. Does this Spark an idea?
Change Home Decor From Burgundy to Brown
Burgundy is a rich, deep color, reminiscent of a dark tone of red. Popular over a decade ago, burgundy was used everywhere in homes--on walls, curtains, pillows, towels and more. Home decorating colors rotate in popularity every few years, leaving no one, other than designers, with an idea as to what colors will be trendy in upcoming years. Too much burgundy decor in a home today looks somewhat dated but that is easy to rectify. You can use another rich color--brown--to update your home decor. Does this Spark an idea?
How Make an Arch Wall Niche
Arch wall niches have been around for ages. Historically speaking, wall niches have been integrated into architecture since Greek and Roman times. Look around today and you can find niches in churches and even grand old homes. Wall niches are a wonderful way to display photographs, pieces of art, or any accessory you feel like showing off. If you are handy with a saw and comfortable with hanging drywall, adding an arch wall niche to your home is a relatively straight forward DIY project. Does this Spark an idea?