Use Paper to Wrap Canvases for Wall Decorations

The do-it-yourself decorating movement has inspired many great home art projects. Using paper to wrap canvases for wall decorations proves a simple and affordable weekend project. You can use the opportunity to showcase vintage or artisan papers or focus more on colors and patterns to create a focal point in your home decor. Does this Spark an idea?

Make a Fake Rock Wall
Creating a rock accent wall in your home is one way to bring the outdoors inside. It gives any room in your house a rustic appearance. However, using real rocks is costly and time consuming. Faux rocks are a suitable solution, but you need not rely on manufacturers. Instead, create your own fake rocks for your faux rock accent wall. Does this Spark an idea?

Hang Wall Art
Your home is a reflection of your taste and personality, and hanging art on the walls can enhance this effect. Maybe you just want to hang some family photographs. Or, maybe you've collected, or even created, drawings, paintings or posters that reflect your artistic sensibilities. You may even have something valuable to display---whether it's a family heirloom or a work by a well-known artist. Textiles and shadowboxes can also make appealing wall hangings. It's simple decide what to hang where, and how to make wall art stay where you put it.

DIY Sea-Themed Bathroom Wall Decor
A sea theme can add a tropical feel to your bathroom even if you don't live by the water.
Having a sea theme around you while you take a bath is relaxing and allows you to imagine you are in a more tropical environment. Use plenty of sea colors, like blue and green, when decorating the sea room. If you are decorating an adult bathroom, you can use more mature variations of these colors, such as sage green with driftwood whites and grays. Does this Spark an idea?

Create India Decor in a Restaurant
India décor is characterized by vibrant colored fabrics, polished metal artwork, elaborately carved woodwork and iconic statuary. Creating a cohesive, rather than chaotic design from these elements requires a focused approach. Start by choosing which textiles you'll use for table linens, curtains and wall hangings. Select one of the prominent colors in those textiles and use that for your wall color. Complement the décor with traditional Indian music. Use more subdued accessories to create an elegant dining experience. Add this to my Recipe Box.