When you're planning out your home décor, you probably have some furniture pieces in mind, beautiful sculptures, and perhaps some artwork to display.
But there's that one wall in your home you aren't sure what to do with, or how to make it look like a fitting part of the rest of your home. You don't really want to fill it with one, single painting; you'd rather get a little more creative than that.
Here are some ideas to help design a beautiful wall.
Accent Wall Decal
This is far more classy than it sounds. Wall decals today are of higher quality and offer a wide variety of artwork styles. They can be as in-depth as a patterned wallpaper look (but without the nightmare of wallpaper installation), or you can select simpler icons like dots, stars, birds, or even full scenes if you prefer. This type of application is great for an accent wall in a great room, bedroom, loft, or playroom.
Create Your Own Art Gallery
Having more of an "art gallery" style can take your plain wall to new levels. Instead of hanging just one large art piece, create an art gallery wall using multiple art pieces, family photos, or a mixture of both.
You can also create your own wall art by taking everyday items meant for another purpose and designing artwork out of them. As an example, Moroccan style weaved baskets would normally sit on a table or floor, but turn them sideways and hang them on the wall with tiny fishing nails, et voila! You have your own original wall art gallery.
Creative Shelving
Shelving is a very versatile solution for decorating a wall. Not only does it provide you additional storage, but the shelving itself can be a work of art. If you're looking for something more simple, install floating shelves either symmetrically or asymmetrically on the wall in your material of choice. This provides a great space for books, family photos, or art pieces if you like.
Alternatively, your shelving can be a visual element to the artwork on the wall. Shelves don't have to be typical flat boards, they can be any shape that is capable of holding weight. Mount picture frames on shadowboxes and hang them on the wall for picture framed décor. Create bookshelves with a diamond shape instead of basic squares or rectangles for a more interesting overall design. Use a honeycomb or triangular design—or other geometric shapes—to add interest to the wall but also a creative space to store your décor or planters.
Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall
Mirrors can become the best wall art, with their ability to reflect natural light, shape, and pattern. Find uniquely shaped mirrors and arrange them in a pattern, or askew to create artwork on its own. Watch how they play with light and shape to create new experiences in the space.
Remember to Work with Your Lighting
If you have high-end custom lighting nearby, be sure to consider their layout in correlation to the artwork on your wall. The two pieces should work together to create a whole, complete look. If your lights are hung to one side, the other side should balance with pieces on the wall. Neither element should interfere with the other, so you're left with a cohesive overall look.
Living Wall
If you have an amazing green thumb that needs to be satisfied even in the winter months, this unique feature might be perfect for you. A living wall is aptly named—it is a wall of living plants. This breathes life—literally—into your home and refreshes the air naturally. Brilliant colours and the smell of summer live indefinitely in your home, creating a work of art that is uniquely yours.
Naturally, because living things need water you will need to consider an additional HRV system in your home to control the humidity. Your living wall brings additional moisture into your home, but with a proper ventilation system, this feature is as beautiful as it is manageable.
A wall is quite literally a blank canvas on which you can express your inner decorator. Stand back and assess its overall potential, and let your imagination run free. The walls of your home are yours to design, and with the help of your builder, you can create something magnificent for your home.
