If you are looking for a change in your space, then start by making smaller changes. You need not change all the furniture in the house. A small change in colours and patterns of the walls can make a dramatic difference. Start by emptying out the space in the house and rearranging the furniture. You can visualize the walls in the house when the space is empty and you can easily decide how changes in colours can affect the space. Here are some fresh ideas for the walls in your house.
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Go for dramatic art
– You can turn around the vibe of the room by indulging in some over-the-top art on the walls. You can paint some 3D art or graffiti on walls. Try spray painting on your own or going for a street art vibe. You can also look at making silhouettes or portraits of your favourite artists. If you are looking for a picturesque wall, then try painting something along the lines of wings or lovely flowers.
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Accent wall
– Think beyond the normal confines of an accent wall. Instead of choosing one single wall colour for an accent wall, you can go for floral walls or textured walls. You can also look at getting murals done or incorporate decorative painting techniques to get an amazing effect. Don’t forget that the ceiling is your “fifth wall” and that can also be your accent wall.
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Mirrors on the wall
– Mirrors on walls can make your space look bigger because of 2 reasons. Mirrors reflect the natural light that enters the room making it look bigger. The mirror itself makes the room look more spacious because of the reflection. If you place mirrors adjacent to a window or in a corner, it can have a very good effect on the room.
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Murals
– Murals can range from abstract and geometric designs to skylines around the world. If you are going for a specific theme, you can go for specific ones. If it is a kid’s room, you can also think of adding a few cartoon characters or decorating it with clouds and simpler things that kids might relate to. Murals can be in the form of intricate and elaborate motifs on walls that can give a royal feel to any room. Contrary to popular belief, murals are not very expensive to get done and if you wish to get an estimate on the kind you like, you can use a paint calculator to find out.
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Wall hangings
– There have been so many items that can be hung on the walls and count as art. For example, paintings, pictures, posters, plates, baskets, mirrors, fabrics, macrame wall art, beaded mats, and much more. You can use contrasting colours to make the room come alive and ensure these art pieces are the center of attention on any wall. You can even try floating shelves or other creative options like floating potted plants. These plants look good and are better than buying flowers.
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Motifs
– Home decorators have gradually gravitated towards incorporating traditional elements even in modern homes. This is why you are sure to see many things like vintage windows, wooden chests, ornate mirrors, and many other items that look like they have been picked right out of a palace. These motifs on walls can be painted or assembled tastefully and hung on walls.
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Lighting
– Lighting fixtures can make a lot of difference. They not only highlight the parts you wish to display but they also play with the colours on the walls, lending them a depth that cannot be achieved with just painting.
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Experiment with colours
– Gone are the days people stick to neutral and muted colours. Try something bold and make a statement with black, grey, bottle green, Prussian blue, and so on.
These ideas are great for when you are looking to give a makeover to your home. They will change how your home looks and give you a fresh start in the same space.