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Wednesday, March 15th, 2017
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In interior design, we see oftentimes that wall art is treated as mere afterthought. This is the element that gets the least and last attention. This is even bought long after the final paint coat has dried on the walls of homes.
Doing this to your home is simply wrong. Wall art – when thought of last – will mean that you missed out on a lot of design opportunities. When this is chosen thoughtfully, it can provide visual interest that’s hard to match.
Wall art is crucial in any interior design.
If you’re not comfortable in choosing wall art, then don’t fret. Here are a few guidelines to help you get started –
Wall Art = Instant Color Palette
Picking a color palette is a difficult yet important phase in interior design. The various shades of paint that are being sold in home improvement shops are almost limitless so it is a daunting task for most homeowners to choose the color to use in their home.
Leave those paint chips and put your energies in picking wall art instead. As soon as you find a wall art or painting that suits your taste, then you would realize that it becomes a lot easier to pick the color palette that you would use in your home.
You can pick two or three shades from the wall art that you could incorporate into your home. Pick the dominant hue then add some shades that will be used as accents. After this, you can search for colors in these items that you would use to decorate. Should you still need help, look for apps that can help you match colors.
Wall Art = Focal Point
Another difficult interior design principle to satisfy is the creation of a focal point. This is that design element that will draw the eyes of the visitors towards a given space. This also gives the beholder a sense of expectation. A great piece of wall art, therefore, could fulfill this requirement.
Just imagine your artwork already hanging above the mantel of your living room fireplace. It could also be displayed prominently above the headboard of your bed in the master suite. A charming alternative solution is to create a gallery that could spice up the visual texture of a dining area or the kitchen.
Wall Art = Texture
Not every kind of wall art is usable. There are pieces that are two-dimensional, there are those that appear 3D while some are simply not suitable to your home. They may work in other homes with different architecture so make it a point to find that ones that you could really use.
Apart from prints and paintings, you can also use other art works such as shadow boxes or sculptures that can balance the art that you hung on the walls.
Digital art and some screens could also make a huge difference to those whose art style is more Avant garde.
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Wall Art = A Finished Look
Try thinking about those homes that you visited in the past that you did not like. Odds are, these spaces look a little rough around the edges or they simply do not look like their designs have been given much thought.
Wall art can be the initial or finishing element in your home. More often than not, it pulls a space together to make it look more complete. This is that extra touch after you have given your home the functional elements.
The key to picking the right kind of wall art is to make it enhance or even spur the design of the room. Again, this does not have to be the last design element that you should pick. Instead, from now on, give it much thought for it can actually make or break your overall design.
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Thursday, November 3rd, 2016
Hooker Furniture Accents Fretwork Mirror: Imagine hanging this beauty on your accent wall!
No homeowner should be against having an interesting accent wall. This is one design element that would make your friends and family members rave. Having an accent wall is not painting three walls with something neutral and one wall with the color that you really wanted in the first place. Having this kind of wall means you want to amaze people, to draw some attention, and to make them marvel at what they see there. So how do you make an amazing accent wall?
Accentuate Architecture
Having an accent wall means you have to appreciate and know how to use the architecture of your home. This will actually serve as your guide so be able to point out the most interesting architecture. An example of this is the wall where the fireplace was built. Now that should automatically become your accent wall. Having the fireplace in one of the three other walls would make it snag the attention that’s supposed to be given to the purposed accent wall.
Choose a Logical Paint Color
Take the time to carefully choose your paint. The best places for an accent wall include the wall that anchors the bed, a reading nook, the end of a long hallway, the bookshelf wall, and of course, the wall where the fireplace is situated.
The trick here is to use the wall that would be the star of the show. But be careful in creating this design masterpiece as it could also overwhelm your interiors. An accent wall should be able to make a statement without overpowering the room’s theme. Know how to create a visual impact by choosing a color that is bold or fresh.
Finding the correct color can be a bit challenging. Find a wall that’s within eyesight when you are standing in an adjacent room. The color that you end up choosing will have two roles once you use it on your accent wall and also when you see it from across another room.
Your preference matters when you are out to pick your accent wall color. Just make sure that it would stand out and that you’re ready to make a dramatic statement.
If you ever decide to have bright-colored walls on the other three walls, then choose a dark color still from the same color scheme. If, however, your other three walls come in dark colors, then find an accent color that’s two hues lighter or even darker.
Be Creative…Draw!
Remember those days when you were still a toddler and your parents always said you can’t write on the walls? Well, now that you’re older, you can begin your creative wall project by featuring your favorite song lyrics right on your walls, the map of the world, or your artistic painting right on the wall.
So go ahead, take a ruler, find a paint pen and create. Should you find your drawings hideous, then you can always paint over them and start all over.
Wallpaper ‘Em
Don’t be limited to paint when it comes to beautifying your accent wall. Remember that you can also use wallpapers to set up an interesting accent wall. Just make sure to balance the colors throughout the room that you’re designing. All other elements must harmonize with your chosen wallpaper texture, pattern and color.
When you are refurnishing, be sure to coordinate also your décor and the fabrics. You could also use a charming flower arrangement using the accent color elsewhere in your room.
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Rainbows, Butterflies and All Things Nice
Create your own version of rainbow wall by using color swatches first. You then need to get these supplies –
Paint brush or roller
Painter’s tape
Ruler or measuring tape
Paint cans in rainbow colors
Step one is to measure your wall length, divide it equally into the number of colors in a rainbow, then paint. To create straight lines, be sure to use a measuring tape and to tape off every other hue using a pencil.
Let dry for 1-2 hours and you’d have achieved that memorable rainbow accent wall.
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Tuesday, July 26th, 2016
The Century Furniture Living Room Fushun Bunching Cocktail Table 699-606-2 will look great with a garden wall right behind it.
Have you ever heard of a vertical garden before? This can generate healthy oxygen while offering a lovely focal point. This system is as stunning as a beautiful piece of art. It does require more maintenance compared to other wall coverings but its texture and power to bring life to a room is worth every extra ounce of energy that you exert. Make sure that you replace the plants now and then. Taking care of the system is paramount if you want the garden wall to look great all the time.
‘Can’t wait to get started? Here’s how –
Pick the Planting System
A lot of garden stores sell garden walls or the so-called vertical planter. There are some who use fiberglass planter tray systems. With them, planting becomes easy and fast and the replacement of plants become worry-free.
Remember that when one of the plants in your system is suffering from pest, disease or burning, it should be taken out and replaced right away. Doing this will prevent the death of the rest of your plants.
Trays are durable. It is best to ask the help of a professional when you finally decide to hang yours. Once the tray is hung, all you have to do is to take care of the plants.
Another good choice for DIY enthusiasts is the pocket system. This is soft to touch and easy to hang even on your own. This system is great for a small scale garden wall because you can hang it at the back of doors.
Pick the Plants
Choose six-inch plants for your green wall. Make sure that these are the types of plants that interest you the most. Keep in mind the texture and effect that they have. Consider also their lighting needs.
Succulents are the most robust. They need very little water yet they could provide an amazing visual presentation. Sedum can also be a great choice.
Don’t be afraid to use plants with different water needs. You can actually put them all together in the same tray. The plants will pick up the right amount of water that they need, just make sure that you set up the recommended type of pebbles and soil for your planter.
Here’s another tip – use draping plants to enhance and cover more space. These plants are sure to give more bang to your buck.
Wallpapering is not such a great idea to use in the bathroom. Moisture tends to destroy it; so, instead of the usual wallpaper, you may use green walls, roof, and a Zen-like garden wall.
Choose Your Wall
Always keep in mind that you are literally hanging a garden. You will need nails, dirt, even fertilizer. There are plants that are trickier to hang and there are also planting systems that require studs to support them.
A professional is your best option when it comes to hanging the plant system. This expert will take into account the size and weight of the plant system to make sure that the wall in your home would be able to accommodate it.
The wall that you choose should also be easy to access.
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Find a Light Source
The wall should always be near a window or a light source. Make sure that you use natural light so that your plants will live a healthy life. Green walls can bring life to exposed bricks. It can also be a great connector for indoor and outdoor spaces.
It might get expensive to fill the planters so find draping plants or vines instead. A minimalist look would also go a long way when it comes to visual impact.
Find a Steady Water Source
At the end of the day, your plants will need water indoors. Succulents can go for almost an entire week without watering. Others need more so check out your local nurseries for details.
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