Fall is in full swing, and we all want to add that extra bit of warmth in our homes as the temperature cools. Here are four basic ways to incorporate a fall feel, whether your taste runs rustic or luxe.
We all know that great bones are the best starting point for a room. But not every home is bestowed with interesting bones – and we’ve all dealt with or seen downright coma-inducing walls. Walls that are so featureless that they defy any solid color. Sure, you can still make the space interesting using the right design elements, but what about the walls themselves? Well, fear not – there are so many options to be found for waking up your walls in a unique way that you have no excuse for resigning yourself to your bland-wall-induced stupor.
First of all, an obvious choice is wallpapering the room. Beautiful wallpaper is in plentiful supply, and anything but boring or dowdy, ranging from animal inspired motifs to sharp graphic patterns.
A great do-it-yourself option is painting your own wallpaper – really, it’s possible. Not only are wall stencils vastly cheaper and available in a variety of looks, but you can easily play with layout and color – talk about creative control.
Take the opportunity to add a unique touch – using a metallic paint could instantly add luxe and glamour.
Or play with using a chalkboard paint – building texture right onto your wall.
Framing a large chunk of wallpaper is a beautiful way to liven up the walls. It brings so much more impact than a piece of ordinary wall art, and looks great in panels.
Bonus: it’s the perfect way to affordably work in a wallpaper that you completely love.
Moulding can add flair in any number of imaginative ways. Some clever ideas here.
I love the fresh innovation of an ombré wall – heck with deciding which chip on the paint strip to go with – use ’em all! This grand idea is from DIY expert Erica Domesek.
Maps in a room are sophisticated but don’t have to be stuffy – they’re exciting and interesting, like this wallpaper-esque collage of tacked on maps. (Walked through here.)
And check out the graphic punch that this map mural packs onto this wall! (DIY here.)
Roll up your sleeves, get your hands dirty (or at least chalkboard-paint-splattered) and liven up your walls!
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