Wall Decor Ideas
- Leftover pieces of fabric or wallpaper look brilliant when framed and used as wall decor. Hang a single piece or go gallery style and display a large grouping of framed fabric pieces.
- Small objets displayed in shadowboxes add character and personality to walls. Mount glamorous costume jewelry in a dressing room, vintage cooking tools in a kitchen, or shells and starfish in a bathroom.
- Paint a section of a wall with chalkboard paint for a fun twist on the message board idea. For a finished look install molding around it to create a frame.
- Pet lovers take note: custom pet portraits are going up in popularity and down in price. Artists like Tara Narbonne paint custom portraits for all budgets.
- Kids love to draw and paint. Increase their confidence and get some cheap wall décor by framing their creations and hanging them up.
- Pages taken from old books that are falling apart make beautiful pieces of wall décor. Look for pages with interesting images such as maps then have them framed. Look in second hand stores and flea markets for inexpensive books.
- Simple black and white photographs add a graphic punch when grouped together in large numbers. Frame them in matching black or white frames to create a bold focal point.
- Vintage shutters make great message centers when hung horizontally on the wall. Notes and papers can easily be tucked into the slats.
- Peel-and-stick wall decals are available in a wide range of styles and allow you to dress up walls without making a big commitment.
- Use a stencil to take your walls from plain to pretty. Damask in particular adds a touch of elegance.
- Install decorative molding for wall décor with depth. Don't limit yourself to baseboards and crown molding: add pieces to the center of the walls. For example, a series of squares is simple and add architectural depth.