Wednesday, 25 June 2014

Blank Walls Are A Blank Slate: How To Decorate Them

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By Jackie Cobb


When you buy a brand new home, it becomes a blank slate for you to leave your own decorative mark on. There are numerous touches you can put on a house to make it distinct and personal. Even a simple, windowless wall can be a canvas on which to create beauty

What you decorate a windowless wall with can add a surprising amount of atmosphere and comfort to an otherwise unassuming wall.

When deciding on the look and feel of a room, the first stop is usually the paint department at the home improvement store. This is especially important for rooms with relatively featureless walls. Interior rooms that do not have windows usually benefit from softer colors. Whites, as well as subtle blues, greens and yellows are popular choices. You can give rooms extra dimension with stylish wallpaper or stencil art.

The color is the first thing people notice about a wall, but after that, they will begin to notice the texture as well. You can give a wall an extra flair by giving it texture with a particular finish. There are a wide range of finishes to suit a large number of personalities and tastes. It is up to you whether you will have smooth or textured, glossy or matte, simple or patterned. You might even have your favorite piece of art applied to the wall itself as a mural.

There are also a number of different wall coverings that can used in place of fancy paint and finishes. Wall flats or grass cloth offer repeating, textured patterns along the entire wall, while wainscoting can compliment a painted wall. Other items, such as cords or tapestries, can give a wall color and variety.

A proven and easy way to give a large, windowless wall color and personality is to hang art. Photographs or paintings can go a long way to give a room style, especially when they are well placed. If you want to display other items that cannot be hung on a wall, you might use bookshelves or wall shelving, or perhaps place them inside showcases or shadowboxes.

Consistency is key in any decorating scheme. Too many styles in one house will clash. For this reason, try to pick wall decorations and furniture that keep a similar style. For example, you might be able to find picture frames that match the edges on the bookcases or cabinets. Color choices should be carefully balanced. Some variety and contrast can be good, but some colors are simply incompatible.

The most important thing you can do for a design scheme is to decide on a style before you start and then stick with it. It can tie the whole thing together and really make something special, even on a windowless wall.




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