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Wall murals are a fantastic way to brighten up any home. Traditional methods of giving rooms in the home a makeover may break the budget in these hard times. Here are my top tips for creating a frugal and instant makeover in your home. The following ideas are fast, affordable, and can be completed in one weekend.
Why consider alternatives to paint?
It is common for people to think that painting their rooms is a cheap way to change the look of their rooms.
However, these costs can quickly add up so here are a few extra points to think about:
- The cost of the paint (no longer very affordable at all if you buy at retail prices)
- Your time and learning curve in learning to paint
- Setting aside your valuable weekends to get the job done
- Trying to source painters to fix disasters (trust me, this is common)
- The cost of trying to find painters who are available and at affordable prices
- That moment mid-wall you realise painting just isn’t ‘fun’
Tips on how to transform a room
Thank goodness there are hacks and new ways to spruce up a room without having to spend so much time and effort. Check out my tips on how to transform a room in an afternoon without spending a fortune. I know you’d prefer to binge on Netflix, laugh at your phone, walk the dog or make a smoothie fluff bowl.
How do I have the inside scoop on what happens when people paint? My father was a painter and so is my husband. I can tell you, that this job is not ‘fun’ and also not for the fainthearted. There’s a reason people call and wait for professionals.
Use wall murals, canvas prints and framed posters
You should consider many factors when choosing wall art for your home. The colour scheme of your home, the size of the artwork, and your personal taste are all important factors.
Palette: It is important to consider a colour scheme when choosing wall art because it can affect a room’s mood and atmosphere. If you have a very colourful room, you may want to choose something in those colours or with bright colours in it. For a more neutral colour scheme, you may want to choose something that is more subtle or neutral. Read on to discover my tips on how to choose a palette.
Size: The size of the artwork is also very important because it can affect the amount of space it takes up on your wall and how much attention it will attract. A small piece of artwork may be better suited for a bedroom or living room than an entryway. Large pieces might suit an entryway or dining area more than a living room.
Materials: The materials are also an important consideration because they can affect the texture, feel, and durability of your artwork. If you are looking for something that will be durable and last a long time, consider using a canvas print instead of a poster or sticker. Materials are important because they affect the texture, feel and durability of your artwork. Framing a print can be a nice way to bring some spark to rooms in the home because you can make them stand out against other pieces of furniture in the room.
Experience: If you need some help choosing wall art, check out sites like PhotoWall. They have extensive knowledge of how to choose amazing digital prints, prints on canvas, and posters that can be framed.
Taste: Your own personal taste is important. I love music, faces, and words, for example. I purchased these three gorgeous canvas prints for my office wall and hallways when shopping for wall art. It’s kind of addictive!
ART IS CHOCOLATE FOR THE EYES AND SPICE FOR THE MIND
Penina Petersen – Table Tucker 2008
Here’s what I loved about my experience at Photowall
- You can choose from a wide variety of prints, selections and sizes.
- Prints can be ordered in a variety of formats, such as murals, canvas prints, and posters.
- It is possible to resize and crop prints to many different sizes.
- The ability to send prints to friends and family in different countries.
- Notes for gift recipients.
Here’s how I picked my canvas prints
My first choice at Photowall was the sketch portraits (canvas prints), which I decided to display in the hallway that leads to my office and in my office itself.
Print 1: All Shook Up
I am a music lover. When I was a kid, my dad and I used to watch Elvis live on TV. I bought this picture as a great reminder of that nice time I spent with Dad as a kid.
Print 2: Breakfast at Tiffany’s
My mother, two brothers and I all sketch and paint faces. It’s a thing! As a result, I’m a portrait lover. The words made this one more appealing to me.
Print 3: Women’s Weapons
As a lover of faces, words, and flowers, I loved this canvas.
I’ll be posting my makeovers when my canvas prints arrive on Instagram and here as well.
Happy days! I’ve got a discount for all my readers at Photowall
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Work to a colour palette when choosing wall murals
The importance of colour in interior design cannot be overstated. It can be used to create a mood or to draw attention to a specific area. A colour palette is a collection of colours that are meant to be used together. As an example, the 60-colour RAL Classic Colour Palette is a palette consisting of just two or three colours.
In interior design, colour palettes can be used in a variety of ways.
Several incredible resources can be found online if you search for ‘room palette’. Here’s how I start with a palette for a room at home:
- Identify a few colours you like in the room you already have, such as the yellow or pink from a cushion or the colour of the couch.
- Those colours can be found by searching for ‘room palette’.
- Choose a colour palette you like from the ones you found online.
- Using this colour palette, create a room that suits your tastes.
Think about function when it comes to wall murals
Choosing complementary colours and understanding how different colours create different moods are also important factors in ensuring that the interior design is cohesive and balanced. Colour palettes are used in decorative schemes or works of art. A single dominant pigment can be used as the key colour in the design, varying in shades and tints. A palette can also refer to an individual colour within a design scheme.
Colours in a palette are typically arranged by value, with the lightest at the top and the darkest at the bottom. Colour palettes can be arranged according to hues within a spectrum, or they can be composed of warm hues at the top and cool hues at the bottom. In interior design, fabrics, furniture, lighting, and accessories are often used. The use of a colour palette helps individuals create a cohesive ensemble using a similar range of colours.
Cheap ways to decorate your home
As more and more people live alone, they are seeking ways to decorate their homes. The cost of decorating a room doesn’t have to be high. Wall murals are a fantastic way to brighten any room.
Consider these factors:
Imagination:
The easiest way is to use your imagination and create something using what you already have. Also, thrift shops and home improvement stores sell inexpensive items. Add fresh flowers to your room for a natural beauty makeover. Invest in a vase and a place where you can put the flowers in water, so they will last longer.
Lighting:
Light can add ambience to a room. The best way to achieve this effect is to have a lamp beside your bed with a light bulb. Simply use better lighting in the room, such as downlights, if you don’t have a lamp.
Plants:
The addition of plants to a room will make it more pleasant. Plants bring life indoors in a natural way. In addition to cleaning the air, they reduce stress, improve mood, and add beauty to any room. You can create a sense of tranquillity and happiness in your home with them.
Cushions:
Cushions add colour to a room. Cushions with geometric or floral patterns are always popular. Or you could add your travels to your living space with something a little bit more offbeat. If you want your living room to stand out, consider adding unusual cushion covers, such as cactus print cushions if you’ve been to Mexico or cherry blossoms if you’ve been to Japan.
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