| We all have it. That bare spot. It feels vulnerable, | | | | base of your candle to really dress it up. |
| almost naked. It simply must be covered to | | | | 6. Wall Planter - You don't need a green thumb to |
| make a room complete, but with what? | | | | bring a "natural" feel to a room. Some realistic |
| You've picked the furniture, the carpets, even the | | | | faux trailing ivy or a bunch of artificial hydrangea |
| window treatments - but what to do with that | | | | flowers will do wonders, and only you will know |
| glaring, empty wall space? | | | | the truth. |
| Here's my list of the Top Ten Decorative Wall | | | | 7. Shadow Box Displays - Show off a few prized |
| Accents: | | | | possessions or treasured mementos to |
| 1. Hand-touched Giclee Print on Canvas - OK, it's | | | | personalize your décor. Use your |
| not an original artwork, but it looks pretty darn | | | | imagination, and the possibilities are endless. And |
| close and is much more affordable. With the | | | | you can't be any more unique - your art will be |
| quality of giclee reproduction coupled with the | | | | one of a kind. |
| texture of canvas and the added texture | | | | 8. Reproduction Antique Clock - Make a timely |
| provided by hand-embellished oil paint, only you | | | | statement with an interesting and functional wall |
| and your wallet will know the difference. With | | | | clock. Styles reminiscent of vintage establishments |
| gallery-wrapped options, no frame is needed, and | | | | and cities around the world suggest they were |
| say goodbye to the glare you get from | | | | plucked off the wall of a century-old café. |
| glass-encased prints. | | | | 9. Coat & Hat Hooks - Face it, coats never make |
| 2. Memo or Chalkboard - Make that accent | | | | it into the closet when you first get home, so cut |
| functional as well as decorative. For busy families | | | | to the chase and hang some great hooks so you |
| on the go, a message board is an indispensable | | | | can at least get them off the backs of your |
| way to remember those little errands. Choices | | | | chairs. |
| include magnetic chalkboards with unique magnets, | | | | 10. Photograph Collection - My personal favorite, |
| ornate wood or decorative metal framed | | | | and a guaranteed show stopper. Who can resist |
| corkboards with funky pushpins, or memo boards | | | | stopping to gaze at your best shots? For a really |
| coupled with art prints. | | | | impactful display, unify the group with one |
| 3. Decorative Ironwork - A unique wall hanging, it | | | | consistent element, such as similar frames, the |
| will not compete with colors, patterns and | | | | same color mats, the same size or all black and |
| textures in the room like a painting might. Iron | | | | white images. |
| finishes can range from rustic and antique to shiny | | | | Each situation is different, so take note of what |
| and new, depending on how you want to | | | | you already have and how big an area you have |
| complement the rest of the elements in the | | | | to work with while you consider the suggestions |
| room. | | | | above. Although some options are obviously not |
| 4. Uniquely Framed or Antique Glass Mirror - I | | | | suited to some rooms, try to visualize the space |
| love the look of smoky antiqued styles, they are | | | | with one or more accents and run with your |
| mirrors without being mirrors, if you know what I | | | | favorite choice. |
| mean. They add reflected light and help to visually | | | | Don't just leave that empty wall hanging! Dress it |
| enlarge a room. | | | | stylishly and you will give your room the finished |
| 5. Candle Sconce - Add a little romantic light and | | | | look it deserves, and yourself an elegantly |
| instant ambiance without paying an electrician to | | | | decorated room you can be proud of. |
| rewire. Wrap cascading bead garland around the | | | | |