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