Interior your Room Walls

Think of your wall as one large mat board and• Traditional & Classic
you can frame up some style-with art, collectibles,• Modern
and color displayed directly on the wall.• Contemporary
Make three-dimensional artwork by mounting• Fun & Entertaining
favorite mementos inside standard frames-and• Casual
skip the glass. Using a level and your frames as a• Romantic
guide, mark your "mats" directly on the wall withArranging and Hanging your Pictures
a hard lead pencil, then paint inside the lines. NailIn order to get the maximum effect of your wall
the frames over the painted "mats," fill in the nailpictures in terms of adding character and a focal
holes, and touch up the paint.point to the room, you need to decide where and
Decorate with Wall Pictureshow you want to hang them. Here are some
If a room in your house lacks character, bysuggestions to help you decide how to get the
simply placing some fine art prints on the wallsbest effects from your pictures:-
can actually make quite an impact. Wall picturesModern Gallery Look
are a necessary accessory in your home and areTo create a modern art gallery feel, particularly
great to tie in with the room's style and colornice in hallways, lobbies and stairwells, give each
accent. Before you go off to buy some newpiece ample breathing room. Stand at the center
pictures for your walls there are a few things youof the first piece and take one swift, or two small
need to plan and decide upon. Here is a homesteps along the wall.
interior design guide on how to decorate yourIn a row
space with wall art.By placing an odd number of pictures in a
Shop for Wall Art by Roomhorizontal line to each other give balance and the
The kind of home you have and the mood,sense of space. This works well in hallways or
ambience and style of decor you create, shouldstairwells. By deciding where and how to hang
be perfectly designed to suit your lifestyle.your pictures, whether it be a tight cluster or a
Deciding on a style for your room should besingle print above a sofa, you can then determine
determined by the lifestyle you choose and notthe size and shape of the pictures you need to
by what's the latest home interior design trend.buy.
Whichever room you want to decorate, whetherWhen you have decided on the room's function,
it is your bedroom, living area, kitchen or officecolor and style, you are in a much better position
space, you need to decide what you want to getto go shopping for wall pictures that fit in with the
out of that space.overall theme.
Once you have decided what you want to useWhy Decorate Your Walls:
the room for, you can now choose a color themeDecorating is about building a nest, making your
to suit the function of the room. For example,family comfortable.
mellow greens and neutrals for your 'quiet retreat• For a relaxed look, toss a pillow down
room', lively yellow for the kids room, or paleon the seat of a sofa or bench instead of lining up
tranquil blue for your office space.several across the back. For softness, drape a
Decorate your living room with a selection ofquilt or chenille throw off to one side.
blinds, shutters, wallpaper and fabric, curtains and• To create lively contrast, add flowers
draperies, bedding, custom framed art & more.for a pop of color.
Choose your Style• For a lived-in look, set bowls of fruit
Like paint color, artwork can immediately establishand vegetables in the kitchen.
or change a room's mood. Not only can it pull theTo create a focal point, add a large wreath above
room together, but you can use it to create athe fireplace mantel.
style uniquely your own.