I love this idea – I’ve actually used it in 3 rooms in the past for clients (okay, full disclosure, one of them was my daughter) – but hey, it’s a wall hanging you already own and love, why not use it? Thanks to the folks over at Remodelista Daily for reminding me of how fun this is!
I get emails from these guys at Murals Your Way and love to look (drool) over some of them. They seem to frequently have specials – so who wants to do a wall? You can play on the site, too. There are lots of personalized options: change out the mural colors to black and white, change the size and orientation. You can even see the mural in different room scenarios. Great site, fun to play with!
Easily changed out to B & W!
If you want a big bang for your buck – this site may be the design solution for you!
Orange. In clothing it makes me look like death, and I always thought it way too Halloween-y for home decor. I’ve avoided this color in anything and everything I’ve done. UNTIL NOW. Now it’s one of the colors for 2012. I’m seeing it in a different light, embracing it even. It’s all about how and where it’s used:
Accessories: Nothing permanent here, you can always change out the curtains and the rug if you get tired of the color!
What's not to love? One gallon of paint = instant drama.
Stunning as the focal point in a neutral room.
Cute as it is, you won't see me in this anytime soon!
If you have a big ol’ TV cabinet or an outdated armoire you want to move out of your home, consider moving it around in your home. These folks simply pushed their bookcase down the hall and used it to store – what else – books! It was probably boring in the living room – now a focal point in the hallway.
This makeover below would be fairly easily accomplished with a little paint and wall paper – great results!
Okay Mr.Oversized TV console – you’re out of here!
Should you paint an accent wall red? I frequently get this question from my color consult clients. Here are some things to consider: If you really like the color red, and really want to make a statement with it in a big way – then an accent wall may be the way to go for you. But which wall in the room? In most cases, it shouldn’t be the window wall and here’s why: Most of the time you are looking out of a window at ‘light’, the wall color is going to appear dark and insignificant and just a wasted effort. So choose a main wall in the room – or the one most viewed (if it’s the window wall, choose the 2nd one most viewed!) Now this may not be the biggest wall, but that’s okay – it will get plenty of attention when it’s red! Whichever color you do choose, you always want to have a good reason for your choice. Balance is key here. If using red, be sure you have other items in the room to support it. Maybe a red couch on the opposite wall, or at the very least, bold accessories that can support the drama – like artwork/prints, or pillows. Such a strong color could overpower a room without good support. Lastly, try some samples on the wall before you commit. I can’t stress this enough, I’ve seen the mistakes, and since red isn’t a one-coat process – you want it right the first time.
Happy painting!
