Decorating the Family Room Walls - Balanced and Uncluttered

To help your family get the most enjoyment from this room it’s a good idea to have family members contribute a wish list of features that they would most like to see in their family room. A family room is functional but a fun place for children and adults alike. When creating that balance, an uncluttered look is difficult to achieve but workable. Get everyone involved and most importantly be creative. Remember this room is a great place to hang out, enjoy some pop corn and reminisce.

When it comes to decorating the walls of the family room there are no set rules. Family room layouts vary from home to home and also from region to region. Some designs have kitchens or open spaces that flow right into the family room. Some home owners are fortunate enough to have a fireplace as the focal point of the room. Some family rooms have entire walls filled with built in cabinets that house the entertainment center for the room. It is likely that there will be at least one wall that you need to decorate. You need to gather the entire family together and come up with a theme that suits all of you best.

With the way the economy has been lately most of us are on a strict budget. For an inexpensive idea you can make the theme your family. You can choose pictures of your family in posed or candid shots. They can be blown up to poster size and can be pictured in black and white.

Another idea for your theme can be architectural designs or photos of flowers and gardens. With today’s technology any digital picture can become a work of art. The most intimidating part of decorating your walls with art is choosing the right frame to compliment both the image and your decor. Often a thin black frame is the most complimentary to both the art work and your decor. Think simple and watch your walls come alive with exuberance.

The family room can tend to have too much energy surrounding it. With wallpaper you can have a calming effect with soft patterns and colors that create an airy feeling and will be indicative for that mood you wish to capture.

Another trend seems to be decorating with wall stickers or lettering. Wall decor quotes are a fast and easy way to add that special touch. Personalized lettering transfers your thoughts onto your walls with no mess, sweat or expensive trips to the home supply store.

Wallpaper murals are a quick and affordable way to dress up your walls. They have become very popular because of their classic and trendy styles. They are easy to hang but you must make certain your walls are clean and straight. Most murals come pre-pasted and will typically include easy to follow instructions to help make your experience a breeze.

Stencils can bring out the best features of wall mural and you do not need to be an artist. There are many stencils that are available for decoration that only require a simple rubbing technique and will adhere to your wall easily. Wall murals can complete a decorating theme and compliment accessories and other wall decorations.

Using your imagination and materials that you already have around the house can be an inexpensive way to turn that monotone dull wall into a wall that is filled with your personality. For my own family room this is what happened. I was amazed at my husband’s unique display on one of our walls.

My husband likes to build and play around with many materials you could say he is a fixer upper. He had so many tools lying all around the garage that we were unable to park our cars inside of it. He realized he had to do something to tidy up and because of this fact his creative energy over flowed. Many of the tools he acquired over the years were antiques and had unique characteristics. He first sketched a design on paper and then transferred his tools to the family room wall. This display has given the wall texture and is a conversation piece to all that view it. This display has succeeded in removing the clutter from the garage and we now have ample parking space and a beautiful wall to show off.

To add some finishing touches to your family room walls decorate with wall mirrors. They bring you both style and function and will add a warmth and beauty to the room. They can make small spaces appear larger and add a brilliance that brightens up the entire room. They are available in many sizes, styles, finishes and materials. With innovative hanging options and frames of all kinds, your choices are unlimited. There are mirrors to match anyone’s budget and decor. They start under one hundred dollars and you can find mirrors in leather to metal finishes that will match your furniture and accessories.

Flexible lighting is a necessity in a room as multi functional as the family room is. Most call for a combination of over head wall and table lighting. Lighting will help create the mood you are after. Especially popular for home theatres are wall sconces that provide soft and glowing light. Wall sconces combined with black ceiling tile can resemble the night sky.

There never seems to be adequate storage space for the family room. This room usually has books, games, DVD’s computer software and sports equipment that must somehow be stowed away when not in use. With the help of wall shelves, built in book shelves and cabinets you can customize the storage space that is needed.

Recently wall tapestries have enjoyed a rise of interest for people looking beyond traditional options for wall decor primarily when it comes to decorating the family room. Although there are increasing amounts of contemporary art, the traditional designs from the past are the most popular. The main appeal is their connection with history. The range of designs and themes is vast and include subject matter that is so diverse it can fit easily into anyone’s own personal style. Every tapestry because of the weaving process is a unique work of art unlike any other. With the ever growing range of options for the consumer the choices have never been better.

The many examples of wall decor, for the family room, that I have talked about today leads me to this one conclusion. Your specific interests and creative imagination combined will allow you to express wall decorating ideas that you will be proud to display.