3 Fun Ways to Dress up a Wall

<h1>3 Fun Ways to Dress up a Wall</h1>Author: <a title="Ada Gonzalez" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/ada-gonzalez/38732.htm">Ada Gonzalez</a> Are your walls a bore-fest? If so, they don’t need to be. The ‘ fine art’ in adding art on a wall is not what the item is, but what it means to you! You can have a priceless painting on your wall, but unless you really truly love the art – then it is only costly but not valuable. To live a delicious life at home, we need to surround ourselves with items we love – including the walls. So, want fun ways can you dress up (decorate) your walls with? Here are 3 ways with the added ingredients of ‘fun’ 1. WITH PAINT Try not simply painting your walls with your favorite colors, but try adding patterns on your walls for that extra pizzazz. Add: <ul> <li>stripes</li> <li>circles</li> <li>waves</li> </ul> Perhaps not all at the same time, or even on every wall of the room, but do intrigue the eye with a creative flair on a wall using simple patterns that make a huge and fun impact. 2. WITH PICTURES Why go same-old-route style and hang 8 x 10 or 16 x 20 pictures when you can go greater – bigger - LARGER! Blow up the size of some of your favorite photos (children, pets, vacation, etc.) and hang it up as the ‘work of art’ that it is – your life! Also, you may want to: <ul> <li>convert pictures to black and white for a classic look and attach to color paper (colors that are complementary to your room), then insert into a black frame  </li> <li>convert pictures to Warhol colorful tones like the picture attached. A website that can convert your photos to warhol art is <a href="http://www.photowow.com" target="_blank">www.photowow.com</a></li> </ul> 3. WITH FABRIC: ‘Fun’ your walls with fabric artwork that have colors and patterns that you LOVE! Stretch or pull the fabric over a frame and staple the fabric on the backside. Mix and match colors and patterns that go well with your rooms. If you have left over fabric make toss pillows for your living room sofa, cushions for your dining room, decorative pillows for your bedroom. As for the frame – you can try using: <ul> <li>plywood (most Home Depot’s could cut a specified size for you) </li> <li>corkboard </li> <li>foamboard </li> </ul> What makes a wall paint go from ‘nice’ to ‘great’ is the added ingredient of unexpected fun shapes and textures. So, what does your wall say? If you want me to take a peek at the walls within your room, check out .. <a href="http://www.adasdecoratingsolutions.com/roomanalysis.htm"><a href="http://www.adasdecoratingsolutions.com/roomanalysis.htm" target="_blank">www.adasdecoratingsolutions.com/roomanalysis.htm</a></a> © 2007 Ada’s Interior Design, Inc. All Rights Reserved | Website: <a href="http://www.adasdecoratingsolutions.com" target="_blank">www.adasdecoratingsolutions.com</a>About the Author: Ada Gonzalez is the creative director of Ada's Interior Design, Inc. in New York. She designs solutions that provide comfort & function with a BIG SPLASH of style without having to spend hi-end prices on furniture & furnishings. Her designs have appeared in the Life & Style section of The Journal News and the Lohub Blog of Westchester County. In April 2007 she won a design competition called "Interior Motives". She was an Interior Decorating subject specialist for DETC (Distant Education Training Council) spring 2007. Her weekly newsletter called “Smart Decorating! E-News” is her way of reaching out and sharing decorating tips to people across the United States. To get more information go to <a href="http://www.adasdecoratingsolutions.com" target="_blank">www.adasdecoratingsolutions.com</a>Article Source: <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/">ArticlesBase.com</a> - <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/interior-design-articles/3-fun-ways-to-dress-up-a-wall-918126.html" title="3 Fun Ways to Dress up a Wall">3 Fun Ways to Dress up a Wall</a>

Are your walls a bore-fest? If so, they don’t need to be. The ‘ fine art’ in adding art on a wall is not what the item is, but what it means to you! You can have a priceless painting on your wall, but unless you really truly love the art – then it is only costly but not valuable. To live a delicious life at home, we need to surround ourselves with items we love – including the walls.

So, want fun ways can you dress up (decorate) your walls with? Here are 3 ways with the added ingredients of ‘fun’

1. WITH PAINT

Try not simply painting your walls with your favorite colors, but try adding patterns on your walls for that extra pizzazz. Add:

stripes
circles
waves

Perhaps not all at the same time, or even on every wall of the room, but do intrigue the eye with a creative flair on a wall using simple patterns that make a huge and fun impact.

2. WITH PICTURES

Why go same-old-route style and hang 8 x 10 or 16 x 20 pictures when you can go greater – bigger - LARGER! Blow up the size of some of your favorite photos (children, pets, vacation, etc.) and hang it up as the ‘work of art’ that it is – your life! Also, you may want to:

convert pictures to black and white for a classic look and attach to color paper (colors that are complementary to your room), then insert into a black frame
convert pictures to Warhol colorful tones like the picture attached. A website that can convert your photos to warhol art is www.photowow.com

3. WITH FABRIC:

‘Fun’ your walls with fabric artwork that have colors and patterns that you LOVE! Stretch or pull the fabric over a frame and staple the fabric on the backside. Mix and match colors and patterns that go well with your rooms. If you have left over fabric make toss pillows for your living room sofa, cushions for your dining room, decorative pillows for your bedroom. As for the frame – you can try using:

plywood (most Home Depot’s could cut a specified size for you)
corkboard
foamboard

What makes a wall paint go from ‘nice’ to ‘great’ is the added ingredient of unexpected fun shapes and textures. So, what does your wall say?

If you want me to take a peek at the walls within your room, check out .. www.adasdecoratingsolutions.com/roomanalysis.htm

Ada Gonzalez is the creative director of Ada's Interior Design, Inc. in New York. She designs solutions that provide comfort & function with a BIG SPLASH of style without having to spend hi-end prices on furniture & furnishings. Her designs have appeared in the Life & Style section of The Journal News and the Lohub Blog of Westchester County. In April 2007 she won a design competition called "Interior Motives". She was an Interior Decorating subject specialist for DETC (Distant Education Training Council) spring 2007. Her weekly newsletter called “Smart Decorating! E-News” is her way of reaching out and sharing decorating tips to people across the United States. To get more information go to www.adasdecoratingsolutions.com

Rate this Article:

0 / 5 stars - 0 vote(s)

Re-Publish

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/interior-design-articles/3-fun-ways-to-dress-up-a-wall-918126.html

Article Tags: interior decorating, interior decorating with moderate budget, interior decorator for usa, do it yourself interior decorating, transformation of rooms, transforming bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, dining room, free decorating tips and ideas

Related Videos
Related Articles
Ask / Related Q&A

Play

How to Create a Party Photo Wall

Play

How to Create your Wall of Fame

Play

How to use a Damask Stencil to Decorate Your Walls

Play

How to get Ideas for Baby's Nursery Wall Colors

Play

Iron Fence Decorative Wall ART

Latest Interior Design Articles
More from Ada Gonzalez

A Guide to Timber and Plantation Shutters

By: Sam Decausta | 10/11/2009
To add a touch of luxury and style, it is a good idea to consider using timber and plantation shutters. These window fixtures are inspired by Greek architecture that transcends to modern times. They provide both functional and aesthetic value.

Travertine Tiles as Kitchen Backsplashes are Excellent for Any Home

By: Mark Ferrer | 10/11/2009
Travertine tiles are great flooring for the bathroom or patio; but that is not the only places where you could place them. If you're renovating your kitchen, consider adding a backsplash made from travertine. These not only improve the overall appeal of your kitchen but also help in improving your home’s value. Nowadays, these tiles are some of the premier fixtures in any home. But before you buy your own set of these tiles, be sure to read further for some useful tips.

Have the Best Window Shutters Sydney

By: Sam Decausta | 10/11/2009
When it comes to decorating your home there are several options that you can consider and this includes shutters. These items for making your home interiors more elegant and beautiful at the same time very functional when it comes to keeping your privacy and protection from extreme seasons are indeed a good investment to make.

Choosing the Right Size Rug Pad for Your Rug

By: Luis Santamaria | 10/11/2009
Every rug needs a rug pad and what is the best size rug pad for your rug? It is always good to trim back the rug pad from the edge of the rug. This is important for several reasons.

BEDROOM CURTAINS

By: Sunnyjit Sinha Roy | 10/11/2009
The various types of bedroom curtains available and role in making our bedrooms look better.

Moroccan Henna Lamps

By: Lou Dufrane | 10/11/2009
The art and technique of creating Moroccan Henna Lamps.

Hand Crafted Curtain Poles that are Built to Last

By: Hi-spirits | 10/11/2009
For many of us, we like to experience a little luxury in our lives and can appreciate that items that have been lovingly hand crafted will not only last longer but look a lot nicer too. Add to this the fact that we like to make the most of our homes and it is easy to see why hand crafted curtain poles are proving to be so popular.

Decorating Halloween secret décor revealed …

By: Ada Gonzalez | 20/10/2009 | Interior Design
The Spooky, Affordable and Fun Halloween Décor

5 Furniture Makeovers for Radiant Rooms

By: Ada Gonzalez | 22/05/2009 | Interior Design
Solutions to updating your home without breaking the bank or hyperventilating from the thought of where to even start.

Quick Decorative Touch Ups that Dazzle!

By: Ada Gonzalez | 22/05/2009 | Interior Design
We all want to enjoy our homes without spending too much time in keeping up with decorating.

Stack it Up in Style!

By: Ada Gonzalez | 15/05/2009 | Interior Design
As an professional interior decorator I often hear that people are intimidated when I come over for a casual visit because acquaintances fear that I would analyze their home, but the truth is that I have trained myself ‘not to’ analyze homes without the consent of the resident – I find it to be common courtesy

3 Fun Ways to Dress up a Wall

A Guide to Timber and Plantation Shutters

Travertine Tiles as Kitchen Backsplashes are Excellent for Any Home

Have the Best Window Shutters Sydney

Choosing the Right Size Rug Pad for Your Rug

BEDROOM CURTAINS

Moroccan Henna Lamps

Hand Crafted Curtain Poles that are Built to Last

Decorating Halloween secret décor revealed …

5 Furniture Makeovers for Radiant Rooms

Quick Decorative Touch Ups that Dazzle!

Stack it Up in Style!

How Bugs Bunny Helps me Design Rooms and Can Help You!

3 Fun Ways to Dress up a Wall

How to Wrap Your Home for Valentine's Day With One Gift!