You’re almost finished! Your living room may not be straight out of Bedrock, but that’s what you’ll be saying when you see that brand new leather sofa you ordered a couple months back. That’s what you’ll be saying when you look at your fabulous new entertainment center and resplendent new coffee table. You’ll probably still be yabba-dabba-doo-ing yourself silly as you gaze at your antique birdcage by the entrance wall. But you notice there’s something missing as you gaze upon your newly furnished room. And as you notice those blank walls you suddenly palm your face, quote another cartoon character and go D’OH like Homer Simpson!
You are not alone, my friend. Just how do we accessorize what is possibly the most important part of the room?
Supersize your artwork with a trompe l’oeil wall mural.
The first great idea would be to use a wall mural to “supersize” your blank space and give the room a more homey feel. If “trompe l’oeil” sounds all Greek to you, it isn’t – it’s French for “fool the eye.” (Smart Tip: Wall murals can be combined with other ideas listed below such as # 6 and 7.)
Using hanging tapestry to decorate the dull walls of your room.
For an added touch of sophistication, you can choose from different sizes and different quaint tapestry designs. You can either choose from hand painted, leather or fabric tapestries.
Find yourself a stained glass window.
Obtain either salvaged pieces from churches and old buildings, or brand new ones made by local artisans. (Our POV: We think that stained glass could be especially opulent and striking if you create the illusion of added color with your old Christmas lights.)
Use a decorative screen for additional wall accent.
Try to go for a semi-folded screen to give your wall dcor a peculiar, yet three-dimensional flair.
A hodgepodge of hobbies – post a collage.
These can be anything from scenic photos to your stamp collection. (Our POV: Gardening happens to be a passion of ours, and if it’s your passion as well, then use trailing silk plants placed in wicker baskets at different heights – these faux plants are relatively inexpensive!)
What, that wasn’t a secret door to the kitchen?
Here’s another neat way to showcase your personality – how about plastering on a vintage door that you can easily find from an old building?
Bring in dimension and texture with fabrics.
No, you don’t just use fabric with windows. Instead of settling for a run-of-the-mill frame, try hanging decorative fabric from a rod or wall sconce.
Using an antique map to spice things up.
Unlike your typical schoolhouse maps, these can be applied directly to your wall without the use of a frame. (Smart Tip: For authenticity any map can be “antiqued” with a faux finish for an old world feel.)
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