Change the look of your home with a new feature wall.
Home improvements are a sure fire way to spruce up your home. It can even add value to it. Creating a feature wall is one way to bring some life to your bedroom or living room, and you could even use it as a way to apply some of this year’s interior trends.
1. Display photos or mirrors.
Are you lacking shelf space to display your latest snaps? Or do you have some small pieces of framed artwork? If so, why not display them all in an organised fashion on the wall. In either a straight line or next to and on top of each other. Use the same style of frame style for a uniform look or you are feeling even more daring why not select different styles of small mirrors and display these on the wall instead. Whatever you decide to choose it is important to make sure that you spend time accurately measuring out where each one should go. Even if you are going for a hap hazard style, it needs to be spot on to look neat.
2. Choose a different aesthetic.
Go bold and apply a different colour. Wallpaper it in a pattern of your choice. Or simply add a layer of blackboard paint and use the wall as a space to get artistic. Opt for one these and there is little need to do anything else to that wall. There are countless types of wallpaper and paint colour in the market these days. It is just the case of picking one that you like.
3. Display your book collection.
If you are proud owner of a library of books, why not show them off? Fit shelves and just add the books. It is a simple as that. Arrange in height order or group together the spines of the books for a real impact. You may even want to categorise them alphabetically or with their subject.
4. Add some lighting.
Lighting is not just for the ceiling. Wall lights also comes in many styles and finishes. Use them to highlight your feature wall or pick ones that look pretty on the wall. Even better, pick a Moroccan light which forms a stained glass type of effect on the wall. The choices are endless.
5. Wall graphics.
Place a graphic of any design on the wall. There are hundreds of designs to choose from to suit all tastes. A map of the world or an underwater scene appropriate for a child’s bedroom. Some wall stickers are even reusable meaning you can take your feature wall with you when you move.
6. Expose the bricks.
Behind the plasterboard could be some very pretty bricks. Often exposed in warehouse properties, you might be fortunate enough to live somewhere with bricks that should not be hidden. You will need to do some investigation to see if you are one of the lucky ones, and remember it does not need to be in perfect condition as any irregularities will add to the charm of the room.
