Every house needs one wall to strike out. Wether that might be in your entrance lobby or the dinning room. You can go minimalistic or make it super dramatic, create a personal story or make a opulent style statement. Specially since it is the season of festivities, we bring you 21 ways to turn any wall into a focal point. With options that are easy breezy DIY’s for a cool bohemian home to high end chic look. There is at least one option that fits any area of your house & one for every every budget.
Also if at all you do need help in getting a room specific solution, or just to know where you could get any particular accessory, then please do write in and we will be happy to help.
WALL STENCILS
This one is obviously for the DIY creative souls out there. There are many stencils available online in India now. There are also packs that come with the roller, paint & stencils inside. Once you do get a hang of it, beyond doubt your hands will itch to do more. So get browsing & get one before this Diwali.
FRAMED CLOTH PIECES
We live in a country where almost every state has a special stitching or fabric making technique. The trick is to choose a colour and look for cloths around that shade. For example, you can choose colour green and then pick a cloth from Rajasthan with green block print, a green Bandhani cloth from Gujarat and Kalamkari from Andhra Pradesh. Try picking up pure handloom cloth in different sizes to frame them up altogether or even use a vintage heirloom sari.
WALL MURAL
Hire an artist or use your own creativity, make a wall mural with waste at home, cut glass or epoxy. Be your own kinda crazy. Even if it means using paper, there are enough videos and blogs to help you create one all by yourself too.
MAPS
Remember where you met the love of your life? The place where she proposed you or the clinic where you picked up your beloved mutt from. Get a classic map print out and put in a real pin on it. Frame 3 or 4 of your milestones on a wall and you will have a sure shot conversation worthy corner.
POSTER
You do not have to be an art connoisseur or have million bucks for this one. With insanely talented people out there, making creative prints of their digital or hand done posters, you can have one to match your room decor. Or if you are a movie buff then go for a movie poster to show your personal choice. If everything else fails, pick up a inspirational/quirky quote and get it framed. Size and the print quality matters, so do not hesitate if you get your hands on a good quality print and check the size according to the space where you wish to put it up.
WALL HANGING
Millennial peeps may not use this word as often anymore, but yes it still exists and has way many more variants than ever before. There are many innovative options in the market today that fit into every budget and space.
POP DESIGN
There is no rule that says that Plaster of Paris is only for the ceiling. You can do a lot with it on the walls too. All you need is a good craftsmen to help you out with it. Colour it or leave it blank with a coating to keep the dust away.
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MIRRORS
Perhaps one of the most classic ways out there in the book. They come in many sizes and fit in with any decor. Plus with the great reflection comes the quality to make any space look a little larger.
WALLPAPERS
Again a classic option that has been there since forever, there are the basic grass cloth texture types, the 3D ones or the more posh designer ones. It is just impossible not to find one for any wall whatsoever. Try getting one, you will be surprised how inexpensive they come. Although do take advise from professional if you have to, a bad wallpaper can be an eye sore for forever.
PLANTS
Did you know there are many plants who look pretty and hardly need much of care either? Obviously not all of us are blessed a green thumb. In fact there are many who have been successful in killing succulents too. So you just got to be a bit more particular in choosing the right plant for your place. Rule one go with the perennials and two start with basic plants like money plants or a marry gold.
BOOKS
A true book lover might just shrug at it, but yes if you do it right a book shelf can add a lot of character to a wall. Play with some little show pieces & photo frames in between to break the monotony.
ART
An art piece is a very personal choice. With many buying them for they like was they see while many for the investment. The number of art buyers in on the rise. It can be a painting or a sculpture too. But do like what to buy so that you do not get bored of it easily.
CANE/GRASS/REED WEAVE BASKETS
Just like the handloom fabric, India has many type of grass/cane weaving craftsmen, who make different kind of baskets. Like the colourful grass baskets of the Adanakki cluster from Andhra Pradesh, the bamboo baskets of Assam or the Moonj craft baskets from Uttar Pradesh. No two baskets are ever the same, so get a cluster and promote these artisans.
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COLLECTORS WALL
Or the “Show your talent wall”, if you love collecting something as basic as mugs from all the places you travel to or you just got a knack of collecting hats. Then this one is for you, create an interesting story and show to the world that collection of ancient coins or the stamps you got. Let the nerd inside you shine rather than just hoarding on to things until they just wither away in a trunk.
GALLERY WALL
This hack might sound the most repetitive and the easiest but its easier said than done. You got to be sure about the sizes of the frames and the placement too. Don’t just put up any and every picture randomly. Go online and get some insight on how to do it right.
DIFFERENT PAINT TREATMENTS
With time & technology, paint companies are coming up with new paint finishes every year. What might be so trending this year, may not be so next. So do look for catalogues of painting companies before you just give in into the basic knowledge of your average paint contractor.
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DECALS
Decals are easily available online and you can choose from different sizes and finishes too. There is the basic vinyl one and the mirror as well. So if you are in a hurry and want an inexpensive way to do your wall, you know what to buy.
PLATES
Ceramic plates can look great when done in a group. You might want to choose a collection from the same pottery type and make this perfect DIY wall decor solution.
WALL TILES
This is also a perfect solution for a wall with a seepage/dampness situation. Use interesting pattern tiles to make a wall mural or a pop-art of sorts. There is a an amazing range of wall tiles available today. If you want, you can go for stone cladding too.
MUSIC NOTES
You certainly do not have to be a musician for this one. Get the musical notes of a few of your classics and get it printed. Voila! You are bound to smile or hum it every time you pass that wall.
CNC CUT JAALI
CNC cut jaali in metal or MDF board can be another way to add some pattern to a blank wall. They are everywhere in the market today & if framed well can look quite eclectic.
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That gets us to the end of the 21 ways to turn any wall into a focal point post. If you got any idea then please do share with us on our Instagram or Facebook page. Also, if you happen to have a wall that you are proud of, then do let us know and we will be more than happy to feature it on our story.
