NO MORE BORING WALLS - PART 3

WALLS ARE INTERESTING THINGS

they are necessary, yet many of us have difficulty making them attractive

some stare at us blankly

others are awkward

Many of our homes are sorely lacking in architectural interest

but that doesn't mean it has to stay that way

Here are a few more ideas for that blank wall

Stone Veneer

either man made or natural stone warms up a fireplace wall

The Urban Farmhouse

Stone tile panelling

living room design by los angeles interior designer Elizabeth Dinkel

heavily mortared stone



Arch Planner
beautiful stacked stone

 


Decorating Ideas World

 

Brick

Stone or Brick will add texture and architectural interest. 

I love to add interest and beauty with moldings and trim

like these panels 



Katy Elliott


or this panelled wall behind a bed



On Sugar
dark glossy paint adds high drama to these panelled walls



two-toned diamond pattern panels have high graphic impact



another treatment:  board and batten

and here's a link to a DIY tutorial

http://www.beneathmyheart.net/2010/12/easy-board-and-batten-for-the-laundry-room/

used barnwood is an interesting material for a panelled wall

Anne Sage

If you have the space for a bookcase (about 1 foot) build one on that bare wall

built in bookcases take the design element of a room up a notch, and elevate resale value



Decor Pad
they are the perfect spot to display a collection



Atlanta Homes Magazine
or create lovely little vignettes
(love the soft gray of this bookcase)



square shelving lends a contemporary edge

and allows room for larger items for display

(Ikea carries inexpensive bookcases along this line, which can be stacked to fill a wall)

Bookshelves are both an asset and a problem

how can you showcase them to their best advantage?

Here are a couple of tips:  #1 - Remove the covers

#2 Incorporate other objects

#3:  Strive for balance

paper covered books on these shelves create a neutral palette



#4: Cover your books for a uniform look

#5:  Use baskets to hide clutter, smaller books or paperbacks



Colour Lovers
#6:  Create a color coordinated arrangement of books for visual impact



built-ins can provide a needed focal point in a room



Perfectly Put Together
a painted background adds color impact



Loft and Cottage



KG HomePro
care should be taken to add beauty to a room
and not clutter
adding hidden storage (cupboards and drawers)
helps keep the clutter to a minimum



Arundel Woodworks
sconces add another beautiful element



beadboard is another interesting wall treatment

and a plate rack can be an interesting accessory for a blank wall in a kitchen or dining room



Urban Grace
a collection of plates can be as interesting as artwork



Tater Tots and Jello
the use of baskets in shelves keeps the small clutter at bay
hides less attractive paperbacks, magazines, etc.



My Sweet Savannah
there is nothing boring or blank about this little corner of the room
burlap and nailhead trim add wonderful texture to the bulletin board area



Pregnant with Power Tools
I love this combination of beadboard and cubbies for a bath or laundry room



 Sometimes the homes we live in
have little to offer us in custom details

and we have to add our own charm

and our own architectural interest

Just because you have a room with 4 boring blank walls now

doesn't mean you have to live with it forever

If you have unfinished windows - add molding

If your room has tiny baseboards - replace them with larger chunkier ones

Add the board and batten, bead board or panel details to your walls

Install a little crown molding

Build a shelving unit - or have it done

and Presto

No more BORING walls

I hope this inspires you just a little today!

Best,

Claudine