DIY wall decoration methods: ideas and tips.

Popular types of wall decoration

The most frequently used types of decoration.

Paintings

Such wall decoration will undoubtedly become the central element of the room, which will emphasize good taste, fill the space with emotions and simply allow you to create a truly unique design.

World map

Quite an interesting solution, suitable for almost any style of design. Wall decor in the form of a geographic, political, fantasy, antique or any other map will undoubtedly stand out against the general interior background.

TV

Is a mandatory interior-forming element, occupying a dominant position on the wall. The TV is the compositional center around which the rest of the design is created.

Letters and inscriptions

Neon, LED illuminated letters or backlit inscriptions, due to their bright design, will attract the main attention and become a contrasting accent of the entire interior.

Decorative three-dimensional letters provide an excellent opportunity to create an original wall design and form a stylish and exclusive design in the room.

You can also make three-dimensional letters for decorating walls yourself. Below we have selected several master classes. Look and implement.

Lighting and backlighting

Certain light sources in the room not only have a beneficial effect on emotions and mood, but also bring a certain mystery to the environment and make the surrounding space sparkle with different shades.

Modern carpets

Original and fashionable tapestry wall carpets are distinguished by a wide variety of designs, such products can be either plain or decorated with intricate ornaments and patterns.

The photo shows a bright tapestry patterned carpet on the wall in the bedroom interior.

Thanks to the wide range of textiles, it is possible to choose the most suitable decor option, which will become an exquisite and unusual addition to the interior.

Vinyl stickers

Stickers or 3D stickers that create a three-dimensional illusion are the simplest, fastest and relatively inexpensive wall decor. They carry a huge variety of different realistic or abstract themes, with the help of which you can instantly achieve the desired design effect.

Wall stickers can help to implement the most daring and unusual design ideas aimed at creating an exclusive and memorable interior.

The photo shows a small kitchen with a wall decorated with a vinyl sticker in the form of an owl.

Mirror

A competent placement of a mirror in a room will fill the space with additional light and air, give a familiar environment a completely new look and visually adjust the volume of the room.

Cork board

A cork wall panel brings warmth and coziness to the environment. In addition, this decor is very convenient, as it can be used as an information board or a place to store photos, children’s crafts or drawings.

Drawings

With the help of artistic painting, you can create a truly unique drawing and put a piece of your own soul into it. This individual wall decoration has a special character, which allows you to add a twist to the design of the room and create a unique atmosphere in it.

Stencils are often used for artistic wall painting. This solution will allow you to easily decorate the wall even for people who do not have artistic abilities, but have a great desire to make a decoration with their own hands.

For independent painting we will need: office paper, thick film or cardboard, a simple pencil, scissors, masking tape and a knife, a printer and a blank of the future pattern or drawing. For the painting itself, prepare the paint itself, a brush, and for convenience you can also buy a cuvette.

Let’s move on to the work itself:

1. Paint the wall if you plan to change the original color.
2. Prepare the stencil. If you don’t have a ready-made one, it’s enough to print out the found pattern and cut out a blank from thick paper or film using a stationery knife and scissors.
3. Select a starting point and attach our stencil to tape.
4. Carefully apply paint with a brush as shown in the photo below. Try to keep the stencil from moving and paint over all areas of the pattern. This will ensure the clarity and uniformity of our future wall decoration.
5. Then move the stencil across the entire wall.

Of course, if you have a talent for drawing, you can easily decorate the wall yourself with paints and your imagination. Below you can see ready-made examples for inspiration..

Decorative corners

They not only provide high-quality protection for wall corners and mask minor finishing defects, but also change the visual perception of the entire interior, making it more complete and thoughtful.

Photo decoration

A visual series of photographs, selected taking into account the concept of the entire interior, will allow you to effectively decorate the wall and create a stunning collage on it, which will undoubtedly please the eye.

Paper decorations

Butterflies, flowers, unusual garlands, voluminous stars or other hand-made paper products are a fairly popular and easy way to quickly transform space and spectacular wall decoration.

The photo shows a girl’s room with paper decor in the form of butterflies on wall.

This method captivates with its simplicity, anyone can make butterflies, even the most distant from handicrafts. In most cases, to decorate the wall, we will only need to find paper. Let’s consider the example of origami technology – follow the step-by-step instructions in the photo below and the butterfly will be ready.

Macrame

A great way to create a cozy atmosphere is to do macrame with your own hands. To decorate the wall, just find a ball of thread. And then it’s up to your imagination. But if you don’t want to come up with it yourself, then we have selected simple instructions for you.

We will need: scissors, thread, a stick and electrical tape.

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Cut a piece of rope 50-60 cm longer than the stick and tie it to the ends of the stick.
2. Next, prepare 24 pieces of 3 m long and tie them to a stick.
3. The first row is made of square knots.
4. With each new row, reduce the number of knots by 1 until you get a triangle like in the photo below.
5. Now make 4 diagonal knots at the top of the resulting triangle.
6. Glue electrical tape along the bottom and cut the remaining threads.
7. If desired, you can paint the ends of the strings.

Cut a piece of rope 50-60 cm longer than the stick and tie it to the edges of the stick.

Next, prepare 24 pieces of 3 m long and tie them to the stick.

Make the first row from square knots.

With each new row, reduce the number of knots by 1 until you get a triangle like in the photo below.

Now make 4 diagonal knots at the top of the resulting triangle.

Glue electrical tape along the bottom and cut off the remaining threads.

You can paint the ends of the strings if you wish.

Stucco molding

With the help of openwork stucco patterns located on the wall in the central part of the room, along the stairs, above the fireplace, near the TV or at the head of the bed, you can create an interesting accent on these interior zones.