Go beyond art to dress up your walls
Add interest with arrangements of mirrors, shelves adorned with interesting items, wallpaper and murals
When it comes to creating a full and complete look for your home, wall decor often plays a prominent role. But wall decor doesn’t necessarily have to be limited to traditional artwork.
When it comes to adding interest to your walls, there are a number of ways to bring colour, pattern and interest that don’t involve traditional artwork.
Consider black-and-white prints
From purchased black-andwhite prints to photographs that you may have taken yourself, black-and-white prints offer an interesting and modern choice.
Use three-dimensional wall decor
From mixed media to pieces that are sculptural in nature, there are a number of ways to make a statement. Use mirrors Whether it’s identical mirrors hung in a series or one that is large, ornate and bold, mirrors are an inexpensive and attractive alternative to traditional artwork. Hang shelves Shelves, when adorned with interesting items, can help to add automatic interest to a room.
Add wallpaper or paint an interesting wall mural
Wallpaper has made a steady and consistent comeback over the past decade. Wallpaper is an option when looking to introduce modern, graphic patterns into a space.
Cathy Hobbs, based in New York City, is an Emmy Awardwinning television host and an interior design and home staging expert with offices in New York City, Boston and Washington, D.C. Contact her at info@cathyhobbs.com or visit her website at cathyhobbs.com.