Previously, all the furniture was placed under the wall, and the problem of an empty wall did not exist at all. These are completely different times now. Dominant, who orders to leave one or two walls free in the apartment. It turns out spacious, but not entirely cozy. Something needs to be done with the “bare” walls. Well, it’s not like hanging a carpet, really! Designers have accumulated a lot of ideas on how to decorate an empty wall in an apartment. We have selected the easiest to implement and most interesting solutions. We hope you can find an option that suits you.
No. 1. Drawing right on the wall
The most trivial solution to the problem of a bare wall is to decorate it with a painting or paintings in beautiful frames. Yes, the idea is good, but it leads to one more thing interesting solution. The wall itself can become the canvas for the painting, and the larger the area of available space, the wider the scope for imagination.
There are several options for creating a drawing:
- traditional, i.e. paints for plaster;
- modern, i.e. graffiti. The drawing is created with balloon paints, it looks bright and interesting, but it will not fit into everyone;
- three-dimensional drawing it looks even more interesting than a regular image, however, for this you need to be friendly not only with the drawing, but also with the modeling;
- the easiest way - for those who do not know how to draw - is stencil. It is enough to find suitable stencils in a store, on the Internet or print on a printer, attach them to the wall and create a design using paints. Everything is very simple. Using stencils, you can make an interesting geometric or abstract design, or apply images of animals and even landscapes.
No. 2. Vinyl stickers
Vinyl stickers are a unique tool for transforming your interior. These products are sold in wide range. Can be found stickers of any style, color and size, they are very easy to apply and just as easy to remove. Vinyl stickers look best on smooth, light-colored walls. These can be images of animals, objects, trees, flowers, abstract drawings - anything. The decor can be entered into any interior style, it will look great in any room.
Instead of vinyl stickers some use colored self-adhesive paper, from which you can cut out many identical or similar figures. Colored tape is also used, thanks to which you can quickly and easily create an interesting geometric pattern. 
No. 3. Original wallpaper
If you plan the interior in advance, you will immediately know which wall remains empty. In this case, the list of possible solutions to the problem expands. You can make the wall stand out by making it a decoration for the room. There’s probably no point in telling you that wallpapers are presented in a crazy variety and it’s not difficult to find something unique. For example, one of the walls can be highlighted with wallpaper with images of paintings, old newspaper pages, drawings, animals, open books, etc. We emphasize that such decor is only suitable for one wall. 
An alternative solution is to create a panel from leftover wallpaper. Choose beautiful frame and use a piece of wallpaper instead of a painting. Of course, it is very important that it be wallpaper with an interesting pattern. You can paste fragments of wallpaper on the wall, and place plaster molding along the contour. A very simple decor option that will solve the problem of an empty wall. 
From pieces of several old wallpaper you can create a collage on the entire wall or only part of it, but first you will have to work hard to cut out the segments the right size and shapes, then assemble the collage on the floor, and then glue each piece one by one to the wall. But the result is worth it. 
No. 4. Photo wallpapers and 3D photo wallpapers
Instead of regular wallpaper you can use or their more realistic analogue - . The pattern is selected depending on the nature of the room and the preferences of the owners. Natural and city landscapes, still lifes, reproductions are popular famous paintings. Three-dimensional photo wallpapers look so realistic and three-dimensional that it will create the impression of an extension of the apartment space. 
Remember that photo wallpaper is not a shelf or a mirror. It is more difficult to fit them correctly into the interior, since the selected pattern must be supported by interior elements. If a green street with numerous cafes is depicted, then it would be appropriate to place several near the wall with photo wallpapers. floor vases with plants and a table. 
No. 5. Decorate the wall with mirrors
A mirror is a functional decoration. If it has an unusual shape or is enclosed in an interesting frame, then the mirror will become a memorable decor of the room, while any mirror surface helps to visually expand the room by reflecting rays of light. An empty wall can be decorated one large mirror panel, you can hang it on it several mirrors different sizes and forms– fantasy knows no bounds. It is very important to adhere to the unity of style and not combine a clearly modern mirror in a bright simple frame with mirrors in rare openwork frames.
No. 6. Paintings
This would seem to be the most banal way to decorate an empty wall in an apartment. The method has been tested for many generations and works well. Surprisingly, he does not age over the years. Moreover, in each apartment this method will look unique and original. painting reproductions famous artists, modular paintings, works by novice masters, or use your own paintings. It will turn out to be a real gallery, though paintings must be skillfully arranged. We must start, first of all, not from the plot and prevailing colors, but from the size of the picture. A proven method is to place one or two of the largest paintings in the center of the wall, and fill the space around them with smaller paintings.
Alternative – use one large painting or poster. Such a detail will certainly attract attention, so maximum attention must be paid to the selection of the image. You can put together several posters. 
If you are not an artist at all, you don’t have money for the work of masters, and you don’t want to buy canvases printed on a printer, then the following tips are for you.
Here are some ways self-creation paintings that anyone can master:
No. 7. Fabric paintings
Separately, it is worth highlighting panels made of fabric, which are created very simply and quickly, and if you choose the right fabric, then such decor will not be inferior to real paintings. In addition to cutting the fabric, you will need to buy wooden stretchers, which are sold inexpensively in framing shops. The fabric is stretched over the stretcher and secured at the back with a furniture stapler. 10-20 minutes and the panel is ready. You can hang one large picture on the wall or make a composition of several smaller ones. You can use the same or different fabric, but do not forget about the rules of harmony and color combinations. 
No. 8. Photo gallery on the wall
Another time-tested, but no less favorite and effective technique for decorating an empty wall. Ready-made multi-frames are sold, which sometimes reach gigantic sizes. You can insert dozens of photos into them with confidence that you will get an excellent composition. You can get confused, pick up several frames in the same style, personally arrange them and hang them on the wall. This way you can create unique solutions and fill any wall area with photographs. You can hang the photo on a rope using clothespins. 
Choose color or black and white photographs, arrange them in chronological order to trace family history, or post randomly. Both household members and guests will constantly look at the pictures, and the room will be filled with a unique, unique atmosphere, even if you chose standard furniture from IKEA. 
No. 9. Wall shelves
What can be decorative in ordinary things? It's the same as a sofa or kitchen table call it decor! But don't rush to conclusions. Ordinary horizontal shelves, which we tightly fill with the necessary and unnecessary things– this, of course, is not a special decoration. Choose original wall shelves: bizarrely shaped, forming some kind of inscription or figure, in the shape of a tree or antique scales. There are a lot of options, but the photo below shows only a small part of the ideas. Remember that such shelves are decor in themselves, so you can’t overfill them. Of course, photos, books and souvenirs will not be superfluous, but you also need to know when to stop. Don't be afraid if some of the surfaces remain empty. 
No. 10. Decorative plates
Plates brought from different countries and plates from old sets can serve to create an interesting wall composition. Looking at such a decoration, you will remember your travels or relatives who once owned the cute plates. You can hang them on the wall randomly or, following a certain geometric order, combine products of different sizes and shapes. The main thing is that the plates match in color or style. 
Instead of plates you can use shallow baskets. This decoration will fit perfectly into. 
No. 11. We use cards
Avid travelers will appreciate it! Cards are a fairly popular decorative element, which is used in the design of watches, bags, albums, bed linen and many other things. Often maps become decorations for wallpapers and photo wallpapers, but if the renovation has already been completed, the walls are painted, and suddenly it turns out that there is somehow too much empty space, then maps of cities, countries or entire continents can be framed and hung on the wall, and the images can be modern or aged. Perhaps you like ancient maps that illustrate the ideas of people of past centuries about our planet. Perhaps, instead of several small maps, you prefer to hang one large and detailed one. Use maps of countries and cities you have visited or dream of visiting. There are an endless number of options - there is plenty to choose from. 
No. 12. A watch or even a watch collection
At a time when every gadget has a clock, the function of wall clocks is increasingly shifting towards decorative. The functionality is preserved, so the result is not only an interesting, but also a useful piece of furniture. How to decorate an empty wall for hours? There are a lot of ways. The simplest one is to take a large wall clock, made in an antique style or. Some examples, thanks to their bold design, surprise even professionals. There are watches in which the mechanism with hands and the dial are mounted separately, and the dial can be anything: numbers in an interesting shape or written in words, photos, paintings, figures. In this way, you can create a fairly massive clock that will fill the entire space of a bare wall, but will not become a big burden for it. 
Alternative option - use several wall clocks. Here, as with the combination of other items, it is important to adhere to a single style. Antique clock with a cuckoo will look ridiculous next to a high-tech specimen. 
No. 13. Hobby demonstration
You collect old cameras, masks, golf balls or tennis rackets, you have a rare collection of butterflies, knives, cups, musical instruments or airplane models? Then place it all on the wall to make the room special and highlight your own hobbies. When guests look at the exhibits, the owner of the collection will feel proud. Besides, it’s much better to store all the things dear to your heart in plain sight, not somewhere in the closets. Once again we get useful decor. 
No. 14. We decorate the wall with handmade
If your hobby is not collecting, but embroidery or knitting, then it can also be used to decorate the wall. Cross- or bead-embroidered paintings, crocheted openwork napkins, and macrame-style products will create a coziness and feeling in the apartment home warmth. Yes, in modern interior It’s hard to imagine such decor - this is an option for other ethnic trends. 
No. 15. vertical garden
You can attach light vases and pots in the same style to the wall, plant unpretentious plants and fill the room with green colors. You can find a lot in stores ready-made solutions for landscaping vertical surfaces. If you have the skills, you can make a pot system with your own hands. 
No. 16. Empty frames
This idea, at first glance, may seem wild, but if you study the example photos, it becomes obvious that this is a good way to decorate an empty wall. Collect several frames and paint them the same color. A win-win option is white, and if you are confident in your own taste, you can choose a bright shade. The frames are used to form a composition, the volume and shape of which you choose yourself. Frames can hang separately from each other, or they can be layered one on top of the other. This decor looks most impressive on plain walls. Don’t be afraid to play with contrast: white frames will look great on a dark gray wall, yellow frames on a blue wall, and red, blue, orange and other frames in bright colors on a white wall. 
No. 17. Book exhibition
Many modern books they get such bright and beautiful covers that hiding them in closets is practically a sin. So why not decorate the walls with them, placing them on special “invisible” shelves. You just have to work a little, combining the colors of neighboring books, and you will get a wonderful exposure, which can be easily changed if desired. 
No. 18. Ethnic accessories
If you often travel or are interested in the culture of a certain country, then most likely you will not have problems with how to decorate an empty wall. Any authentic accessory will reflect your tastes and unique decor. It could be large Japanese fan, Cameroonian hat, dream catchers etc. 
No. 19. Accessories from the wardrobe
Perhaps the idea of decorating an empty wall is literally on the surface. Remember, maybe you have whole collection hats or bags. They are all different, interesting and have their own history. Then feel free to attach a few nails and randomly place accessories dear to your heart on the wall. This decor is most suitable for decorating a bedroom. 
No. 20. Animal heads
This is decor in the “no animals were harmed” style. Choose wild animal heads made from plaster, wood, metal or papier-mâché. Usually they use the head of a deer with beautiful antlers, a bull, a horse, less often they turn to more exotic species, such as giraffe, hippopotamus, crocodile. The latter will look good in an African interior style, but deer and bulls - universal option, which will fit into both modern style, only for classics it is better to take products made of wood or forging, and for minimalism - from chromed metal and plaster.
It is best to limit yourself to one head of fairly impressive size. You can combine several products, but it is very important to know when to stop and not overdo it. The best background for such active decor is plain wall.
No. 21. Ceiling tiles on the wall
An option for the brave. It is better to use polyurethane boards, as they do not look very good up close. A typical ceiling decoration can easily be turned into wall decor if you put together the right composition. Combine products of different sizes and paint them in adjacent tones, playing in contrast with the color of the wall. It turns out original, fresh and quite nice. 
No. 22. Branches and cuts
To make it interesting own home, you don’t have to buy expensive designer items. The decor can be found literally under your feet. You can decorate an empty wall in a room using tree cuts. It’s not difficult to get them, and hanging them in a chaotic order is also easy. If you have some imagination, you can arrange the cuts in the shape of a Christmas tree or some kind of animal. 
The most “difficult” stage is to cover the tree with snowflakes, in the spring with artificial flowers, and in the fall with berries and fruits. This decor will live with you, transform your apartment and fill it with the appropriate mood.
No. 23. Large volume letters
Various inscriptions on the walls can be created using vinyl stickers, but if you want something more, then use large volumetric letters with which you can lay out a name, city name, inspiring words or phrase. Letters can be the same color or different, with or without backlight, made in different style. The combination of framed photos and letters with a small volume looks good. 
. It could be mirror panel with a fake one window frame, or a painting depicting a landscape visible from a window. The most advanced products are complemented by lighting. If you frame such a window with curtains or short curtains, then the person entering will not immediately determine the peculiarity of the room. 
No. 26. We use slate paint
It can turn any surface into a blackboard on which you can draw anything, then erase it and draw it again. A good option for a children's room and kitchen. Using white and colored crayons and having some drawing abilities, you can update the interior at least every week. 
No. 27. Origami
Paper is also a dust collector; remove dust from numerous folds paper crafts without using a damp cloth is not an easy task, which is why many people hesitate to use such decor in the interior. On the other hand, paper is cheap, you can create anything from it, so you can constantly update your decor. 
Hearts, butterflies and other shapes are often cut out of paper, strung on a thread and hung from the wall using wooden block or a simple hanger. You can cut out a phrase or a memorable date from paper, string it on a thread and stretch it across the entire wall, securing it with nails or tape. If you know how, you can create various three-dimensional figures or use the quilling technique. 
No. 28. Flags and coats of arms
If you are a patriot of your state or are delighted with some distant country, then why not hang a flag on the wall? If you decorate a room in the style of a certain country, then a flag on the wall can complement the interior and give it a complete look. If the family has a family coat of arms, then it belongs on the wall in the living room. Let the household admire it every day, and let the guests learn about the nobility and honor of the family. 
Surely you will find a few more interesting ways how to decorate an empty wall in a room. We will be glad if this collection served as a source of inspiration for you. If you have other ideas for transforming a bare wall, share them in the comments.
When the renovation is close to completion, it's time to think about the decor of each room. Any designer regards an empty wall as the basis for the implementation of original ideas. Before decorating a wall in a room, it is advisable to see how others did it using various methods and technology.
Walls should be the perfect complement to the interior of the room
When thinking about how you can decorate a wall in a room with your own hands, you cannot help but take into account the recommendations of experts. Without following simple and logical advice from design and decoration experts, you will not achieve the desired result.
- Matching the decor to the style of the room is an important principle for decorating walls in an apartment or house. Agree, it would be ridiculous to decorate a Scandinavian-style living room in the spirit of a “winter fairy tale” with photo wallpapers with palm trees and a view of the ocean. Or in a bedroom with a palace interior, place knitted toys - characters from modern cartoons.
- Wall decor should not fill all vertical planes. Preferably for a collage, exposition, modular paintings or do-it-yourself wall decor in a room accent wall. Attention will be drawn to it, and the most interesting elements will be more interesting to consider.
The decorative composition acts as an accent as long as it occupies a smaller part of the wall
- It is better when the wall decoration is homogeneous or mutually complementary. This is a favorite design method. Options for computer processing of one portrait – your idol or “your loved one” – will look original. Dishes, napkins, the same New Year's snowflakes or other elements united by some theme.
- The principle of seasonality, for example, volumetric flying autumn leaves or spring flowers. Don't mix them together, it's tasteless.
A “piece” of autumn on the windowsill in the living room
- Plot scenes are several elements united by a common action. You can decorate the wall in the room with fluttering butterflies or flying birds that the cat is hunting for. They will give more life and dynamism and any urban interior.
- Painting combined general technology. A mini-gallery in nude style (nude) is suitable for the bedroom. In the living room, it is better to decorate the wall with your own hands - draw several similar paintings. An alternative is to buy modular paintings (4-3 separate drawings, where the overall landscape is divided into several elements). The same is true for different types of needlework.
Modular paintings radically change the interior of a room
- Reflecting your vision of the world through hobbies, interests and interests. Interior designs are not as attractive when they are impersonal. Let the wall decorations in every room become an original expression of yourself. For example, a coffee lover’s kitchen is distinguished by a wall panel made of coffee beans or a stenciled picture of instant coffee, ground cinnamon and decoys. It's beautiful and fragrant. In the bedroom of an orchid lover, there is a photo wallpaper with 3D flowers next to the bed. The hunter's living room will be decorated with appropriate wall attributes.
Drawings on the walls
Many people are mistaken in believing that only people with artistic talent can decorate a wall in a room. But many don’t even imagine that real talent lies dormant within them; even they don’t know how to draw. Not everyone can arrange finished elements beautifully either. But why not try yourself in some accessible technology?
A simple drawing can be very effective
To do this, you need a smooth wall with paint and the image that you want to see on it. Without much difficulty, you can make hand-drawn wall decorations with your own hands.
Drawing options:
| 1. | Sputtering spray paint stenciled | It is important to prepare a beautiful perforated pattern and work carefully so as not to stain the walls and floors. |
| 2. | Black and white silhouette on square markings | Paintings in the style of “Tsoi is alive” or “John Lennon is alive” based on the finished sketch, enlarge the image and gradually fill in the square. |
| 3. | We draw with impressions or imprints | Dip a slice of lemon or a beautiful autumn leaf into paint, textured roller or a specially prepared carved blank. |
| 4. | Draw with fingers and paint | Original equipment for a children's room that will appeal to adults and children. |
| 5. | Filling Color Blocks | We paint over the preliminary markings transferred from the image we like with the desired shades. |
By using texture painting you can give the wall relief or create bright accent in the interior of the room
An art school student can paint a real masterpiece for a nominal fee. Those who want something special, but are not confident in their talents, are recommended to invite a friend or acquaintance who will make a sketch or a full-fledged drawing. For example, if you know a talented teenager who is interested in graffiti, give him the opportunity to express himself in your interior. Offer to decorate a wall in the hallway (another room) with your own hands for a pack of chips and a can of cola, having previously approved the sketch.
Mixed technique also looks beautiful - a combination of several techniques, for example, decorative plaster, modeling and painting.
A chic option - a painting with a volumetric effect
Attention! Any design is applied only to a prepared base - a smoothly plastered wall with paint or other coating that will not become wet during decoration.
A simple idea to decorate a white wall with colors geometric designs using stencils
Paper applique
A budget way - you can decorate the wall in the room with your own hands from paper, today it is in trend. Identical elements on the accent surface and voluminous large-format flowers in the same color with the wallpaper look luxurious.
Colored paper, glue and scissors are all you need for a paper tree applique
Experts use different types material:
- metallized paper or foil;
- black thin tracing paper;
- corrugated, thick and thin cardboard;
- toilet, packaging, crinkled, colored and velvet paper;
- iridescent “hologram”;
- wallpaper remnants;
- stickers;
- newspapers, magazines, posters, etc.
Of all the things that can be cut with scissors and glued to the wall, a person with creative approach is able to create exclusive wall decorations with his own hands, as in the photo.
World map from old newspapers
Corrugated brick wall
Exhibition display on the wall
A free wall is an excellent opportunity to show your household and guests your talents, especially if you have accumulated enough exhibits. A home exhibition is placed in different ways:
- a small shelf against the wall;
- glass or wooden shelves;
- hanging elements on brackets;
- scattered objects on suction cups or studs.
Exposition – perfect solution for those who don’t know how to decorate a wall in a room with their own hands. Some people are interested in making dolls or toys, others knit or embroider, or make original crafts from plastic bottles. If the products are made at a decent artistic level, they can be put on public display. At the same time, there will be original decor for an empty corner or wall.
Bright composition in pop art style
Living pictures and ponds
Today, many are fond of succulents and cacti, but living pictures of these plants that accumulate moisture are only gaining popularity. Knowing the secrets of making “flower boxes” in frames, it’s easy to build an original creation from them in the style of eco-design.
Wall art made from live succulents
Enthusiasts are not limited to paintings, hanging planters or closed florariums against the wall. Experts know how to decorate an entire wall in a room with their own hands using living plants.
To create a living wall, moss is often used, which is perfect for the overall background of the composition.
An aquarium in the form of a flat picture with LED backlight. A large pond on a stable base is an excellent way to zone or replace a wall between adjacent rooms.
An aquarium built into the partition will fit well into the interior of the kitchen and living room
Paintings or photo gallery?
Lovers of home comfort in a retro style are well aware of how to decorate a wall with photographs with their own hands. To do this, it is recommended to select the most interesting photos and images that are similar in meaning. Today, digital processing and Photoshop are available to everyone, with which you can transform old photographs:
- trim, enlarge or reduce;
- execute in one format;
- make it brighter and more contrast;
- add color or convert to black and white photos;
- pass through color filters;
- apply more radical treatment.
Place finished photographs in frames (purchased or made yourself). Next, you need to prepare enough space to decorate the wall with photographs. The placement can be linear, chaotic or shaped, for example, in the form of a heart, circle or steps.
The same techniques are used for impromptu painting in the gallery. They may belong to the same author and form a single plot.
IN neighboring rooms there may be galleries of various subjects
The paintings are suitable for decorating almost any wall.
An original picture of puzzles scattered around the edges is appropriate for a child’s room.
How to decorate a wall in a room in an original way so as not to copy anyone?
In principle, there are no restrictions on how beautifully you can decorate a wall in a room. Use any materials and ideas:
- Diode strip and luminous tubes as a basis for inscriptions and outlines are a design “trick” for decorating rooms with insufficient lighting (the equipment must be installed by electricians).
A popular recent trend is bright neon lettering.
- Mirror tiles or unusually shaped mirrors are the best decoration for a small hallway.
Wall panel with mirror beams of different lengths
- A large interior clock or its imitation - and the question of how to decorate a room at home is immediately resolved.
Unusual watch dial with pictures instead of numbers
- Mosaics made from broken tiles and mirror chips are a popular technique for decorating an empty wall in any room. The theme of the drawing is chosen according to the style and functionality of the room.
You can lay out any composition from broken tiles
- A drawn door or an “open” exit to nature. A technique available to artists, but you can limit yourself to photo wallpapers with a similar plot.
Painted door with a “piece” of Venice
- Wide frames made from scrap materials, made by hand, for mirrors, paintings, photos. For the bathroom, for example, shells are suitable; in the hallway, pine cones, ears of corn, reeds, twigs and wood cuts are appropriate.
For original decor a regular photo frame will only need one tree branch
- A false fireplace with New Year and Christmas attributes is a traditional DIY winter wall decor.
Profiles, drywall, moldings, screws, putty and paint - not so many materials are needed to make decorative fireplace
- Large inscriptions in beautiful handwriting or intricate fonts, hieroglyphs, three-dimensional letters made of foam plastic are popular decor in modern interiors.
Beautiful inscription made of foam above the head of the bed
- Natural elements can be both wall decor and a functional item, for example, hangers made of deer antlers or original knots.
This winter composition can be easily made from a dry branch, just remove the bark and varnish the tree
- Collectible bowls, hand-painted plates, trays or salad bowls – great decoration for the kitchen or dining room.
Decorative plates will come in handy if they are decorated in the style of the room
There are many other ideas on how to decorate a wall in a room, but it is better to bring something of your own. And in our gallery we selected only photos with the easiest ideas to implement.
Video on how to decorate a wall with paper butterflies
Photo: original DIY wall decor ideas
A wall is a real artistic canvas on which you can bring to life many creative ideas. Knowing how to decorate a wall with your own hands, you can not only change the look of the room, but also decorate some defects, and also delay the need cosmetic repairs with minimal time and financial costs. To decorate a wall beautifully, you don’t have to be an artist or a talented designer.
A person with artistic abilities can independently create a beautiful painting from scratch in the form of a picturesque landscape or a collage from his own drawings. If you are one, then you are in luck: you can turn your wall into a real work of art. If you don’t have such skills, don’t be upset. You can decorate the wall of both your and your children's room using a stencil. It can be flowers, butterflies, animals, wood and any other patterns.
To decorate the wall in the room you will need:
- one or more stencils;
- knife or scissors;
- paint of the desired color;
- a brush, roller or sponge for applying paint (if you purchased spray paint, you can do without these tools);
- glue or masking tape for a stencil.
In construction supermarkets you can find many ready-made stencils on vinyl film. They attach to the wall like stickers and are just as easy to remove after use. You can also make a stencil yourself. Ready-made sketches are easy to find on the Internet. Once you select a design you like, such as flowers, enlarge it to the desired size and print it. Transfer flowers to thick material: vinyl film, cardboard or sheet of thick paper. Cut out all the elements using scissors or a utility knife.
Attach the stencil to the wall surface using glue or masking tape. Take a small amount of paint onto a brush or sponge and carefully paint over all the elements. Be sure to ensure that the paint does not spill beyond the borders of the image. When finished, carefully remove the stencil.
Using a stencil you can create voluminous flowers. For this you will need plaster. Fill the stencil image with it and leave it for a while so that the plaster dries. The stencil can then be removed. When the plaster is completely dry, paint the voluminous flowers with acrylic paints.
Before you start applying paint to the wall, you can try it on a piece of paper. This way you will see whether the result will meet your expectations, and if necessary, you will be able to correct any imperfections on the stencil.
Wood in interior decor
Finishing with saw cuts is an unusual and original wall decoration. A cross section of a tree trunk of small thickness is used as a decorative element. First, you should decide what area you are ready to decorate in this way. It’s better not to overdo it, otherwise you risk ruining the interior. The best option– decorating part of the wall at the head of the bed.
The tree will look best on a plain wall painted in a calm shade. Decorative elements made of wood are applied to a cleaned and degreased surface using high-quality glue. The decor will depend solely on your imagination: you can attach the saw cuts close to each other, come up with an unusual pattern or an interesting collage using wooden elements.
Another way to decorate a wall in an apartment using wood is through decorative shelves. They are easy to find in the store, and if you have certain skills, you can make them yourself. Shelves made of wood of unusual shape will look especially interesting, for example, in the shape of a circle or triangle with cross bars inside. Place it on shelves like this useful little things, flowers in pots, vases or hand-made applications.
This decor is suitable for those who dream of a room decorated with fluttering butterflies. Paper butterflies and flowers will look great in a girl’s nursery.
To do this you will need:
- sheets of colored paper;
- paper scissors;
- pencil;
- double-sided tape or glue.
First you need to prepare one or more templates. You can draw them yourself or find them on the Internet. Attach the template to a sheet of colored paper, trace it and cut out a butterfly along this outline. As for the number, size and color of butterflies, it all depends on the features of the nursery’s interior and your preferences. If you don't want to cut out shapes, you can buy ready-made stickers.
If you don't want to use stickers or colored paper in the interior of a nursery, pay attention to other materials. For example, a decoration made of felt or vinyl records will look original.
Having prepared the required number of paper butterflies, lay them out on the floor to roughly understand how such decor will look on the nursery’s wall. It is recommended to think in advance optimal location butterflies on the surface. Applications can be designed in the most different ways: in the form of a whirlwind, in the shape of a heart, a circle, or simply in a chaotic manner. To easily repeat the contour you need, you can make barely noticeable markings on the wall with a pencil.
To create a fluttering effect, slightly bend each butterfly in half. Glue a small strip on the fold of each butterfly from the wrong side double sided tape. Then glue paper butterflies or ready-made stickers to the wall of the children's room according to the pattern that you thought out in advance.
DIY wall decor: simple ways
- Photo wallpaper
This is a bright and eye-catching accent that has been at the peak of popularity for many years. Flowers, animals, landscapes – the choice of images is endless. If you don't like the images offered in stores, you can order a print of your favorite designs or a collage of photos. 
- Vinyl decals, appliques and stickers
This decor is simple and affordable, and this is its main advantage. These can be large stickers with cartoon characters for the nursery, laconic black stickers, simple patterns, beautiful flowers. Properly selected stickers will look great in any room, from the kitchen to the children's room. And using several different images you can create a large collage. 
- Collage of photos
Collage is a win-win option for wall decoration. Print your favorite photos in different sizes, order identical frames for them and hang them on the wall. A thematic collage will look interesting: wedding, children's, resort or family tree. In addition to photographs, the collage can be decorated with other memorabilia, such as movie tickets or children's drawings. You can also order wall stickers with your photos and make a collage of them. 
- Mirrors
Wall decor with mirrors allows you to make the room visually lighter and more spacious. You can decorate the wall with mirror tiles or hang several mirrors of different sizes and shapes, placed in metal or wooden frames. 
This is modern construction material, which is widely used for DIY wall decoration. It is a thin slice of natural stone on a flexible base and is glued like regular wallpaper or decorative tiles. You can cover the entire wall or individual sections with this stone. 
- Decorative plates
This decor is perfect not only for the kitchen, but also for the living room. Plates of different colors, shapes and sizes can be placed on shelves, as well as hung on the wall randomly or at the same distance. Enough interesting option– photo printing on plates. Black and white portraits of family members, placed not in frames, but on saucers, will look very original. If the interior is made in ethnic style, you can choose not plates, but large Turkish trays or trays with Zhostovo painting.
Some people are sure that decorating the walls in a room with their own hands is impossible without the help of professionals and serious financial investments. Fortunately, this is not the case. By using your imagination, you can make any room in your apartment unusual and unique.
Renovating an apartment is quite a labor-intensive task, which is why I want to do something unique so that for a long time there was no need to change the interior. First of all, the question arises: “how to decorate a wall with your own hands at minimal cost?”
Decorating walls in an apartment is becoming increasingly popular. The very process of applying decorative items is fascinating and gives the house a peculiar touch of novelty. There are many ways to decorate walls with your own hands, and it can be difficult to make a clear choice. But you should consider all the methods to choose an acceptable option.
Painting
When answering the question of how to decorate the walls in a room with your own hands, the first thing that comes to mind is the use of painting.. This method has a centuries-old history; even in ancient times, a painting hanging on the wall was considered a great luxury. Nothing has changed today. This decor has a lot of original variations and is considered quite luxurious.
But here we are not talking about paintings, but about the surface of the wall, like a canvas. To decorate it you need a good flight of imagination and creative abilities, then you can decorate the walls as in kindergarten, and at home.
Exploring the technique of applying various patterns, three methods can be noted:
- Traditional . It is a sketch on plaster, using acrylic-based paints or oil suspensions.
- Modern . The image is applied using new technologies, which makes the process much more pleasant and faster. As an example, an airbrush and pearlescent paints are used.
Painting on the wall with mother-of-pearl paints
Picture on the wall
Volumetric mother-of-pearl painting
- 3D drawings or three-dimensional paintings . Speaking about 3D images, you need to take into account that not every specialist can handle this work. As for a three-dimensional painting, almost anyone can do it. This is done by recreating the mold, preferably in plaster, and then painting the surface.
Volumetric flowers
Bas-relief on the wall
Volumetric image in color
Stencils
If you lack the artist’s abilities, you shouldn’t be too upset. For beginner decorators, a suitable way to use stencils. They are cardboard sheets with cut-out designs; all you have to do is lean them against the wall and spray paint. That's it, the drawing is ready.
Although the market is overflowing with such products, decorating walls with your own hands is still much better, and you want to create a stencil yourself. Here whatman paper, a construction knife, pens or pencils will come to the rescue. On thick paper apply the pattern found on the Internet and carefully construction knife excess is removed.
It is advisable to use a spray bottle to apply the paint, but a regular can of paint will also work.
On video: how to make a stencil with your own hands
Volumetric decor
If you don’t plan to place anything near the wall, and the space will be completely free, you can opt for volumetric decorative elements. You should arm yourself with drywall (it will become the main material) and select certain decorative elements. These can be decorative niches, columns, a fireplace or ordinary stucco.
If the question arises of how to decorate the walls in a room with your own hands, and drywall is chosen as the main material, we must not forget about the purpose of the room. It must be remembered that such decor carries a rather heavy emotional load.
It is necessary to determine the further texture of the wall panels:
- Niches They fit well into the interior of a corridor or living room; they act as a kind of showcase on which you can display beautiful items from your own collection. But we should not forget about sanctification, which needs to be given sufficient attention.
- You can decorate an empty wall columns, they divide the room into unique zones. Take advantage of this in case of a low ceiling and make beautiful columns-stands - they will hold the roof above you.
- Another decorative element - fireplace. It does not have to be natural; there are many analogues that run on gas and electricity. They can be purchased at any specialized store. But the decoration will be left to you. Drywall is used to make three-dimensional decorative elements. But the cladding is carried out with other materials.
Do-it-yourself flexible stone is used to decorate the walls in a kindergarten. Recently, this material has begun to be widely used. It is a kind of thin section of natural stone, arranged on a flexible basis. Thanks to its structure, it adheres no more difficult than ordinary wallpaper and decorative tiles. It is usually used when decorating arches, doorways, columns or niches.
This is what a flexible stone looks like Many people are interested in how to decorate bathroom walls with their own hands. And in this case, flexible stone is not inferior to classic tiles; it is ideal for decorating the floor and finishing the wall in the bathroom.
Flexible stone can be used to finish the bathtub itself, because it is highly resistant to a humid environment.
Woven paintings
A popular way to decorate walls with fabric paintings. These paintings attract the eye from the first minute. A dense fabric that is resistant to moisture and various stains is well suited for their creation.
Also, the canvases can be highlighted with drapery, but it is worth considering the features of this type of decoration. Firstly, the fabric itself should fold well, and secondly, it is necessary good combination colors with the overall design. After this, all that remains is to purchase or make a stretcher and stretch the fabric.
Stickers
Stickers can be used as DIY wall decorations.. They come in a variety of sizes, shapes and colors, so they will suit any design. The stickers are easy to apply because they have an adhesive layer and do not require additional processing.
This decorative element will look good when applied to white walls.. Another feature is that more expensive elements can compete with stencil designs. Although their cost will be slightly higher, this is well compensated by the lower cost of labor and time.
You can create your own stickers. To do this you will need a ready-made stencil with a pattern. Self-adhesive is applied to the stencil, cut out according to its pattern and glued in the right place.
Create your own gallery
It should be noted that a plain wall is a kind of showcase on which you can arrange various items by creating your own gallery at home. All you have to do is place your unique collection, and it doesn’t matter what it is. Everyone has their own tastes and interests, so the main thing is not what, but how.
The placement of things should be given some attention Special attention, any mess will only spoil the view and not cause admiration. Therefore, distribute your creations on the floor, then transfer them in the same form to the wall.
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Volumetric image in color
Bas-relief decorative plaster
Volumetric flowers
Pearlescent paints with strokes
Volumetric mother-of-pearl painting
Bas-relief on the wall
Picture on the wall
Modern trends in creating apartment interiors allow you to use your imagination without restrictions. However, one must follow the principle successful repair when the walls in the house should not be left bare. An undesigned wall always looks boring and uninteresting.
Decorating walls is a very exciting activity. And if you use a variety of things for decoration, the design of the apartment will surprise you with its uniqueness and originality. There are many options on how you can decorate the walls in your apartment with your own hands.
Options for beautiful walls
Drawing with paints
If you have artistic talent, then this is the way for you. You can apply a variety of designs to the surface of the wall: from narrative to landscape, which will add luxury and originality to the decor. You can paint walls using the following three methods:
- Classical. Taken acrylic paints or oil-based suspensions. The desired illustration is applied to the plaster.
- Newest. The design is applied using a spray gun and iridescent (pearl) paints. This gives the work a fast pace and a positive attitude.
- 3D format. Any average person can make a three-dimensional picture using plaster and paints. And to get a 3D drawing, you will have to seek help from a specialist.
For those who do not know how to draw and do not want to spend a lot of effort, we advise you to pay attention to photo wallpaper. The choice of this type of decor today is very huge. In addition, you will spend much less time decorating the walls than in other cases.
Applying templates
When starting a renovation for the first time in your life and not having the skills of a painter, use stencils. These are sheets of hard paper with cut out images to suit every taste.
The construction market is rich in this kind of templates. But you still can't find suitable option stencil? Make the desired template yourself. To do this, take a sheet of hard paper, for example, whatman paper, a pencil, scissors or a stationery knife.
Draw the desired design on paper (options can be found online), and cut out the future stencil along the contour of the image. Ready template apply it to the wall and use a paint sprayer to apply it to the wall.
No spray bottle, use it in the old-fashioned way- a piece of sponge. You can use a stencil method to decorate a wall in a children's room.
Convex decor
In a spacious room, which allows you to avoid cluttering the walls with furniture, you can use decor from volumetric elements. Drywall will help to decorate the wall in the room in this way, from which you can make interesting decorative details.
Decorative elements
Recesses in the wall. This detail would be appropriate in a hallway or reception room. The niche must be illuminated, otherwise it will lose its decorative meaning.
Fireplace. This element is also made using plasterboard. But if you don’t want to burden yourself with inconvenience when creating a fireplace, then your option is a ready-made store-bought fireplace. Whether you make a decorative fireplace or buy a real one, you will still have to decorate it according to the interior of the room.
Columns. This element is successful if you visually want to divide the space of the room into zones.
Fabric sheets
Fabric paintings are used today in great demand. To decorate the walls, you can use either one canvas or create a composition of paintings. The use of fabric paintings in decorating a room should follow the rules of interior decor. Fabric paintings are economical, incomparable, and attractive wall decorations.
Panel
This method of decorating walls is not only simple, but also economical. Even the most uninteresting interior will sparkle with new colors with the help of panels. However, you need to remember that this option will look best only on a plain wall.
The second rule is a clearly thought out location of the panel on the wall of the room. It should not be hung randomly. The panel requires a consistent arrangement.
Any available material is suitable for making panels: pieces of fabric, wallpaper, plywood, foam plastic, etc.
Photo
This solution can be implemented just as easily as the previous one. The highlight of the photo decor is the frame in which the photograph will be placed. It is best to choose frames that are different in shape and color scheme matching the interior of the room.
You can create a variety of compositions from photographs: tree, heart, sun. The subject of the photographs should correspond to the design of the room being decorated and its atmosphere.
For the living room, images of family content are suitable, for the bedroom - romantic, for the children's room - joyful, playful.
Using photographs as a decorative detail of the interior will create not only a cozy atmosphere in the space, but also peace of mind from memories of happy moments of life
Decor from plates
An excellent option for decorating a kitchen wall. If desired, such an element would be suitable for other rooms. You can make various compositions from plates. Just don't place them in one line. Decorative plates, like other elements, are selected to match the interior and are tied with it in a single style.
Shelves
The most important advantage of the shelf is its unusual shape. It may be in the form of an insect, geometric figure, transport, etc. It all depends on your imagination.
A decorative shelf is available for making yourself. The Internet provides many options for drawings, using which you will turn the decoration of the wall of your room into a work of art.
Mirror
No home is complete without a decorative mirror element. However, women pay special attention to him. The production of mirrors is replete with a variety of shapes, sizes, and decorative frames. The placement of mirrors on walls is not limited by any rules. It all depends on your imagination and desires.
Sticker
Wall decoration with stickers is in the simplest way in the decoration of the room. I bought it and stuck it on. If you are not looking for easy ways, then make your own stickers. To do this, you will need a ready-made stencil or one made by hand.
Adhesive paper is placed on the template. Then the design is cut out around the office. The finished sticker is glued to the wall in a designated place.
Bottom line
Modern design requires a lot of knowledge in decorating a room. Sometimes it is very difficult to keep up with innovations in this field. Ideally, it is best to seek help from specialists who will offer you ready-made options decor.
After looking through photos of decorated walls, you can choose the option you like. Professionals will take into account all your wishes. And if you have creative potential, the desire to create a masterpiece in your own home, then everything is in your hands. Go for it.
