In Russia, it is not customary to decorate the walls of rooms: it is believed that beautiful wallpaper in itself is sufficient decor for the walls. But there are a lot of simple and, by the way, not at all expensive ways to decorate your home with your own hands. Cute trinkets, old framed posters, magazine clippings and collages, dishes or watches - all this will help transform your home and make it unique. All you need is hands, scissors, frames and a couple of hours of free time.
“...accents are those little whimsical touches that show that you don't take things in your home too seriously: photographs framed in a beautiful antique mirror...Things left where they don't belong show that... that you set the rules in your home, and not your home dictates your lifestyle. Framed photographs leaning against a wall or mirror indicate that there is movement, life in the house...”
(Deborah Needleman “Home Sweet Home”)
Use the free space on the walls to realize your wildest ideas. We will help you with this.
Decorate your wall with vinyl decals
An inexpensive and original way to decorate a wall. Where to get? Buy at a hardware store or make to order.
The stickers are easy to apply and remove if necessary. With their help, change the design as often as you want.
Lamps
Using lamps as wall decorations. One of the options is when lamps can look like a piece of art.
You can use several pieces on one wall at once.
- The main thing in such decoration is the harmonious design of the wall.
- A separate interior option is an LED strip located in the niches of a plasterboard wall.
- Diffusing light, softly flowing - an original decoration of the wall behind the sofa.
Hang pictures and posters
We have already written about how to hang pictures in the house
, and how to choose them. It's time to learn how to correctly place paintings above the sofa, turning the adjacent wall into a gallery.
Select gallery elements in the same style: create a group of black and white photos or pop art posters, a series of watercolors or acrylic miniatures. If you want to mix styles, that’s okay too. A bright poster surrounded by retro photographs is a good option.
Accent cladding
Accentuating space with contrasts or textured elements is another way to fill empty wall space. The accent color should blend harmoniously with the style of the rest of the room.
It is necessary to adhere to a number of decorative rules:
- A warm color shade can visually make a room smaller, while a cold color can make a room appear larger.
- The creation of a calm, peaceful atmosphere occurs thanks to colors that match the main tone of the room being decorated.
- Expression and saturation are introduced through the use of opposite tones.
Thanks to accent cladding, it is possible to zone the living room into different areas, visually increase or decrease the space of the room, and add a bright accent. The most popular methods of accentuating a wall above a sofa are:
- Wallpaper (paper, liquid), photo wallpaper is one of the most diverse options for accent cladding. It is performed by applying decorative, geometric, abstract, floral or other patterns.
- Wood, stone (natural or artificial) will add coziness and comfort. Natural wood brings warmth and a homely atmosphere to the living room. The effect produced by a stone can be completely opposite, depending on the type, texture and shade.
- Elements of artistic painting, which is applied with different types of paint (acrylic, oil, fluorescent, markers, aerosol cans).
- Items that perform a decorative or functional role (paintings, mirrors, shelves).
Wallpaper decoration above the sofa Source luxury-house.org
Living room panel with sofa Source emilygarrisonphotography.com
Choosing wallpaper for the wall above the sofa Source i.pinimg.com
A classic example of wall decor Source skachat-kartinki.ru
Original decoration of free wall space Source pro-mebel-textile.ru
Select one item
If you don’t want to cover the wall with photos or posters, take one large and expressive element - a large painting, poster, tapestry. For example, in a nautical-themed living room, hang a map, a lifebuoy, or a wooden steering wheel.
By the way, it is not necessary to place such an element exactly in the center of the sofa. Move it to one of the edges, creating original symmetry. For example, in the photo above, on one side there is a painting with a fox, and on the other there is a pendant lamp. Different objects, but of the same visual weight. This is called visual (original) symmetry.
Tapestry
A rug on the wall is not a relic of days gone by. If you approach this issue with soul. You can consider a tapestry with an unusual ethnic pattern.
The size of such decoration should be smaller than the width of the sofa. If possible, turn it vertically; we will definitely use this technique for a fresh look.
Hang a mirror
One large mirror above the sofa will visually increase the space and add air. Especially if there is a window to the right of it. But that is not all!
From mirrors, just like from paintings, you can create a composition. Make it a hobby or a quest. For example, spend a weekend visiting antique shops in search of an antique mirror. Or let your friends bring them to you from travels instead of magnets and plates.
Accent selection
After installing the wooden structures, start hanging the decor. For the latter we will use:
- marble pot with artificial greenery inside;
- deer (or any other) antlers;
- sturgeon model mounted on a board;
- capital letter of the English alphabet.
Let's go through it in order. The marble pot is selected in white-gray color. It is placed on wooden planks mounted to the wall. A mandatory requirement is the absence of clear, precise lines. The pot should hang on the wall as unevenly as possible.
Small pebbles are suitable for decoration.
A mock-up of a green plant is placed inside such a pot. You can use live greens, but you will have to keep an eye on them. When planting climbing plants, over time a stem of impressive size and length will sprout, which will repeatedly decorate the design of the living room.
Fish and horns, together with the pot, occupy only one half of the wall composition. In the case of organizing a corner arrangement, these 3 components are placed on one of the sides of the wall space.
The letter comes last. It should be done in a casual, rough style. Tin material must be used. According to the color scheme, the letter should combine two shades at once:
- white, with rusty spots around the perimeter, located inside the rim of the structure;
- along the outer edges there is a dark gray finish, also complemented by rust.
Ordinary incandescent lamps are installed inside the letter. This design gives an extraordinary charm, vintage feel, and at night - comfort and warmth when the lights are lit.
For illumination, it is better to use ordinary low-power incandescent light bulbs that produce a soft yellow light.
If the decorative fullness of the wall space behind the sofa is not enough for you, you can attach small photographs (like a Polaroid format) to the boards. This way you will fill the space by adding good memories of past years.
Simple decor option with photos on boards
As an accent, this style does not imply obvious, flashy elements. If desired, you can add sofa cushions in a noticeably distinctive tone. Some residents like to arrange colorful pictures. This option is also suitable.
Be sure to consider installing a wall in a niche. Look at the photos posted at the end of this article. Here you will find exactly what you like.
Hang a clock on the wall
Wall clocks are a special element in the design of any room. Beautiful and functional. You can only hang them...
...or you can combine the clock above the sofa with other design elements: paintings, posters, color accents. For example, in the photo above, the retro clock fits perfectly into the interior of the loft and does not discord with the posters.
Other decor
In addition to the methods listed above, you can use many other options to decorate the free space on the wall above the sofa. We invite you to familiarize yourself with several interesting solutions using specific photographic examples.
Wall decor from an old carpet Source www.zastavki.com
An old, tattered carpet in skillful hands can get a second life. With its help it is easy to make beautiful and original decorations for the walls of the living room.
Political world map on the living room wall Source ytimg.com
The world map above the living room sofa is a great solution for those who are interested in geography. In addition, this solution will be an excellent choice for different styles. In modern ones (neoclassical, hi-tech, loft) it is better to use ordinary political cards. In ethnic country, classical - ancient, depicting the world as perceived by people of past eras, in Scandinavian it is advantageous to use cork volumetric surfaces.
Living room with a carpet on the wall hanging above the sofa Source goodsgn.com
A colorful carpet will not give the impression of a relic of a bygone era if you choose it in accordance with the chosen style of the room. It will be most acceptable in an ethnic living room style. The width should not extend beyond the boundaries of the sofa, plus, if this allows, hang it so that the pattern looks like it is located vertically.
Spectacular photo wallpaper above the sofa Source dekormyhome.ru
Spectacular futuristic wallpaper with a variety of images to suit every taste and color.
Polyurethane foam decor for living room walls Source thumbs.dreamstime.com
Decorating with decorative plaster of various shapes and configurations is a simple, economical and very original method of covering the space above the sofa in the living room. The use of white is a universal technique that combines favorably with the interior of any style.
Family photos as wall decoration above the sofa Source cdn.inmyroom.ru
Another method would be a method similar to decorating using several paintings. Only in this situation, photographs are used instead of images.
Decor from a prefabricated kit Source jardinedistribution.com
When decorating a section of a wall with paintings, there is no strict requirement to adhere to the mandatory rules for their location and appearance. In the example shown in the photo, the owner of the premises combined the decoration using several paintings of different genres, adding to the composition a couple of family photos and a memorable diploma placed in a decorative frame.
Use geographic maps
Yes, yes, they help not only to find the right path, but also to add zest to the interior. Cards create a romantic, dreamy mood; they seem to open the door to other worlds for us. Think about where you would like to go straight from your living room: to the next city, to another continent, to the Parisian metro, or straight into space, to the stars?
Photo wallpaper
All kinds of landscape images with mesmerizing effects. The simplest and cheapest decoration option. You can find options for every taste.
Don't forget the carpet
Here's more, you say! The carpet over the sofa is a relic of the Soviet era and bad manners. And you will be wrong. Of course, you shouldn’t hang up a huge fleecy monster that you inherited from your grandmother. But a small antique rug is quite appropriate in an interior in an oriental, Moroccan or Mediterranean style. Besides, this is exactly the accent we talked about above.
Bookshelf, wardrobe
The huge wardrobe will appeal to book lovers. A practical way to store book collections will add character to your interior. A home library would be a great design idea for an empty wall. Can be used:
- classic shelves,
- original shelves,
- bookcase up to the ceiling.
Decorating an elegant living room wall with bookshelves - photo
Conclusion: mix and taste
Everything written here is just ideas. You can and should try, combine these techniques with each other, change and update compositions to create your own unique design. This is the easiest and simplest way to change the interior.
There are many sources of inspiration. One of them is our blog in general, and this post in particular. If this is not enough, go online and do some research. Take a look at Pinterest or Tumblr, for example. Search and compare, think about what you like and why. Experiment, try, and everything will definitely work out!
