Ideal for styling up your walls and injecting some personality into your home.
You know what Jerzy Kosinski said about art? That “the principles of true art is not to portray, but to evoke”.
And although the novelist was referring to the creation of art, you could certainly apply the same sentiment to the way you display it in your home. Wall decorations are not only beautiful, but they can also help you express who you are with pieces that both reflect your personality and display your life’s journey so far.
While, of course, the obvious way to liven up your walls is with some pictures and paintings, if you want to do things a little differently and are running low on inspiration on how best to achieve this, then you’ve come to the right place; here are some wall art ideas to inject personality into your home.
A LIVING GREEN WALL
Ideal for bringing the outside in
If you’re looking to give the walls in your home an eco-friendly makeover, this one’s a no-brainer. Not only is a living green wall great for showing off your eco-conscious side, but it also acts as a environmental conversation starter with visitors.
Living in a green environment is also said to have a positive effect on your well-being and productivity, which is great for those of us working from home. Vertical gardens also reduce ambient noise as they are sound absorbent; a real winner if you’ve got particularly noisy neighbours (or, if you’re the noisy ones, of course!).
To create a show-stopping eco-friendly backdrop to any room, you simply need a living wall planter. Then, you can tailor and tweak the planters’ components and features to suit your space.
Read: 7 IDEAL ways to bring nature into your home
PUT A MAP ON YOUR WALL
Ideal for the intrepid traveller
Want to show off your worldly and cultured side? Sometimes when you’re sitting at home, confined to those four walls, it’s easy to forget that we share the planet with billions of other people. The world is a huge place, make no mistake, so why not use this overwhelming sense of expansiveness in your interior design, by deploying maps and globes in an artistic way.
You could personalise these maps by adding photos to the places that you’ve visited or those you wish to in the future. The guys from Wallboss Stickers, who offer different wall sticker designs, tell us that wall stickers are great because of how easy they are to install, but also because you can remove and reposition them whenever you want! We also love the idea of adding a 3D world wooden world map, if you’ve got the space in your home.
Go further and be a little different by adding a geographically accurate map to your walls, which could even change your guest’s perception of the world. Back in 2016, Japanese designer Hajime Narukawa created the AuthaGraph map which Architectural Digest describes as “a near-perfect representation of the world”. Trigger warning: the UK isn’t nearly as central as you might have thought.
GLASS CABINETS
Ideal for displaying your trinkets
Glass cabinets aren’t solely reserved for museums. Bring character to your walls by showing off any esoteric interests which captivate you, allowing your personality to shine via wall mounted glass display cabinets.
Perhaps you’re a collector of Greek statues. Maybe you’re a chef and you’d like to proudly show off all of your fancy knives. Or, you’d like to display trinkets that you’ve picked up while travelling. These items not only make your home unique, but they also help you surround yourself with mementoes from your favourite destination as a way to remember what it was like to be there. And the best part? Having all your trinkets in glass display cabinets means less dusting!
MIRROR, MIRROR ON THE WALL
Ideal for some self-reflection
Mirror, mirror on the wall? How do I add intrigue to my walls? Well, with mirrors of course. Indeed, mirrors aren’t made for just looking at your reflection; they also bring a decorative touch, adding major style and an injection of personality into your home. From oh-so ornate and oversized mirrors to sleek and understated versions, there are so many types of mirrors and frames to choose from. Here at IDEAL, we’re huge fans of creating mirror galleries, bringing together a combination of different shaped mirrors into one cohesive, visually arresting whole.
NEON SIGNAGE
Ideal for making a glowing statement
Neon signs are one of the most unique ways to decorate your walls. Due to their vibrant nature, they’re a useful way to highlight specific areas of your room. They are also easy to install.
You can use small neon lights to create words, quotes, or even your name, should you be the self-indulgent type. There are many different styles of neon signage that will work in any room, including pop-culture-themed signs like superhero references or inspirational quotes should you need a lift that only a pink flashing light can provide.
By using the right lighting, you’ll be able to achieve an entirely different look with just a few minutes of work.
A COLLAGE OF YOUR CHILD’S ART
Ideal for budding artists
Parents will know all too well; it’s a daily occurrence when your child brings home a picture they’ve made from nursery, some good, some less so. Soon the paper starts piling up and only so many works of art will fit on the front of your fridge. Instead, transform your stack of ‘originals’ from your kids into something that will actually look stylish in your home with a collage frame.
We suggest framing their more abstract pieces, especially. After all, there’s often a striking similarity between works of abstract expressionism and paintings by children – you might even have your guests mistake your child’s expressionist pieces for valuable works!
CREATE A LIBRARY WALL
Ideal for adding a bookish ambience
Having a home library is the ultimate dream for many. Unfortunately, only a small fraction of the population has enough room to make this dream a reality. Enter the library wall, the ideal place to show off your bookish side when you don’t have the capacity for a library. A feature wall full of books isn’t only a simple and powerful way to inject some personality; it’s also is an aesthetically arresting interior design choice.
Read: 5 clever ways to use books as eye-catching décor in your home
THE BOTTOM LINE
Wall art is a great way to spruce up any space. It doesn’t have to be anything elaborate, just something that makes you happy and reflects who you are as an individual. For example, you can use wall stickers, mirrors, neon signage, and even world maps! The best part? You can find these items in stores or online for affordable prices. We hope this article has given you some ideas on how to make your room feel more like home with these unique wall decorating tips.
