Do you have a bland, boring room that needs a makeover? Want to freshen up a wall without radically redecorating? If so, consider creating an eye-catching statement wall with one of the following DIY tutorials: Statement walls are a great for rejuvenating a room quickly with minimal cost. From washi tape to potato prints; DIY stamps to patterend paint rollers, we've got plenty of inspiration to get you started - 1) Polka Dot Potato Print Can you believe it took a bag of potatoes and a few tubes of brightly coloured acrylic paint to create this fun statement wall ? When I saw this polka dot wall on Oh Happy Day, I just knew I had to share. The potato is dipped into the coloured paint and stamped on the wall (on a pre-drawn grid). When I saw the finished wall, my mind ... [Read More]
Wall Art
Modern macrame wall hangings
Macrame is having a ‘moment’ right now. Load up Pinterest and you’ll see it popping up everywhere - from bracelet tutorials on DIY fashion blogs to hanging basket holders in interior design magazines. For the unacquainted, macrame is the technical name for the process of creating a new textile, typically by knotting lengths of cotton, leather, cord, yarn or rope. The macrame trend is nothing new though: it was big in the 1970s, and according to Wikipedia, its most popular era was during the late 1800s, during the rule of Queen Victoria. Apparently, the skill dates back to the 13th century and the name comes from an old arabic word meaning “Fringe”. Macrame wall hangings are the perfect finishing touch for a bohemian or eclectic style room. If they still conjure up images from ... [Read More]