Wall decor can give your room an instant lift

Wall decor can shake up a room and instantly make it more interesting. Hanging a few fine art prints, a gallery of treasured photographs or uniquely designed mirrors can help pull together the look of a room. Wall decor, like every other decorating detail in a room, should be carefully selected keeping the room's style and color scheme in mind. A plan is essential in order to choose the most complementary wall accessories for your home.

Choose wall decor for one room at a time

If you don't start with a plan, you can end up choosing wall accessories that you like without thinking of how they will fit in the space. You could end up with several attractive pieces that just don't work in your home. You should shop for wall accessories that go with room you are decorating. Keep in mind the style, color and mood of the room. Consider the scale of your furniture too. Small pieces in a room with large scale furniture can end up appearing cluttered if there is no balance.

Think about the room's purpose. Are you choosing wall decor for the kitchen or den? Is the room you are decorating one that your family and friends will spend lots of time in? How big is the space? These are the questions you will need to answer in order to choose wall decor that will suit your room.

Follow the style

If you don't pay attention to the style of the room when choosing your wall decor, the end result can seem incomplete. The wall decor you chose should complement the style of your furniture. You can choose wall decor that are different colors and finishes as long as the items coordinate well with the furniture and colors in the room. Make sure you choose large scale wall décor for rooms decorated with large furniture and small furniture can accommodate wall decor that is a bit smaller. Adding a collection of small scale wall decor items in a room filled with large furniture can create a cluttered look. The accessories in your home should anchor the style of the room. They should feel like a natural part of the decor.

Arranging the items on your wall

Once you have chosen the perfect wall accessories for your room, display the items in such a way that everything works well together. You should take the time to plan your arrangements before committing to hanging items on the wall. Lay them on the floor in the arrangement you are considering. Take a few steps back from the arrangement on the wall to see if it works. Or you could trace the pictures and other items onto cardboard then stick them on the actual wall so you can try out different arrangement.

Hanging tips

Avoid hanging your pictures too high above furnishing. It makes everything appear disconnected. Aim to hang your wall decor at eye level. If you are working with an arrangement of several pictures, choose a favorite wall decor item and make it the center of the arrangement.