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4 Ways to Decorate Your Walls - Interior design ideas

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Decorating walls in your house according to your requirements and personal taste gives your house a more personal and homely feel. Below are a few ways you can decorate your walls.

Wallpaper
Wallpapers are a good choice because you can choose from a variety of colors, patterns and textures. You can use wallpaper any way you like; across the whole room or only on the borders to give an elegant look. Wallpapers are extremely durable and easy to clean. They can last five times longer than paint under normal conditions.
Wallpapers add warmth and character to your room. With their intricate designs and beautiful patterns, wallpapers give your rooms a sophisticated and stylish look. They can easily be removed, which makes it an excellent choice if you live in a rented house. However, wallpapers can peel in humid conditions and can be costly and difficult to replace.

Paint
For years, paint has been used to give homes an instant makeover at a low cost. Paint is easier to apply and needs less preparation time than wallpapers. It can be used to disguise a feature or attract attention to a feature. There are two types of paints. Water-based paints dry quickly and are washable. Oil-based paints are durable and available in a variety of rich colors.
Oil-based paints, however, take a long time to dry between coats and need a professional to apply as it can run if applied by an amateur. Also, paints high in oil content are less resistant to heat. Paints have a shorter life than wallpaper and repainting is needed after every couple of years.

Wall Sticker
Wall stickers or decals are a very economical way of decorating walls. They are easy to stick and remove. They do not damage the wall and when removed, leave the wall clean. You can change its position to suit your needs. Wall stickers are available in a huge variety of patterns and kid-friendly themes that include floral, alphabet and animal themes. It costs very less as one wall can be decorated in less than $30.
However, wall stickers need creativity to decorate and if they are not carefully handled, they can easily tear. So, it is very important to handle wall stickers with care.

Render
This is a process that uses different mixes of cement, lime plaster and sand. The mixture can vary for different situations. Renders are water resistant and strong and are used for home exteriors to protect them against harsh climatic conditions. They are textures, painted or colored after application to give a neat look.
You can now choose how you will decorate your walls at home according to your taste and the kind of house you live in.

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