Imperfect walls can be frustrating. We see them where others may not, and they drive us crazy!
When painting isn't an option or something you feel like doing, you can employ several other techniques to solve your flawed wall issues.
Wall Murals & Decals
Today's wall murals come in many materials; most commonly, you'll find vinyl and paper.
You can get full wall coverage with a vinyl wall decal. However, it can be expensive to cover a large wall. In fact, most of the large wall decals approach the five hundred dollar mark. But remember the advantage of a vinyl decal is that it can be easily removed.
If you're renting, vinyl decals are much easier to take down when the rental period is up. Depending upon the quality of vinyl you choose, you may or may not have to repair the paint underneath after removing it. However, higher-quality decals are removable without worrying about wall or paint damage.
If you have an overly flawed wall, another tip is to choose a geometric design in either paper or vinyl. The three-dimensional look helps to hide any obvious boo-boos that might otherwise peek through a plain or solid design.
If a wall has quite a few flaws, wallpaper (not vinyl) may be the wiser choice.
In fact, if the walls have apparent marks or flaws to cover, then a durable wallpaper, like Grass Cloth, should be considered.
You can get any pattern, scenery, or design in vinyl or paper, creating virtually any artistic look you want.
In fact, if the walls have apparent marks or flaws to cover, then a durable wallpaper, like Grass Cloth, should be considered.
You can get any pattern, scenery, or design in vinyl or paper, creating virtually any artistic look you want.
Faux Wall Treatments - Faux Brick, Faux Wood
You don't have to spend a fortune to cover an unattractive wall. Faux vinyl materials exist in various styles, including faux brick and wood. Or, if you're willing, you can put up actual wood panels. Today's decorating choices essentially give you any design, look, or color in faux or real wood.
Creating a feature wall can change the look of a room. A flawed wall gives you the chance to put your inner artist to the test. The wall that was once painful to look at can become your home's Picasso.
Getting started is the hardest part. Look around your room and decide what design would look best on your wall: geometric, bricks, or wood ... and then find the look you want in easy-to-install faux art.
Getting started is the hardest part. Look around your room and decide what design would look best on your wall: geometric, bricks, or wood ... and then find the look you want in easy-to-install faux art.
Use Three Dimensional Drapes to Cover a Flawed Wall
When you're not into painting, and you're not into vinyl decals, and you're absolutely not into wallpaper, but you need to do something to fix that eye-sore, then three-dimensional drapes are the way to go.
You don't need a window to put up drapes!
Put up the drapery rod and add the artistic scenery drapes to cover your wall, floor-to-ceiling, and wall-to-wall, and you've solved your problem! Easy peasy, lemon squeezy.
Put up the drapery rod and add the artistic scenery drapes to cover your wall, floor-to-ceiling, and wall-to-wall, and you've solved your problem! Easy peasy, lemon squeezy.
Oh, and the best part is that you can get two or three designs in three-dimensional draperies and switch them up when you get tired of them! Go seasonal in your designs: spring, summer, fall, and winter.
There you have it, three easy ways to fix up your walls without painting; have fun!
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I love the idea of covering imperfections with easy and beautiful wall coverings. I've never considered covering a whole wall with a curtain, but the picture you selected certainly shows us just how pretty that would be. I'll never forget that the first house we ever bought had a room that had one wall that was paneled. It never occurred to me that it was hiding a blemish. A few years after we moved in, we pulled the paneling down so we could paint the room and redecorate the bedroom. Turns out there was a huge hole in the wall that had previously been covered by the paneling.
ReplyDeletewow, that's covering a flaw indeed - a big hole in the wall! - I like the idea of the drapes as well. I think it's the interchangeable nature of them that I find appealing.
DeleteI really like those drapes. They truly change the mood of the room. Now if they only made that wall soundproof I'd get them for sure.
ReplyDeleteI really like the drapery idea. Easy to change.... easy to take with you should you move. With so many choices and seasonal scenes available, you can hide flaws and change your decor all-in-one. Great idea, Barbara.
ReplyDeleteI have been considering what to do about the ugly placement of a heat register high up on my kitchen wall. I'm not sure why that vent even had to be there. Anyway, I've decided to use a more decorative metal sheet to replace the standard louver. It will be an easy fix. Thanks for these excellent ideas. I always think about the Japanese culture where flaws are made into something beautiful. Where there is a flaw, there is an opportunity.
ReplyDeleteSome clever ideas for covering flaws.
ReplyDeleteThese are great ideas! Especially for renters, they can be a tremendous boon.
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas for updating a room too, without having to paint. I really don't like painting at all and I'm not good at it either. So these ideas would be wonderful for someone like me.
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