Have you ever wondered if a wall treatment can really impact the look and feel of your home’s space? Surprisingly, wall treatments can really change your space. Here’s how various wall treatments can change a room.
The Illusion of Space
One of the big reasons why people do wall treatments is to create an illusion of more space than is actually there. Here are some techniques that are used to make a space seem larger.
* Light Colors – This seems pretty basic, and it is, but you’d be surprised how often just painting a room gets overlooked as a legitimate wall treatment to increase the feeling of space. Another tip from experts is to go neutral as well as light. Neutral colors do not call attention to themselves, giving the room more of a “wall-less” feeling.
* Mirror, Mirror on the Wall… – While too much stuff on your walls can look crowded and cluttered, a few strategically-placed mirrors on the walls can really enhance the feeling of space. If you position a mirror so that it reflects a window, it increases the natural light and can even look like you have another window.
* Windows – Windows are part of your wall, and how you decorate them can affect the look of your room dramatically. If you are trying to make a small room look bigger, consider no window treatments at all. If privacy is an issue, you might simply cover the glass with sheets of clear plastic that blur images – light gets in, but prying eyes don’t.
To make the room look like it has a higher ceiling, you can hang drapes that go from ceiling to floor. Sheer, light fabric lets in light and doesn’t make the room look too close.
Leather Luxury
Doing a faux leather treatment on your walls definitely changes the look and feel of the space. Leather gives a cozy, study-like feeling that speaks of luxury. This is because real leather is pricey! So if that’s a look you like, a faux leather treatment might work well for you.
Paneling
Paneling shouldn’t be ruled out as a wall treatment that can bring great change. There are so many options for paneling these days, either something you make yourself or buy pre-made. Panels no longer mean the fake wood look! You can even use tile for a sleek look, metal for an industrial look, and even wood blocks for a warm, woodsy feel.
Personality
Various wall treatments can say a lot about your personality and make a statement. Some interesting things you can hang on your wall include road maps, postcards, pages from old books, paper restaurant menus, and vinyl records. A whole room can go from boring to bold with just one wall (or part of one wall) decorated in a unique way.
