When it comes to redecorating any room in your home, getting a professional look is all about how to use different finishes, effects and colour combinations. You need to look at the room as a whole to create a look that is coherent with all pieces working together to achieve the desired result or theme. Here we look at four ways that you can be creative with finishes, effects and colour combinations.
Timeless Colour Combinations
When it comes to choosing a colour scheme for a room, you need to think about what colours are renowned for working together. Think back to the multi-coloured wallpaper combinations of times past and you’ll be perfectly on track. Many retro wallpapers feature eye-catching colour schemes which have stood the test of time, being used over and over again throughout the years. A prime example of a classic colour combination can be found on the Arthouse Motor Mania Opera Fun Wallpaper. Designed for kids, this wallpaper has a surprising sophisticated colour scheme teaming red with navy blue – a colour combination seen regularly on formal military uniforms and flags.
Adding Sparkle
Adding sparkle is a great way to bring a wall to life as well as adding a touch of glamour. There are two ways in which you can incorporate glittery sparkle into your home. The first is to gently blow craft glitter onto the walls slightly before paint dries. This will add a subtle sparkle and tiny amount of texture to your walls. However this approach is less than precise, can be messy and over time is likely to wear off. The second approach is a little more hard wearing and much easier to do. Simply apply glitter wallpaper to your walls. This can either be an all over glitter effect or something a little more subtle like the Crown Sheena Glitter Wallpaper in a delightful floral print.
Adding Texture
When looking for an eye-catching effect for your walls, textured wallpaper offers the perfect result. Textured and blown vinyl wallpapers will add a touch of luxury to a room and thanks to the wide range of designs from the likes of Anaglypta and Lincrusta, you’ll be spoilt for choice. The beauty of most textured wallpapers is that they can help to disguise plaster damage as well as being paintable to allow you to create the colour combinations of your choice.
Adding Depth
Adding a sense of depth to a room is possibly the hardest effect to do. The easiest way is to choose a wallpaper design which is heavily printed and features a busy pattern. In most instances, the pattern has already been designed to give that illusion of depth so all you have to do is apply it to your walls. The perfect example of a heavily patterned wallpaper is the Muriva Botanical Floral Wallpaper which features layers of pattern and writing for a great effect.
With so many stunning finishes, effects and colour combinations available, let your imagination run wild in every room of your home.