It is always a good thing to have a new look in the room. There are endless possibilities in decorating the rooms of your house. In most instances, the wall may be the first thing that comes into our minds when it comes to room decoration. The walls can speak for themselves. An attractive paint color or an intricately-detailed wall mural is magnetic. A beautiful wall decor can provide you with the right mood and atmosphere. In addition to those, wall decorations can also become the focal point of the room. However, we sometimes fear that doing some room decorations would cost us a fortune. Not at all, with some imagination and creativity, we could always have an attractive wall decor that is appropriate for our allotted budget.Â
Cheap Wall Decor Ideas
Many of us are always looking for some creative wall decor ideas that would not greatly affect our budget. We know that there are many things that needs to be paid every month, such as monthly mortgage, credit cards, electricity and water bills, and others. Sometimes the monthly salary that we receive is just enough for our monthly expenses.
Of course we also understand that time and again we would like something new in our home. Decorating it for instance is a way to freshen the home interior. Here are some cheap wall decor ideas that you will find helpful and inspiring especially if you are on a tight budget.
1. Create a photo gallery with the use of old photo frames. Display your family portraits to create a memorable wall photo gallery. If you are hesitant because photo frames may cost a bit, use old frames and paint them all to look cohesive. You may also want to visit thrift shops or yard sales. They always have something that is worth buying and believe us if we say that you will be impressed with their affordable prices.
2. Frame old baby clothes. Hanging old clothes of your kids and placing them in a frame may provide a nice wall art. At the same time, you will also clear the closet from clutter.
3. Use old calendars to decorate the wall. When you were still a student, we sometimes use old calendars to wrap gifts for our friends. It is one way of cheap ways in wrapping gifts. This is because there are many calendars that have photos of artworks. Cut them out, place them in an old frame and display them on the walls to have a great wall art gallery.
4. Check your storage areas and see if you have personal keepsakes that have been kept for quite some time. Display them all together to create an impact. Items such as old wall clock, antique items, and other old stuffs that may be used to decorate the wall. Aside from the nostalgic appearance, you will also giving your wall a fresh look.
5. Create a simple sign with the use of a scrap piece of wood, paint and few craft letters, you can actually make a basic sign in a jiffy.
6. Washi tape snapshot frames wall art. There are many things that can be done with washi tapes. Create a clever DIY picture frames and these temporary frames give your photos taped on the wall with a stylish look.
7. Paper wall art looks amazing, as it takes your room into a new level. You never realized until now that with a few pieces of paper can do the trick. These wall decor is ideal to any room of the house and depending on the color o the paper used. Create butterflies out of paper using one color to make a classic appearance of you may use multicolored paper pieces to create a stylish wall decor.
8. Paper can transform your wall into something else like magic. Cut nature-inspired patterns into the top of another color paper for an amazing and cool 3D effect.
9. With the use of baskets, painter’s tape, and spray paints, create a wonderful basket wall art that will make a fashion statement to your room. It is simple but creates impact to the wall appearance.
10. Yarn is very cheap but can make a very attractive wall decor. Tie different strands of yarn on a large branch or stick to create a modern but rustic-looking wall hanger.