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Creative Ways to Use Wall Decals in Your Home


Creative Ways to Use Wall Decals in Your
Home

Wall decals are an incredibly easy and quick way to make a room   unique and exciting.  They offer high   quality designs that look like they were painted by a world class artist for   a very generous price.

Below are some key points to consider when purchasing a wall   sticker for your home.

How   do I choose the size and placement of my wall sticker?

This is one of the most important steps in choosing a wall decal:   knowing exactly what size to buy will help you decide on the level of detail   of the decal and the material you should choose.

  • Most importantly, make sure the sticker sticks properly to the   wall you choose. Take a test by sticking masking   tape on your potential placement area and leaving it overnight;  If the tape is still stuck, your sticker   will almost certainly stay in place too.

  • Wall tattoos are most likely Hang on to a clean wall   with a relatively flat and level surfacepreferably without textured   wallpaper underneath.

  • If your suggested placement area is a Veritcal area then you   should consider buying a tall and thin design;;  If it is a horizontal space, consider   buying a short and wide design.

  • If you plan to put your wall decal in the center of a wall with   relatively equal sides, go for this design as big as it is   wide use the available space.

  • Use tape to mark an approximate area that the sticker will take up   to make sure it fits properly and isn’t too intrusive.  We suggest going at least 11   inches of space between the edge of the design and the edge of   the wall on each side.

What   material should my wall sticker be made of?

Wall decals are most commonly made of PVC plastic, also known as   vinyl.  However, there are non-plastic   alternatives for those who are careful about the chemicals that PVC may   contain.

PVC plastic:

  • Most types of wall decals are made of this material when the   image or design is printed on the plastic sheet, which means that it will   can be incredibly detailed.
  • However, these wall decals are are quite   sensitive and can easily tear, stretch, and stick back to   themselves so they are not recommended for larger designs.
  • You are too usually not reusableOnce   it’s stuck, it has to stay there or be wasted.

Material:

  • This is a non-plastic alternative finely woven   fabric threads.
  • These types of wall decals are much more durable than them   Don’t stretch or tear, And you are   usually reusable due to a different adhesive on   the back.
  • They’re not as seriously involved as PVS plastic wall decals like   them can be repositioned several times before   their glue runs out and makes them unusable.
  • Fabric wall tattoos are particularly recommended for decorative   purposes a nursery You are safer and not wasted   when a child decides to move.

What   are the different wall decals and colors?

In addition to choosing the right size, this is a crucial step in   purchasing your new wall decal.  You   need to choose a design that matches the decor in your home and that you are   sure to enjoy every day.

Flowers:

  • This is one of the most commonly used wall decals   add a lot of color into a room without being   sticky.
  • Many choose to put floral decals in their living rooms   look pretty classy because of their realistic   properties.
  • Make sure the colors of the flowers or leaves stand   out from the background Wall color, e.g. pink peonies on a   white or cream-colored wall, white cherry blossoms on a dark purple or gray   wall.

Geometric:

  • Geometric patterns are a very popular choice for full wall decals   that are used by many as a substitute for   wallpaper.
  • If the room decor is relatively bland or monochrome, choose a   bright and more detailed pattern.    popular colors are blue / turquoise, purple and   red.
  • If the room decor is more diverse in color and texture, a simpler   and more monochrome pattern will go together much better.  go for colors like gray,   brown or cream.

Tribal:

  • This type of design is perfect for those who want to   to show their origins.
  • Both traditional and more abstract or artistic representations of   tribal symbols are available, although more specific images are easier to   order than custom wall decals.
  • When choosing a relatively simple symbol or silhouette, stick to   a neutral color scheme that contrasts the   background wall color;  Black or dark   brown for lighter wall colors, white or cream for darker wall   colors.
  • More abstract versions of tribal images look much better when   brightly colored and add a unique style to the room.
  • Tribal designs are most often placed Living room or   entrance roomsto act as a welcoming feature in the   home.

Comedian:

  • Comedic wall decals can be either funny   pictures of for example animals or humorous   sentences / jokes.
  • These are most commonly used in Bathrooms and   kitchensthat enable a range of word games related to food or   toilets.
  • They can also be found in kids ‘and teenagers’ rooms, especially   if they or their parents have one sarcastic sense of   humor.

Children:

  • This is a fairly broad term as it can encompass essentially   anything a child might be interested in.
  • However, among the most common types of wall decals for children   are Cartoon characters and animated / drawn   versions of animals and people.
  • These act too brighten a children’s   room and make it more visually appealing to them so that they   are usually brightly colored and large in size.
  •     Cloth wall tattoos are usually recommended For   children’s rooms as they can change their mind very often and removing fabric   wall decals will not damage them.

Inspirational   phrases:

  • This can be either generic sentences   or Passages from religious   texts.
  • Text-based wall decals are usually found in bedrooms or home   offices sentimental value and   motivation.
  • The text The font should be easy to   readand no outrageous color;    Choose black for text on white walls and white for text on darker   walls.