Revitalize Your Room!

The living room is the most popular room to makeover, with almost 50 per cent of people choosing to redecorate this room the most.

If your living room is in need of a bit of TLC, but you don’t have the budget or time to completely redecorate, a feature wall is a cost-effective way to add personality, without being too overpowering.

“It may seem obvious, but the importance of choosing the wall itself should not be underestimated. Pick a wall without doors or windows and if possible, with interesting architectural features. It’s best if you can pick the wall with the largest area, however you do need to take into account the shape of the room. If the space you’re planning to spruce up is narrow, picking the longest side will only accentuate this.

Looking for a bit of inspiration? Here are some of my favourite feature wall ideas 

Wallpaper Go full-on fabulous with florals, striking with stripes or pretty with prints.

“With any feature wall, getting it right is a balancing act. Although the aim is for your stylish design to be a focal point, it should not dominate the room. A key trick is to include a few upholstered pieces or curtains in the accent colour. It’s also essential to choose the right design. When it comes to feature walls, bold is better, so pick paper with a large, striking or textured pattern.”

“As much as feature walls can be a great addition to any room, ensure you only use them sparingly. The word ‘feature’ is key and it’s best that this decorating style is not adopted in every room in the house.”

Wall murals

Want to really make an impact? Why not try a feature wall mural? There are different scenes, characters and images, for all the rooms in your house.

Paint

If you don’t want to try your hand at hanging wallpaper, a feature wall painted in a contrasting colour to the other walls in your room can make just as big an impact. Try these paint colours for size: