Decorated walls: 60 ideas and professional tips to make your decorating look great

It's in the choice of elements to decorate our homes that we end up showing a little of our preferences and particular tastes. And, the wall ends up being the most fun part of decorating in a house - depending on the way it is used, it can become the center of attention, since it canAll you have to do is decide on the best way to decorate it, and the whole room will have a new look.

Many people are afraid of daring to decorate and, in time, get sick of the type of decoration chosen. If you are this type of person, don't worry, there are many materials that are easy to apply and remove after a certain time. And, if you are really worried about the investment you will have to make to improve the look of your corner, relax! There are options for all pockets, just choose whatbest suits you.

To understand more about the types of decorative items available in the market, check out the list below with images to inspire you and some explanations from architect Roberta Zaghe, owner of Casa Quadrada company.

1. when in doubt, use the same color palette in your decoration

The natural tone of the exposed brick combines very well with the freijó wood. You can intersperse more rustic ornaments with more elegant ones without fear of mixing different styles, because bricks are very versatile and can go well with many decoration styles.

2. light walls give amplitude to the environment

In the case of this space, the choice was to use light-colored stone walls, making the room lighter, but care must be taken, because if the room is poorly lit and the cladding has a darker tone, the effect may be the opposite.

The combination of a cheerful color palette with the exposed bricks made the space more modern and cozy

"Brick is being used a lot. Its origin comes from the great old factories of the English industrial revolution, but in some cities like Bogota and Madrid its use is very intense, due to the low maintenance and memorable aesthetics", as Zaghe explains, this type of decoration does not demand much maintenance, therefore, it can be the solution for many people who do not want to investa lot.

4. the dining room space decorated with exposed bricks is another example of its practicality and diversity

There are many ways to use this décor on your walls, especially if you don't want to make your kitchen or any other space dirty. Some opt for plaques, which simulate the original material very well, or for wallpapers that also recreate the feeling of the bricks.

5. your old wall can be reused by leaving the so-called "demolition bricks" visible

Adding plants and vegetables brings more liveliness to this type of decoration, making the room more welcoming. Choose well where this type of wall will be used, because in cold periods the brick material ends up making the room even colder.

6. white brick reveals a more contemporary style and makes the environment less rustic

"The most commonly used colors for ornamentation are those of natural bricks: brown, tile red, a little more yellowish. But in many spaces, mainly white colored bricks are also used," says Zaghe.

7. the veranda receives a natural touch with large relief stones

Decorative stones are reminiscent of nature and blend very well with outdoor environments. Just like bricks, the cost-effectiveness of this item is very good, as they dispense with painting labor and the need for constant maintenance.

8. the long window is framed by stones and brings nature into the room

Zaghe says that, in Brazil, besides the decorative stones being widely used in facades, they are also being used a lot in interior walls. The tip is to choose a prominent wall for the application.

9. pictures can change the decoration of any environment

The place where the pictures will be fixed is also very important. They can be fixed in one room in particular, or they can be arranged in such a way as to connect different rooms, such as the dining room and the bar for receiving friends.

10. the sideboard adds color to the neutral tones of the entrance hall

The most interesting thing about paintings is the diverse content that they can receive. Just like photographs, this is the best way to show the tastes and personality of the people living in the house.

11. mirrors can be used as a background for the works

The paintings, along with the coverings, often end up having the function of delimiting spaces, such as this living room that even when integrated with the kitchen receives a unique decoration.

12. black wall, how about it?

Zaghe gives some other very interesting guidelines: "Another cool tip is to enhance your work with the color of the wall where it will be installed. We used a black wall in one of our works, and it turned out fantastic! We also used Spots lighting in electro rail, and the result was a museum style wall in a super contemporary room," he says.

13. the choice of mustard yellow together with wood gave the living room a more vintage look

The arrangement of the paintings was very well applied in this room, the two images of neutral colors harmonized very well with the whole and gave even more prominence to the central work.

14. the stripes refer to a more sober style and the navy blue color reflects the navy style in the decoration

"Wallpaper appeared approximately 200 years B.C. in China, then, in the 16th century, it started to be used in Europe to decorate the walls, replacing tapestries and still reflecting all the medieval glamour of that time. Today, more than 2000 years later and with many evolutions, wallpaper is still very much in fashion", explains Zaghe.

15 - When incorporated into white, red gains more lightness and becomes ideal for large and well-lit environments

Before purchasing your wallpaper, don't forget to analyze the visual impact of its colors and patterns, and also whether the lighting in the room will be favorable.

16. the more subtle wallpaper is a great choice for small rooms

This is a great choice for decorating walls if you want to transform the environment in a simple and fast way, and especially without construction work.

17. children's rooms deserve fun colors in the decoration

Zaghe points out another benefit of wallpaper: the enormous variety of options, textures, and different formats. For the architect, regardless of the style, there will always be a wallpaper to satisfy you.

18. the lighting set enhanced the decoration and provided a more intimate atmosphere to the environment

Once again, striped wallpaper was chosen, this one in the colors gray, gold, and yellow brought originality to the loft kitchen that was integrated with the living room.

19. the chandelier matched the wallpaper and gave the finishing touch the dining room needed

Although wallpapers are widely used in living rooms and bedrooms, they can also be considered on bathroom and toilet walls. "There are specific papers for these areas, called vinyl, they are washable and more resistant", informs Zaghe.

20. the wall sticker can give a totally relaxed look to the environment

Take the opportunity to invest in elements that reflect your personality, such as this world map of wines, which besides being creative is functional.

21. it is possible to use stickers with phrases and words without polluting the environment too much

The traditional white wall received stickers that complemented the look of the room, making it more interesting. The tip is to use walls in more neutral colors and add creative stickers.

22. choose colorful stickers and make your kitchen more cheerful

The patchwork fever has reached the adhesives. To join the fashion and at the same time avoid making too much mess in your kitchen, use adhesives that closely simulate the appearance of tiles.

23. the delicacy of the tree sticker forms a great combination with the lilac of the wall

If you like stickers, but don't want to go too bold, add just one detail that harmonizes with the rest of the room. In this case, the tree matches the furniture while softening the color of the wall.

24. the play of light used in this room enhances the modern decoration

The use of stickers together with other decorative items is very common, as in this room, where the silhouette of a person playing the guitar complements the instruments that adorn the other wall.

25 The red present in every detail contrasts with the other tones of the room

Again we can notice the use of patchwork stickers, which shows their versatility when it comes to application. In this case, the result was an elegant combination with the wood covering.

26. use well-lit places to add value to your adornment

The entrance hall with wooden elements combined with travertine marble flooring is ideal for those who wish to have the touch of wood in the room, but do not want to cover an entire wall.

27. the wine cellar forms a charming combination with the living room

Wooden tiles are great options to make the decoration more delicate, in addition to highlighting the most important walls and ensuring texture to the decoration.

The simple use of wood paneling in living rooms gives the room a different look

Zaghe explains that, "we are currently using laser-cut MDF boards. The designs are as diverse as possible, and the result looks like beautiful lace carved into the wood by hand.

29. youthfulness is present in every element of this room

Have you ever thought of customizing your room and being able to write an inspiring phrase every time you feel like it? Using blackboards in decoration allows you to do this, and even use entire walls to exercise your imagination.

30. the color yellow gave the office a more fun and cool look

One of the advantages of choosing to coat your wall with a blackboard is that there are different options of materials on the market, such as paint that, when applied to the wall, takes on the appearance and texture of a blackboard, as well as an adhesive that can be used by simply gluing it to the wall.

31. water green together with white makes the environment more calm and relaxing

The traditional blackboard can also be used as decoration on the wall of your home. Although it is not as versatile as the chalkboard, it also has its charm.

32. the humidity in the bathroom does not prevent it from being decorated with blackboard paint

Architect Roberta Zaghe says that walls painted with paint are a lot of fun, and there are no restrictions for their use. They can be used in children's rooms, living rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, and even in gourmet areas.

33. you can also use the wall as a giant post-it

"The strength of this typology is that your environment will always have a personal touch, since you, your family, and friends will always be customizing it," explains Zaghe.

34. do you know that old bicycle that you don't use anymore? use it in your decoration, you can even customize it

The ecological vibe is present in this bathroom, which despite having all the walls in black, gained a surprise element that made everything lighter.

35. enhance your living room and combine the covering with a large mirror piece

This dining room received a 3D covering of exposed brickwork that harmonized very well with the mirror and the painted glass on the sides. It is always very important to take into consideration what is being reflected by the mirror, there are cases in which the reflection ends up being unwanted, producing visual pollution.

36 The room was complemented with decorative elements

For Zaghe, mirrors make an environment more sophisticated, and the architect's tip is to use them as a composition in dining rooms or behind sideboards.

37. rooms with ample space can also have large amounts of mirrors

The dining room received a wooden panel with some mirrors on its surface. The walls don't necessarily have to be light to match the mirrors, in this case the mirrors softened the dark tone of the wood.

38 - by occupying the entire wall, the mirror increases the visual field of the room

If you think that only the mirror in your decoration is not enough, do as in this dining room, where sconces have been applied in a spaced manner.

39 The pendant next to the large table is a great combination for large rooms

"A beautiful frame will add more nobility to your mirror," says Zaghe. In the dining room example, the rectangular mirrors were applied so that the white wall can frame them and cause an unusual look in the room.

40 The mirror that was also transformed into a painting is totally different from the traditional

The mirror frame is a bold option for those who want something different. Whole walls of mirrors can be tiresome, so there are more contemporary ways to use it in decorations.

41. gold breaks the rusticity of wood and brings refinement to the place

The architect Zaghe warns us to be careful with excess, because a room or bedroom with many mirrors can end up being confusing and stressful. In this case, the space, besides being large, does not have many details, so the use of several mirrors ended up giving even more charm to the environment.

42 The exposed bricks made a great combination with the featured set of images.

Black and white images are classics and go well anywhere in the house, usually depicting memories and provoking contemplation.

43. to avoid the need to fix each photo individually on the wall, you can buy supports and place as many as you like

The hallway is an area of the house that also deserves to be decorated. In this apartment it was necessary to make special lighting to highlight the pictures on the wall.

44 The photo panel makes the room even cozier

"When it comes to photos, I imagine two types of organization: those of small photos and those of large photos. When there are several small photos they should be grouped and organized on one wall," says Zaghe. The pendants help illuminate the black and white photos and also end up replacing the traditional lampshade.

45. posters are framed by the dark wall

"The ideal is to create a central height (more or less 1.60 meters from the floor, which is the average height of people) and from there, install your paintings," explains Zaghe. In the case of posters, this tip can change, since it is important that there is at least a strip of space at the top of the wall.

46 The brown background complements the pictures arranged on the bookshelf

When it comes to his personal taste, Zaghe says he prefers to create a more concise pattern, for example, same colors of frames with different typologies (classic, straight, Venetian) or same typology of different colors.

47. decorative vases complement well both outdoor and indoor spaces

The entrance to this property received a beveled mirror panel and a luxurious chandelier, but it is the natural images on the wall that give movement and tranquility to the space.

48. the mirror in the middle works perfectly in the composition by reflecting the gold work located on the other side of the room

The use of picture frames for decorating walls with photographs is optional, but in this case the framed image gains grandeur and completes the living room.

49 With textures the white wall ceases to be monotonous and even eliminates other decorative elements

The most traditional textures are hand-made, using the wall paint itself to create patterned designs. But as the diversification of materials has advanced, and in order to save time and avoid a lot of mess, many different types of textured coatings have been included in the market.

50. the children's room can also receive a differentiated texture

Using neutral color textures in baby rooms avoids extra expenses in the future, because this kind of decoration looks good at any stage of life.

51. dark colors are elegant, especially in textured panels

Nowadays there are countless types of texture on the market. The one I use most in my projects are the textures that imitate concrete. Industrial architecture is on the rise again, and this type of texture brings a vintage air that this style asks for", explains architect Zaghe.

52. contemporary and classic blend in this space

The joy that the color yellow brings to the environment is undeniable, so you can take advantage of the wide variety of styles and colors that textured coating allows and bet on this color in your environment.

53- Succulents are delicate plants that go with the most varied places in the house

This dining room has as its main decorative element its wall covered with an extremely contemporary 3D texture. The predominance of white was enhanced by the lighting present.

54. ceiling lighting helps to lengthen the room

Plaster allows for a wide variety of styles, and to help you choose your favorite, take into consideration the other finishes that will adorn your space.

55. decorative vases are fundamental in the decoration

The plaster can also be used to cover only part of the wall, as in the case of this room, where no other decorative elements are needed.

56. lights coming out of the wood panel create a differentiated ambience

The effect caused by plaster is unique and gives personality to the environment. This material can be used not only in homes, but also in companies and businesses, without worries.

57. 3D cladding is given even more prominence by the sober decoration

The application of plaster can be summarized in two types, the first is when the application is done directly on the so-called masonry, and the second consists of a structure already mounted under the wall.

58 To contribute to the clean decoration of the bathroom, nothing better than adding plaster in its natural color

It is common for people to look for plaster to be added as a finishing touch to the ceiling of their homes, but it can also be used to decorate entire walls, including bathrooms.

59 The walls gain more movement with the plaster finish

It is possible to find this type of coating in store windows as well, because its application is relatively easy and any professional in the area will be able to advise about future maintenance.

60. the plaster wall in the background adds volume to the wall and makes the bathroom even more luxurious

"The great advantage of plaster boards is that they are low cost and quick to execute, and above all they can result in beautiful decorations," Zaghe concludes.

61. the fabric allows the application to be made also in other elements of the room

The textile material, as used in this room, can evoke many different atmospheres. In this case, the decoration has a country theme, and the wall matches the pillows and the bedspread.

62 The headboard received a fabric with cheerful colors and fun print

Just like wallpaper, fabrics are diverse and can suit all tastes. To facilitate the application of the material, try to purchase the fabric in the right size for the wall.

63. it is easy to match bed elements to the wall, since fabrics can be applied to almost any material

"The wall doesn't have to be totally flat, and the material used is basically glue and fabric. The result is like that of wallpaper, but with that hand-made style," adds Zaghe.

64 Because of the similarity, it can be difficult to differentiate wallpaper from fabric

It is already possible to find fabrics that already come with adhesives to be applied on walls and some, even waterproofed, ready to be used in bathrooms and humid areas.

65 The pied de poule print goes well on clothing as well as on decoration materials

Regardless of the type of fabric you choose, you can apply it to the walls of your home yourself. The process is simple and does not require much material. The tip is to start from the top down and always make sure you have at least an inch of fabric for finishing.

Trend in wall decoration: the lambe-lambe

Architect Roberta Zaghe also made a point of telling us about the newest trend among designers and architects: the lambe-lambe.Zaghe.

"The result is wallpaper with a street art aesthetic. And the best thing is, you can do it yourself in a very easy and fun way. There are numerous stores that sell the ready-made material. But with creativity, a good printer and white glue, you can develop your ownhome and decorate your walls in a personalized way.

After being inspired by the list of different decorated environments, how about leaving the plain and monotonous walls aside to bet on new trends? Use your creativity and choose the décor that suits you best.