Most of us love the idea of a large wall artwork that, when incorporated properly into any room, gives us a sense of identity and allows us a chance to validate our uniqueness as individuals through our choice of home decor.
Unfortunately, not all of us are handy when it comes to painting and free-handing a design on a blank canvas, more so, a huge wall.
If you think this task is too daunting for you, think again! There is one method through which you can transfer a small picture onto a wall without losing the depth and sharpness of the image.
If you have ever wanted to incorporate a unique design element in your home that is large enough to cover an entire bare wall but is also inexpensive and easy to do, then lug out that projector that's been languishing in the closet and whip out your art supplies, it's time to paint that wall! Personalized wall murals are not only unique, they are also conversational pieces that give life to a particular room.
Plus, creating one is a wonderful opportunity to share a productive activity with other members of the family and showcase your creativity, talent, and skills.
Where can you paint these murals? There are three popular rooms in the house that are considered ideal locations for this project.
First is in the nursery.
In this room, you can create a large wall décor consisting of cute and whimsical animals whose features accurately complement the designs and colors of the crib, the rocker, the changing table, and the dresser.
This will not only instantly unify the look of the room, the colorful patterns can also enhance the visual skills of your child.
In the kitchen, you can integrate a large wall artwork in the form of a tromp l'oeil backdrop of a relaxing farm scene set against the steel and metal fixtures.
This will give a dose of tranquility and peace to an otherwise hectic and overworked room.
Finally, for a sophisticated bedroom style, why not consider painting a blown-up image of a particular pop culture icon on the wall behind the bed? This not only gives you a chance to showcase your taste, it is also a truly unique DIY headboard which you can show off to your friends and visitors.
Whatever the design you choose, this weekend project simply requires a few essential things: an overhead projector, a picture printed on any piece of translucent paper where light can pass through (the picture must also have a high resolution so that the final painting will have sharper details), and painting implements--enamel, latex paint, charcoal, chalk--the possibilities are endless!! To proceed, draw a simple design or layout on paper or create one using a user-friendly design software.
Afterward, place the projector in front of the wall where you plan to put the design (don't be afraid to experiment on angles and distance to get the desired size).
Next, create an outline using the projected image, finally, fill in according to your design and preferred material.