Why choose vinyl wall lettering?

Sometimes a picture, or piece of wall art can only convey so much about the overall atmosphere you want to express in your home. For example, if you wanted people to feel welcome in your home upon entering it, a beautiful quote on the wall could be more effective than a beautiful painting.

Vinyl wall lettering is also very easy to display and place in your home. With this type of method, there is no painting or permanent modifications to your home required. The display process is as simple as applying a sticker. There is also no need to apply each letter one at a time on your wall, because your quote or saying will come on one complete piece of vinyl.

This has a few benefits for us home decorators:

• Simplifies process and saves time
• No need to worry about aligning each letter

A piece of vinyl wall lettering would also make the perfect gift for any house warming party, or wedding gift because you are giving the people you love a true gift from the heart. This type of art can represent emotions that pictures simply cannot.

If you like the idea of vinyl wall art, but are unsure about an appropriate quote, there are also plenty of abstract and modern designs that will add a touch of elegance to your home. Here is an example of one that I thought was a nice addition to the room’s decor.

As you can see, vinyl wall lettering is extremely versatile, and this is what makes it such a great decorating option for your home. This type of art can be totally customized to match both your personality and your home.

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Tip #1: Line of Sight

You always want your line of sight to be focused on the center of your wall art. This is important to take into consideration when hanging your piece of art in the vicinity of surrounding of decor, such as sofas and tables. Make sure that everything is lined up, so the space does not seem cluttered.

Example: If you are hanging your wall art over a sofa, ensure that the piece of directly centered above the sofa. The distance from each end of the art, to each end of the sofa should be exactly the same.

Tip #2: Wall Art Display Height

A good rule of thumb is to hang your sculpture, or painting approximately  5 feet above your floor. This height is determined by measuring the distance from the floor, to the middle of your painting. (The middle point of your wall art should be around 60-65 inches above the ground)

This of course should only be done when applicable. If you are hanging art above your sofa, you may not be able to adhere to these standards. In these cases, you should try and position the wall art 6 inches to a foot above your furniture. You’ll determine this distance by measuring from the back of the sofa to the bottom edge of the art.

Tip #3: Properly Hanging Wall Art

I discussed this important guideline in a previous post which you can read here.

Hopefully you’ve found these tips useful and are on your way to enjoying a beautiful new piece of wall art in your home.

1. Determine your interior design strategy

Before you begin painting walls and hanging wall art, you want to develop an interior decorating plan and stick to it. Determine how you would like each room you decorate to flow, and how you’ll express your style and taste within them. If you do not live alone though, it is important to also take into consideration the tastes of those who you share the space with.

This would also be a good time to possibly plan more long term decorating projects that could involve some remodeling. These types of modifications to your home can really make a large impact on the overall interior design layout of your home, and it is important to plan around them.

2. Take your time, and do not rush your design project

The famous saying states that Rome was not decorated in a day, or maybe it said it wasn’t built in a day? Either way, make sure you keep in mind that you do not need to rush your design project. Get rid of the notion that your entire project needs to be completed all at the same time.

What you want to do is start decorating one room at a time. Begin by adding the basics and then building upon them with additional layers of style and ambiance until you’re satisfied with the space’s appearance.

Remember to adhere to your budget, and plan your decorating process accordingly. Not everyone can go and purchase everything they need to complete a project all at once, so plan on completing small enhancements as you can afford them.

The only thing that really matters in the end is having a decorated space that you feel comfortable in.

3. Don’t overcrowd your home with unnecessary decor

Adding too many accents or furnishings to your home can result in unwanted clutter. This clutter will effectively take away a lot from your over decor. Remember in this case, less is more.

The best advice I can give is to always try to keep an “open” feel in your space. This will make the room appear larger and more inviting while also helping to accent any decor you have added.

You should also limit the amount of focal points in these areas, because rooms with multiple points make the area sometimes seem confusing or overwhelming. An example of this situation would be having several large pieces of metal wall art hanging.

Remember that properly using “negative space” will help to highlight your decorating efforts.

4. Decorate the ceiling

The ceiling is often times overlooked during interior design projects, but adding a few simple touches to it can really make your space come alive.

You can use a variety of design options to dress up the blank canvas that is your ceiling:

• Wood Accents
• Molding
• Paint
• Color
• Texturing
• Tile
• Track Lighting

Paying attention to your ceiling will result in your space having a variety of textures and dimensions that will increase the room’s overall appeal.

5. Decorate according to your budget

Most of us are designing on a budget, and it is important to stay committed to using the best materials possible that you can comfortably afford. Think about your interior design process in the long run. You don’t want to use materials that will not stand the test of time. You are after all, adding value to your home, and you want to be able to appreciate your hard work for years to come.