When it comes to wall decor, everyone wishes to experiment with their design tastes. But when it comes to finally settling for a particular theme or design, one may run into various complexities.

Wall decor surprisingly has a significant impact on the general outlook of one’s house and one’s personality. Whether it be a color scheme, texture, patterns, or props used on the walls, looking for the perfect ratio and combination is the key to designing your dream home.

But worry not readers; we have you covered! Our list of 8 of the most surprising designer tips for wall decor will help you achieve your dream home.

1- Hang paintings 

Whether it be a painting you painted, bought, or received from a loved one, paintings can be a great addition to designing your wall decor.

A single painting can surprisingly change the look of a wall and reflect your personality. 

Our tip on selecting a painting for your wall decor will be:

1. Find a size that has a perfect ratio to your wall
2. Be very careful with the color scheme of the painting
3. Textured paintings can easily pop up on any bland walls
4. Find the right fixture with your painting(s)

2- Integrate family and pet portraits 

When designing and personalizing your walls, putting up memorable pictures and portraits can be a unique addition. 

By matching the color scheme of the pictures and portraits, you can help pop up your wall decor and compliment the overall theme of the interior decor.

The family and pet portrait can also be framed using silver, gold, or wooden frames, complementing the wall color. The arrangement of the portraits and pictures will also help diversify the wall decor.

3- Work with wallpapers

Sometimes the look we seek for our walls can’t be achieved through wall paints, so wallpaper is the best option with surprising outcomes.

Wallpapers can bring a lot of personality and color to your wall decor. Some key facts and tips about wallpapers are:

1. Vertically striped wallpapers can help your walls look taller
2. Horizontally striped wallpapers can help your walls look wider
3. Wallpapers aren’t permanent and can last for up to 5 years
4. Wallpapers can hide surface imperfections

4- Design an accent wall

By designing an accent wall, homeowners can turn a dull wall into a centerpiece for their homes.

It is a very creative idea, so settle for a single accent wall in a living space and keep other walls similarly colored. This helps the accent wall be the central highlight.

Some of our tips on designing accent walls:

1. Install a funky pattern or design through paint or wallpaper
2. Install wall panels
3. Create a frame around your TV
4. Try geometric shapes for wall installations
5. Use vibrant colors

5- Design with natural elements

One of the key themes of 2023 is going with a natural and clean look. And what better way to achieve that look in our homes than integrating natural elements into our wall decors?

Our tips on designing with natural backdrops for your wall decor are:

1. Create a natural art wall by hanging plants
2. Create an artificial plant wall by hanging long artificial plant vines 
3. Opt for lighter shades of wall paint, such as shades of white and nude

When going for a natural look, you could also try using natural materials such as wood in frames or wall hanging pieces. A macrame installation will also help bring out that natural aesthetic.

And there you have it, readers!

Working on home decor, especially in the case of our walls, can be strenuous work, as striking a perfect ratio in terms of color, aesthetics, and materials is very challenging. 

But to help you guys, we’ve carefully curated this list of the top 5 designer tips for wall decor, which can work surprisingly great for uplifting your overall home decor. We look forward to seeing you achieve your dream wall decor!