Minimalism and de-cluttering are two of the latest home design concepts at the moment. We all love them, but how do you make your home warm and inviting whilst sticking to minimalistic décor principles? Find out more in our mini-guide to modern home décor.

The entrance hall

The part of your home your invited guests are first likely to see is the hall way. Many find making this part of the home warm and inviting without cluttering it up difficult.

If you only have a small entrance hall to your home, it is a good idea to focus on the walls. A nice wallpaper or the addition of wall murals can make an invite to your home a fantastic experience. Take your time in choosing your wallpaper so it doesn’t take over your entrance area.

You can always accent the wall paper by adding a silk flower display that draws attention to the colour in the wallpaper.

Decorating with wall murals

Do I need to put the wall mural directly on the wall? The answer to that question is no.

There are many different ways in which you can work with wall murals. One way is attaching them directly to the walls of your home. But, you don’t need to do that. You can easily turn your wall murals into works of art. Find high quality wall murals from Ever Wallpaper which provides all kinds of wall murals and wallpapers.

When you want to use your wall murals as art work, invest in a couple of white canvases. Make sure that you choose your wall murals carefully. You don’t want them to be larger than your canvases. But, don’t let that stop you. If you really like a mural, it can be manipulated to fit onto your canvas.

You also don’t need to leave your canvas white. To accent your wall mural, you can spray the canvas with spray paint in a matching or contrasting colour. For instance, when you want to create a Chinese or Japanese theme, you can spray your canvas with gold or a Chinese red.

Alternative ways to use wallpaper

There are also many alternative ways you can use wallpaper to decorate your home, Traditionally, we always think of wallpaper as something that we put on the wall. But just like with wall murals, there are alternative ways to use wallpaper.

Can you add it to a canvas frame? Yes, you most certainly can. When you like the look of a couple of different wallpapers, you can mix and match them to a white or coloured canvas.

You can also use wallpaper to create a background interest in cupboards or bookshelves. It is not very different from lining a drawer. Some wallpapers make lovely one-of-a-kind lampshades

Measure the area that you would like to cover and cut out the wallpaper to fit. It is best to measure a couple of times to make sure that you get it right. You can use ordinary wallpaper glue or adhesive, or you can use a craft glue such as Mod Podge.

Once you have finished your project. cover the wallpapered area with a lacquer or acrylic spray to make sure that it lasts longer.

Use wallpaper on furniture

You can use wallpaper to cover furniture. If you do decide to have a go, it is a good idea to start with smaller projects. Once you have mastered them, move onto larger pieces of furniture such as coffee tables and perhaps living room tables.

When you use wallpaper in this way, it is important to prepare the area first of all. If you are going to use wallpaper on a side table, you need to sand it down first of all. Start with a heavy grade of sand paper and then finish it off with a much finer grade. The area that you’re going to wallpaper needs to be completely smooth.

Use the same method you used when you covered the bookcase or cupboard, and you’ll have your own unique piece of furniture.

Decorate the rest of your home

When you want to highlight the colour of your wallpaper or accent your wall murals, try to pick up one of the colours. For instance, if you have a splash of purple in your wallpaper, it’s a good idea to use purple in other décor items such as bedspreads, cushions and floor rugs. That way, you pick up on the colour and make your wallpaper stand out.

You can do this in any room in the house. It will make a decorating theme flow and become more visible. The end result is a warm home décor even though you may have gone for a minimalist theme. Working with colours turns your home into a great place to invite friends and family.

Inventing your own style and take on home décor is fun. Even if your home is minimalistic, it can still look inviting and welcoming to your visitors.

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