Walls are essential.
Of course, you say, walls divide rooms, and they also support your house structure. Exactly, walls are both at the heart of your room decor and your house safety. Yet, more often than not, when it comes to walls, we think no further than paint choice. Will it be light grey or a more traditional magnolia hue?
However, before you head to your local B&Q to select the most cost-effective paint colour, it’s time to give your walls the attention they deserve. Here are some thoughts to bring back your walls to life.
Don’t let them steal your heat in winter
Do you struggle to heat your house without breaking the bank? With the recent energy cost increase forecast, you want to make sure you’re not already wasting energy. Most households assume windows are invisible energy black holes. But in reality, it’s easy to spot if your windows are an issue. You will notice cold air seeping through even when the windows are shut.
When it comes to your walls, though, cold air doesn’t come from one area only. Instead, you may notice that your structural walls are cold to the touch. Why does this happen?
They could be two main issues. Firstly, your insulation solution is weak or insufficient, which means there’s barely any thermal barrier to keep the heat indoors. Secondly, your roof gutters may be clogged up, causing rainwater to overflood and run along the external wall. In the long term, moisture can penetrate the surface and cool down your home. It’s a good idea to get in touch with experts such as PorterVac to make sure the recent storms have not affected your gutters.
Use them as a mood booster
Why should walls be dull and boring? More often than not, a room can feel unwelcoming when the decor is unharmonious. Indeed, rather than considering your wall as a second thought, make sure to use them as decorative elements inside the room. They can act as a point of focus, complementing the furniture and setting in the room.
Creating a gallery wall with your favourite photos is a fantastic idea to elevate a narrow space, such as a corridor, for instance. But you can be more creative to transform your walls into mesmerising works of art. Wall art, for instance, doesn’t have to break the bank, and you can use bright posters and fun signs to brighten an unused corner. A motivational canvas can bring your home office to the next level or give your kitchen a sophisticated vibe.
The advantage of using your walls as mood bringers is that you can still play with the room layout and the furniture choice to build additional layers, such as purpose, theme, and style.
Vertical storage solves all your problems
The typical British home is small. Compared to our neighbours in continental Europe, our homes are much smaller. So, it’s not uncommon to feel trapped inside your walls and wonder how you could push them. Unless you opt for a home extension project, it’s unlikely you’ll be able to push your walls physically. But you can learn to use them for better space management. We tend to think of storage in terms of floor space without considering the room’s height.
Turn your walls into vertical storage platforms. The typical furniture unit reaches barely above our heads, and this means you’ve got plenty of unused space. Switching a shop-bought bookshelf for a specially built ceiling bookshelf can ensure you can make the most of the available space.
Additionally, a set of wall-mounted shelves can be space-saving while providing the same storage function as a cupboard or a chest of drawers.
Let more light through
Natural light can transform your interior. Dark rooms feel instantly gloomy and depressing, regardless of how much decorative effort you put in. However, bringing more light inside your home is no easy task. British homeowners consider the addition of skylights or a conservatory to maximise light entry points. But, while this means that more light can come through the windows, it’s no guarantee it will travel inside your home.
Your internal walls can be an issue! They block the light. Opting for an open plan layout to extend the natural light passage can brighten up some of your interior rooms. When it isn’t safe to remain a wall partition, it can be worth considering cutting an opening inside the wall so that the light can travel freely.
Are you ready to prioritise your walls for your next home decoration project? Little changes can go a long way without breaking the bank. Your walls can help cut down your energy bills, boost your mood, and transform the overall ambience inside your home.
