Recently I purchased a poster from Photowall, a Swedish company that prints and frames photos and artwork. If you are looking for somewhere to print photos that will look expensive but not break the bank, this company is a great option. Photowall has a huge selection of their own artwork and prints, and they also have an option to upload your own custom photos. I personally opted for this choice as I didn’t want something too generic looking. I always try to decorate my spaces with things that have some sort of meaning to me and will make my space look personalized.

1. Finding a Photo on Unsplash

Since I didn’t have a photo myself, I headed over to stock image website Unsplash and found a beautiful horse photo. Since I am a huge horse lover, I decide on this photo to decorate my space with things that I love. I always tell my readers to be aware of decorating trends but at the end of the day if you are decorating a space for yourself and not for a client, decorate with things you will love to look at every day. And with furniture and artwork that will make you feel good!

2. Turning the Photo Back and White

To make this poster look a little more expensive looking, my easiest hack is the simply turn the photo black and white using Photoshop or any type of photo editing software. Black and white photos just look great and are timeless. They also match with any type of decorating or any color scheme you may have going on in your home.

3. Uploading the photo to Photowall

I uploaded the photo to their website and chose the black wooden frame option. Black and white photographs and thin black frames – you can’t get any better than that! The upload process and check out was easy and very straightforward.

4. Shipment and Delivery!

Fast forward about a week, and my poster arrived! Since I am currently located in Europe shipping was fast and since Photowall ships from the EU I did not have to pay any customs fees or additional costs which was great.

The poster and frame was perfectly packaged and everything came in tact without any damages or wrinkles. Take a look at the finished product, what do you think!

Printing quality is without a doubt perfect and the frame is of decent quality as well. Not really the best wooden frame quality out there as it’s made from a really and light wood, but for this price point and without physically touching or feeling the weight of the wood you could never tell. The glass part is actually made out of plexiglass and again without touching it you could really never know that it was not real glass. These things also make it kid and pet friendly, as you never have to be afraid of the glass shattering if the picture accidently falls.

I’m currently in Europe and Photowall ships from the EU, so shipping was a breeze with no customs fees or additional costs. Their selection of canvas prints, wall murals, and posters is really impressive, and if you are looking for a piece of artwork to bring a space or boring wall to life, I would definitely check them out!

Moving away from traditional wallpaper into the world of wall art murals can seem a bit daunting. Many people might shy away from such a move because they think it’s too much of a bold statement. The truth is, the right wall mural can accent your décor as much or as little as you want it to – it’s all about making the right choice.

Where do you start? We’re here to help with 7 easy design tips for you to make the right decision when it comes to wall murals for your home.

1. Choose the Right Colours:This is a fundamental thing you have to consider right from the beginning when shopping for a wall mural.  Whatever your wall mural is depicting, you need to make sure it’s working with the colours in your home’s décor and not fighting against them.
2. Choose your Interior Design Style:The next thing you need to determine is your overall interior design style. When choosing a wall mural for your space, make sure it fits with the interior design style you’re aiming for: is it modern? Rustic? Industrial? Figuring this out will guide your choices.

3. Room Size and Colour:The size of the room will constrain certain features of the wall murals you choose for it. If you’re dealing with a small room, avoid dark colours as they will make the space feel more closed in. Lighter colours will tend to open up the space. Make sure to co-ordinate with the rest of your décor, however.
4. Room Size and Theme:Choosing murals depicting vast nature scenes like forests (especially with focal points that draw the eye into them) will create the illusion of space in the room. Landscapes like waterfalls or fields with clear skies will provide the same effect.

5. Think about Placement: Consider what walls you’re going to put murals on. You need to think about one-wall accents versus putting a mural on every wall of the room, for example. Single-wall murals generally draw the viewer’s eye to a specific area of the room, while murals on every wall can turn the entire space into an immersive experience.
6. Covering all 4 Walls:If you’re going for the total experience by covering all 4 walls of a room, your goal is to not overwhelm people as they step into the space. If you want to play it safe, go for simple, classic designs. Large scale geometric designs can work well in this case and can provide a fresh contemporary look.

7. Covering One Wall:If you’re putting a wall mural on just one wall in the room, you can try bolder options like murals with high gloss, shiny elements or brighter colours. This is your opportunity to draw the viewer to a particular area. Creating an accent wall with beach wall murals or cityscapes is a great way to add some spice to your décor.

These 7 easy tips should get you started on the right path to choosing the right wall art mural for your home. Remember, have fun and stay true to yourself and your tastes!