4 Ways Posters Can Add Charm To Your Home Décor
22/11/2021
You certainly desire to transform your home’s interior for it to look charming. One way to do this without breaking the bank is by using posters as wall art. Modern printing technology makes it possible to produce high-quality and vibrant prints on paper. Hence, you can have a high-grade print of whatever image you want on your walls––be it of an animal, movie stars, natural scenery, celebrities, buildings, or places.
However, you must make sure to hang the posters in a compellingly attractive layout. Here are four ways to use posters to add charm to your home decor:
1. Set up a gallery wall
There seems to be a global obsession with gallery walls. But when did it all begin? Historians say the viral trend dates back to 17th Century France. As exhibition space was limited, French salons walls were filled with famous art pieces––from the floor to the ceiling. Also noteworthy is the competition for prime spots on the wall, which was usually the center of the wall. Only the highly celebrated pieces were hung here. Viewers could easily spot them because they were directly at eye level, too.
From then henceforth, art enthusiasts mimicked this display style at their homes. It’s now more than 350 years since the first gallery wall was set up at the Palace of the Louvre, and the trend is still viral. So, make a point of purchasing several poster prints and filling one of your bare walls with them.
You can have all the posters in one size or intelligently mix bigger and smaller ones. Whichever option you choose, you’d want to leave three to six inches between each poster. Also, ensure there’s enough space between the posters and your furniture or ceiling.
2. Work with a theme
Although there’s an infinite array of posters you can choose from, it’s critical to narrow down to a specific theme for your home decor project. Too much variety is likely to cause chaos, and no viewer will appreciate your work. So, focus on your preferences and tastes to help you settle on a theme that’ll materialize your dream home.
Here are some poster themes you can consider for your home:
- - Animals
- Cartoons
- Famous artists
- Fantasy
- Food and beverages
- Funny characters
- Motivational quotes
- Workplace inspiration
- Movies
- Music
- Nudes
- Patriotism
- Places
- Politicians
- Natural scenery
- Sports
- Religious figures
- Vehicles
3. Use oversized posters
Using oversized art on walls is an excellent way to significantly impact plain white walls without making them look cluttered. More so, it’s easier than hanging several small pieces side by side.
Here are other benefits of hanging huge posters in your home:
• Big art makes small rooms feel larger through the illusion effect.
• Gigantic posters make a bold statement about your sense of style and interests.
• They create a focal point in your space, given that any person entering the room is immediately drawn to the art piece. In essence, you give your visitors something to look at and talk about while waiting for the next course of action.
You can use oversized posters to create boundaries in your living room, say, dividing the general sitting space from a more private space for reading.
So, make a point of buying posters with widths starting from 40 inches. And, ensure that you hang them properly as the big ones might have a higher risk of getting damaged.
4. Frame them
Since posters are usually printed on thin paper, you’d want to frame them to make them less susceptible to damage. Yet, that’s not the only reason for framing posters. Here are some more:
• Frames help reflect the art style used in the poster image. For instance, a minimalist poster works well with a thin mono-color frame devoid of fancy decorations and embellishments.
• Frames may help draw the viewer’s attention to the image.
• Frames may help create a contrasting boundary, especially if the dominant color of your poster is similar to that of your walls.
• Frames may help enhance your decor colors.
Having said that, consider custom-framing your posters. You can do it yourself or enlist the help of professionals.
Conclusion
Decorating your walls with posters is a sure way to add charm to your home decor. The critical thing here is to choose posters revolving around a central theme and hang them the right way. You can have just a single oversized poster or hang several smaller ones in a wall gallery. For durability purposes, make a point of framing them. All in all, you’ll surely enjoy the vivacious and charming look of posters on your interior walls.