Friday, February 27, 2009

A New Trend That Is Taking Home Interior Design By Storm

By Anna Holdaway

Have you heard of a new trend in interior design technique that consists of sticking custom quotes onto your walls with matte finish vinyl lettering, often referred to as wall words, or wall lettering? Or maybe you saw Candice Olsen use it in her television show Divine Design. If you havent heard of this, Im certain you will in the near future, because there is a definite upswing in this trend over the last couple of years.

This new design technique of using vinyl to create custom sayings stemmed from the practice of hand stenciling words onto walls, which has been used in interior design for decades. However, many would argue that it was only for the lavish and well to do among us because of the expensive nature of hiring an artist to paint sayings on your walls.

Having a custom stenciled look is no longer reserved for those who can afford to have the wall lettering painted on, but is available to even those who are seeking to decorate on a modest budget. Wall Words and custom wall lettering are now available to anyone wanting to achieve a hand stenciled look " at literally a fraction of the cost.

While vinyl wall lettering achieves the same desired effect as hand painted stenciling does, there are actually a lot of arguments that its much better than painted stencils. Namely, vinyl lettering is easy to apply without messy cleanup. Also, by the time you figure you supplies, cleanup, margin for error, and your time, vinyl wall lettering costs less than paint. Furthermore, the lettering kits are removable without damaging the walls, so there is no need to repaint. This allows those living in apartments and rental homes to decorate their homes without painting. You can simply remove the wall words at any time " no need to repaint!

So why use it? Is a stenciled quote right for your interior design plan? If youre asking those questions, chances are you havent seen a wall quote done by a professional company like Wall Stamps, or the other professional vinyl lettering design companies out there. The effect it can achieve in a room is amazing, and can add a wealth of warmth and charm to almost any room in your home " yes, even your bathroom or pantry.

Once youve seen some examples of how wall words can enhance the look and atmosphere of your home, youll be hooked! You can see examples of Wall Words at vinylwalllettering.com, or vinylcraftlettering.com. The practicality, cost, and beauty of wall words have inspired me to utilize them in many of the homes and apartments I decorate " You could say Im Stuck on wall words! - 15252

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