Ikea Wall Mural

 Wow, look at this awesome wall mural, a great idea for making a huge statement.  This particular mural was at Ikea.  I love the organic feel of tall birch trees!

You can find a variety of mural patterns at Ikea, Target on line, and Sherwin Williams.
It's a great way to make a big statement without breaking the bank.

What Not To Do

This is as house  that I showed to a client last month.  It looked great from outside, new roof, siding, trim, really cute!

When we walked inside, we were horrified!! It was a disaster and smelled to high heaven.  Needless to say, we ran out as fast as we could - in the end, my buyer found a darling house that is perfect for her and she just got the keys last week.

Rehabbing and remodeling

Before

After

Make a Gallery Wall

Kathi's Basement

Create a Dynamic Porch

This was a empty room that lacked any function or design.  I added a dining room table and chairs to encourage eating and entertaining in this space.  The table was dressed with a decorative runner, candles, and a tray of wine glasses and bottle of wine.
A seperate seating area is against the wall which consists of two chairs and a round table for a more intimate area.  A little green always adds warmth, so the ficus tree was placed in the corner along with a floor lamp that throws light upward for mood lighting.  Finally, perched on the top of the sliding doors are four framed art pieces to draw the eye upward and add interest to this formerly empty space.

Transform your Wall

Create a dramatic impact using rich wall color and these inexpensive shelves.  Ikea carries gallery shelves for your wall that come in black, white, and woodtone.  They are easy to hang and take only minutes.  Add art and you have a stunning wall.  The artwork I have on display from upper left to right are framed greeting cards, a photo of my last home's stairway.  LL: VanGogh torn from a calendar. LR: I made star bursts using supplies purchased at a dollar store.  The sticks were colored by my Dad (before he passed away from cancer last year) using a black magic marker.  They along with  circle mirrors, were glued (with a glue gun) together to form a star burst.  I made the lower picture  using materials around the house, a bit of gold needlework thread, piece of flat wood, piece of copper, and black screening material.  I laid out a design and glued everything on to a matt back board.  All the frames were  purchased at either a dollar store, drug store, or Michaels.