Gorgeous Walls {or How to Avoid Painting} (guest post by Emma)

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This is a guest post by the always sweet and talented Emma.

I've lived years (and years) in rented housing and I know how drab and beige the walls can be!
On a related note, I hate to paint.

All that to say, I don't tend to paint my walls knowing that, upon moving out, I have to paint them back. So for all you fellow renters (or homeowners who hate to paint too) I thought I'd share my recent discovery - vinyl wall stickers!
They're easy to put up, look lovely and don't ruin the wall when you peel them off. They come in varying designs, colors and prices (although any price is preferable to painting! Aargh!).

There are literally over 800 pages of options on Etsy, but here are some of my favorites to start you off:

PopWall

designedDesigner

WowWall
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31 little notes:

Diana said...

Such a good idea! My favorite part is you can peel off and start new :)

Stéphanie said...

Lovely !

soph // and other things said...

What a wonderful way to spruce up a room! I really like the bird cage ones.

Sobinique said...

Ooohh! This is a great idea! I would love to have a birdcage on my wall!

babalisme said...

I was always in love with decals, but then again, I think my wall is pretty crowded with all the racks and furniture and diapers and books... it leave no space for pretty decals...

Sandrine said...

I'm such a fan of Vinyl wall stickers !!!

Have to say I discovered them quite recently too...last year and I love them !

I can't wait to get my own house to go crazy on the decoration ! :p lol

They are so practical ! It can change the atmosphere of a room instantly ! There are so many fab sticker designs out there :)

If you're not decided yet on the colour to paint your room, no need to rack your mind to find which colour will go with which if you're renovating. A simple layer of paint and the stickers will do the rest :D


Thank you so much for sharing Emma ;)

Sandrine said...

Btw ..

check out Ferm Living ! (http://www.fermliving.com.au/)

They have nice stickers, wallpapers, pillows and a whole range for your interior :)

Diane said...

Yeah, these are really sweet!

kiss

Laura Demetriou said...

I bought a Victorian style coat and hat rack sillouette wall decal for my narrow hallway. I added hooks to the racks to give the impression it's a real coat rack... everyone comments on how unusual it is, and it was only about £15 from eBay with free shipping!

Tiananda said...

o my God!!!!! those stickers are deliciously yummy I want them all!!!!

I've seen some wall stickers at convenient store but I guess I don't have that much extra money to buy 'em, hehehe :p

Kristen Leo said...

i already have an ikea vinyl wall sticker in my room!!! hehehe

Anonymous said...

I just need my own house now. I love that bicycle.

Kelley Anne said...

These are amazing! What a good idea.

Anonymous said...

these are so cute! i'd love to have the bird cage one in my house somewhere!

Anonymous said...

love the first two! i've been wanting a tree on my wall forever haha

Yelena R. said...

Oh wow, the last one is just amazing!

Randi Troxell said...

oh i especially love the 3rd down for a little girls nursery.. i can just imagine!

Risti Megan said...

I don't have any vinyl wall stickers, but I'm such a sucker for them. I always have to stop and read a post about them, or look at every Etsy shop that selles them.

stephanie said...

wow those are amazing! i'd love some for my studio!

painting for me isn't so bad...it's all the prep work that i dislike.

daisychain said...

so inspirational

Emily, Resplendent Tranquility said...

Great post, Emma! I've wanted to try out vinyl wall decals for awhile now. I feel that this post will prompt me to give it some more thought :)

MOUSEVOX VINTAGE said...

Love this. I actually like painting, but usually end up picking colors that I tire of quickly (orangs is NOT a good bathroom color, btw).

Mo said...

i loooove those !

Katie said...

These are a great idea :).
Love the birdcage.
x.

Laine said...

Wall decals are just the BEST. I love the trees - what an easy way to add some colour and life to your walls without having to a) drag out the paintbrush or b) bang in some nails to hang up some art.
Love it, absolutely love it.

Iris said...

That bicycle one is so sweet! And I'm fond of the chair, as well.

Sally said...

Those are incredible! I love that idea. I will definitely have to shop around. Great guest post!!

Anonymous said...

wonderful -- love the bird cage decals and how they look like silhouettes -- so perfect with the mustard wall, too.

leila brewster photography said...

im obsessed with all things birds and trees and bicycles! so i will keep these in mind when i move out! thank you!

Aline said...

some of them are so cool!

Mi.la said...

Wowiwow! Love those walls.