Month: September 2016

5 Areas in a Home Where You Can Use 3d Wallpaper for Walls

Digital print on demand wallpaper has given a tremendous boost to Wallpaper for Walls industry and different segregations have emerged in the trending Custom Wall Murals industry. One most popular segment searched for is 3d Wallpaper for Walls. With all things going hi-tech, 3d Wallpaper also seems like a hi-tech output from the wallpaper industry.

Most of the consumers and interior designers are a lot confused about what exactly a 3d Wallpaper is. To be truthful, this wallpaper is not embossed and has no raised effect when touched.

It is just a terminology to define the designs that give 3d perspective or a 3d illusion. What I mean is that if you are looking at the Custom Wall Mural and it gives you the feeling, as if there is depth or perspective, it is a 3d wallpaper.

For ex : A horse coming out of a breaking brick wall, or a row of pillars giving an illusion of depth to the room or a long never ending corridor, or a set of square blocks giving the illusion of depth, are all examples of 3d wallpaper.

These types of designs are not possible in traditional wallpaper for walls, but only in Custom Wallpaper or Wall Murals.

This post covers up 5areas in a home where you can use 3d Wallpaper.

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Living room

3d Wallpaper can be created with any good resolution image. Imagine the stone murals from Rome or a sculpture of Buddha from the famous Thai Temples adorning the wall of your living room. These 3d Custom Wall Murals can enrich you living room area like no other piece of artwork.

Creating Depth in Nooks, Corners or Dead Spaces

We have many areas in our home which are dead and the space is so limited that we cannot add art pieces or artefacts to the area. For ex. : The area underneath the stairs or the landing   of staircases. A 3d Wallpaper if selected carefully can add a new depth and dimension to these areas.

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Creating Openess in Corridors or Lobby Areas

Corridors on Lobby areas usually are long in length with big blank walls. A 3d Wallpaper with the image of 3d pillars and a view of outdoors can give a fresh perspective to such areas.

Creative Application for Small Rooms

In modern apartments, we always have a room which is so small and crammed up that you feel claustrophobic and very uncomfortable in it. Install a 3d wallpaper creating illusion of bright open space and see how the room gets transformed.

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Kids Would Love It

Kids love to interact with cartoons and fictional characters. Install a 3d Wallpaper with your kids favorite superhero in it and your kid would love you for it. Who knows, he or she may start keeping the room clean and organized to impress the favorite superhero.

 

The application areas for a 3d wallpaper are restricted only by your imagination. With your own creative thinking you would find many areas where you can use a 3d wallpaper for walls. So log on to www.wallsandmurals.com and explore the world of 3d wallpapers.

Custom Wallpaper and Custom Wall Murals Explained in 7 Easy Steps

Custom Wallpaper and Custom Wall Murals are the hottest trend in Wallpaper for Walls segment. The introduction of these digitally printed Wallpapers and Wall Murals has given a tremendous boost to the sagging demand of traditional wallpapers.

Since the concept is a very recent trend, there are many doubts in our minds about what exactly are we getting into. So, here I am going to answer some of the faqs about Custom Wallpaper and Wall Murals.

Q1. What is a Custom Wall Mural?

A1. Well, A mural is any piece of artwork painted or applied directly on a wall, ceiling or other large permanent surface. And to take this definition further, a custom wall mural is a mural adapted to any custom size of specification.

Q2. Is Custom Wall Mural different from Custom Wallpaper?

A2. No. Since the mural is printed on paper rolls and its application is also identical to traditional wallpaper application, some people like to call it a Custom Wallpaper. Frankly, Custom Wall Mural and a Custom Wallpaper is the same product.

Q3. What does Customization mean?

A3. Unlike traditional wallpaper which comes in fixed size rolls, Custom Wallpaper is a digitally printed wallpaper which is printed as per customer size specifications. You pay for the paper you use and there is virtually zero wastage.

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Q4. How is Custom Wallpaper or Custom Wall Mural different from traditional wallpapers?

A4. Well, the first difference is in terms of Customization already explained above, there is virtually zero wastage. But the most important difference is in terms of design flexibility.

In a traditional wallpaper you have to select any pattern from vendors album and there is no variation possible. In case of Custom Wall Murals you can pick up any high resolution picture and get it customized into a Custom Wallpaper.

You love flowers, go for a Floral Wallpaper, you love wooden textures pick up a Textured Wallpaper, nature go for a Green Wallpaper or Nature Wallpaper. There is no limitation in a Custom Wall Mural.

And the third major difference is that in case of traditional wallpaper there is tiling or repetition of same pattern, but in Custom Wallpaper there is no need for repetition. If you have picked up a Religious Wallpaper, the image of Christ, Church or Buddha will create on complete design when all the panels are pasted on the wall.

Q5. Where do I get the designs from?

A5. https://wallsandmurals.com has a huge collection of exclusive designs of Custom Wallpaper and Custom Wall Murals, which have been developed to give a very good quality output when printed in large sizes. In case you don’t find the design of your choice, you can always contact them by email or phone and their support team tries to arrange the designs as per your requirement.

Q6. Can I get my own picture printed from https://wallsandmurals.com?

A6. Yes, this is one of the most unique features of Custom Wall Murals, if you have a picture of good resolution you can get it converted into a Custom Wall Mural.

Whether it is a picture of your kids birthday or your wedding picture, you can get them converted into Custom Wallpaper for Bedroom or a Kids Room Wall Mural. The design team of Walls and Murals checks the resolution of the image and once they are satisfied with the quality of output they will achieve, the will confirm your order and print the image.

This is something not possible with traditional Wallpaper for Walls and it has been the major reason for the soaring demand of Custom Wallpapers and Custom Wall Murals.

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Q7. Is Custom Wall Mural very expensive?

A7. No, wallpapers as a general rule work out to be cheaper than paint if you calculate the costs spread over the complete life cycle of the product.

A good quality paint lasts not more than 2 to 3 years and requires professional workers to get the right finish.

On the other hand, Custom Wall Murals area DIY Wallpaper and can be installed very easily following the installation instructions that come with the wallpaper. At the same time wallpaper is easy to clean and maintain. The prints last for 8 to 10 years without any fading.

So if you calculate the overall costs, Custom Wall Murals will work out to be cheaper than most wall paint options.

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At the same time Walls and Murals is printing Custom Wall Murals using latest latex technology, which is environment friendly and is also Greenguard certified as environment friendly and safe for application in children rooms, schools etc.

 

With Peel and Stick Wallpaper and Easily Removable Wallpaper options, the wall base would require almost no repairs if you decide to remove or replace the wallpaper.

So go ahead and re-invent your interiors with Custom Wall Murals and Custom Wallpaper.

 

 

3 Great Ideas To Extend Your Vacation Back Home

Friends, the festive and holiday season in knocking on the doorsteps of Indian subcontinent. Deepawali and the week of festivities and holiday is an ideal time to plan vacations in India. And we are just a couple of months away from the New Year and Christmas Breaks.

Most of us are already exploring different options available. If you are one of those keen to travel then I am sure that you must also be very keen to flaunt about your exotic holiday trips amongst your friends and neighbors.

If yes, then let us raise a toast, because I am also of the same mindset. But the only problem we have is that as soon as the vacation frenzy is over, our memories start fading and with time the fine details are almost forgotten.

So, this time around, I have jotted down 3 great ideas to keep these memories fresh and enjoy the holiday memories for as long as it takes to plan the next trip. 

1st Tip

Collect Local Crafts and Memorabilia

While we are on our vacation most of us find the local crafts and memorabilia irrelevant to our everyday lifestyle. But once we are back how much we wish that we could have brought some of those art pieces for home decor. It is not about their value, it is about the memories attached to the destination. I have a Seattle Space Needle, just 4 inches in height, on my office desk and it is admired by all my visitors. These small pieces at times give us a nice topic to start discussion with friends and even business associates. So go for it. wp30051-application

2nd Tip

Collect Picture Postcards

Shot by some of highly professional local photographers, these picture postcards can be used to create a collage wall or in case you are a photography enthusiast you can create Custom Wallpaper or a Custom Wall Mural using your own pictures. Make your own Wallpaper For Walls is a unique feature offered by Walls and Murals, where you can create collage with multiple images.

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3rd Tip

Create Custom Wall Mural

This is what I am going to do with my vacation photograph during the forthcoming New Year break. I am going to choose one of the best nature photographs and create a Modern Wallpaper, using Peel and Stick Wallpaper for walls. This Custom Wall Mural is going to adorn my bed room wall and since I have already set my mind on it, I am going to devote some extra time to grab the best shot for same.

So friends, you have many choices, but as you must have understood creating my own wallpaper using my vacation image is my personal favorite.

With Custom Wallpaper and Custom Wall Murals you can go for a Floral Wallpaper or Nature Wallpaper or Modern Wallpaper collage. Just grab your best vacation shot and you are on your way to a great Custom Wallpaper.

3 Home Decorating Areas You Can Not Ignore

If you are an interior decor enthusiast and love to decorate your home than you must have thoughtfully covered each and every corner of your home. You must be very confident that everything has been planned out well and there is nothing that has been overlooked.

Well, I am sure that in the next few minutes you are going to realize that if not all 3 you have definitely missed out on 2 of the 3 spots we are going to cover in this blog.

Well, let me explain that you don’t have too much to worry about as every day designing concepts evolve and fresh ideas pop in. This is what has happened with the advent of Custom Wallpaper and Custom Wall Murals in the niche segment of Wallpaper for Walls.

The scope of Wallpaper for Walls has evolved beyond the traditional living room wallpaper and bedroom wallpaper concept. People are experimenting not only with the design concepts of custom wallpaper, but at the same time they are thinking of innovative applications of  Wall Murals and Custom Wallpapers.

So here are the 3 important areas of your home where you can use Modern Wallpaper or Custom Wall Murals.

  1. Ceilings: If you have visited the Vatican and gazed at those fine masterpieces adorning the ceilings, you must have wondered how they were created – the fine craftsmanship and the skill involved. Well we cannot really match those skills, but we have devised our own creative wallpaper ideas to adorn your ceilings. Whether you are looking for Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpieces or just soaring clouds, Walls and Murals has the right solution for your ceilings.
  2. Staircases: The landings of the staircases, particularly between two floors give a very clean wall space, which can be adorned with a Custom Wall Mural or any Modern Wallpaper. A 3d Wallpaper for Walls, used here can create an amazing perspective. With a 3d Wallpaper you will also get a perspective of depth, creating illusion of space – where there is none.
  3. Balconies or Porches: This is the most ignored area in home decor. Except for a casually placed wicker chair or a few planters, we never think of decorating balconies. Explore the world of Modern Wallpapers and let your imagination run wild. How about an Ethnic Wallpaper Pattern or a stone Textured Wallpaper complimented by matching cushions for your wicker chairs with striped Pattern Wallpaper used on flooring. Yes with modern protective epoxy coatings you can use Peel and Stick Wallpaper on the floor. Balcony or porch areas can be an excellent choice for such an application.

In case you wish to learn more about any of these applications, drop a mail to us at :info@wallsandmurals.com

 

An Unconventional Use of Custom Wallpaper in Balcony

As an interior designer, I have always had a firm belief that the scope of interior designing and home decor is restricted only by your imagination and creativity.  Here is an installation of Custom Wallpaper in an outside balcony of a third floor apartment in India.

The design depicting planters hanging on a wall, is an excellent representation of how an indoor wallpaper for wall has been used in an outside balcony. This Floral Wallpaper from an extensive range of Custom Wall Murals and Wallpaper for Walls with its well justified usage has brought life to the most ignored area in any apartment.

Infact there has been so much of buzz around this application that we have received many queries in the last one week from Mr. Dutta’s neighbors about similar kind of installations that Walls and Murals had to add some exclusive designs which could be used in such balconies and patio areas.

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Role of Green and Blue Colors in Custom Wallpaper for Walls

I am a firm believer in the fact that colors directly effect our lives. The proper use of colors can change our mood, help us think better and even make the home a happier and merrier place.

Green Color

Green is the color of nature and outdoors. Green gives the feeling of peace, tranquility and harmony. One of the greatest ways to bring green color indoors is through the use of indoor plants. But with our busy schedule, lack of space and time to manage plants we can opt for other avenues to bring the great green outdoors in our lives. One of the best ways is to use Green Wallpaper for Walls.

It takes no space, creates an accent wall and Custom Wallpaper is a quick way to add color to your homes.

Have you ever explored the world of Modern Wallpaper – a Floral Wallpaper, a Rose Wallpaper or a Forest Wallpaper can change the whole environment of your home for the better.

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Blue Color

Personally I love the color blue. Blue, the color of sky, is the color of peace, tranquility and at the same time, it is the color of wisdom and confidence. Blue color is also known to suppress appetite. So all those who wish to reduce weight, add a splash of blue to your lives.

Apart from using blue cushions, upholstery or bed covers, blue can be added to your life by using Blue Wallpaper in your home. What about a beautiful cloud formation as a ceiling or an Ocean Wallpaper for Walls.

Frankly speaking, Wall Murals and Custom Wallpaper for Walls with easy Peel and Stick Wallpaper has made the life easy for us interior designers. The homes are looking better, brighter and cheerful with the use of these Custom Wallpapers. Custom Wallpaper is easy to install and at the same time a very cost effective medium to express your creative freedom.

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Custom Wall Murals – A Strong Communication Tool for Your Office

It was just two weeks ago, we were called in by Mr. Jacob from New York City for an assignment to create custom Wall Murals for his office. Jacob runs a training institute for air hostesses and flight stewards. We requested for some pictures of his existing office and had a detailed discussion with him regarding his business strategy.

The pictures we received were of a neatly laid out office, which could have been for any kind of business. It could have been a law firm, finance advisor or a real estate agent. The office had no personality, to show that it was of a business which trained air hostesses and flight stewards.

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After  almost 3 to 4 long discussions we presented Mr. Jacob with some radical wall decor design ideas for his office walls. We wanted to create the busy world of flying and show the glamour attached right within his office. So here are some of the pictures showing how our Custom Wallpaper and Modern Wallpaper concepts brought a radical change in the office decor.

A sky with clouds was added to the ceiling of the main administrative office. This easily Removable Wallpaper created the feeling of space and at the same time created the ambiance as if we were out in the open skies.

Custom Wall Mural with the picture of the inside of a cockpit was added to one of the meeting rooms, where the admission counsel had a meeting with the prospective students and guided them about the career opportunity as a flight attendant and air hostess.

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A side profile of a being with steps leading into the plane were used as a Wallpaper for Walls in the reception area.

Apart from this a map of USA, depicting the presence of this institute was prominently displayed in one of Directors cabin. In another executive cabin we used a World Map Wallpaper depicting various time zones. A photo mural showing the interior of passenger cabin was used in one of the lecture rooms and a view of the outside sky through the windows of the plane were used in the main conference room to create the aura of the inside of a plane.

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The above pictures have affirmed our belief that Custom Wallpaper is not only for homes but if used with proper concepts and imagination Custom Wallpaper for Office can be a very strong communication tool for any kind of business.

Modern Wallpaper ideas can be used to motivate the employees, impress prospective clients, show the organisations strengths, growth and corporate philosophy. The use of Custom Wallpaper in business and corporate world is restricted only by your imagination and creativity.

With the option of easily Removable Wallpaper and Peel and Stick Wallpaper, you can also go for quick changes in your office decor. This can be a very good advantage point to adapt your business decor to your overall marketing strategy and can be beneficial for each and every kind of business.

3 Quick Tips To Get Your Home Ready For Autumn

Hi friends, it is mid September now. It is really hard to believe, how fast the time flies. It seems as if just a few days ago we were discussing design ideas for summer. But there is one great thing about the change of seasons. You get to play with your interiors and adjust according to the changing seasons. So here are some of my favorite interior design tips to prepare for autumn.

  1. Autumn is the right time to add snugness to your interiors. Through in soft rugs, adorn sofas and beds with heavy throws and add some blankets. They immediately add to the feeling of warmth in the rooms. What about those decorative runners or artificial fur blankets. Take them out, drop them randomly over coffee tables, sofas and dining table and see the feeling of smugness and warmth flow in.

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  1. Use decorative candles, what about those scented ones you have preserved so carefully. It is time to take them out. Candles with flickering soft light add to the warmth during cold weather. Scented candles with their sweet fragrane relax the mind and the whole body. Warm up in your favorite sofa with your favorite music or book (p.s. No texting on mobiles or gaming – it kills the mood).
  2. Even after taking the above two steps, you are not satisfied, then here is my favorite tip for a quick change in the home decor. Browse through 3000 plus designs of Custom Wallpaper and Custom Wall Murals available online at Walls and Murals online wallpaper store. Select the one that will keep you cheerful during the coming winters, opt for Peel and Stick Wallpaper which is easy to install or if you want a quick change go for PVC Free Enviro Wallpaper which is not only environment friendly, easy to install but at the same time easily Removable Wallpaper.

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These Custom Wallpapers have made my life easy as an interior designer, as choosing the right Modern Wallpaper or Landscape Wallpaper or Floral Wallpaper or Flower Wallpaper can really change the ambience of the whole house. These Wallpapers for Walls with ease of maintenance and DIY installation are the most effective home decor option as compared to many other products in the market.

So friends, prepare yourself for the autumn and a long winter haul. The right kind of decor will help  you in keeping your home and your personal mood bright and cheerful.

If you wish to add your own tips to preparing for autumn, you are most welcome to write to us at : info@wallsandmural.com and share your ideas. We will be very happy to post your ideas and concepts.

Custom Wallpaper – Much More Cost Effective As Compared To Paint

It is a common mis-conception  that Wallpaper for Walls is a costlier option as compared to traditional painting of the walls. If you are using cheap quality paints kindly read the contents description carefully, as most of these paints contain lead and other harmful chemicals.

It has been proven that cheap quality paints release harmful chemicals into the environment over the years which effect your health and lead to some serious medical conditions, such as: asthma and lung cancer etc. Some chemicals in the paints are also knows to create skin allergies.

Now if you go for modern environment friendly paints, the harmful contents are reduced to a great extent, they are easy on your health but not on you pocket. Other than this, a painted wall requires re-painting after 2 to 3 years.

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The whole task of sanding the surface, applying a primer base and then painting the surface is not only time consuming, but also requires skilled manpower. The process is not only time consuming, the whole house becomes messy due to fine sand particles that spread out due to sanding of the walls. Apart from this the paint fumes leave a strong odor in the home for a long time.

Now compare this to Custom Wallpaper. Today, you can Customize Wallpaper in many kinds of material. You can choose Peel and Stick Wallpaper for ease of application or easily Removable Wallpaper for a quick change later on. The application process is simple, so there is no need for skilled labour. Custom Wallpaper is easy to maintain as dust and spots can be easily removed with damp soft sponge.

The life of Custom Wallpaper is more than 10 years indoor. Now compare this with the life of paint, which is not more than 4 years. If we compare the cost for a complete span of the life of wallpaper, the cost of paints would be much higher.

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Custom Wallpaper can also be chosen to be easily Removable Wallpaper, this leaves no trace of glue when uninstalled. Just clean the wall with a wet sponge after the removal of wallpaper and you are ready to go ahead with a new installation.

And now for the biggest advantage of Custom Wallpaper and Wall Murals Wallpaper, you can choose to Make Your Own Wallpaper. This gives you the leverage to use unlimited range of patterns, color schemes and visuals. Your home decor can be unique to your home, an advantage no paint option can match.

Modern Wallpaper – Anything to Everything

When I used to think of wallpaper, a repeat Victorian Floral Wallpaper pattern or a foamy thick pvc wallpaper which is highly flammable and a great environmental hazard came into my mind. It was for this very reason that when I was suggested to use Wallpaper for Walls, in my new apartment by my interior designer friend, I totally ruled it out and opted for an expensive polymer paint finish.

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It was only six months back that Jacqueline my friend got her home renovated and invited me to dinner along with the family. I was amazed to see an extensive use of Custom Wallpaper and Wall Murals in her home. She had used Wallpaper as a highlight accent wall in almost every room and the effects were stunning. After this get together I decided to explore more about the Custom Wallpaper and was surprised to see the extensive range available online.

 

Custom Wallpaper have given a new definition to Modern Wallpaper application. Whether you are looking for a traditional Floral Wallpaper or Religious Wallpaper or Black and White Wallpaper,  you name it and the concepts are available. You can also Make Your Own Wallpaper with the family photographs or from you favorite family holiday trips and refresh your memories.

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It was after exploring all this that I opted for Floral Wallpaper in my bedroom. Having installed it and seeing the overall impact, now I am thinking of opting for fine art painting on Textured Wallpaper for my living room too. I would like to suggest to you all to consider the option of Custom Wallpaper which works out to be much more economical than paints in the long run.