decals

I’ve been seeing a lot of wall decals lately and even though I don’t have any personal experience with them, I think they’re fantastic! Considering the labor involved to apply wallpaper that inevitably is going to become dated and will be an enormous pain to remove… I think removable (so they say) wall decals could be a fun way to add some interest to your interior. They are also incredibly inexpensive. Most are made from latex and are not reusable once removed so you better have a plan and a steady hand. Here are some of my favorites. (I don’t know why I gravitated towards a lot of organic designs for this post but there are plenty of graphic ones out there too!)

First off, this is from a Swedish design blog and I really have no idea if this a decal or not. It should be. I LOVE this! (click for larger)

These Elly Nelly “wall graphics” are from an etsy-like site called Supermarket that you really need to check out. You can order them in a multitude of colors and some are quite whimsical and suitable for a child’s room.

Not just limited to walls either!

This decal inspiration is from an actual art exhibit called “Human Nature” by Peter Holst Henckel. I love the large format and the layering of art on top. The close placement of the art is intriguing as well. (via Apartment Therapy)

Blik Surface Graphics has a really nice selection but it’s their Threadless designs that take the cake. They also feature other artists as well as students from the Savannah College of Art and Design and the classic designs.

Really, I could post a few dozen different wall decal companies online right now. It’s an enormous market catering to those who want to personalize a temporary situation or are just in no mood to deal with a major decorating overhaul. It may take a bit of digging to find exactly what you’re looking for. An etsy search for “wall decal” is bursting at the seams with designs that rival established online stores.

Oh, and don’t forget about stencils… god… so many stencils out there! Check out this new book by stencil master Ed Roth, if you don’t mind a little paint!

Tagged as: art, decals, decor, design, diy