Framed Decor Looks So Much Better With A Diy Mural Around It

Sometimes a frame just isn't enough to make your wall art pop. You can paint the frame, of course, but why not take it up a notch and paint trim on the wall itself? This would be an outside-the-box approach to enhancing your framed décor. It could be as simple as one piece edged in solid color scalloped trim, or you could unify an entire gallery wall display with a painted frame featuring folkloric or geometric motifs. This isn't only a project for the artistically inclined, either. If you've had a hankering to add a unique touch to your home but aren't handy with a paintbrush, stencils or stamps can give you the confidence to take on an otherwise daunting task.

All you need for this DIY mural is paint, painter's tape, a brush, and a pencil. One color might be all that your hanging art needs to go from lacking to lovely, but several colors that complement each other and the art well will really bring your home to life. If you're going for a profesh look, you could also use a tape measure and something to use as a guide for a 90-degree angle. Once you get the hang of this easy artsy upgrade, you're bound to try it in every room.

First you want to find a hanging piece that needs some pizzazz. Or perhaps you have one leaning against the wall, waiting to enhance your décor. Good candidates are lone wolves in plain frames, especially if they're surrounded by a lot of blank space. Maybe you are bored with your gallery wall. A fresh and bright trim around the collection is a refreshing possibility. Once you've found the perfect piece, you can customize it to your heart's content.

To create the DIY mural, level and trace lightly in pencil where your artwork sits on the wall. Then remove the art, and line the inner edge of the tracing with painter's tape. Measure and mark the thickness you want the frame to be around each side of the tracing and edge the outside of the line with tape. Now, give it the color treatment.

Once the base layer(s) have dried, it's ready for detailing. If freehand painting is not your strong suit, you could overlay the painted trim with two more strips of tape to paint a contrasting stripe over the frame. Or measure and mark even spaces where you'll apply a painted stencil or stamp. Here are some tips on adding wall stencil art that will start you on your way. Lightly coating any decorative stamp with paint and pressing it to the wall may be easier than stenciling. You can even make your own stamp with this budget-friendly DIY to transform your walls.