4 Rules For Decorating Your Home With Wall Posters
A step-by-step guide to hanging your favourite wall posters in a way that will make your home look modern and classy all the while showcasing old-school charm.
27/01/2021
Remember that time in your teens and your
university life when your walls were adorned
with posters from head to toe? From favorite
movies to artists to musicians, every poster
reflected something cherishable and personal.
What if we told you that you can channel
that very aesthetic into your home interior
design and still make your space look
sophisticated yet trendy?
We have
compiled a step by step guide to hanging your
favourite
wall posters in a way that will make
your home look modern and classy all the while
showcasing old-school charm. Read on to find out
about the essential rules to follow when hanging
posters around your house.
Take Stock Of Your Collection
First and foremost, you need to assess your
present collection and divide them into
different themes. For example, you may have a
bunch of posters from your favorite artists such
as Claude Monet or Edgar Degas. You may even own
vintage movie posters from classic films such as
Pulp Fiction or Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Whatever
the genre may be, start by grouping them.
Next, sift through to identify color schemes
according to the room interior, furniture and
decor. Our tip would be to lay down your posters
on a clean floor and assess whether they flow
well when placed together and if they complement
your room.
For each room, start by
measuring each individual poster and the
available wall space. This is because posters
may come in various sizes and you need to
coordinate your wall posters with your
surrounding space to ensure that your wall art
is not too imposing.
Once you have
sorted, arranged and identified your posters by
theme and color, it’s time for step two!
Make Sure You Protect Your Walls
If you plan to display your posters without
framing them, and are worried that the tape or
nail could leave a mark on the wall, we are here
to give you some foolproof methods to get around
that problem.
Your first option is to
buy a double-sided office or craft tape that is
removable and has a strong bonding strength.
This will ensure that neither the wall nor the
poster is damaged in the process. If you have a
poster that is made of a heavier material,
consider using removable putty. These should be
easily available at your local stationery store.
In case you have an
old, rather worn out poster that you are not
willing to part with but wish to display,
consider
lamination with a flush edge.
Lamination will not only protect your poster but
may also be a great hassle-free way to hang wall
posters without damaging the walls. Do remember,
however, that laminations cannot be undone
without damage to the poster.
In case you
laminate your poster or have a poster made from
a sturdy material, you can choose not to display
it on the wall altogether and explore more
creative, eccentric ways to showcase it. We
suggest propping it up on a mantel, leaning it
on the floor against the wall in a relatively
open space, or letting it rest on an easel. Not
only are you protecting your walls and possibly
saving yourself the hassle of hanging it up, but
you also end up curating a truly unique space.
Frame Your Posters
By far, one of the best ways to decorate your
house with wall posters is by framing them.
Framing a poster means that you need to consider
the material and thickness of the frame
alongside deciding whether you wish to add a
matboard.
First off, the material of the
frame completely depends on personal preference.
If you wish to go for a more modern, industrial
or contemporary look, opt for an acrylic frame
or metal frame with a gloss or satin finish. If
your poster has bold colors and imagery, we
would recommend going with a matte, satin
finish. Similarly, if your existing decor is
more earthy and rustic, we suggest a wooden
frame in a hue that matches or contrasts with
your furniture.
Choosing the thickness
of a frame depends on the poster itself and the
placement you allot it. If you plan to put up a
huge poster as a statement piece or wish to
display posters in succession, we recommend
opting for a thinner frame to draw focus on the
wall art. This will ensure that the frame merely
plays a supporting role so that all attention is
on the wall poster. If, however, you have a
rather light colored or minimalist looking
poster, consider a thicker frame so that it adds
weight to the overall look of the art piece when
displayed.
You may also want to add a
mat when framing your poster. This is a great
way to highlight your art and add a little depth
to the framing process. Choose a color that not
only goes well with the poster but also
complements the wall color and the room decor.
Make sure that the color is not too bold
otherwise it runs the risk of drowning out the
poster imagery. If the poster is large, consider
a mat with a lesser width, not more than 2
inches. For small to medium-sized posters,
matboards ranging from 5 to 7 inches are
appropriate.
Arrange Them In Different Styles
When it comes to
hanging up your wall art
posters, the possibilities are endless. You can
hang up a giant wall poster as a focal point in
your living room or bedroom and install an
accent light to draw attention to it. You can
even have a linear display of similarly sized
posters hanging in perfect symmetry above your
couch, in the bedroom, or in the hallway.
Making a collage of vintage posters and
displaying them in a salon style arrangement is
also a great idea to achieve a retro vibe. You
can have multiple posters of different sizes and
shapes and arrange them asymmetrically to
achieve visual balance. Ensure that either color
or theme are in sync so that the wall posters
don’t appear as a stark contrast to your
surrounding space.
A great tip to
remember is that hanging your posters in a
landscape orientation can help make your room
look wider. Similarly, hanging your posters in a
portrait orientation may help give the illusion
of a higher ceiling in the room.
Final Thoughts
Whether it's repurposing old favorites or
framing new ones, you now have all the guidance
you need to start decorating your home with your
most treasured wall posters.
Remember to
give this process ample thought and
consideration rather than rushing into it. You
may even want to consult family or friends
before reaching a definitive decision. What’s
important is that you express yourself to the
fullest and thoroughly enjoy the journey of
curating a space that resonates with your
personal preference.