Stick 'Em Up! More Than 15 Ways to Decal
With just a peel-and-stick application, decals are a fun and cost effective way to perk up any space
Also called wall tattoos by some (but these are removable), decals lend themselves effectively to dressing up a nursery, kitchen and even the outdoors! They allow you to change the decor of a room any time – without blowing a hole in your pocket – and flex your creativity at the same time.
Rented space? No worries! The non-permanent nature of decals means you can personalise your rented room or apartment the way you want it. Decals work a treat too if you are looking for the stencilled look but don’t want the hassle of paints and brushes, and … mistakes! Here are some fun and why-didn’t-I-think-of-that examples to inspire you.
Rented space? No worries! The non-permanent nature of decals means you can personalise your rented room or apartment the way you want it. Decals work a treat too if you are looking for the stencilled look but don’t want the hassle of paints and brushes, and … mistakes! Here are some fun and why-didn’t-I-think-of-that examples to inspire you.
2. No second guessing
A neutral palette lends itself to punches of colour for contrast. Change the font style or swap out the letters altogether for other motifs.
A neutral palette lends itself to punches of colour for contrast. Change the font style or swap out the letters altogether for other motifs.
3. On this day
A lovely way to highlight an important milestone in your baby’s life and to put recycling to practice, the repurposed window frame adds a touch of vintage while the decal words could spell out a simple prayer or an inspirational quote. Change it to mark another milestone when it happens.
A lovely way to highlight an important milestone in your baby’s life and to put recycling to practice, the repurposed window frame adds a touch of vintage while the decal words could spell out a simple prayer or an inspirational quote. Change it to mark another milestone when it happens.
4. Me time
Decorate a cosy reading nook with height-appropriate shelves for young kids. It’ll help entice kids to pick up a book to read.
Decorate a cosy reading nook with height-appropriate shelves for young kids. It’ll help entice kids to pick up a book to read.
5. Extend the fun
Mount shallow shelves to follow the lines of the branches of the tree decal. It’s a great way to make decals ‘work’ double duty!
Mount shallow shelves to follow the lines of the branches of the tree decal. It’s a great way to make decals ‘work’ double duty!
6. All in order
Sticking decals of the days of the week on drawers is a cool way to help your child to remember to keep everything in its place.
Sticking decals of the days of the week on drawers is a cool way to help your child to remember to keep everything in its place.
7. Head on
If you feel that an actual head board is too much for your bedroom, try a decal instead. Change it when you grow tired of it.
Headboards that might change your mind about not having one
If you feel that an actual head board is too much for your bedroom, try a decal instead. Change it when you grow tired of it.
Headboards that might change your mind about not having one
8. Stripes for accent
You may not own a bathtub like this one but you could apply the idea to a wash basin instead or even the toilet cistern.
You may not own a bathtub like this one but you could apply the idea to a wash basin instead or even the toilet cistern.
9. Pretty as a picture
Can you spot the medicine cabinet?
Can you spot the medicine cabinet?
10. Add some life
These flower decals help perk up an otherwise ‘sterile’ powder room. Echo them with a real bloom on the vanity.
These flower decals help perk up an otherwise ‘sterile’ powder room. Echo them with a real bloom on the vanity.
11. Bear with it
A little fun in the shower never hurts! Your kid just might like taking a shower or a bath now with this bath buddy.
A little fun in the shower never hurts! Your kid just might like taking a shower or a bath now with this bath buddy.
12. Spread it out
Create an anchor or focal point in your living room with bold decals that match the safari-inspired colours of the sofa and cushions.
How to choose a sofa
Create an anchor or focal point in your living room with bold decals that match the safari-inspired colours of the sofa and cushions.
How to choose a sofa
13. Adventure time
Colourful, fun and whimsical – add decals to jazz up a plain white-tiled wall in the kitchen.
Colourful, fun and whimsical – add decals to jazz up a plain white-tiled wall in the kitchen.
14. Keep it simple
Sneak in some brightly coloured dots to enliven a utilitarian area.
Sneak in some brightly coloured dots to enliven a utilitarian area.
15. Other ideas for decals
Chalkboard decals in a study room help to keep track of extra curricular activities and more…
Chalkboard decals in a study room help to keep track of extra curricular activities and more…
… decorative accents like these decals on plates are just perfect for themed parties! Or …
… use decals to add some interest to an otherwise blah wall space. And if you’re still wondering how you can use decals in the home …
… then start with a tiny decal, such as this sweet little bird on the door jamb.
Here’s another ‘blank canvas’ for some creative inspiration. The flowers-and-branches decal on the wall is a hey-what’s-that conversation starter.
Your address is permanent but you could mix up the decorative fonts that spell it out. Simple and refreshing!
TELL US
Have you used decals to decorate your home? Share photos or ideas in the Comments section below.
TELL US
Have you used decals to decorate your home? Share photos or ideas in the Comments section below.
Carry the black and white theme from the floor tiles up that flight of stairs. It’s quirky and unexpected!