Words have great power. They calm, motivate, delight and upset. No wonder it says: "A good word is like moisture in the desert, a bad word is like an abandoned stone." Designers have long appreciated the power of this tool and successfully use it in their projects. Individual words, winged expressions, philosophical sayings, motivating phrases, aphorisms, comic formulations are increasingly becoming an interior decoration.
In addition to the semantic load, the inscriptions carry a decorative function. The text on the wall is perceived as a bold, stylish, non-trivial solution. It emphasizes the extraordinary way of thinking of the inhabitants of the house. A diverse style of fonts and materials allows you to choose a decor adequate for any design. Graffiti in the interior is an excellent tool for zoning the room. With their help, they allocate spaces with various purposes - for reading, tea drinking, work or play.The text of the inscription can be in any language, but more often use English or Russian interpretations.
There are many options for design using letters. You can create decorative inscriptions with your own hands, or you can buy ready-made or custom-made ones. The letter decor is created using paint or a permanent marker, or made of a variety of materials, for example, from:
plastic;
plywood;
vinyl;
tissue;
wire;
polystyrene foam;
metal.
The letters are applied directly to the wall or use ready-made signs with inscriptions. Different types of such decor are perfectly combined in one interior. A vinyl sticker in the form of a world map made up of country names will be supported by posters with digital or alphabetic characters. The material is selected, focusing on the style of the interior. For example, the American loft is often decorated with street signs.
Drawn
One of the most popular and inexpensive design techniques is applying letters with acrylic paint. You can invite an artist who paints your wall with any font from the simplest to the most fancifully ornate. The advantage of this option is that you can choose absolutely any text that motivates you and charges you with optimism, decide what size, color and style it will be. The original inscription made by the master of his craft is not cheap. If it is not possible to use the services of a decorator, it is quite possible to do it yourself using a stencil, paint or marker.
The stencil is purchased ready-made or printed independently on A4 sheets, and then transferred to a more dense basis. This can be done using carbon paper.Another option is to tape the office sheets with tape or laminate so that they do not get wet from the water. Cut holes with a clerical knife.
Place a solid board or glass under the stencil so as not to spoil the table and other surfaces.
After that, we fix the stencil on the wall using masking or double-sided tape. You can also use glue in the form of a spray. It has a low adhesion rate and is easily removed after work. Foam roller, round brush or sponge apply paint to free zones. After dipping the tool in the paint, remove the excess with a napkin. Otherwise, drips can not be avoided. Spray paint should be sprayed very carefully. It is better to make several as thin layers as possible, allowing each of them to dry thoroughly. After that, the image should be varnished to protect it from possible moisture. With this coating, the inscription will not be afraid of water and detergents.
An easier way is to paint with a marker. Clear contrast lines are incredibly effective, but you need to be very careful not to make mistakes. Another option is to use ready-made vinyl stickers. They create the complete illusion of the drawn letters, and guessing that this is actually a removable element is possible only upon closer examination.
Pictures with inscriptions
The main advantage of this decor is mobility. To design the surface or vice versa, to remove the accent that has bothered with time, you will not have to spend a lot of effort. Hanging up a poster is much easier than painting a wall. And the call, which has lost its relevance over time, can easily be replaced by another, or even take this place as a still life or landscape. If you started a permutation, the inscription "move" along with your favorite armchair or sofa.
A similar work can be purchased, but there is nothing complicated in making it yourself.It will take a frame or subframe, on which a printed or painted composition is “put on”. For this purpose, a photo frame is suitable. The image may be black and white or color. Shades are selected in accordance with the palette of the interior or use “flashy” unexpected combinations. You can make the basis of thick cardboard. The edges bend down, as in the manufacture of a conventional box, and the image is glued on top. Vinyl stickers with interesting fonts are great for this.
Wooden
Wooden letters fill the house with comfort and warmth. This material is optimal for use in rustic styles - Provence or country. Wooden letters harmoniously combine with furniture, decoration and decor of these areas. They are no less appropriate in ethnic interiors filled with natural and national motifs, in an eco-style that is completed exclusively with natural materials. A lot depends on the shape and color of the decorative elements. Letters with intricate curves, decorated with carvings and inlays, opened with varnish will occupy a worthy place in the interiors decorated in the modern or classic style. Bright, colorful characters will be the highlight of pop art.
Artificially aged, with scuffs and crevices will make Provence even more comfortable. Coarse, carved like an ax from raw wood, are suitable for loft and country. In the children's room, the wooden painted alphabet will become a favorite educational tool.
Complex carved inscriptions can be made using a special machine to order. For simple options, it is enough to have a jigsaw and a grinding tool on hand. You can simply coat the letters with varnish or paint in any color. Compositions of wooden letters of different sizes, colors and styles look interesting and become the center of attention.
Do-it-yourself foam
The advantage of the foam inscriptions is that they are cut out using a conventional clerical knife.And in the presence of a special thermoploter they are given all kinds of forms. This means that you can make a suitable decor for any style. The source material is not expensive, and therefore will not become burdensome for the budget. Volumetric letters are lightweight, almost weightless, so they are very easy to mount.
When making characters at home, you can use dense foam for packing equipment. In almost every family, after buying a refrigerator or TV, this material remains and is stored for years. If there is none, you can purchase it at any hardware store. The outline of the letter is applied to the surface and then the image is cut with a sharp knife. After this, the surface must be sanded in order to get rid of nicks and roughness. The next step is painting. The easiest way to cover the future decor with spray paint, but you can use any other option.
It is necessary to paint details outside the house, in the fresh air. After the letters have dried, they can be additionally decorated according to the theme of the interior.
From fabric
The softest and cutest are fabric letters. They are primarily appropriate in the nursery or teenager’s room, but they are quite entitled to take pride of place in the bedroom, in the kitchen and even in the living room. It all depends on the nature of the inhabitants of the house. The letters are given a certain character using various materials and prints. Colorful cotton lettering with children's drawings and cheerful decor will create a cheerful atmosphere in the nursery. Bright, with bold, bold prints emphasize the independence of the teenager. Discreet and elegant, made of fabrics repeating furniture upholstery, will become an extraordinary touch in the living room.
How to create volumetric letters from fabric? You will need a pattern, so draw an image on paper and cut it with scissors. Fold the fabric in half and pin the pattern.Circle the letter along the contour, remembering to leave allowances for the seams. You should get two identical parts. Next, we cut out the tape from contrasting or the same fabric. Its width should be equal to the desired thickness of the finished product. The length of the sidewall is equal to the perimeter of the figure, taking into account allowances for the seam. Fold the ribbon and the front part inward and sew. The junction of the ends of the "sidewall" is left open. A hole will be needed in order to turn out the finished product and fill the letter with a padding polyester. Attach the second workpiece in the same way. Sticking corners are best cut. This will facilitate inversion. After the product is filled with filler, sew a hole with a blind seam. Then you need to lightly steam the seams and the letter is ready. Leave it in its original form or decorate with thematic decor - butterflies, pigtails, chains, flowers.
Wallpaper with inscriptions and letters
If there is no desire to label an area in the room, you can use wallpaper with randomly scattered letters, numbers and inscriptions. This finish is especially good on an accent wall. The remaining surfaces are best left neutral so as not to create the impression of disorder and congestion in the composition. To support the accent finish, make posters from the same wallpaper and hang them on an adjacent or opposite wall.
A print in the form of inscriptions can be either tough, brutal, or delicate, romantic. The nature depends on the selected background and font. Calligraphy letters on aged yellowish paper will harmoniously fit into the vintage interior, will become a decoration of Provence, Art Deco. Sweeping block letters on a black or gray background is an integral element of the loft. Calm simple fonts are the perfect decor for minimalist interiors. There are special wallpapers for the kitchen or dining area with coffee-themed words. For children, they produce colored canvases with bright picturesque letters.In the working area, wallpaper in the form of old newspapers will be appropriate.
In the living room
For the interior of the guest room, a variety of lettering options are suitable. The painted messages made of wood, vinyl, metal or leather are equally relevant here. It all depends on the general concept of the room. In traditional interiors, wooden and hand-drawn elements are more appropriate. In modern - vinyl, plastic, metal, foam decor. In a futuristic or loft - neon glowing calls.
In the living room, use inscriptions such as: “Home”, “Family”, “Happiness” or aphorisms on similar topics. Such words cheer up not only household members, but also their friends.
In the kitchen
In this room humorous expressions are appropriate: “I kiss better than I cook”, “Queen of the kitchen”, “Bon appetite”, “Mummy's restaurant”, “Cooked with love”. Such inscriptions set in a positive way, pleasant communication, allow you to relax. For the kitchen, any design options are possible - from stickers and photo printing on an apron and facades to chalk notes on a blackboard. Volumetric options in wood or polystyrene are also suitable. Doubts are caused only by soft letters made of fabric. But as cushions, they will find their place here. Good in the kitchen wallpaper with the inscription "Coffee" or "Pizza", a picture with a warning inscription, for example, "Hot!" or with the same words in a Russian translation.
In the bedroom
The bedroom is an area for love and relaxation. It is not worth using sharp motivational appeals and a chaotic pile of letters. It is best to place the inscriptions “Love”, “Family happiness”, “Good night” in this room. Typically, inscriptions make up the area above the bed or the opposite wall. Agree, it is nice when you wake up to open your eyes, and see a good morning wish. This technique helps to wake up with a good mood, recharge with energy for the whole day. Delicate calligraphic fonts or inscriptions are more appropriate in the bedroom,decorated with curls and floral patterns. Openwork letters made of wood or plastic will add tenderness and grace to the interior. Shades for the inscription is better to choose non-contrast, close in arrangement in the color wheel to the main tones.
In the nursery
The nursery should reflect the inner world of its owner. The cute princess and the mischievous tomboy cannot have the same bedrooms. Therefore, the decor in these rooms will be completely different. Soft pillow letters and wooden inscriptions with pictures in pastel colors are suitable for the room of a tender baby. The boy’s bedroom can accommodate a bright wooden or plastic alphabet, or painted graffiti on the entire wall. But after all, girls often keep up with boys in love for everything non-standard and creative. So why not decorate the wall with beautiful neon stickers or posters with bold expressions. Motivational phrases will help improve organization and discipline. But this will only work if the child himself has chosen a wise saying.
The letters in the interior help you easily learn the alphabet, both Russian and English. For the same purpose, there are cabinets, each box of which is made in the form of one of the letters. If the room has more than one occupant, the names of their owners can be placed above the beds. This will help identify your own area for each child.
Children are very fond of painting on wallpaper, so why not let them. Paste one of the walls with white canvases and ask them to write what they want. Or paint the surface with a special black paint, and let the guys write in crayons on an impromptu blackboard. The advantage of this decision is that such labels can be changed every day.
In the office
The room for work does not hurt the emphasis in the form of a capacious phrase. Especially if it contains the words of a successful person. Such an inscription can become a motto of life and support in difficult situations.Where else, if not in the office, to place installations that help you to walk confidently through life. For decorating the workspace, inscriptions in different techniques are suitable, but wooden, leather, metal, plastic options will fit in here best. Newspaper clippings and posters will look good. Words and aphorisms can be placed on the wall, which has a desk, on a brick surface above the fireplace, and especially motivating - right before your eyes.
Conclusion
Interior inscriptions can be an excellent accent if they are correctly selected and placed.
Words have great power. They calm, motivate, delight and upset. No wonder it says: "A good word is like moisture in the desert, a bad word is like an abandoned stone." Designers have long appreciated the power of this tool and successfully use it in their projects. Individual words, winged expressions, philosophical sayings, motivating phrases, aphorisms, comic formulations are increasingly becoming an interior decoration.
In addition to the semantic load, the inscriptions carry a decorative function. The text on the wall is perceived as a bold, stylish, non-trivial solution. It emphasizes the extraordinary way of thinking of the inhabitants of the house. A diverse style of fonts and materials allows you to choose a decor adequate for any design. Graffiti in the interior is an excellent tool for zoning the room. With their help, they allocate spaces with various purposes - for reading, tea drinking, work or play.The text of the inscription can be in any language, but more often use English or Russian interpretations.
Content
Types of inscriptions
There are many options for design using letters. You can create decorative inscriptions with your own hands, or you can buy ready-made or custom-made ones. The letter decor is created using paint or a permanent marker, or made of a variety of materials, for example, from:
The letters are applied directly to the wall or use ready-made signs with inscriptions. Different types of such decor are perfectly combined in one interior. A vinyl sticker in the form of a world map made up of country names will be supported by posters with digital or alphabetic characters. The material is selected, focusing on the style of the interior. For example, the American loft is often decorated with street signs.
Drawn
One of the most popular and inexpensive design techniques is applying letters with acrylic paint. You can invite an artist who paints your wall with any font from the simplest to the most fancifully ornate. The advantage of this option is that you can choose absolutely any text that motivates you and charges you with optimism, decide what size, color and style it will be. The original inscription made by the master of his craft is not cheap. If it is not possible to use the services of a decorator, it is quite possible to do it yourself using a stencil, paint or marker.
The stencil is purchased ready-made or printed independently on A4 sheets, and then transferred to a more dense basis. This can be done using carbon paper.Another option is to tape the office sheets with tape or laminate so that they do not get wet from the water. Cut holes with a clerical knife.
After that, we fix the stencil on the wall using masking or double-sided tape. You can also use glue in the form of a spray. It has a low adhesion rate and is easily removed after work. Foam roller, round brush or sponge apply paint to free zones. After dipping the tool in the paint, remove the excess with a napkin. Otherwise, drips can not be avoided. Spray paint should be sprayed very carefully. It is better to make several as thin layers as possible, allowing each of them to dry thoroughly. After that, the image should be varnished to protect it from possible moisture. With this coating, the inscription will not be afraid of water and detergents.
An easier way is to paint with a marker. Clear contrast lines are incredibly effective, but you need to be very careful not to make mistakes.
Another option is to use ready-made vinyl stickers. They create the complete illusion of the drawn letters, and guessing that this is actually a removable element is possible only upon closer examination.
Pictures with inscriptions
The main advantage of this decor is mobility. To design the surface or vice versa, to remove the accent that has bothered with time, you will not have to spend a lot of effort. Hanging up a poster is much easier than painting a wall. And the call, which has lost its relevance over time, can easily be replaced by another, or even take this place as a still life or landscape. If you started a permutation, the inscription "move" along with your favorite armchair or sofa.
A similar work can be purchased, but there is nothing complicated in making it yourself.It will take a frame or subframe, on which a printed or painted composition is “put on”. For this purpose, a photo frame is suitable. The image may be black and white or color. Shades are selected in accordance with the palette of the interior or use “flashy” unexpected combinations. You can make the basis of thick cardboard. The edges bend down, as in the manufacture of a conventional box, and the image is glued on top. Vinyl stickers with interesting fonts are great for this.
Wooden
Wooden letters fill the house with comfort and warmth. This material is optimal for use in rustic styles - Provence or country. Wooden letters harmoniously combine with furniture, decoration and decor of these areas. They are no less appropriate in ethnic interiors filled with natural and national motifs, in an eco-style that is completed exclusively with natural materials. A lot depends on the shape and color of the decorative elements. Letters with intricate curves, decorated with carvings and inlays, opened with varnish will occupy a worthy place in the interiors decorated in the modern or classic style. Bright, colorful characters will be the highlight of pop art.
Artificially aged, with scuffs and crevices will make Provence even more comfortable. Coarse, carved like an ax from raw wood, are suitable for loft and country. In the children's room, the wooden painted alphabet will become a favorite educational tool.
Complex carved inscriptions can be made using a special machine to order. For simple options, it is enough to have a jigsaw and a grinding tool on hand. You can simply coat the letters with varnish or paint in any color. Compositions of wooden letters of different sizes, colors and styles look interesting and become the center of attention.
Do-it-yourself foam
The advantage of the foam inscriptions is that they are cut out using a conventional clerical knife.And in the presence of a special thermoploter they are given all kinds of forms. This means that you can make a suitable decor for any style. The source material is not expensive, and therefore will not become burdensome for the budget. Volumetric letters are lightweight, almost weightless, so they are very easy to mount.
When making characters at home, you can use dense foam for packing equipment. In almost every family, after buying a refrigerator or TV, this material remains and is stored for years. If there is none, you can purchase it at any hardware store. The outline of the letter is applied to the surface and then the image is cut with a sharp knife. After this, the surface must be sanded in order to get rid of nicks and roughness. The next step is painting. The easiest way to cover the future decor with spray paint, but you can use any other option.
From fabric
The softest and cutest are fabric letters. They are primarily appropriate in the nursery or teenager’s room, but they are quite entitled to take pride of place in the bedroom, in the kitchen and even in the living room. It all depends on the nature of the inhabitants of the house. The letters are given a certain character using various materials and prints. Colorful cotton lettering with children's drawings and cheerful decor will create a cheerful atmosphere in the nursery. Bright, with bold, bold prints emphasize the independence of the teenager. Discreet and elegant, made of fabrics repeating furniture upholstery, will become an extraordinary touch in the living room.
How to create volumetric letters from fabric? You will need a pattern, so draw an image on paper and cut it with scissors. Fold the fabric in half and pin the pattern.Circle the letter along the contour, remembering to leave allowances for the seams. You should get two identical parts. Next, we cut out the tape from contrasting or the same fabric. Its width should be equal to the desired thickness of the finished product. The length of the sidewall is equal to the perimeter of the figure, taking into account allowances for the seam. Fold the ribbon and the front part inward and sew. The junction of the ends of the "sidewall" is left open. A hole will be needed in order to turn out the finished product and fill the letter with a padding polyester. Attach the second workpiece in the same way. Sticking corners are best cut. This will facilitate inversion. After the product is filled with filler, sew a hole with a blind seam. Then you need to lightly steam the seams and the letter is ready. Leave it in its original form or decorate with thematic decor - butterflies, pigtails, chains, flowers.
Wallpaper with inscriptions and letters
If there is no desire to label an area in the room, you can use wallpaper with randomly scattered letters, numbers and inscriptions. This finish is especially good on an accent wall. The remaining surfaces are best left neutral so as not to create the impression of disorder and congestion in the composition. To support the accent finish, make posters from the same wallpaper and hang them on an adjacent or opposite wall.
A print in the form of inscriptions can be either tough, brutal, or delicate, romantic. The nature depends on the selected background and font. Calligraphy letters on aged yellowish paper will harmoniously fit into the vintage interior, will become a decoration of Provence, Art Deco. Sweeping block letters on a black or gray background is an integral element of the loft. Calm simple fonts are the perfect decor for minimalist interiors. There are special wallpapers for the kitchen or dining area with coffee-themed words. For children, they produce colored canvases with bright picturesque letters.In the working area, wallpaper in the form of old newspapers will be appropriate.
In the living room
For the interior of the guest room, a variety of lettering options are suitable. The painted messages made of wood, vinyl, metal or leather are equally relevant here. It all depends on the general concept of the room. In traditional interiors, wooden and hand-drawn elements are more appropriate. In modern - vinyl, plastic, metal, foam decor. In a futuristic or loft - neon glowing calls.
In the kitchen
In this room humorous expressions are appropriate: “I kiss better than I cook”, “Queen of the kitchen”, “Bon appetite”, “Mummy's restaurant”, “Cooked with love”. Such inscriptions set in a positive way, pleasant communication, allow you to relax. For the kitchen, any design options are possible - from stickers and photo printing on an apron and facades to chalk notes on a blackboard. Volumetric options in wood or polystyrene are also suitable. Doubts are caused only by soft letters made of fabric. But as cushions, they will find their place here. Good in the kitchen wallpaper with the inscription "Coffee" or "Pizza", a picture with a warning inscription, for example, "Hot!" or with the same words in a Russian translation.
In the bedroom
The bedroom is an area for love and relaxation. It is not worth using sharp motivational appeals and a chaotic pile of letters. It is best to place the inscriptions “Love”, “Family happiness”, “Good night” in this room. Typically, inscriptions make up the area above the bed or the opposite wall. Agree, it is nice when you wake up to open your eyes, and see a good morning wish. This technique helps to wake up with a good mood, recharge with energy for the whole day. Delicate calligraphic fonts or inscriptions are more appropriate in the bedroom,decorated with curls and floral patterns. Openwork letters made of wood or plastic will add tenderness and grace to the interior. Shades for the inscription is better to choose non-contrast, close in arrangement in the color wheel to the main tones.
In the nursery
The nursery should reflect the inner world of its owner. The cute princess and the mischievous tomboy cannot have the same bedrooms. Therefore, the decor in these rooms will be completely different. Soft pillow letters and wooden inscriptions with pictures in pastel colors are suitable for the room of a tender baby. The boy’s bedroom can accommodate a bright wooden or plastic alphabet, or painted graffiti on the entire wall. But after all, girls often keep up with boys in love for everything non-standard and creative. So why not decorate the wall with beautiful neon stickers or posters with bold expressions. Motivational phrases will help improve organization and discipline. But this will only work if the child himself has chosen a wise saying.
The letters in the interior help you easily learn the alphabet, both Russian and English. For the same purpose, there are cabinets, each box of which is made in the form of one of the letters. If the room has more than one occupant, the names of their owners can be placed above the beds. This will help identify your own area for each child.
In the office
The room for work does not hurt the emphasis in the form of a capacious phrase. Especially if it contains the words of a successful person. Such an inscription can become a motto of life and support in difficult situations.Where else, if not in the office, to place installations that help you to walk confidently through life. For decorating the workspace, inscriptions in different techniques are suitable, but wooden, leather, metal, plastic options will fit in here best. Newspaper clippings and posters will look good. Words and aphorisms can be placed on the wall, which has a desk, on a brick surface above the fireplace, and especially motivating - right before your eyes.
Conclusion
Interior inscriptions can be an excellent accent if they are correctly selected and placed.