the design grape: Blued and Tattooed. The one you've always wanted, but were afraid to get.

Friday

Blued and Tattooed. The one you've always wanted, but were afraid to get.

I've gotten a lot of emails from renters and college students asking, "What do I do when I can't change my wall colors or hang a lot of art?" Although paint is a cheap and easy way to add your own personal touch to a space, it's only fun when you move in. If, your landlord allows you to paint, trust me, when it is time to move, you're going to get in a really bad mood having to paint that, "I just gotta have it midnight blue" accent wall back to plain old white.

Today, I'm going to share with you some other wall ideas that will personalize your space, without breaking the bank, or your back.

Stickers- I know, it sounds so... well Walmartish, but wait, the grown up term for these stickers is actually Wall Tattoos. There. That does sound more grown up, doesn't it? They can transform a space quickly and without taking your last dollar.

Take a look what I've found at Wallsplots and Surface Collectives . The Oopsa-Daisy is my favorite from Surface Collectives. I've used these applications in model homes, when I'm looking to add impact and memory points for a modest amount.

Materials Required: Cleaning Cloth, Scissors, Masking Tape, Old Credit Card or Plastic Squeegee.
Make sure the surface is clean of any dust and debris. Use soap and water and wait till the surface is dry before proceeding.
Although most wall tattoos are for single use, some of the word art I found can be taken down and reapplied.