The Magic of Wall Wizards

The Magic of Wall Wizards...
Signature Ideas from Frank Bielec

Excerpts from the February 2008 issue of Signature HomeStyles HeartBeat, Issue 2 Vol. 8
- Courtesy of Rhonda LoSchiavo and SHStoday.com.

A wizard is someone who can conjure up a magic spell and make everything so simple and so easy. Signature HomeStyles has done just that with our Wall Wizard Collection. You can turn a ho-hum wall into a statement of style and elegance. More importantly, it's personalized to your lifestyle and family. How's that for magic?

There is one little tip I'd like to share with you. It's about creating a pleasing visual grouping. If you have a small short wall with normal ceilings, hang your Wall Wizards in a straight line horizontally. This will create the illusion of a wider wall. If you have low ceilings, hang things vertically. This will give you an illusion of height. Now that that's out of the way, let's talk product.

Choosing Frames and Inserts
First, choose a frame. Our frames will fit into any decor. I am very fond of the Scroll and Mesh frames. Why, you ask? Because the wall color shows through the frame. Instant color coordination!

After you've decided on a frame, add an insert. I love this concept. You can personalize your decor by building your own design concept. I think the insert gives the item a richness and makes it more interesting. Nothing adds to a room more than a beautifully showcased piece of art. It's all about the details.

Wall Accents
What else can you put in a frame? Signature HomeStyles has images from everyone. No matter what your taste, we have something for you. We even have our rub-on Word Accents you can use to make a real "statement."

Placing the "FAMILY" Shelf Sitter on an entry table with a few family photographs gives a warm welcome from the entire family. You can take the "Celebrate" Wall Word and combine it with various objects from an occasion or season. It's perfect for a coffee, buffet or gift table. Go wild by decorating the powder room or kitchen with a festive touch...you never know!

Put It Together with a Shelf
To complete your signature look, add a shelf such as our Mantel Shelf. Nothing pulls a look together like the unbroken horizontal line of a shelf. I like the look of a large piece of art propped up on a shelf with a vase and a few varied accessories scattered about. There is nothing prettier than a line of plates arranged in a random manner above a shelf.

Our Grillwork pieces also work well with shelving. Vertically tape off a wall the width of a shelf and paint the wall a contrasting color. When dry, hang some of the Grillwork pieces in the space you have painted. Instant drama! Three of these stripes in a room will make a dramatic impact with little fuss. Signature perfect!

I've just finished going on about another or our accessory lines. I wish you could be here to see my excitement. I want to share that excitement with everyone. This is a great line and it's packaged for success.

Until next time, be safe and be happy.

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Frank Bielec is a designer on The Learning Channel’s popular “Trading Spaces” show, and he is also a frequent guest speaker at Signature HomeStyles company meetings. Frank often shares his decorating advice and Ideas for Everyday Living with Signature HomeStyles representatives. To learn more about Signature HomeStyles and to view our catalog, visit my Web site at SHStoday.com.