Ideas for Wall Lettering

Spaces

• Doorways and open arches become bold entrances with words like "Bon Apetit" stenciled above. Other ways to use wall lettering in the kitchen include simple sayings which inspire friendship and family bonding. These inspirational quips generate conversation during holiday get-togethers and gatherings. Use sayings which provoke feelings of comfort and warmth, like "Friends Gather Here" or "The Heart of Any Home is the Kitchen". Add simple design patterns to the wall lettering especially created for the kitchen and pantry.

  Wall lettering in the bedroom makes the space more personal. Transform a child's room into a fantasy oasis by adding favorite storybook titles or phrases to character images.

Style

• Make wall lettering a reflection of who you are. Choose lettering styles and phrases which complement the existing decor but also add a sense of personality. Use your favorite hobbies or interests for inspiration. A sun room takes on a fresh look with flower names stenciled above photographs of the flower. Quotes from famous authors, written in old English, make a dramatic impact between two book shelves.

Application

• Stenciling with paints is an inexpensive way to add wall lettering to a room. The advantage to a DIY approach is the ability to choose your own colors or combination of colors. The drawback is time, paint smudges and getting the correct spacing between letters and words. Cutting the letters out of coordinating wallpaper avoids paint mistakes plus allows you to bring the room decor together.

  Vinyl wall lettering offers the easiest way to apply wall lettering. Simply rub the letters onto the wall space from the transfer paper. Many companies offer customizable vinyl letters at a per letter cost. Several companies have preexisting decals if you would rather use the company's phrases and words.

  Another choice for wall lettering is wooden craft letters. You can rearrange the letters any time to change the words or phrases. Preformed letters make it simple to add a child's name to a nursery wall. To avoid holes in the wall for single words or short phrases, install a shelf where the letters can sit undisturbed.