Burlap Walls & Therapy

I love Burlap...It brings texture and warmth to a room like no other material...I have made curtains,tablecloths,covered walls,used it in all my Halloween,fall and Winter decorating...It is versatile with all the colors that are available in today's market...The creamy colored burlap is an excellent choice for those who want the texture...but don't want to darken the space...They have reds,blacks,greens,blues,neutrals, and creams...a color for every taste...I am drawn to the neutrals and creams...They calm the soul and have a restful feel to them...Here are some pictures of a neutral burlap on the walls...I'm a Lazy Perfectionist...So, I love the idea of using staples to quickly get the job done...If you want to glue it to the wall...make sure to find a glue that will not discolor the burlap...If you are lazy...well...get some staples and a huge roll of your favorite burlap and get to stapling...

Screaming Meme's Lazy Burlap Wall Tips:

• Start at the top, pull tight and staple at the bottom...secure in the middle...
• Be careful with the staples, you don't want to see too many of them...For the most part they will not be seen...they should blend in...
• Don't use burlap near water or steam...It will discolor...A natural discoloring may occur...It is normal...It adds character...Don't if you don't like it...It is so easy to change out...
• Overlay the burlap as you go...about an inch or two over the other will work...

Have fun designing your wall...you can make a wainscoting, a full accent wall or go all the way...with a fully wallpapered burlap room...Walls are not your thing?...Use burlap in other ways...curtains,slip covered ottomans,pillows,bed skirts,table linens,piping for furniture,pillows,bedding and such...Use it to stage your home for parties,holidays and get togethers....Use burlap webbing (go see my chair I reupholstered over @ Screaming Meme) to accent chairs,bulletin boards,pillows,make accent rugs, and anything else you can wrap that stuff around...Thinking outside the box...makes decorating fun...and makes your creativity come alive...So, get creative with burlap...And let me know what you come up with!

Written By Screaming Meme...Editor In Chief

You can find me hanging out @ www.thescreamingmeme.blogspot.com

Hey you...yeah, I'm talking to you...Have you heard about the Grand Opening of our new blog...yeah, this one!...It is going to be next week...I would love for you to mark your calenders and come over and join in all the fun! See you there...Bring a friend...There are prizes,surprises and a whole lot more!

PS...Excuse the side pictures...I'm working with my "computer" therapist...okay my side kick on the Project...Mommaof4wife2r....I think she may be able to help this crazy computer challenged Screaming Meme after all...There is hope, right? :)