| I am constantly amazed at how little it takes to make | | | | are come across unexpectedly-that is, on a hidden |
| an interesting decor from a few bits and pieces. Of | | | | wall, or in a surprising place. Small or odd shaped walls |
| course it helps to have a theme which ties the whole | | | | with a dominating piece of metal sculptured wall art |
| thing together, and palm tree wall art can be done in | | | | look brilliant! |
| many ways from cheaply to hugely expensive. The | | | | Use tree colors- all shades of green and neutrals, |
| advantages of the cheaper version is that it can be a | | | | perhaps mixed with white. Green works best used for |
| transitional or seasonal touch to bring the outdoors in or | | | | highlighting or accenting. This is restful and more natural. |
| in some other way enhance the mood for a few | | | | The use of a toning color scheme in the room |
| months; and also help your vision become concrete | | | | containing the palm tree wall art ties the theme |
| before making that last-a-lifetime investment! | | | | together. |
| So using the example of palm trees, a temporary | | | | Dip dead branches in paint, and frame the tree wall art |
| beach theme could let the brightness of summer | | | | to define its area, with a photo frame and background |
| invade your living or sleeping space. Another popular | | | | color. The dead palm tree flower spike form is |
| decoration involving tree wall art would be to use an | | | | beautiful, delicate and interesting. Once it is finished |
| Egyptian theme. Depending upon your location you | | | | flowering the denuded branch stems are good painted |
| may find what you need on the beach, or local | | | | for decorative purposes. Live (unpainted) or dead |
| nursery. However you can overdo the natural | | | | fronds, the fan shaped is attractive, can be used but |
| accessories unless you have an artistic flair. Having | | | | depending on the size of the original tree, look at |
| said that it is amazing how effective a little set | | | | cutting it down to fit. |
| designing can be! | | | | Palm tree upkeep requires cutting down dead fronds, |
| For this purpose artificial decor may be the answer, | | | | and general de-cluttering of the tree. If you live in an |
| then add in a few natural pieces, to create an artful | | | | appropriate area, or are visiting, collect a few fronds or |
| effect. | | | | other parts, to think about when you get home. |
| Troll through the local markets or thrift and gift shops | | | | Large photos can look amazing: particularly cropped in |
| for inexpensive trinkets and posters. Plastic or silk palm | | | | on parts of the tree. Take a close up of the whole |
| fronds and other flat greenery will lay against a wall | | | | tree (one well maintained with no dead foliage) and |
| perfectly when held with double sided tape or | | | | then crop to a full frame of leaves, for instance. |
| Blu-Tack. Position them behind a side table or large | | | | Because the palm tree is large and distinctive, a display |
| vase with smaller fronds and foliage creating a three | | | | needs to be limited to one wall dominating feature. It is |
| dimension. | | | | not subtle, but creates instant art! |
| The best examples of tree wall art are those which | | | | |