We are very pleased to announce that Walmart US has rolled out Hang & Level, the picture hanging tool to all of its 3000+ stores in the United States. Click here to find the Walmart nearest you.

Why hide the tape behind kids’ art when it can be used as part of the masterpiece? Use a different color of tape to enhance each piece or use the same color throughout. You can even use a few colors per piece. There are no rules, so have fun with it.

Choose painter’s tape or another low adhesive tape that will peel off easily without damaging walls. This “no hole in walls” idea is also excellent for “big” college kids who are not allowed to hammer anything on the walls of their dorm rooms.

We love Real Simple ideas that make sense!

Photo via Real Simple

Photo via Style at Home

If you’re looking for art that will always be in style, think of framing Chanel #5 posters. Chanel #5 perfume has been around since 1921 and is still one of the best selling perfumes in the world, so it’s a definite stylish and safe investment for your home.  The posters will add instant elegance and freshness to walls in any room of your house.

You can order the posters from eBay, pop them into large white IKEA frames and voilà – your very own chic Parisian look without the large French price tag.

Hang your Chanels without making extra holes in your walls with these easy tips.

In addition to testing new rides, watching the rodeo, cheering on the chuck wagon races, and taking in the Grandstand show while we eat mini donuts, we’re of course looking forward to visiting this year’s grand prize Dream Home.

In honor of the Stampede’s 100^th anniversary, 66 black and white photographs from the history of the Stampede are hanging throughout the Dream Home. Beautifully displayed in black frames and white mats, the images fit in perfectly with the Western décor of worn leather furniture, reclaimed wood floors and exposed brick walls.

If you’re in town, tour the house in person or you can get  a sneak peek right here.

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, we absolutely love to see our products featured in magazines, newspapers, blogs and other types of media.  That’s why we were thrilled to see our little Stoppy featured in “Home News” in the July issue of Parents Magazine. As shown, Stoppy, our cute doorstop is versatile and “can also be used to prop open windows and keep books and magazines standing upright on a shelf.”  You’ll find more fun and creative ways to use Stoppy on our website along with a list of stores where it can be purchased.

Thanks to the editors of Parents magazine for including Stoppy in their summer issue!

P.S. Here at Under the Roof Decorating, we love food, so we can’t wait to try the “Lemon Crepes” and the “Not Your Average Grilled Cheese” recipes in this issue.  Perfect food for our kids and also for the big kids like us!

The weather is heating up outside, so it’s the perfect time to brighten up the inside. Give your walls a new look with a fresh coat of paint. But once you’re done painting, will you rehang your art where it used to be or will you challenge yourself to create brand new displays for your walls?

If you’re looking for inspiration, start with these 36 wall ideas from Better Homes & Gardens, you’ll be sure to find a look or two that will work in your home.

About this look:  Mix wall letters with frames, wall decals and other colorful items to create a fun and energetic look.

Photo via Better Homes and Gardens

Do you ever wish you could utilize those empty corners in your room and hang a picture frame there? What was once impossible can now be done, thanks to designer Yvonne Schroeder. Her innovative frames allow you to hang pictures right where the walls meet to create a very unique look. Frames come in black beech, maple, white and natural finish.

What do you think?  Is this a look you would recreate in your home?

Photos via Grand Home Design

We love to hear from you – to get your feedback on our products, déco articles, and how-to videos. But we especially love it when you send us pictures of your own wall decorating projects, and that’s exactly what Michael did.

“I would like to share my latest wall deco with antique maps and kindly ask for your opinion,” he wrote “I used all your products to put my frames up and always get ideas from your website.”

We love your wall display Michael and we’re thrilled that our tools and how-to articles came in handy when hanging your priceless collection.

Michael is the proud owner of rare, antique maps. He decided to create a focal point in his living room so everyone could enjoy his collection. He used identical frames throughout, hung all the white matted maps on the left, the blue ones on the right, and created a perfectly  balanced arrangement over the sofa.

If you own valuable art and are thinking of framing it, be sure to contact a professional framer who can help you choose the appropriate matts and frames to protect your piece from damaging elements such as sunlight and humidity.

Thanks Michael for sharing your wall project with us!  If this project inspires you to try your own, please send us a picture, we’d love to see it!

A few inspirational looks….

Grouping mirrors together
Reflect daylight, plants and trees on a large blank wall of your terrace with a grouping of identical round mirrors. Displayed in a grouping with exposed hardware, they add movement and nicely counter balance the oversized furniture.

• It’s all about showing off the hanging hardware. Choose decorative cords or chains as well as fun hooks or knobs for maximum effect.
• Safety is key when hanging a mirror. Be sure it’s properly supported and fastened securely to avoid an accident.
• No worries about the mirrors getting damaged by the rain as they are completed under cover.

Outdoor living room
This look is all about extending your indoor living space outdoors by creating a cozy sitting arrangement similar to what you would find in your home. The large rectangular mirror above the couch breaks up the busy pattern of the fence while reflecting the sunlight and house and candle light at night.

• Safety is key when hanging a mirror. Be sure it’s properly supported and fastened securely to avoid an accident.
• Install a D-ring on either side of the mirror and fasten the screws directly into the fence.
• For additional safety, run a piece of wood along the bottom of the mirror to support the bulk of the weight.
• If the neighbors can see the back of the mirror, paint it the same color of the fence to help it blend in.

Create an illusion
This trompe à l’oeil gives the illusion of a door into the garden. On a closer look you’ll see that there’s no door at all but a tall mirror leaning against the brick wall reflecting a trellis and greenery from across the garden. The mirror makes the small garden appear bigger than it is and is also ideal to brighten a dark corner of your yard.

• Simply lean the mirror against the brick wall.
• Disguise the bottom edge of the mirror with small garden rocks or plants to make it look as real as possible.
• A perfect way to attract more sunlight for plants located on the north side of a garden.

Photos via JPD School of Design Palm Beach, Florida

Which look is your favorite?