When a gift-giving reason comes up, whether it’s a special occasion or a just-because moment, a personal milestone or a public holiday, you’re always faced with a choice – and that choice usually doesn’t include wall art, but it probably should.
You can do something safe and typical, which has the advantage of removing all possibility of humiliation and failure – but also all possibility of raging success and making a mark. Or, you can be creative, take a chance, and put your dignity on the line in order to impress the person you’re gifting.
Who wouldn’t choose the second choice? Every day is an opportunity to make a difference, so you should always challenge yourself and try to rise above. You may crash and burn – but if your special someone truly loves you they’ll see past that and appreciate the effort. So if you’re looking for a way to impress that special someone with your next gift, here’s an idea that takes some preparation, but could be a watershed moment in your relationship.
Giving a Whole Room Complete with Wall Art
So here’s the idea: Give them a whole room.
A secret redecoration is a wonderful surprise. Instead of a lame box of chocolates or a small gift that gets put in a drawer and thought of fondly now and again, a whole room is something that they will get to really enjoy, in a real way, for as long as they wish to.
If it’s the beginnings of a relationship, remaking a room in your home just for them also sends a clear message: They’re welcome, and you think of them as part of your life. A stronger message of love and attraction can’t be sent. And if you’re already living together, the surprise alone is worth the effort.
Using Printing Services for Your Whole Room Gift
So, how can you accomplish this? Especially if you’re living together, sneaking in a whole room renovation can be a challenge. But remember, we said redecoration, not renovation – don’t move walls or tear up the floors. Work with furniture, accessories, paint, and wall art only (some ideas: http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/romantic-decorating).
First, have a concept. It should be something your can accomplish without hiring a construction team. A great idea is to replicate a hotel room you spent some romantic time in – perhaps a nifty bed and breakfast somewhere, or an awesome hotel in a foreign country. Find photos of the room and hunt down furniture, linens, and bric-a-brac that matches up well. A great use for canvas prints of photos is to find the views you had from your windows and have them turned into cheap canvas prints to hang on the wall for the full effect.
Then, go shopping. Enlist some help if you need to, and bring along the photos for easy comparison. It doesn’t have to be exactly the same – the general look and spirit will do. But the closer you can get, the better, naturally. If you want to go the extra mile, contact the hotel and see if they can’t help you track down the materials used, or the designer – or perhaps even sell you one or two iconic things, like a blanket you shared, or even a single pillow.
Finally, enlist some volunteers to help you. The idea is to do it all in one day – imagine your partner leaves the house and returns that evening to find this special place created for them! Have a romantic meal and a bottle of wine at the ready, too.
This is a creative and unusual idea, but it gets a great reaction. The thoughtfulness involved alone will get you a lot of bonus points. And then you have the perfect photos selected for your wall art, click here and let’s get started on the best gift ever!
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