Need to update a room with a fresh new outlook?  Or perhaps you are looking to cover unsightly stains on a wall without repainting the entire surface.  Whatever your goal, butterfly wall décor can provide a joyful, playful attitude to any living space.

There are a few different types of decorative wall options.  The first would be stenciling butterflies directly onto the wall.  To achieve the maximum impact, try working with the same style design with stencils in different sizes throughout the wall.  If you are looking for easy application, you can locate a stencil that works with one color paint.  These stencils frequently have a large border around them which allows you to affix to the wall with painters tape and brush or spray paint the design onto the wall.  Many times sets of wall stencils can purchased for a relatively low price and reused as desired.  The starting price is usually around $2/stencil but may be more for more intricate designs.  It is important to note when applying stencils that you will need adequate ventilation and drying time prior to using the room again.

A second option for butterfly wall décor is pre-made wall stickers.  Growing in popularity, wall stickers are frequently highly colorful and much simpler than stencils to apply.  Wall stickers are growing in popularity, but choices are still somewhat limited at most mass merchandising stores.  For unique and intricate options, many online stores are devoted entirely to wall stickers.  Both peel and stick and wallpaper water and paste application options are available.  While peel and stick is a simpler application method, the water and paste style traditionally used for wallpaper typically will adhere better to the wall for long term application.  Regardless of application method, there is a chance of some slight damage to the paint when removing these stickers, but it will be substantially easier to remove than stenciling directly onto the wall.  Also, most stickers will not work well with textured walls and should be avoided.  Design and sizes vary by store and many stores offer bundle packs to have several smaller stickers of the same style.  Other stores have custom sticker murals that can be applied to the entire surface of the wall to create a background scene of a field full of butterflies!  Prices for stickers are relatively high, generally starting at $40 or more.

The least permanent option is utilizing nylon butterflies.  This type of butterfly wall décor involves stretching nylon fabric over a butterfly shaped wire frame.  These whimsical items can be hung from the ceiling, or affixed to the wall with a picture hanger and small amount of clear wire.  The impact to the wall will be the same of hanging a picture and is easily removed with minimal damage.  Nylon butterflies are also typically highly cost effective and can be removed and cleaned if needed.  Unfortunately, it is not easy to find these items in stores, and the consumer will need to locate online.  Nylon butterflies come in a variety of colors and styles, frequently using glitter, jewels, or layering to create a pleasing effect.  These 3D companions are relatively inexpensive, generally starting around $4 each, and bundle pricing is also available.

Regardless of what application you choose, placing butterflies artistically on a wall can give the room a facelift, transform the atmosphere, or simply hide problem areas.  By using your creativity and artistic eye, you can easily impact your living space for the better!