Instagram worthy backgrounds at home

I love shooting photos to share on Instagram, and one of my favourite looks is a feature wall! Have a look at the wall in my office which I shared a while back whilst recording a video for my YouTube channel!

Back in the vlogging saddle again! It’s been a year since I last uploaded a vlog to YouTube and I’d forgotten how much time and prep it takes! I’ve just done a Primark beauty haul which you can see on my channel YouTube.com/MrsNadineHill . . #beautyblogger #beautygram #littlestoriesofmylife #wakeupandmakeup #primarkhaul #snaphappybritmums #allmodernmakeup #over40beauty #makeupaddict #thatsdarling #photooftheday #vlogger #instamakeup #makeupporn #makeup #dressyourface #maryhadalittleglam #makeupgeek #browsonfleek #howyouglow #Prettylittlething #nothingisordinary #over40andfabulous #youtuber

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I like the uniform effect of the background and that it adds something quirky to the shot. I often try to find a cool feature wall to use when looking for Instagram inspiration! A classic exposed brick wall is one of my favourites as you san see from these Instagram shares! You can easily create a wall at home with reclaimed white brick slips to give that artsy / loft effect to any room.

Brick is a classic look for a feature wall, it has been popular since the ’80s and like leopard print is to fashion, never really goes out of style. The wall below is at my dance studio:

I was back at my ballet class today after my holiday. It’s been 3 weeks since I was in the studio and my legs are paying for it tonight. Ache!!! #ihopeyoudance #dowhatyoulove #thisgirlcan #urbanballet #dancinginthecity #igdance #fatballerina #loveofballet #dancersofinstagram #futureofballet #balletfeet #balletslippers #balletdancer #balletaddiction #balletbeautiful #ballerinalife #ballerinadreams #strongnotskinny #dancephotography #loveyourbody #balletlove #beautifulballet #balletlife #dancersamongus #danceroftheday #ballerinasofig #balletplussize #theballetscene #ifeaturedancers #lifeoftheballerina

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The shot below is a nice brick wall featuring vintage signs:

Vintage signs in my town #streetart #vintage #retro #vintagesign #americana #streetphotography #sprayart #urban #urbanart #urbanwalls #wall #wallporn #stencilart #art #instagraffiti #instagood #artwork #mural #graffitiporn #photooftheday #stencil #streetartistry #stickerart #streetarteverywhere

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I often try to find a lovely brick wall to use as a photography backdrop!

Posing for my photo shoot with @celuuofficial #blogonmsi #fashion #businessmum @blogonuk

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Ah! I used to have this movie poster on the wall of my first studio flat in the mid 1990s. I wish I still had it. It'd look awesome framed in my game room conservatory now! #good times #pulpfiction #movieposter

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Enjoying a Pomegranate Prosecco and feeling festive! Make with a splash of pomegranate juice; the same quantity of blood orange juice then top up with chilled Prosecco! #festive #christmas #tipple #drink #drinks #Prosecco #pub #bar #liquor #yum #yummy #thirst #thirsty #instagood #cocktail #cocktails #drinkup #glass #photooftheday #winephotooftheday #wine

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If you are looking to jazz up one of your rooms at home, here’s 5 reasons why a feature wall could be right for you!

1. It is cost effective. By choosing only one wall as a feature wall and simply painting the rest, you can complete the room cheaper than it would otherwise cost to wallpaper or render a whole room.

2. You can change it often! If you want to freshen up your look in a few years, you can simply change the look of the feature wall and create a totally new feel for the room with less hassle!

3. It sets the mood for a room. Your feature wall will tell a story about your room and how you wish to use it.

4. A feature wall can visually ‘enlarge’ the appearance of a room! Obviously you cannot make a room physically larger but using a feature wall cleverly means you can create a troupe l’oeil effect – it fools the eye into looking bigger.

5. It is bold. No-one else will have a room like yours with a feature wall, so it is a great way to ensure that your decor is unique!

Do you have a feature wall at home or other tips for creating Instagram worthy interiors? Let me know in the comments!