Do you have a wall space that screams for enhancement and you are not sure what to do with it? Are you looking for a gift idea that is special, personal and will be remembered for years? Wooden wall decorations hit the nail on the head on both accounts. Why? Wall decorations that are made of wood or a wood product are versatile, make a statement, add color, fill a space, are personal and enduring and can be very economical. What could be better?

What are wooden wall decorations? They are wall art that are cut out of durable wood (usually MDF, medium density fiberboard) and are painted, sometimes glittered, and come in a variety of shapes. Additionally, they often include hooks on the back for easy hanging.

Wooden wall decorations come in the usual decorating shapes such as stars, fleur de lis, flowers, etc. However, this is only the beginning. They can often be customized to your liking and, therefore, cut into the form of words, letters, sports equipment (baseballs, footballs, megaphones, etc.), musical instruments, animals, western items, etc. The list goes on and on.

Here are just a few reasons to consider wooden wall decorations when sprucing up your needy walls or considering a personalized gift idea. Wooden wall decorations:

Add personalization: What better way to add that individual touch than with a person’s name or initials? Customized wooden wall decorations can be cut in the shape of letters and/or words. Many fonts are available, from playful to more serious. One popular use of words is a person’s name or initials—especially for children. What child wouldn’t love to see their bedroom wall decorated with his or her name?

Make a statement: In addition to people’s names and initials, wooden wall words can be a great ways to promote yourself, your team, your school, your feelings, your cause, etc. Examples of words are "Rock Star", "Drama Queen", "Girly Girl", "All Star", "Dragons" (team name), etc. Teacher’s names (i.e. Mrs. Anderson") are great ideas for a teacher’s school room and make a great gift of appreciation. With wooden wall decorations words and letters, the opportunity for creativity is endless.

Fill a space: Have a large space to fill? No problem? The same goes for very small spaces as well. Wooden wall decorations come in many sizes so they can enhance a wall space of just about any size.

Add color: Wooden wall decorations can come painted in a large variety of colors and can easily be coordinated with wall colors and existing décor.

Add glitter: Color adds flare but glitter takes it to a whole new level! The sparkle of light reflecting off the glitter calls attention to any decorating situation. Glittered wall décor (glitter letters, glitter words, glitter shapes, etc.) is ideal for a girl of any age’s room, whether it’s a bedroom or an office!

In summary, when considering embellishing a vacant wall space, include wooden wall decorations to your list of choices. Plus, when searching for a gift that is personal, colorful and will last for years, wooden wall decorations may be just the answer.