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8 Ways to Make Your Walls Extremely Awesome

 Create Your Own Wall Mural from Murals Your Way
Create Your Own Wall Mural from Murals Your Way
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Murals Your Way

NEW YORK CITY — If you're getting ready for a new apartment, or looking to jazz up your current one, there's a lot you can do to your walls besides hang that photo of grandma.

Here are eight ways, from neon signs to stencil, to make your walls uniquely cool:

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Burgerdoodles Color-In Wallpaper from Burgerplex

Price: about $50 per piece

You can use markers and felt tip pens to color, gradually creating your own custom look on this heavy-weight wallpaper. It comes in rolls of 394 by 20.5 inches and the pattern repeats itself every 20 inches.

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Create Your Own Wall Mural from Murals Your Way

Price: Starts at $172.80

Use a family photo or something of your own design to create a wall-sized image. All you need to do is upload your design or photo, and choose a texture like, vinyl or canvas. Murals Your Way will then send you a wallpaper mural for you to install.

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Snapling Wally Wall Decal from CoolWallArt

Price: $39.95

This is one of many easy-to-apply wall stickers you can find at CoolWallArt. They also have pirate ships, hanging vines and inspirational quotes. Simply peel the back off the sticker and apply it to your wall.

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DNA Portraits from DNA11

Price: Starts at $199

Why bother with a family portrait when you can each swab your mouths and turn your DNA results into art! DNA11, an international company, sends you a testing kit. You submit a saliva sample (no blood required), and your DNA is sent to a lab and its analysis image is enlarged into a print with your chosen colors. They can also create DNA portraits using samples from your pets!

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White Board Walls from WriteyBoard

Price: $140

Make your wall a productive one by turning it into a white board. WriteyBoards come in different sizes and they are easy to install. Just peel off the back, stick it on the wall and smooth it out.

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Lobster Stencil from Cutting Edge Stencils

Price: $13.95

For a wall design that embraces your love of arts and crafts, try a stencil. For help on the best stenciling techniques, watch this video on roller stenciling tips.

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Changeable Letter Sign from Alphabet Signs

Price: $187.95

Alphabet's letter sign has internal lighting so you can really make a statement on your wall. The sign takes two 60 watt bulbs and the light can either be fixed or blinking.

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POW! Neon Sign from Neon MFG

Price: $189.99

This wall-mounted neon sign has two drilled holes in the back so it can be hung easily by nails or screws. The sign has a one-year warranty, but the gas-filled glass tubes should last for eight years even with continuous use. The company also takes custom orders.