Have you ever entered a room and have had the feeling that something is wrong?
Big empty walls in a place tend to leave a space incomplete, chilled or even clumsy. But the good news?
You do not require contractors, electrical equipment or a budget to renovate that.
One can use a small amount of creativity and some simple decorations and turn a blank wall into the most important part of your house.
The following are a few of the cool, cheap, and no-hammer-drill-plaintive ways of putting those blank walls into action.
1. Cash In On Large Wall Decor.
When you want to be as stylish with the least amount of effort, go big.
Vast decor at once occupies the visual space and forms a focal point.
Great options include:
Oversized artwork
Large framed prints
A standout mirror
One giant wall clock which doubles up as a work of art.
A bold canvas
These larger artworks provide your room a designed look without having to occupy the whole wall. A single item of statement can transform everything.
2. Make a Gallery Wall (Even With a Budget)
Gallery walls are a combination of personal and stylish that is appropriate with virtually any style of decor.
You can use:
Family photos
Travel memories
Art prints with small manufacturers.
Old fashioned glasses in thrift stores.
Inspirational quotes
Posters
Begin with a draft on the floor, move the pieces around until one feels that it is balanced and then hang. You don’t need pricey art. All three (Amazon, Etsy and even Pinterest) are full of printable (and affordable) wall art.
3. Add Coziness to Floating Shelves.
Floating shelves are affordable, simple to put up and multifaceted.
They would be ideal to bring some liveliness to the space without being too overwhelming.
Use them to display:
Plants
Candles
Books
Ceramics
Small framed photos
Pieces of decorations gathered throughout the years.
The best part? The styling may be changed whenever you feel like having something new.
4. Introduction of Plants into the Room.
In case your place seems to be empty and flat, the easiest way to bring it back to life is with plants.
Try:
Wall-mounted planters
Hanging plants
Vertical plant shelves
On a small shelf was a row of small potted plants.
Plants offer text, color and dimension - particularly to those hard-to-decorate tall walls.
5. Create Light and Depth with Mirrors.
Mirrors are not only to look at the outfits.
Placed strategically, they:
Make small rooms feel bigger
Reflect natural light
Add a touch of elegance
Fill up empty vertical space
Set the tone of round or an oversized rectangular shape mirror.
6. Install Simple Accent Lighting.
You do not need wired lights to light up your walls.
Sconces and LED picture lights are battery-operated and provide a warm and cozy atmosphere without the need to work on electric.
They would be ideal in emphasizing:
Art pieces
Shelving
Statement clocks
Textured décor
Mount and plug - no electrician required.
7. Removable Wallpaper or Wall Decals
Get Wall Decals or Removable Wallpaper.
Prefer to make a difference but not a commitment?
Wallpaper that can be removed is a revolution.
It adds:
Pattern
Texture
Depth
Personality
and not to damage the walls, you may take it away. Most suitable among the renters or those who learn to change the style every season.
8. Blend Fabrics to a More Glamorious Appeal.
In cases where a wall is too dull, it is the texture that does the dirty work.
Ideas include:
Woven baskets
Tapestries
Macrame hangings
Textile art
Wooden panels
Metal décor
This is also a dimension added to your space making it aesthetically appealing.
9. Transform Your Wall into a Working Space.
In case you like the functional approach to decoration, you should think about making your bare wall look not only beautiful but also functional.
Functional ideas:
A wall-mounted desk
A crafts or tool pegboard.
Storefront hooks and shelf combination.
A blackboard or a dry-erase board.
A leaning ladder shelf
Or, just place a huge wall clock that will remind you to keep your day organized and at the same time occupy empty spaces.
10. Keep It Simple — Just One Bold Statement Can Do It.
You do not have to put the whole wall.
It only takes one dramatic piece to bring balance and style.
This could be:
A vibrant piece of art
A sculptural mirror
A textured panel
One of the pieces of oversized decorations such as a unique big wall clocks for modern interiors or homemade tapestry.
Minimal effort. Maximum impact.
Final Thoughts
Big blank walls may discourage, yet they in fact are one of the largest sources of creativity.
No costly remodeling, tailor-made furniture or a designer budget is required only to place the right pieces in the right place.
It can be a bold gallery wall, floating shelves, striking artwork, or a beautiful big wall clock to anchor the room but the end result is straight forward:
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