WALL ENVY: EASY WAYS TO DECORATE A BLANK WALL
Ditch that can of paint and get creative with these fun wall decor ideas.
1. ADD GREENERY
A tall potted plant, as seen in this living room from Los Angeles-based interior designer Wendy Haworth, is one of the easiest ways to add interest to a wall area. Position your favorite type of greenery directly next to a piece of large-scale wall art for even more of an impact.
2. USE A PICTURE LEDGE
A picture ledge is a simple—and inexpensive way—to display your art collection. Whether you opt for a single ledge or decide to group them, they're the perfect solution to fill a blank space.
3. HANG DANGLING FRAMES
In Steven Gambrel's Chicago apartment, a troika of framed artworks hang at varying lengths in a narrow wall niche, livening up the narrow recess between the chimney and the entrance.
4. USE A SCULPTURAL MIRROR TO CATCH THE LIGHT
In this airy California living room, an antique mirror from India hangs over the fireplace, catching light to expand the room and illuminate the relaxed modern decor.
5. COVER EVERY INCH IN ART
In the living room of a PR maven's maximalist New York City apartment, a blank space is brought to life with an extensive gallery wall. Divide your stark wall into sections, including a small collage of art and mirrors and an array of larger paintings. The portraits shown here are by Kimberly
6. TEXTILE WALL ART
Designer Kathryn M. Ireland adds a vintage hanging textile to her massive white living room wall to balance out the vibrant space.
7. BRICK IT DOWN
If you love the look of crisp white walls, consider adding a textural element to your space. This beautiful brick wall is a subtle pop, adding flair to the minimalist space.
8. MAKE IT REFLECTIVE
One wall in this lively São Paulo duplex is covered with mirrors that reflect the room's vibrant pieces. The artwork on the mirrors is by John Grant, the 1940s sofa is upholstered in a Rubelli velvet and the Louis XV-style armchairs are antique.
9. COVER THE WALL WITH A COLLECTION
Use a blank wall to showcase your collectibles, as in this morning room's floral china collection by Royal Worcester in a historic English estate. The Jacobean-style dining chairs retain their original leather upholstery and the custom Crossley carpet was made in Halifax
10. HANG A MASSIVE PHOTOGRAPH
Two brass-and-alabaster pendants by Humbert & Poyet flank a photograph by Yves Marchand and Romain Meffre for added dimension in this Monaco apartment. The artworks at left are by Alex Perweiler.
11. ADD A VINTAGE WALL COVERING
Give your walls a romantic, antique feel with a high-impact wallpaper. This 19th century wall covering in this Milan apartment gives a traditional vintage space a cool wow-factor.
12. ROOM DIVIDERS
Even if you’re not literally dividing your rooms, a wall divider is a space-saving accent piece that easily covers a boring wall.
13. CREATE A CURTAINED BACKDROP
Add texture and comfort to your space by hanging a curtain over a dull wall. The draped look creates a cozy space and can easily be moved if you ever get bored.
14. CONTRAST STYLES
In this rustic game room, a bold black and white painting contrasts the wood-inspired space, serving as a focal point on a neutral-toned wall.
15. COMBINE DIFFERENT SHAPES
Add a round piece of art to elevate your wall with atypical geometrics. As designer Summer Thornton puts it, "You can use plenty of traditional pieces as the core, but always intentionally do something that throws it off just a bit!"
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