What To Do When You’re Staring At a Blank Wall

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One of the conundrums when you’re decorating your house is what to do with a large, blank wall. Do you fill it up with a large painting or wall hanging, shove a large piece of furniture in front of it? Don’t get stressed or use the wall to practice your self-hypnosis. There are few low-cost, innovative ways to liven up that wall and make it interesting.

Wallpaper

A patterned wallpaper print will add a little color and make the wall not so blah-looking; which is something that’s difficult to do when you simply paint the wall. However, wallpapering is time-consuming, and it’s not as easy as it looks. If you’re going to go this route, make sure you have an extra pair of hands to help you, or get a professional.

Collections

Another way to add interest to a large, blank space is to add an assortment of items. A good example is to hang different-sized decorative serving trays on a kitchen wall, or an assortment of framed, vintage magazine covers in a sitting room. You can also create shadow boxes that contain silhouettes or assortments of leaves and dried flowers. Just make sure to mix it up by using different frames sizes and placing them in asymmetrical groupings. The ideas are as limitless as your imagination.

Murals

You don’t have to be an artist to create an interesting wall mural. Some shops sell self-stick kits that form large designs when placed on the wall. You can also create your own using contact paper or stencils. If you want a piece of framed art, but you don’t want the hefty price tag that accompanies large artworks, you can purchase a large frame – either online or at an art supply store – and stretch a piece of decorative fabric over it. If you have children – or whimsical friends – you can paint the wall with chalkboard paint. Keep a supply of colored chalks in a bowl nearby for an instant, constantly changing display that will keep you, your family and guests entertained.

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  1. those are great creative ideas

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