DECORATE A BLANK WALL

 It doesn’t matter whether you live in a small city apartment or a sprawling country estate—or whether your personal style skews minimalist or maximalist—everyone is eventually confronted with the difficult decision of what to do with that large, windowless wall. Admittedly, many people have a complicated relationship with blank walls. Sometimes, a bare wall can feel refreshing—especially when a room is filled with bold furniture, printed area rugs, and plenty of objects. But more often than not, a blank wall can appear neglected and, let’s face it, boring. So do you want to bring style to every square inch of your space, walls included? Check out these designer-approved ways to give all of your walls the attention they deserve. From statement-making artwork to whimsical wallpaper and everything in between, every idea here is packed with visual intrigue.

1. TURN FAMILY PHOTOS INTO ART

2 .EMBRACE SHAPES

3. PAINT A MURAL

4. LACQUER THE WALLS

5. GO CRAZY WITH PRINTS

6. ADD TEXTURE

7. ADD HUMOR

 

8. MATCH THE FURNITURE

  

9. GO BOLD

10. MIRROR, MIRROR

11. TRY SOME COLOR THEORY

12. ADD THE MIDAS TOUCH

13. STENCILED STYLE

14. EMBRACE EMBROIDERY

15. REDISCOVER OLD ROOTS

16. MIX AND MATCH

17. THE TEXTURED TREATMENT

18. BUILD A BAR

19. WOW WITH TILES

20. STRATEGICALLY PLACED SCULPTURE