12 Tips for Decorating a Large Wall
Do you have a large wall space that needs some décor but worried it will cost you hundreds of dollars in art? Not necessarily! Here are some ideas for filling a large wall without emptying your bank account.
Take individual pictures of your family members and have large prints made in black and white. Add to the size of each photo by adding a photo mat, then frame them in inexpensive black frames and hang them in a row across the wall (IKEA is one of my favorites).
Let your kids be the artists. Purchase large canvases and let your children paint their masterpieces. Or take artwork they have already done at school or at home and mat and frame them.
Use floating shelves hung at various heights and topped with photos, vases, ornaments, books, candles, or mementos.
Use plants to fill in empty spaces. You can place potted plants or succulents on floating shelves, use planters or hanging baskets made to attach directly to the wall or make a DIY vertical garden out of an old wooden pallet (so Pinterest worthy).
Use mixed media such as large woven baskets or wooden trays, tapestries, or metal sculptures.
Hang a collection of unique clocks, different sized mirrors, graphic signs, old album covers, vintage prints or painted empty frames.
Stencil your wall with a graphic design, a tree, vines, or a floral pattern, or a favorite inspirational quote.
Reduce the wall space and soften the room by framing the wall with false drapery panels hung on either end of a sofa or pair of chairs.
Light it up by attaching LED string lights in a pattern or hanging pretty wall sconces at various heights (a trend you’ll be seeing in 2021).
Reduce the wall space by placing a potted tree (like a Fiddlefig) or folding a decorative screen in front of part of the wall (another trend you’ll see this year).
Search antique malls for vintage architectural pieces that can be hung on the wall, such as old window frames, an antique door, intricate fireplace screen.
Create your own graphic by covering large frames or canvases with patterned fabric remnants and hanging them in a row or collage.
I hope you love these creative and budget-friendly ways to great a fresh wall space in your home! Send me a picture when you’re done, I’d love to see your creativity at work!
Cheers,
Christina & Matt
Matt & Christina are Team Skally, top real estate agents in the Seattle Metro with expertise in luxury homes on the Eastside including Bellevue, Newcastle, Mercer Island, Renton and Issaquah. Their client testimonials say it all - they deliver exceptional service and record-breaking results. Recognized as top agents on social media by Property Sparks, Diamond Award finalists for best client service and regularly featured in online and print publications including Newcastle Life Magazine. In addition to serving clients, Matt and Christina love family time with their two boys and Leo, the Goldendoodle, as well as volunteering in the community.