Got some bare walls you’re ready to turn into style masterpieces? Just imagine the possibilities that are in those long, windowless, bare walls.
Calling all weekend warriors!
We’ve got some easy to implement ideas for you that can be customized based on your personality and taste. Many of these are not just easy, they are cost effective DIYs that you could do on a weekend, easily. Did we say easy enough times?
Pictures really speak a thousand words when it comes to home decorating tips, so we curated some examples for each tip.
Let’s jump in!
1. Bring in some architectural interest
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Wainscoting
The easiest way to add some architectural interest to your home is to add some wainscoting. There are many different types of wainscoting. That means you can choose a pattern that fits your personal style.
Check out the examples above. Do a quick search on Pinterest and you’ll have a ton of ideas to choose from.
Get started by identify the pattern that works for your style and home’s decor.
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Wall Paneling
The difference between wainscoting and wall paneling is that the former usually covers about half to three quarters of a wall while the latter goes from the ceiling to the floor.
In case wall paneling conjures up images of 70s based sitcoms, or a childhood home, don’t worry, they are definitely making a comeback in interior design. They have been, for a few years now. Did you know that wall paneling has existed in one form or another, for hundreds of years?
Just like wainscoting, you can find a style of wall paneling that really fits with your personal style. And just like before, start by choosing a pattern you like.
2. Wallpaper your walls to add some pizzazz
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Decorative painting techniques (think 80s) are making a another comeback! Colour washing, rag rolling, sponging, and ombre are just some that are increasingly becoming popular these days.
Creating a feature wall in your space could be as simple as painting your walls or introducing an interesting wallpaper design.
I once stenciled my bathroom walls in an intricate Moroccan design because I wasn’t able to find the exact wallpaper I really wanted. Stenciling could also be an option for you.
The best thing about this tip is that these easy decorative elements can be incorporated into your walls in just a few hours over a weekend.
You can find our tips on painting walls here.
3. Incorporate artwork in the right scale
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You can do a gallery wall of art work or one big oversized piece of art on your wall to command some real style attention. Photography counts as art too!
Art doesn’t have to be a framed item necessarily. You can create an installation out of hats or shoes, like this pic below I took in a hotel lobby in Marrakech a few years ago.
It could even be a gallery wall of baskets or plates. Get creative with what you might have collected over the years.
Checkout our tips on how to choose artwork and how to hang a gallery wall.
4. Create a wall of shelves
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I love a feature wall created out of floating shelves. It can be that simple. The other option is to place a tall bookshelf or two against the bare wall.
I think the hardest part of this tip is the styling of the said shelves. Display a mix of books and your favourite things. Add a small plant or two to create interest.
Check back here as we’ll be creating a post around how to style shelves in the coming weeks. We’ll add a link here when it’s ready and be sure to sign up for our newsletter, if you want to be notified as soon as it’s available.
There you have it! Those are our tips on how to upgrade your boring bare walls. For best results, you can combine a few of these tips on one wall. As anything in design, layering always makes things more interesting.
