Creative ideas for decorating empty walls and adding a touch of modern home

Wall decor in the home is important, especially in rooms furnished in a modern style, as wall decor adds depth to the finished look and draws the eye to contemplate said surfaces. It’s true that sometimes a white wall can add visual balance to a room cluttered with furniture and collectibles. But other times, a blank white wall is a missed decorating opportunity. So, after choosing the type of material for each wall, be it wood, wood substitutes, wallpaper or paint, many owners think about how to decorate these surfaces.

If you are a homeowner who wants simple decorations for your interior spaces, you can just decorate one wall in each room, but if the maximalist style appeals to you, you need to utilize all the walls, and express your preferences and whims through different items hanging on them. Here are some creative ideas for decorating empty walls.

Home wall decor

A living room where the walls are decorated with paintings

Choose a large painting and hang it on the wall. The artwork will quickly become a focal point, especially if the wall is painted or coated with a material that contrasts with the colors of the painting. To accentuate the painting, highlight it with lighting. This idea works for the living room, bedroom, or any other room, whatever the decorating style, and is very popular.

Collections of photos and prints on the wall

On the other hand, one wall in any roomcan be transformed into a gallery with a selection of paintings of different sizes, executed in different styles, and framed in different frames.

A third idea, for the organized woman, is to hang multimedia works symmetrically, with equal space between each frame

A lavish living room, with a wall decorated with a huge metal-executed Arabic lettering plaque

Accessory racks

Small wooden wall shelves loaded with accessories

Installing a set of wall shelvesin the living room or bedroom provides a place to display personal and decorative items that keep up with interior decorating trends in terms of materials, colors, and shapes. Shelves also allow you to switch out accessories every season and keep the room’s décor fresh. On the other hand, books and accessories can share the same shelves.

Ornamental plants hanging on the walls

Indoor plants on the shelves

If you are a gardening enthusiast, but don’t have a garden to take care of, you can satisfy your desire to connect with the natural world through living wall decor, which means distributing a group of indoor natural plants on one of the empty walls in the living room. On the other hand, you can just choose a potted plant or a couple of potted plants to be placed on the shelves on the wall.

A new idea for wall decor

A new idea for wall decor in the living room is to hang a set of vases, or tall glass containers, and fill them with items that match the theme of the room. For example, if the decor in the living room is rustic, place pinecones in these clear containers. If you’re into a particular sport, such as tennis, and you watch matches in the living room, fill the containers on the wall with tennis balls. You’ll attract the attention of your guests, the balls will serve as conversation starters, and you’ll surround yourself with things that mean something to you.

Accessories suitable for decorating empty walls

Multi-sized reproductions of a palm-themed photograph on a wall

A white-painted wall in a living room or bedroom is the perfect canvas to fill with things that appeal to you and reveal something of your personality. You can choose any of the following accessories to decorate the wall.

Mirrors of different shapes and sizes on the wall in the living room

• Mirror: A large wall mirror creates depth in the living room and maximizes the amount of natural light, especially in a small space. You can hang one or more mirrors on each wall.
• Carpet: A rug on the wall in the living or dining room is a great solution, especially if the decor in the latter combines past and present.
• Macrame art: Macrame art is finally making a comeback, with many homeowners preferring to decorate their interior spaces with handmade objects. This artisanal art adds texture to décor and catches the eye, wherever it goes, including on blank domestic walls.
• Hats: If you collect hats, you can choose hooks to hang them on one wall of your entryway, after removing them from your closet.
• Map: If places mean a lot to you or you live in a city where you like to explore every corner, why not hang a large map of it on the wall in your living room?
• Lighting element: Wall sconces are a trendy way to brighten up your decor and get rid of a dark home. Install a couple of lighting elements on one wall in the living room, or even just one.

Modern wall light fixture