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Empty Wall Decor Ideas: from a Blank Space to a Statement Piece

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Introduction:

Do you have an empty wall in your house and do you need ideas on how to style it? If so, this post is just what you are looking for! We will show you some of the best ways to use empty walls in your home and the best part is that we’ve created complete sets and have linked all the products in the pictures.  Read on to find a solution for your blank wall space. 

Do you have an empty wall that needs some love?

Do you have a blank wall in your house? Look around, sometimes they go unnoticed because they are just a blank canvas that needs some love. However, once you are done designing them, they will become an accent wall of your house.

Look around your house: is your entryway long and boring, is the back wall of your living room blank, what about a second-story landing – can it be made into a gallery wall? Maybe it is an empty dining room wall?  Did you just think of a space that you would like to bring to life? 

Getting started

To get started on bringing your wall decor ideas to life: think about how much space you have? Is there enough space for a console table or would an oversized mirror be a better solution? Also, how are you using that space- would a bench be helpful to have?

Create extra seating with a bench

Adding a bench will create extra seating for your space, but the bench alone would feel lonely.  Add a faux or real tree, a few art pieces behind the bench, and add a few pillows or a throw blanket.

  1. Bench
  2. Art
  3. Faux tree
  4. Pillows

Add an oversized mirror for a wow effect

If the space in front of your wall is narrow – add an oversize mirror.  It will create a wow effect and add visually make the space look bigger. 

  1. Oversize statement mirror
  2. Vase with dry plant

Add vertical shiplap and paint it black

If you have a white wall, adding shiplap and painting a dark color will make it a statement wall.  In contrast all light fixtures, a light wood console table, a round mirror, and a few baskets. To finish up the space with a light vase. 

  1. Round mirror
  2. Gold light fixtures
  3. Vase and faux flowers
  4. Baskets
  5. Console table

Add picture frame molding 

If you don’t want to paint your wall a dark color, but still want to add a wow effect, you can add picture frame molding and paint it white. Add wall sconces, a console table, and a framed mirror. 

  1. Wall sconces
  2. Mirror
  3. Console table
  4. Decor

Go modern farmhouse style 

If you don’t want to or cannot paint a wall, add large wall art and a low bench.  Add sconces on the sides and finish styling the bench will pillows. 

  1. Printable art
  2. Printshop
  3. Bench
  4. Sconces
  5. Pillows

Conclusion

The possibilities are endless when it comes to creating a statement wall.  Hopefully, these ideas gave a boost to your design ideas. You can also combine several ideas to create your own take on a statement wall