A round-up of 20 of the best DIY wall decor ideas plus tutorials and tips to pull off the look easily and get the designer look for less.Decorator’s block. I swear it’s a real thing. Like writer’s block when you stare at a blank screen and that blinking cursor just mocks you while you try to rattle around in your brain for words to spill out on a page? But instead of a blank screen, it’s a blank wall. And what’s worse is there are soooooo many blank walls in a house that it’s really easy to give up. To heck with it! Call it minimalist style. But what’s the fun in that? (I mean I like the idea of minimalist style, but I need something.) Whenever I ask the question, “What is one thing about decorating that you struggle with?” for the Simplified Decorating series, I always get a flood of the exact same answer, “I need help decorating my walls!” So just for fun, I rounded up 20 GREAT ideas to get your creative juices flowing so that you can fill those blank walls with tons of personality. 20 Creative DIY Wall Decor Ideas for Your Blank Walls1. Gallery Wall FramesYes, they’re still in. And no, they don’t have to look like a mish-mash of random clutter nailed to your sheetrock. There are so many possibilities for different arrangements of your frames. And if you need a few great hacks, this is my method for making it perfect every time. And this is my trick for putting the nail in the perfect spot every time without any “oopsie” nail holes. Here are a few gallery wall arranging layouts that could help. The general rule is keep your frames between 2-6 inches of each other so they look like an intentional grouping. 2. MirrorsMake a gallery wall from several mirrors or hang/lean one large mirror to make a big statement in a room. Source: Shabbyfufu 3. Oversized MapMake it extra sentimental by choosing a map of where you live, the city/state you grew up in, the country of your heritage, etc. Etsy has tons of them or you can find free ones by Google searching public domain images. 4. HatsI loooooove this wall decor idea for adding texture and warmth to a space. Keep your eyes peeled at the thrift store and you’ll be able to pull it off for super cheap. 5. WallpaperNo art is necessary when you have pretty wallpaper stealing the spotlight. Some of my favorite wallpaper patterns are here and here. 6. PlatesAnother great “thrift store hunt” kind of wall decor project, especially for a kitchen or dining room. Source: Design Sponge 7. MoldingWhen you have chunky molding with plenty of character, it’s beautiful all on its own. Wall decor optional. Find tutorials for several different wall moldings here: 8. Floating ShelvesI love the way floating shelves can make a space feel laid back and allows opportunity for lots of texture. Check out tips for styling shelves here. Source: McGee & Co. 9. An Oversized PaintingSometimes just one simple but statement-making piece of art is all you need. Bonus: It helps make small rooms appear larger. Or you can DIY large art yourself using this trick and a poster / engineer print. 10. BrushstrokesIf you want to save a few bucks but still get a wallpaper effect, this project is so simple and inexpensive to do. Source: Curbly 11. Command CenterMight as well put your walls to work and make them functional for the day-to-day. 12. Pressed Flowers & FeathersGo foraging through your yard for flowers, leaves, and feathers you can press to put into a float frame. It’s totally free and a fun little project. 13. HooksThey don’t seem like much but hooks totally count as wall decor. Their functionality is a perk. ? 14. StencilIf wallpaper intimidates you, stencils are a great alternative. Can you believe this is from a stencil?! Source – In My Own Style 15. Engineer Typography PrintsType up your favorite song lyrics, quotes, or lines from literature, print on engineering paper, and make a statement. 16. ChalkboardYou don’t even have to write anything on it, unless you just want to. Source: Amber Interiors 17. Old WindowsThis one is so clever for a window-less room to take the feeling of having a window. 18. BasketsAnother good one to add texture and pull off for just a few bucks from thrift store finds. 19. Cutting BoardsThis is so perfect for a kitchen! 20. Framed Recipes & LettersIf you have any handwritten treasures from loved ones or ancestors, preserve them using this UV film method and stick them in a frame to remember always. Whew! That’s all I can come up with. I’m sure there’s more. But if that’s not a great starting point to fight some wall decorating woes, I don’t know what is. ? Hope it helps anyway! Be gone, decorator’s block. If you want to save this post for later, you can pin it here: The post 20 Creative DIY Wall Decor Ideas for Your Blank Walls appeared first on Bless'er House. Originally from Bless'er House https://ift.tt/2ICqiFv
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Author - Emily ColemanVisual Furniture Merchandiser at Simmons Quality Home Improvement Archives
February 2019
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