53 Gorgeous Ways To Dress Your Blank And Boring Walls

53 Gorgeous Ways To Dress Your Blank And Boring Walls
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Are your walls looking just a bit blah? Wall decor is the easiest feature of your home to change around and update, so why not do it more often to keep your style fresh and fabulous? Check out these amazing wall candy ideas from Hometalk bloggers, to make your space look great in an instant.

1. Hang a collage of old windows

Project via The Magic Brush

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2. Make rustic art pieces using burlap and paint

Project via Recreated Designs

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3. Put up a room-sized mural

Project via This Green Life

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4. Stencil just the top half of a wall

Project via Thrift Diving

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5. Arrange elegant plates on the wall

Project via Canary Street Crafts

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6. Make large scale block art from a picture

Project via Shine Your Light

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7. Use an old ladder as an accent

Project via Kammy's Korner

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8. Make pretty and practical wall art with a DIY chalkboard

Project via Two Purple Couches

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9. Dress up a plain gallery wall by using all gold frames

Project via Start at Home

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10. Put up a long glass window as a backdrop for every season

Project via An Extraordinary Day

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11. Brighten a corner with an inspirational gallery

Project via Bright Green Door

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12. Paint a geometric masterpiece with painter's tape

Project via Southern Couture

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13. Matchup found items for an eclectic display

Project via Restoration Redoux

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14. Craft and hang your own canvas photos

Project via Lovely Etc.

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15. Bring in a beachy vibe with silvery coral art

Project via Nourish and Nestle

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16. Repurpose a vintage find (like this scale) into decor

Project via Denise on a Whim

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17. Turn a pretty candy box into Valentine's decor people will love

Project via Redhead Can Decorate

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18. Frame huge botanical prints to create a collection

Project via Atta Girl Says

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19. Cut up paper towel rolls and create faux metal grates

Project via Suzy's Artsy Craftsy Sitcom

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20. Turn big cardboard letters into a sweet message

Project via Tried & True

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21. Roll up magazine pages to create quilt-style art

Project via Purl3Agony

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22. Use artificial flowers for a romantic accent

Project via FrugElegance

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23. Hang parts and pieces from vintage finds

Project via What Rose Knows

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24. Use vintage fabric pieces to frame wall decor

Project via Kreativ K

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25. Fold and roll old book pages into a gorgeous 3D mural

Project via Recreate Design Company

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26. Cover a canvas you've grown tired of with a metallic chevron design

Project via I Should Be Mopping the Floor

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27. Load every open corner with a rustic wooden sign

Project via Funky Junk Interiors

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28. Knock off a popular subway art look using vinyl

Project via Holy Craft

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29. Use wood shims to warm up your walls

Project via DIY Beautify

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30. Or make something sweet with pallet planks

Project via Scavenger Chic

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31. Print pictures on wood and create a cool display frame

Project via Mother Daughter Projects

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32. Or use a frame to showcase a sparkly winter wreath

Project via What Meegan Makes

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33. Stain a plank of wood into a colorful masterpiece

Project via Second Touch Art

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34. Hang a quilt or a pretty rug

Project via Cozy Little House

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35. Use pallet planks to create bold graphics

Project via Sengerson

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36. Combine decor and storage with a pretty mug rack

Project via Art Is Beauty

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37. Find a pretty dish towel and frame it for a kitchen wall

Project via Creative Ramblings

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38. Paint cheapo picture frames with bright color blocks (you don't even need pictures)

Project via Brepurposed

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39. Create bold tattoo art for your walls

Project via Sher Bailey

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40. Give your artwork a professional look by stretching it over a frame

Project via Home Maid Simple

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41. Make bright tapestry-style decor that fits the season

Project via 365 Days of Crafts

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42. Print out an inspirational message and stick it to a board

Project via Dreams Factory

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43. Upcycle an old screen into a farmhouse sign

Project via Prodigal Pieces

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44. Frame vintage doilies for everyone to admire

Project via Sarah @Sadie Seasongoods

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45. Spell a large scale word or name on the wall with nails and string

Project via Bigger Than the Three of Us

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46. Show off your decorative plate collection

Project via One Project Closer

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47. Make a nautical wall with beach decor and shells

Project via Our House Now a Home

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48. Liven up a blah corner with a nature themed mural

Project via Dogs Don't Eat Pizza

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49. Hang an old chair on the wall as interesting shelving

Project via My Thrift Store Addiction

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50. Design an impressive display with curtains

Project via Green With Decor

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51. Hang huge graphics for big impact art

Project via The Sweet Escape

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52. Build the easiest free-form picture frame

Project via Flipping the Flip

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53. Turn a wood slice into a family photo

Project via Tasha @Designer Trapped in a Lawyer's Body

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For more amazing ways to dress up your walls, check out the wall decor page on Hometalk!

Also on HuffPost:

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Soft Blues(01 of08)
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Traditional Feng Shui wisdom says that blues can slow down heart rate and lower blood pressure. The most stress-reducing tones are soft, watery blues. "It reminds you of a beautiful blue sky or beautiful blue water, or the essence of a breeze," says Jordan. "They’re very soothing, calming colors for any space in your home.”Color: SW 6771 Bathe Blue (credit:Sherwin Williams)
Gray Blues(02 of08)
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A light to medium shade of gray-blue can have a similar effect, says Jordan. Color: SW 6242 Bracing Blue (credit:Sherwin Williams)
Aqua Blues(03 of08)
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Aqua shades, which are on the bluer side of the green spectrum, can be very calming, Jordan says. Color: SW 6464 Aloe (credit:Sherwin WIlliams)
Pale Greens(04 of08)
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Beige greens and pale yellow-greens are the most stress-reducing shades in the green family, which can can to mind soothing nature scenes. In order to be calming, Jordan says, "They have to be pretty soft and less saturated.” Color: SW 6736 Jocular Green (credit:Sherwin Williams)
Dusty Pinks (05 of08)
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Choose pinks that are on the paler or dustier side for a relaxing feel. “A hot pink room isn’t going to be very calming, but if you do something on the lighter end of the spectrum and somewhat on the gray side, those can be very soothing as well,” says Jordan. Color: SW 6316 Rosy Outlook (credit:Sherwin Williams)
Lavenders(06 of08)
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Although purple can be an intense color, “Purples that are on the chalky, dusty side, or more muted shades of violets and lavenders and purples on the greyer side can be calmer." Color: SW 6828 Rhapsody Lilac (credit:Sherwin Williams)
Beiges(07 of08)
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“On the warmer end of the spectrum, beiges and anything in that neutral category tend to be calming, and also warm grays," says Jordan. "When you start getting into true warm colors like oranges or yellows, those typically have more energy to them."Color: SW 6106 Kilim Beige (credit:Sherwin Williams)
Pale Grays(08 of08)
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A light gray, especially when paired with blue or white elements, can create a relaxing atmosphere. "Gray is a perfect choice and can be layered with any of these colors to add to a serene space," says Jordan.Color: SW 7058 Magnetic Gray (credit:Sherwin Williams)

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