MORE THAN ARTWORK ON THE WALL
An empty wall is a display waiting to happen – it gives your creativity a chance to fire up.
Instead of prints, posters or photos, consider hanging other things that are more custom – the piece of antique lace that once belonged to your great-grandmother, your collection of charming teapots, a giant-size version of your initials. This new decorative element could be just what your living space needs to look refreshed. Consider these options:
Maps: Maps make a statement in any room. You can hang a map of your hometown, your favorite vacation spot or the country where your family originated from. If you want to hang a few maps on one wall, make them similarly sized.
Fabric: Got a beautiful piece of material that’s been sitting in the back of your closet because you didn’t know what to do with it? Turn it into wall art. Wrap the material around an appropriately sized canvas, staple it, and add a frame.
Calendar: Instead of a traditional paper wall calendar, opt for an acrylic one that’s modern and reusable. A dry-erase marker will easily wipe off when you need to update your calendar – use it to help keep everyone organized!
Clocks: The look of a vintage clock on a wall offers nostalgic charm. Be sure to install them in rooms where occupants can handle the noise, like a dining room or kitchen vs. a bedroom.
Mirrors: These shiny surfaces don’t just belong on a medicine cabinet or atop a dresser. Install them wherever you want reflection and light, such as a dark entryway. Try small mirrors in groupings of three along a hallway.
Collections: Why hide your treasured objects in boxes in the basement? Show them off on an empty wall where they can be seen and appreciated by visitors. Use shelves or hooks to hold them up at eye level.
Mugs: What you hang up doesn’t always have to just be decorative, it can be practical also. If you’re short on storage space in your kitchen, for example, take your coffee mugs out of the cabinet and display them on a shelf that matches the room’s style.
Oversize letters: Make a personal statement in a living room or den when you hang giant letters that represent your initials or meaningful words.