Although I love to decorate, that does not mean that I am creative. I have an okay sense of color and space but I am not one to tackle a project with an original idea! I have always loved looking through magazines like House Beautiful, Country Home and Southern Living. I love to see pictures of what other people have done in their homes. I am not shy about stealing inspiration from others hard work if it will make my house look better! With Pinterest, that has opened up a whole new world for sharing creative information. There are so many talented people out there that have generously shared their creations with the world. From them, I have drawn inspiration for some decorating tips. I have a few blank walls in my house and I needed some help to know what to do with them, so I went online to see what ideas were floating around. Here are my favorite five suggestions for what to do with an empty wall:
- Shelves:Â If you have a blank wall and need to fill it, shelves are a great way to do that. You can use any type shelf you like, but floating shelves are popular right now. Some people love to line up treasured figures, clocks or pictures while others stack books or small pieces of art. No matter what you put on it, a shelf is a great place to put it.
- Framed Lettering:Â A new trend in decorating is framed letters that are hung to spell a word, name or phrase. On a recent DIY television show, the host explained the word “Family” was the most popular word used.
- Tiled Artwork:Â Another popular trend right now is to take a favorite photograph and turn it into several tiles that are then hung. The result is a statement making piece of art for your home and a great blank wall solution.
- Calendars:Â Although calendars are very useful during the year you use them, they lose their need on 12/31. If you choose your calendar wisely, you just may be able to take the images from the calendar, frame them and fill your empty wall with them.
- Wall Decals: One of the most popular and affordable solutions for a boring blank wall are wall decals. Some companies offer you a few landscapes, kid friendly images or animal pictures. Those companies are fine, but are they enough? Well, if you want more of a selection, Wallmonkeys and their more than 20 million images to choose from are for you.
What To Do With An Empty Wall
When Caitlin and I were both redecorating our rooms, we both had some blank walls to deal with. We both like the Paris theme and we did not have a lot of Paris decor yet. When I saw that Wallmonkeys had so many images to choose from, I thought I could easily find what I wanted. Boy was that an understatement. With over 2 million choices, when I typed “Paris” in the search and thousands popped up, I should not have been surprised! It took Caitlin and I two days to figure out which prints we were going to settle on! I really love mine because with my love of photography, it is perfect. Caitlin just liked the looks of hers, and I must admit, I did too! I think we both did really well! We both decided on the 24″ size which both retail for $29.99.
Wallmonkeys started as a way for parents to get custom printed graphics of their kids playing sports. Instead of professional athletes adorning their walls, they wanted their own sports stars. With no other companies printing graphics from their customers personal photos, this was a ripe area for the picking. This was four years ago and now Wallmonkeys is offering that same unique service with top notch customer service. The decals are printed on a very high quality material that is not flimsy like those other companies. You can choose from land or seascapes, fine art or pop art or pictures of cats, monkeys, cars or rocks if you are into them. Bottom line is that whatever you want, Wallmonkeys has probably got it and if you cannot find it, upload it and ask them to print it for you.
One USA reader will win a 36″ decal of their choice (ARV $50.oo+)
I love the Adorable Unicorn Removable Wall Decal!
One of my favorite is the The Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh Removable Wall Decal #WLM-28585!
the princess set
I would like one of the tropical scenes like http://www.wallmonkeys.com/43903732/FOT/Tropical+beach
My favorite is #FOT-45455349 Escalators.
I liked the Action Ninja Silhouette
Red Geraniums on a Window Sill
I love the Steps Upon The Moon’s Surface Removable Wall Decal.
Two Young Kids At The Ice Cream Stand Removable Wall Decal
Item # FOT-52465689
I like the princess set
I know my daughter would pick Large group of 471 cats breeds for her wall.
I love the
Mountains & Light, Bw Removable Wall Decal
#FOT-52600841
cute aggressive princess set
I would love the baseball player batting stance right handed for my son’s room. Thanks so much for the chance to win.
The Manhattan At Night Removable Wall Decal is my favorite.
Erawan Waterfall, Kanchanaburi, Thailand Removable Wall Decal
I like the Cute Aggressive Princess Set Removable Wall Decal
Item # FOT-52600841 for my tween!
I like the Hammond Castle
I like the #WLM-29824
Basketball on Fire
I like The Parasol by Francisco De Goya.
Being that I live in Saint Paul, Minnesota, I really like the picture of Downtown Saint Paul, #FOT-44833797.
#WLM-30746
Hockey Silhouette – 18
I like the Las Vegas at Night.
I like the “Fine Unicorn Head Decorative Element – Vector Illustration Removable Wall Decal.”
I love Branch of the Seine near Giverny by Claude Monet Removable Wall Decal #WLM-21132!
I like the Branch of the Seine near Giverny by Claude Monet.
I like the World Map Illustration Removable Wall Decal Item # FOT-40295227
i daughter would like the Decorated Elephant At The Elephant Festival In Jaipur Removable Wall Decal
I like the Seamless Spring Floral Pattern Removable Wall Decal
LOVE the Decorated Elephant At The Elephant Festival In Jaipur Removable Wall Decal 🙂
Ballet Dancer Silhouette
i really like this one http://www.wallmonkeys.com/42436765/FOT/Birds+and+birdhouses.+Vector+set
I like the antique camera decal.
Tutankhamun Removable Wall Decal
i like the #FOT-50961314
Singapore city in sunset time
i like the wild flowers, or the paris one.
I like the Decorated Elephant At The Elephant Festival In Jaipur Removable Wall Decal
My son would love the Baseball Player Hit Run Lefty Silhouette Removable Wall Decal. Thank you
I like the Silka Deer,Cervus Nippon Removable Wall Decal
I would absolutely love to win this prize because it says everything about our connection to the universe. #FOT-49322430
Holding the Galaxy
Field Of Spring Grass And Sunny Day
The Zebra Element Design Squares
I like Chevron Background Removable Wall Decal
Noah’s Ark Removable Wall Decal.
Love the Zen Plumaria
I like the Vector Music Seamless Pattern Removable Wall Decal
Item # FOT-49081292
We have a music room and it would go amazing in there!
I really love the Beautiful Sunflower Field Removable Wall Decal
Thank You for the chance to enter
Wow! Great selection! My favorite is Virgin and Child with St. Anne by Leonardo Da Vinci Removable Wall Decal #WLM. 🙂 Thank you.
I like the sea animal set
Paris Background Removable Wall Decal
Item # FOT-48977766
Anniversary is soon…Wife would love the butterfly one
I really like the Ozma of Oz Illustration by John R. Neill.
I like the Wild Flowers in Bloom by Lake on Mount Rainier.My cousin would love the Paris one you have. Thank you 🙂
I love the Fisherman Silhouettes at Sunrise. It is beautiful.
the b ears
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abstract butterflies background
The zebra squares are so cool
Girl with a Watering Can by Pierre-auguste Renoir
Gili Nanggu Island Lombok Indonesia Removable Wall Decal
Item # GTY-170120062
I would want the Coliseum At Night. Rome – Italy Removable Wall Decal
Singapore City In Sunset Time Removable Wall Decal
I like the Garden Set With Birds, Blooming Trees, Flowers And Insects. Removable Wall Decal.
I like The Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh.
Giraffes Interacting Removable Wall Decal
Item # GTY-158348907
I would love the 60″ Custom Wall Monkey- of my daughters, of course!
I like the elephant!
I would get the Fond Vélo Removable Wall Decal
lion cub prince pic
I love the Sunset On Beach, Mahe Island, Seychelles decal.
Towards the Coast of Earth Beneath, down from the Ecliptic by Gustave Dore Removable Wall Decal #WLM-19761
WLM#28585 Starry Night by Vincent Van Goth
I like the Barn amongst Wheat Fields.
Young Scheveningen Woman, Knitting: Facing Right by Vincent Van Gogh Removable Wall Decal #WLM-14693
I LOVE this window!
http://www.wallmonkeys.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3_267&products_id=30130
Paris or any fruit or vegetable
I like the lightning over a small town, very life like.
lion cub prince pic is cool
I LOVE all the Parisian wall art! I’ve recently started turning my bedroom into a Paris theme, these would be so perfect!!
FOT-40029593 wall decal
I like the lion cub prince pic or a custom pic.
I love the starry night decal.
I love the city scapes. Especially the Columbus one.
I like The Waterlily Pond: Green Harmony by Claude Monet Removable Wall Decal
I like the Tropical Beach Removable Wall Decal
Item # FOT-43903732
Background from Birch Trees without Leaves Removable Wall Decal
I like the birch tree wallpaper
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Abstract Floral Background
I like the Owl Bird Silhouette
Spotted Leopard Cub Sitting
The Landscapes are beautiful and the kids stuff is super cute! So hard to choose.
I like the patchwork background with owls
anything in the nature section, like the lotus flower
Winter Hawk is striking!
Thank you,
I love the fine art category, but I cannot pick a favorite. Too many choices I love
I like the Chevron background.
Cartoon Baby Monkey with Banana Removable Wall Decal
I love the North Window and Turret Arch!
There are so many I like. To hard to choose.
I love the young ballerina
Ausblick – View of the Water