February 02, 2022

Art Pieces Aside: What to Do With the Huge, Blank Wall at Home

A new home is a blank canvas. While it’s quite easy to fill up the empty rooms with furniture and appliances, the ceilings with different kinds of lighting fixtures, the floors with rugs and plants, a lot of new homeowners don’t know what to do with huge, vacant walls other than hanging art pieces. Yes, paintings and murals are nice, but for those who don’t want to go overboard with art and risk having a home that looks like a museum, the wall space needs a different design treatment.

Use these creative ideas as you decorate that spacious, blank wall:

Add Dimension

An architectural accent, such as chair rail molding and wainscoting, can instantly give character to those vacant walls. A modern home, such as a townhouse in Amaris Homes in Dasmariñas, Cavite, can have a classic touch with chair rail molding and wainscoting on walls. Even though it seems like a small detail in the room, its addition can contribute to the elegant ambiance in the space.

Take note of the placement of these wall details, though. Ideally, you want them installed no higher than the lower third of the room. With this placement, the chair rail molding and wainscoting can catch the eye of visitors and add texture to the room without unnecessarily making the space look smaller than it is.

Use a Mirror

Hang a mirror or have it lean against the blank wall. The advantage of this design move is that it can make the room appear bigger and brighter since it reflects light. What’s more, you can essentially apply this to different areas in the house that has a blank wall. Whether it be your foyer, bathroom, or hallway, you can use a mirror and it won’t look like it’s out of place.

If possible, explore different shapes of mirrors. Those with geometric designs can similarly add texture to the room. They may even serve as a focal point in the space, elevating the style of the interiors.

Hang Floating Shelves

The vertical space of the walls is perfect for additional storage. Maximize it by installing floating shelves. These fixtures are perfect for compact spaces because they don’t occupy floor space. For instance, if you chose the 46-square-meter townhouse in Amaris Homes, install floating shelves in the bare walls of your living room and stairs to maximize storage. With their stylish look, they will instantly capture people’s eyes.

In addition, arrange the fixtures in such a way that it will create an interesting ensemble. For example, you can vary the lengths and sizes of the shelves. Some can display items, while others conceal the contents. A few items you can show off are books, plants, and figurines. The ones worth hiding are charger cables, modems, and other unsightly household accessories. With this kind of arrangement, your floating shelves can very well be the star of the room.

 

A new home is a blank canvas offering many design possibilities. Don’t be overwhelmed with the large, blank walls in your space. Instead, accept the challenge of bringing out creativity and creating something beautiful and functional.

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