10 Creative Ways To Decorate A Large Wall
Have a big blank wall to decorate but not sure what to do with it? You're not alone - trying to decorate a large wall can feel overwhelming because of the size, but don't worry - I've got you covered. These 10 easy and creative ways to decorate a large wall will have help you turn that blank space into an interesting focal point you love.
Whether your wall is tall, wide, or both, get inspired by these large designer-approved wall ideas and use any one or combo of them to have your walls looking stylish in no time.
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1. Hang Oversized Art
Large scale art is one of the fastest ways to decorate a large wall. It creates instant impact and is a perfect opportunity to showcase your style or add personality with art that is meaningful to you.
➡️Pro Tip: Best for living rooms, offices, or bedrooms where you want one piece to anchor the space.
You can keep the oversized wall art subtle like this light and airy office.
Or use dark, contrasting colors to make a statement.
2. Hang A Tapestry Or Rug
Add character, texture, warmth, and possibly tell about your heritage or an amazing travel experience by hanging a handmade tapestry or vintage rug on your wall as art.
➡️ DIY tip: Ashley at Bigger Than The Three of Us mounted her tapestry to a large canvas before hanging it, but you could also simply hang it on a rod without framing it.
3. Create A Gallery Wall
Pro Tip: For an updated look, keep the frames simple and thin with a wide matting. For a more formal look, keep the color palette of the photos or art neutral. And for a casual and fun feel, use more color in the photos.
Gallery walls are one of my favorite ways to decorate big walls because there are gallery wall layouts and frames to fit any decorating style.
A gallery wall gives you the chance to tell your story with family photos, travel memories, art prints, or a mix of things. Plus it's budget friendly and super customizable.
4. Use Long Furniture To Frame The Space
If you're dealing with a long wall, a long piece of furniture is going to be your best friend. Using a long furniture piece will ground a big blank wall and create a focal point. Bonus: it gives you a nice place to add smaller decor items like lamps, books, baskets, mirrors or art.
Long console table
Console tables are great for entryways, living rooms and dining rooms.
Not only will it give you extra storage, it provides a flat space to add interesting decor and creates a vignette or focal point that draws your eye in and breaks up the expanse of a huge wall.
Long and low shelves
If your large wall doesn't have a high ceiling, consider adding low profile shelves to anchor the wall and use it for display space. Ideal for modern living rooms and dining rooms.
Long bench
A long bench can be perfect in an entryway.
It helps draw your eye to a focal point on the long wall and adds a functional spot to put on shoes.
Toss on a few pillows and you've got a functional and stylish entryway.
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5. Create A Built In Library Wall
Why not turn that big wall into a built-in library? Shelves and bookcases add height, storage and major personality. If you're an avid reader and have an expansive book collection, it will give you endless opportunities to showcase your decor style and your book collection.
6. Add Subtle Texture
Your first thought when trying to decorate a big wall might be to hang things on it, but some of the best design elements in a space are subtle. By simply adding texture to the wall you can add interest without hanging any "stuff".
Board and batten detail
This board and batten accent wall adds so much character to a huge living room wall that nothing else on the wall is needed. You can paint it all white, like this room, for a clean, airy look, or pair it with a bold paint color for extra impact.
Picture frame molding
Add interest to a large blank wall with picture frame molding. The molding detail and dimension adds just enough texture and architectural interest so the wall doesn't appear so massive and blank.
Picture frame molding usually lends itself to a more traditional decorating style but much of that will depend on how thick and detailed the molding is. Choosing a slightly wider trim with less detail will create a more modern look.
7. Use Greenery And Tall Plants
Greenery is a great way to add organic color, and if you're trying to figure out how to decorate a huge wall, a tall indoor tree like a fiddle leaf, olive tree or faux cactus brings interest, height and color to any space.
Pro Tip: Use an oversized planter to ground your indoor tree and add even more style and texture to your space.
8. Display A Collection
Your collections can say a lot about your interests and personality so why not turn your wall in a conversation piece by curating your collection and displaying it with intention? Install floating shelves for smaller items or arrange a collection in an interesting layout, shape or pattern to make it into unexpected wall art.
9. Paint It A Bold Color
Adding a deep saturated wall color like a deep black or gray green paint color is an easy and inexpensive way to bring drama and style to your large wall. You can layer a beautiful color on top of shiplap or board and batten, or simply paint your large wall for a bold and complete statement that makes it look like you left it blank on purpose.
10. Lean An Oversized Mirror
Similar to oversized art, an oversized mirror is a great way to decorate a large wall. Not only will the mirror reflect light, it acts as art by simply reflecting the items in front of it and when you lean it against the wall, a mirror adds drama and sophistication to any space.
Please be careful with this one especially if you have kids! It’s important to secure the top of the mirror to the wall to prevent it from falling over.
Easy Combos To Decorate A Large Wall
When it comes to decorating ideas for big walls, there are a ton of possibilities. Keep it simple and use just one idea, or mix and match a few large wall design ideas for a polished, layered look.
My favorite go-to combos:
Long console + leaning large scale mirror
The console in this entryway fills this long wall nicely and the tall leaning mirror helps fill the space on the tall wall while keeping the color palette neutral.
Board and batten + bold color
This modern design of board and batten painted a deep rich green leaves no need for anything else to decorate this large bedroom wall.
Oversized art + tall greenery
In my open concept living and dining room, a long wall joins the spaces. I added large canvas art to define the sitting area and placed tall plants where the two rooms meet to give a hint of room division and fill in the long white wall.
Final Thoughts
When you’re staring at a big blank wall, it’s easy to feel stuck or overwhelmed. But remember, decorating a large wall is just about creating balance and visual interest, not filling every inch.
Start with one idea from this list and build from there. Whether you go bold with paint or subtle with molding, you’ve got tons of ways to make your large wall feel styled and finished.
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