27 Blank Wall Solutions

Use framed prints to fill up blank space on the wall behind a bed, an arrangement that doubles as a headboard. To create this gridlike look, use square black frames and hang them close together, leaving about 2-3 inches between the frame edges.

A single piece of art can be the solution for an entire blank wall -- if it's a dramatic size, like this floor-to-ceiling printed canvas, stretched around a frame. To make your own oversized art, stretch fabric around a canvas frame, available at art or crafts stores.

Combine two types of wall art -- shadow boxes and plates -- for a distinctive way to dress up a blank wall. Line shadow boxes with colorful papers or fabrics, then mount coordinating plates inside the boxes with a strong adhesive.

Give an old serving tray new life as wall art. This round serving tray adds a decorative touch to a bedside area with its pretty design and coordinating color scheme.

Round up a collection of worn, unreadable books with fun covers. Remove the covers and hang in frames for a literary-themed wall art installation. Or, if you want to keep the books intact, scan the covers and print on photo paper.

Jump on the typography trend and use letters to create an artful arrangement. Use a variety of sizes, colors, and materials. Try combining prints with three-dimensional letters arranged in shadow boxes. For an extra dose of style, include one striking large letter to balance the smaller pieces.

An expansive floating shelf adds character to a blank wall. Layer framed prints or pictures and favorite accessories along the shelf. If you have a larger wall, hang several shelves and stagger their heights.

If you like to change your artwork frequently, try this approach for easy switch-ups. Simply hang a grouping of prints on walls with thumbtacks, which also lends a more casual vibe than standard framed prints.

Create a gallery of frames above a large window or along the soffit above kitchen cabinets. Use matching frames for your collection and fill with favorite snapshots and fun prints. If you have a colorful space, try a collection of black-and-white images. Or if your space leans neutral, like this breakfast nook, opt for an assortment of colorful artwork.

Make your own wall art with candleholders by hanging them in a grid on a wall. These holders have a small hole in the bottom so they can hang from a nail with the base flush against the wall.

Dress up your walls with variations on a theme. Pick a subject or motif you love and repeat it in a collection of paintings, prints, needlepoints, and more. If you crave a little continuity, frame all your pieces in the same style of frame.

Looking for a quick yet stunning way to fill up a blank wall? Try an oversized mirror. This once-dull corner comes to life with a large mirror in a bright blue frame. The mirror adds style to the room and reflects light around the room, making it feel more spacious.

Conquer a blank wall and your clutter at the same time with a wall full of storage. In this office/living room, an expanse of cubbies holds books, accessories, and personal mementos. Floating shelves below the cubbies are perfect for stashing baskets and boxes, which serve as additional clutter-busters.

For a lighter alternative to a larger mirror, group several smaller mirrors together. The result is a more subtle -- yet still stunning -- wall arrangement. Use frameless mirrors in different shapes such as the ones pictured for a sophisticated cottage look.

Introduce a new color to a space with brightly hued picture mats. These yellow matted prints bring attention to the bed, casting it as the bedroom's focal point. The yellow mats serve as a vivid contrast to the purple-hued bedroom. For a polished look, repeat the mat's hue somewhere else in the room.

Add a gallery installation to your living room with magnetic paint and wood trim. Section off a wall portion and paint it with magnetic paint, topped with a coat of paint in your choice of color. (We chose a hue slightly darker than the rest of the wall.) Let kids hang their latest creations from the wall with fun magnets.

Create a picture-perfect plate arrangement on your walls with a little bit of prep work. Trace the items you plan to hang onto paper. Cut out the shapes and tape to the wall in different arrangements until you get the perfect combination.

Dress up plain walls with trimwork. For a subtle yet stunning approach, paint the trim the same color as your walls. Start with a chair rail, installed about 3 feet up the wall from the floor, then add additional squares and rectangles in a repeating pattern.

Have you found the perfect piece of artwork but discovered it doesn't fill the wall space the way you'd like it to? Pair it with smaller paintings to make the arrangement feel more robust. By itself, this larger print was a little too small to adequately fill the expanse of wall in this entryway. By placing two smaller paintings on each side of the print, the arrangement is in proportion to the wall space surrounding it.

Love a particular pattern or motif? Give it prominence in your wall art, but add a little zip with variation. Here, lattice prints in four different pattern variations and background colors were combined to create one arrangement. Matching frames unite the prints for a casual yet sophisticated look.

For a casual cottage look, hang shallow wicker baskets along a wall as artwork. Here, the woven baskets add texture to the wall, and the natural material pops against cool blue walls.

Search antique stores and flea markets for old finds to frame into one-of-a-kind artwork. Consider classic finds such as quilts, vintage cross-stitch, or watercolors to add some fab flair to your walls.

Create an organized collage of images going up your main staircase. For a clean and sophisticated look, choose three or four types of frames that complement each other. Then use paper to organize the placement of each frame.

To get this unique look, cover your plain walls with large sheets of plywood. Then add a collage of frames in various sizes to complete the look.

Make wallpaper less permanent by hanging in as vertical artwork. Anchor the top and bottom to small rods then use ribbon to hang it in place.

Fill a blank wall with a tight arrangement of unique artwork. To keep the wall from looking cluttered, make sure the artwork has a similar feel like these paintings.

For a classic country look, search local flea markets for vintage posters like these. For a simple framing technique, use poster hangers that allow it to slide into the frame and hang by a ribbon.