Bring your living space to life with these wall decor ideas.
Think of wall decor like jewelry.
Arranging living room wall decor has a lot to do with therooms layout.
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Or, what do you see when you enter the room?
These sightlines can indicate where to best hang living room wall decor.
Incorporatebiophilic design, find a focal point, or take advantage ofdecorative storage solutions.
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Whether it’s statement paneling or removable wallpaper, an accent wall will instantly dress up your space.
Draw even more attention to the piece and elevate the look with a well-positioned picture light.
This triptych is the perfect grouping for this small living room.
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Arranging the art horizontally suits the traditional architecture of the room.
This small gallery wall calls your attention over to the nook and makes it feel more established.
This gallery wall features a mix of modern and antique pieces in a warm color palette.
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Line the Walls with Picture Ledges
Picture ledgescreate an easy and stylish wall feature.
Fashion an eclectic look by varying frames, or stick to black and white for a contemporary monochromatic look.
This gallery wall isfocused around nature.
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Then, as youre out shopping or reviewing what you have, look for pieces that suit your theme.
They are endlessly versatile, encourage creativity, and allow you torearrange your decorat any time.
Switch up the plants, art pieces, and books throughout the year to suit the changing seasons.
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This works even if you have a small room or low ceilings.
This gallery wall uses vertical columns to organize the art, even though there are many different sizes.
Its important to look for art that works with the design of your fireplace.
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Folding Screens as Decor
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Folding screensmake beautiful decor.
Further, screens can be easily moved if you need a room divider elsewhere.
Wallpaper Accent Wall
Wallpaper is an extremely versatile toolforinviting color and patternto an otherwise simple space.
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However, it can overwhelm a living spaceespecially if you cover all four walls.
Compromise by creating an accent wall that serves as a focal point.
Living Room Wall Decor for Brick Walls
Highlight existing architecture with art.
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Here, a colorful painting is the perfect size to hang on the chimney in thiscozy attic living room.
What could have been blank space is now a focal point.
Many artists make stylized versions of city maps, like these, which are designed to look like leaves.
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Showcase Existing Architecture
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Thewood panelingin this room needs little decoration.
Clean and refinish wood paneling as needed to verify it really shines.
Paneled rooms can sometimes feel dark, so a large mirror will help maximize natural light.
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This modern abstract piece makes a moment of this reading corner, adding a ton of color and personality.
Large art looks great in rooms with high ceilings or hung over a low storage console.
Nailing the look can be difficult, but this modern take couldn’t be easier to complete.
Fill the frames with family photos or a colorful series of posters inspired by your living room color scheme.
Both installations pull from other colors in the room.
Show off your collection by painting the wall behind a contrasting color.
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Even though they are a neutral color, their size and visual weight play a big role.
Frame and matte colors can also make a difference in helping your art stand out.
Monochromatic Living Room Wall Decor
Three-dimensional wall hangings add interest and depth to a space.
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Split the wall into zones using either symmetry or your furniture layout as your guide.
Here, the wall is split into three zones with bookshelves on either side of the fireplace and TV.
If you commonly use the living space to watch sports, fill them with all kinds of balls.
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For a rustic or seasonal look, fill them with pinecones and faux fall leaves.
This piece of modern art complements the modern lounge chair and architecture.
Indoor plant walls and planters are an easy way to refresh your living space and connect with nature.
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Alternatively, add a few small indoor pot plants to some wall-mounted floating shelves.
Display objects of varying heights to maximize visual interest.
Add removable wallpaper or peel-and-stick tiles.
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Create aDIY upholstered wallwith some fabric, staples, and plywood.
Or, hang some large-scale art.
Plant walls (a.k.a., living walls) can cause damage to walls and floors if poorly installed.
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To prevent this, verify the space between the plants and the wall is watertight.
Water wisely and dont allow plants to overflow and drain onto the floor.
Fill the shelves with plants that enjoy the same light and growing conditions.
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A tight budget doesn’t mean you have to eschew style.
Get creative with things you already own to make your living room space stand out.
Hang plates, platters, and small mirrors in clusters.
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Frame the pages of a favorite book.
Put your artistic skills to work on someDIY art.
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