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4 Easy Ways to Bring Life to Your Barren Walls

There they sit, the blank walls that have been begging you to do something, anything to them since you moved in. While your intent was to paint them or hang some much-needed artwork to these barren walls, life got busy with taking the kids to school and any number of after-school activities.

But now, as the global pandemic forces most of the world to take refuge within their homes, your four walls may be calling to you once again to spruce them up a bit. With this in mind, here are a few different ways you can update and refresh your wall space with all this extra time on your hands.

1. Reduce Visual Clutter

Mess equals stress, and that’s certainly not the mindset you want going in when starting a wall decorating project. Plus, clutter of any kind can indeed wreak havoc on your mental state and decorating style. To begin, try simplifying the space you hope to refresh. After taking a good look at your existing furniture, you quickly determine there are one too many chairs, bookshelves, or surfaces in one area.

To free up some much-needed space, try moving any non-essential pieces to other parts of your home or selling the furniture you’re ready to part with for good. Once you’ve dealt with the larger items, it’s time to tackle the smaller irritants. Things like stacks of mail, piles of school project decorations, or bundles of wires sticking out from your entertainment cabinet can make the area seem visually cluttered.

The solution? Come up with a system to sort and organize paper items, which could include a decorative shelf or basket. And, for the wires, find a way to stash them so they aren’t left hanging out. Then again, you could also purchase zip ties to better organize them, so they aren’t presenting as a jumbled mess every time you scan your living space.

2. Have a Theme in Mind

A key element to refreshing your wall space is sticking to a design aesthetic that naturally flows from room to room within your home. So, whether the area you’re redoing is the starting place for your newly imagined beach cottage or the last piece to your minimalist-themed house puzzle, make sure you take the overall vibe into account.

3. Try Adding Life to Your Home’s Corners

Want a touch of the unexpected? Then why not decorate one of the many corner areas in your home? Think of transforming them into a reading space or chatting nook. Add in colorful wall art such as photos or prints and some deep-seated cushioned chairs and, suddenly, the place where two walls meet just got a lot more interesting.

4. Shop Around

This might be the most important tip for anyone wanting to redo their wall space. When it comes to wall art, don’t limit yourself to the same, massive reproduced prints you see in every big box store, especially when there are so many talented artists out there. Get specific on what you’re looking for. Maybe it’s a particular color scheme; something representative of your local culture; or a big, bold print.

Whatever you decide, shop around a bit until you find what you’re hunting for. Online retailers can be a great place to shop for wide selections of art prints, while simultaneously supporting independent and local artists from around the world. Buying from these platforms will also allow you to find something that will truly set your space apart.

Make It Your Own

The itch to revamp your drab living space shouldn’t be ignored, especially when a majority of us are spending more time at home than ever before. Redoing your walls with high-end art prints and fresh shelving will bring a strong sense of contentment, and if you source your new goods from independent artists well, you’ll feel good about that, too.

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Shanna started writing shortly after her daughter was born. She's written for various outlets over the years. When she's not writing about her adventures with her daughter, she's out having adventures!

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