ANNA ROUTH BARZIN
Styling a large wall is quite the design challenge.
Leaving it empty is boring, but overfilling it can be just as bad.
No one wants a space that makes you feel cluttered and closed-in.
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Agallery wallcan work in some spaces, but it isn’t the best choice for every room.
So how should you decorate that large blank wall that’s been waiting for some inspiration in your home?
Interior designers from across the South weighed in, and here are some of their best styling secrets.
Different items are placed at different focal points to create a wall that feels eclectic and visually interesting.
Showcase a Collection
Don’t let your interesting collection never see the light of day.
Northern Virginia interior designerDarlene Molnaronce used a client’s oversized wall to display their antique mirror collection.
“[It] made a big impact when displayed together,” adds Molnar.
Kelman likes to incorporate ladder shelves whenever she’s designing an otherwise empty wall.
“The one element I always keep in the mix is my ladder shelf.
Molnar likes to “create a simple compilation using floating ledges and a singular material or theme.”
You could even keep some stylish or coffee-table-style books on them.
But Atlanta interior designerBeth Webbadvises taking a more planned approach to them.
When deciding what should actually go on the wall, Webb likes to take a coordinated-but-not-identical approach.
