An interior designer schools us on how to style it fabulouslyand on a budget.
That’s especially true when you’re looking to decorate a large blank wall that anchors a room.
Will you go with vintage art from a flea market?
Credit: Photo: Laurey W. Glenn
Family heirlooms professionally framed?
Johnice Katzis an interior designer based in New Orleans.
Using rugs can also help delineate one space from another and help things feel more intimate.
This way theres less of a need for large-format art.
Build a Gallery Wall
Gallery walls have been trending for a whileand for good reason.
Theyre an incredible way to showcase the personality of the people residing in the household.
They may showcase a blend of eclectic artwork, traditional pieces, or family memories.
If you’re styling a big wall, Katz recommends starting in the middle and building your way out.
On a staircase or hallway, work from one end to the other.
Collecting takes time, says Katz, and watching a space grow and change is part of the fun.
Public enemy #1 on her list of visual offenders?
Digitally printed art over stretched canvas, she says.
A large wall is your chance to make a statement.
Let go of the fear of being too much, Katz advises.
