Big blank walls are often wasted opportunities. Yes, a bit of empty space can make the room feel less cluttered, but too much will leave it feeling incomplete. You just need a bit of balance. Knowing what to fill it with, however, can be a bit intimidating. If you’re struggling to know what to do with such a big open space, keep on reading for some interior design hacks the pros use to make those spaces feel less empty – without making your rooms feel overwhelming.
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Hang Oversized Pieces Of Art
Sometimes the simple solution can end up being the best – get yourself a big piece of statement art. A lot of people are scared to commit to big pieces of art. Either they can’t picture something so big looking good and not overwhelming, or they are worried about going off the art itself. Avoiding large art pieces for this reason is a big interior design mistake.
Instead of overwhelming the space, bigger pieces actually help to bring a room together and act like a focal point, especially if you pick something that matches what you have going on already. If you’re concerned about going off pieces, then pick something classic like panoramic canvas prints of landscapes – they’re timeless and will always look good no matter how you decide to decorate in the future.
Add Floor To Ceiling Curtains
Curtains are often pretty tricky to get right in a room and are even more so when you’re dealing with a lot of big open space. Getting ones that just about fit the window “correctly” might look out of place when there’s a lot of big open walls opposite. A great interior design hack that can make your walls and whole room look more put-together is to hang oversized, ceiling-to-floor curtains. They add so much texture and warmth to a room, which you’re missing with those big blank walls. The thinner the curtain, the more chic the look. It’s a pretty inexpensive upgrade that doesn’t require anything particularly fancy but will have maximum impact.
Try Colour Blocking
If you want to add some colour to your room but are worried that painting the whole room might be a bit much, you should try colour blocking. Instead of covering a whole wall, you pick just one part to paint. That could be half a wall, skirting boards, a door, or anything else you can think of. It helps to break up the blank, monotone space without having to use any objects or furniture to do so. It can really add a lot of interest and vibrancy to a room and make a fun DIY project if you want to try your hand at it.
You don’t have to be a professional interior designer to make your home look better. Big walls and empty spaces might seem intimidating, but once you have some ideas of what you can fill it with, you can start to create a space that feels complete without it becoming too cluttered and overwhelming.