A bare wall can honestly feel a bit intimidating, but really, it’s your best chance to show some personality in a room. These 19 simple suggestions will help you change those uninteresting areas into something special, bringing both good looks and a better feel to your home.

Gallery Walls That Add Bold Color and Pattern

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Framed abstract art pieces in a trio introduce color to a room. The prints feature varied geometric and floral patterns, appearing against the dark wall.

Sculptural Shelving Unit Adds Architectural Interest

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Consider this white shelving unit if you want to break from straight lines. Its offset horizontal planks and central vertical column create an art-like structure directly on the wall.

Floating Shelves Within Dark Frames Create Visual Depth

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Dark square frames with inset wooden shelves hold vases and greenery on a blank wall.

String Lights Add Whimsical Ambiance Above the Bed

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Drape a strand of globe lights across the wall. The simple string of bulbs casts a warm glow.

Four Framed Architectural Photos Create a Dramatic Grid

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Four large, framed architectural prints hang in a tight grid above a dark cabinet.

Slim Bar Cart Stores Drinks Under the Stairs

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When you have an unused spot under the staircase, a narrow bar cart fits neatly, holding bottles and glassware. The gold frame and marble shelves give it a finished look.

Wall-Mounted Shelf With Dividers for Small Desk Accents

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If small decorative items or stationery always scatter across your desk, a narrow, light wood shelf with multiple compartments sits above it. The shelf holds those pieces up and visible.

House-Shaped Wooden Hooks Add Playful Charm to Entryway Walls

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Natural wood creates a row of house-shaped hooks installed on a beadboard wall. They’re for hanging bags or coats, and their tone contrasts with the cool grey paneling.

Grouped Decorative Objects Add Sculptural Interest

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Carved wooden figures and metal sculptures are arranged as a collection. They sit on shelves, breaking up the solid surfaces of books and frames.

Layered Art and Objects Create Depth on Dark Shelves

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On your dark shelves, arrange objects like framed prints and sculptures at varied heights. Here, a speckled planter with a green plant sits next to a textured knot sculpture and a detailed building sketch.

Vertical Planter Grid Adds Greenery to Brick Walls

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Mount a metal grid onto your brick exterior, then hang fabric planters from it. There you can grow herbs or small flowers directly on the wall.

Round Black Mirror Anchors Paneled Hallway Wall

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Black frames a simple round mirror, breaking up the horizontal lines of shiplap paneling in a hallway. The glass reflects light.

Framed European Street Scenes Add Old-World Charm to Blue Walls

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Blue paint covers the wall behind a trio of framed European street scenes. Dark wood frames tie the paintings of bustling street markets together.

Grouped Black-Framed Photos Turn Stairwell Into A Gallery

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Black-framed personal photographs in varying sizes fill a staircase wall.

Interlocking Wooden Boxes Create Dynamic Wall Storage

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Consider these modular, interlocking wooden boxes if you need a spot for small decor. Mount them in a staggered arrangement; they’re useful for holding essentials. The dark wood finish stands out against a white wall.

White Horse Bookends Frame a Collection of Classic Novels

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Place white ceramic horse head bookends on your mantelpiece to frame a row of dark-spined books. The ceramic figures stand out against the book spines.

Grouped Triptych Art Adds Color Blocks to a White Wall

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If you have a neutral wall, arrange multiple framed abstract pieces in varying sizes. Their different color palettes form blocks of art.

Tall Ficus Tree Adds Vertical Interest to Bare Walls

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For an empty corner, place a tall, leafy ficus tree in a modern planter on a stand. Its height and greenery appear below the large abstract artwork, giving a softer line to the wall.

Abstract Circle Artwork Creates a Bold Focal Point

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A large canvas featuring bold black circles on a white background hangs on a neutral wall, displaying its graphic lines against the quiet paint.