Wall hanging design ideas for your living room

Turn a blank wall into an interesting space with a beautiful artwork or wall hanging. Check out these wall hanging designs for your home.

When it comes to decorating a home, wall hangings are one of the most popular choices. From traditional tapestries to modern art prints, these pieces can add texture, colour, and personality to any room.  Wall hangings are a great way to spruce up any room and create a unique, stylish atmosphere. There are so many creative wall-hanging designs to choose from. Simple and understated, or bold and eye-catching, you will find plenty of inspiration here.

See also: Paper flower wall hanging decoration ideas

 

Wall hanging design ideas

Go for large-scale art

Wall hanging designs to enhance your room’s aesthetic

 

Small spaces benefit from oversized paintings or photographs that command attention. Add colour with an abstract piece of a book you love above to a minimalist space. Another option is to create a gallery wall with a mix of art, like prints and photographs, to add texture and interest.

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Create a gallery wall

Wall hanging designs to enhance your room’s aesthetic

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Gallery walls are a stylish way to add colour and personality to any room. Adding wall hangings and other ephemera to a display is a creative way to display art or photographs. Whether you choose simple, cohesive frames or a variety of ornate variations, the options are endless.

 

Incorporate an accent wall

Wall hanging designs to enhance your room’s aesthetic

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Consider decorating the walls themselves in addition to displaying objects there. Make a statement with bold paint colours, wallpaper, stencils, or other decorative paint techniques. These decorative accents will make a bigger impact in a small room.

 

Macrame wall hanging with tassel accents

Wall hanging designs to enhance your room’s aesthetic

 

Macrame wall hangings with tassel accents are a very popular and beautiful and  way by which you can add texture to your home decor.  These can be of many shapes, sizes and lengths based on the area where you may hang it.

Tapestries and wall hangings can bring colour, pattern, and softness to a neutral space. Vintage scarves and other pretty textiles can be framed. When it comes time to move to your next home, these are much easier to move than framed paintings.

 

Hang up mirrors

Wall hanging designs to enhance your room’s aesthetic

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In a small space, mirrors reflect light, making it appear bigger and brighter. Consider hanging an oversized mirror or displaying several smaller pieces salon-style. Mirrors can also be combined with other wall hangings, like artwork or photographs, to create an interesting visual. Just remember to hang them at eye level so they are easy to enjoy.

 

Paint a mural

Wall hanging designs to enhance your room’s aesthetic

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You can transport yourself to another place by adding a mural to your walls. This motif will make a big impact, regardless of whether it is hand-painted or covered in a wall covering. The mural should reflect your favourite place, so you can find yourself lost in it each time you see it. You can even paint the entire wall or add an accent to an existing piece of furniture.

 

Hang an oversized wall calendar

Wall hanging designs to enhance your room’s aesthetic

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An office wall or kitchen wall would benefit from a large calendar. Add a standout element to enliven your room while keeping track of your events. You can create a modern look and add a pop of colour by using bold and bright calendars with sans-serif fonts.

 

Create a basket wall

Wall hanging designs to enhance your room’s aesthetic

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Add baskets to your wall for another wall decor idea. A variety of baskets in different sizes and textures will liven up any negative space, whether you choose to go colourful or neutral. It is an easy way to introduce pattern and texture while still keeping a cohesive look.

Plus, you can store items like mail, magazines, or extra blankets inside the baskets for added convenience.

 

Add a personalised map

Wall hanging designs to enhance your room’s aesthetic

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Adding a large word map to your room’s decor will give it a touch of class. Maps can be customised in just about any colour palette to represent a city, state, country, or even the entire world. If you know where you are going, you can add pins to your itinerary.

Ceramic plates on wall

Ceramic plates on wall

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Adding ceramic plates on the wall makes for a nice wall hanging decor. You can align as many as you want in any pattern that you like.

Planters on the wall

Baskets on wall

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You can adorn the wall with planters made of cane which are eco-friendly, sustainable and easy on the pocket.

 

Put rugs on the walls

Wall hanging designs to enhance your room’s aesthetic

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Rugs are great on the floor, but they can also double as wall decor when they have abstract designs. A fireplace looks stunning when hung with two-by-three-foot picks. It will look great if you are looking to cover a larger area. The possibilities are endless.

Geometric metal wire wall art sculpture

Geometric wall sculpture

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Geometric metal wall art sculpture like this will make a grand addition to the living space in your house.

Bohemian dreamcatcher wall hanging

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This boho style dreamcatcher makes a huge statement as a wall hanging.

 

FAQs

How important is the wall hanging?

For visitors to gain a sense of the style of a room, a wall hanging can serve as a perfect focal point.

What is the most effective way to arrange wall art?

Displays should begin with the largest, most prominent pieces, either in the centre or near the bottom. Working outward, add smaller pieces. As your collection grows, you can expand the arrangement. You can keep it cohesive by repeating a certain colour or style at least once.

 

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