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20 Living Room Wall Decor Ideas That Are Anything But Boring

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Blank walls can be a total headache when you don’t have time, funds or ideas — but they certainly don’t have to be. Scroll through these wall decor ideas for every type of person: the DIY decorator, total trendsetter, penny pincher, plant person, vintage visionary, focused functionalist and salvaging soul.

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Plated + Pretty

Take a traditional approach to dress your walls. Use vintage plates to create symmetrical gallery displays in your kitchen or dining room. Mix and match pieces in different sizes and finishes to create a curated look.

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Photo: Travis J Photography. From: House of Jade Interiors
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Basket Collection

Warm-up your white walls with a collection of woven baskets. The honey tones in the natural material will bring a cozy vibe to your space, while the woven element adds texture and dimension to the walls.

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Photo: Sarah Hebenstreit / Modern Kids Co.. From: Regan Baker
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Mounted Bicycles

Bikes as wall decor? I’m all in. Contemporary wood mounts look chic and hold the colorful bicycles in place.

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Photo: Sean LItchfield. From: Casagrande Studio
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Map It Out

Add a little geography to your home's design with an antique world map. This is an easy and cost-effective wall decor solution. You can even pinpoint all the places you've been for a great conversation piece when entertaining guests.

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Photo: Amy Bartlam. From: Natalie Myers
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Woven Wall Hanging

If you’re a fan of bohemian style, you’ve definitely noticed the resurgence of flat-weave textiles. These add pattern and texture to your space and bring a vintage-inspired element into your space.

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Framed Vintage Scarf

Frame this common thrift store find for a pop of color on your wall. Choose a scarf with an intricate pattern for more visual impact.

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Photo: Robert Peterson/Rustic White Photography. From: Brian Patrick Flynn
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Time for a Clock

This large metal wall clock is the perfect addition to this reading nook. Timing yourself just got fun - ready, set, read.

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Photo: Tiffany Ringwald Photography. From: Sara Lynn Brennan Interiors
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Album Display

This gallery wall displays the homeowners' personal items, like diplomas, Beatles collectibles and albums, to create a beautiful masterpiece. What's great is that the albums are sitting on a ledge and can be accessed and played whenever the moment or mood is right.

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Ceiling Medallion

Buy an inexpensive ceiling medallion at a home improvement store to mount on your wall, rather than the ceiling. Paint or stain it to match your room’s color scheme.

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Photo: Stacy Zarin-Goldberg. From: Breeze Giannasio
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Patterned Tapestry

Pack a powerful punch on a large wall by hanging a colorful tapestry. Choose a pattern that complements your room’s design.

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Photo: Amy Bartlam. From: Jette Creative
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Round Mirror

Round mirrors are hot right now and work well with multiple design styles. They’re a great way to fill a wall without adding color and make a room feel much larger.

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Styled Floating Shelf

Move over, gallery walls! Styled ledges are having a moment. This is the perfect option if you’re a person who likes to switch things up frequently.

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Photo: Flynnside Out. From: Brian Patrick Flynn
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Unexpected Art

With back walls, the colorful potato sacks really stand out. Unexpected materials, like these, add drama and character to your design that will help your home really stand out.

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Photo: Grey Crawford. From: Massucco Warner Interior Design
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Beaded Wall Hanging

Do you like the idea of a tapestry but want something more glam? Go for a beaded wall hanging. Here, the beaded wall piece beautifully accentuates the teal upholstered chair.

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Photo: Allison Corona Photography, Let It Shine Photography, Doug Petersen Photography. From: Judith Balis
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Oversized Black + White Photo

Blow up your own black and white photo, and hang it on a prominent wall to create a meaningful art piece without spending a fortune.

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Photo: Joyelle West Photography. From: Barbara Vail
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Antique Elements

This eclectic gallery wall ties the entire space together with a quirky, yet elegant feel. Heirloom pieces are mixed in with antique store finds and plants to add a whimsical element to the space.

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Photo: Rethink Design Studio. From: Rethink Design Studio
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Chalkboard Wall

This chalkboard wall creates a central hub of information perfect for quick reminders, daily schedules or keeping kids entertained. The best part? You can change the look of your wall whenever you please with some chalk and a little creativity.

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Photo: Rustic White Photography, LLC. From: Brian Patrick Flynn
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Framed Portrait

Dress up old portraits with ornate brass frames for a vintage-inspired look. Pair the vintage wall decor with more modern pieces to achieve an overall eclectic feel.

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Oversized Calendar

Practical and pleasing to the eye, this oversized calendar is ideal for a family kitchen or personal office.

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Old Storefront Sign

Salvage pieces that have meaning to you and your family. This old storefront sign is ultra-charming but also tells a story of days gone by.