Top 10 Tips for Decorating a Boring White Wall
Are you faced with a white wall situation? White walls are common with rental properties, as there are restrictions to the changes you can make to the house. And going against any of it puts your security deposit at risk.
My Friend Jane Andrews rented an apartment, and despite pleas to the landlord to allow her to repaint the walls, he refused. He asked her if she hated white as a color and when she said no; his response was “that settles it, no one hates white, and that’s why I leave my walls white.”
I thought about it, and he was right. Indeed no one hates white walls. White is a widely celebrated color accepted by all, but having an all-white home takes away the glamour and makes your home lack personality.
The good thing about White walls? They don’t contrast any item you get so here are 10 top decorating tips for white walls.
#1. Effortless Eichler
A large splashy painting hung at the center of the room is one way to add vibrancy to your walls without much effort. Flanked by bold lamps of bright colors that complement the painting is a very popular choice for interior designers. You can also use wall murals or removable wallpapers with patterns or a color drip. White is the perfect background to display photographs and artworks. Just think of the wall as a canvas and seek out the perfect wall art decor to showcase.
#2. Bohemian
Talk about a mix of texture and nature to add comfort and style to your rooms. The sharpness of grey cabinetry complimented with green plants provides an ambiance that is anything, but boring.
You can add a mélange of textile to keep the eyes busy or choose a complementary color, so it doesn’t have to compete with any color in the room. It's essentials that you keep your houseplant close to the windows, where they can get enough sunlight. If you can’t maintain life flowers, you can buy artificial ones instead.
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#3. Artful Space
Have you ever wondered why galleries and museums choose to hang their works on a clean all-white background? I bet you didn’t notice the gallery had “boring white walls”.
That’s the touch paintings, and photos add to your white space. Modern art makes your white-walled living room feel tidy and up-to-date. A large piece of art adds interest to simple white painted walls.
It can be complemented in the living room with dark shade sofa and a center coffee table to create the perfect balance of color and texture.
#4. Pretty Wallpapers for an accent wall
A colorful piece of printed wallpaper brings fun and liveliness to any simple white-walled space. White walls are unconstructive, creating the perfect neutral background for the painting to be the focal point and be admired. The white wall disappears, and all you see is the awesome removable wallpapers and wall murals.
You can create a statement with a sizeable customized wallpaper of your favorite photo. You can hang print posters, a collection of family photos etc. on your wall; Oops! Not your wall, your landlord’s white wall.
Looking for some wall mural ideas? check out our inspiration page!
#5. Airy Aesthetic
White walls with a mix of antiques can give your room the perfect blend. With a collection of ivory antiques and vintage leather accents, your home will be cozy and inviting.
You can have an ivory couch and a leather chair to provide the fresh feel across the house. Use an antique iron-cast bed, with a white throw in the bedroom. Having a bold lamp across, and a painting or removable wallpaper will also give the room the needed chill.
#6. Stylish Fabrics
This white wall decor features a large use of textured fabrics, complemented by wooden furniture of exceptional texture and color. Get window covers of bright colors and bed covers that perfectly blend with the white colors in your bedroom. These fabrics can have intricate shapes or stylish patterns. Take inspiration from sophisticated living rooms you find here. Having a large wallpaper or wall mural on the walls will also spice up the ambiance.
#7. Functional Bookcase
White-wall is the ideal background for shelves to hold books, globes, vases etc. An antique-styled bookcase gives a white-walled room a sleek touch. You can also mount shelves on the wall for display and storage. The shelf becomes a focal point for anyone who steps into the house. It also provides the functionality of allowing you to arrange things properly. This can be flanked with white sofas and some houseplants and flowers.
#8. Etched Reflections
Mirrors add glamour to your home when set against boring white walls. It is one way to turn your white walls from dull to wow, without having to break the bank. Having a giant-sized mirror in your bedroom will make a significant impact on it. With etching, you can turn a mirror into a painting. By combining the mirror with a bold wood frame, you can achieve a beautiful décor for your wall. A complement of texture alongside the pop of greenery can transform your living space into a home that you'll love.
#9. Natural Greenery
White colors match perfectly with flowers and green plants. The bright and natural colors of flowers like hibiscus and orchids give a room a lively feel. You can give your home a fresh and airy feel by adding different colors of your favorite houseplants and flowers. Merely place the plants in specific areas in your home. A green bed skirt, headboard, and chair can give your home a refreshing and inviting feel.
#10. Patterned Rugs
An all-white wall is the only background that can go all out with colorful rugs, cotton, and decorative materials. A rug can have a great impact on the style of your home. Usually, any bright-colored rug will match white walls. However, you should ensure the color of the carpet complements that of your existing home decor, particularly your chairs. You don’t want your home looking like an art shop.
Pink rugs with white designs or black coloured rugs with white patterns are perfect. This wall art decor leaves space for experimenting with various items like bold lamps, colorful throw pillows etc.