The Hang of It

My family and I moved to a bigger space last year and since then, I’ve been mulling over ways to fill up a wall or two that won’t break the bank. I love the serenity of clean, expansive walls and a pared-down, uncluttered home, but a little personality injection is undoubtedly required in mi casa. More original artwork would be ideal, but it takes time to build a collection of art that you love.

So in the meantime, here’s what I’ve been thinking:

Family photographs
Hallways and corridors are great places to hang an arrangement of treasured family photos. Display the pics in similar frames, or get them scanned in black & white or sepia tones and play around with different kinds of frames.

Great, quirky ideas for a photo display with a difference

Child art
Kidlets are brilliant and prodigious artists. String a clothesline or three along a wall and attach their masterpieces with colourful pegs or clips. Keep, frame and display the family’s favourites.

Such a cool way to fill up a wall (via projectnursery.com)

Mirrors
Tried & tested, an eclectic collection of mirrors in all shapes and sizes grouped together on a wall adds a sense of depth and space & is a good way to reflect light into shadier spaces.

Multiple mirrors in a dressing room. So charming.

Coveting these vintage-inspired mirrors.

Wallpaper & wall stickers
I am exceptionally fond of wallpaper. It can be relatively affordable, quick to install and just one wall of it can completely transform a room. Wall stickers are another option; take a look at Lecia de Waal’s work, visit her website www.dewaalart.com.

Boy heaven. Been loving that cowboy wallpaper long time... (via Living etc)

Wallpaper works well in bathrooms too (via Living etc)

Wall stickers

Floating shelves
I have a weakness for floating shelves. Knowing that a good book is always at hand is a great comfort and they offer such a great storage and display solution. Hang ‘em high if you’ve got small kids and want to keep the family heirlooms intact!