How To Take Advantage Of That Empty Wall Space [7 Ideas]

Do you have a giant bare wall staring you in the face? Check out these seven fresh and clever decorating ideas for what to do with that glaringly empty space.

Do you have a wall that’s giving you a blank stare? Do you think that you should take advantage of it somehow but just need a little inspiration?

Get ready to be inspired as we go through some fantastic ways to take advantage of empty wall space in your home and transform it into something great.

Use It For Storage

One of the best ways to take advantage of a few empty feet of wall space is to make it a useful storage area. The possibilities are almost endless, but let’s discuss four different ways to add storage to your wall.

Magazine Rack

You can easily attach a box shelf to the wall and a rod about eight inches above that shelf to hold magazines. This type of magazine rack allows you to see the magazines and quickly grab the one you want.

Try attaching it to your kitchen cabinets to hold recipe books or the latest edition of your favorite cooking magazine. Or use it on the side of the bathroom vanity to store some light reading material.

Custom Photo Prints for the Room 

What can be more romantic then the cherished memories. Give your partner a surprise with the customised photo prints of special moments which will be looked as a special memento & it is very pocket friendly. Order it online or do DIY whichever suits you best.

Floating Shelves

Add a flat surface to the wall anywhere and you’ve got a versatile floating shelf. You can use this shelf to add style to a room by displaying decor.

Or you can use it to add functional organization for a collection of items that have no space elsewhere.

Rods With Hooks

Install a rod to the wall with as many “S” hooks as you please, and you have the perfect place to hang kitchen utensils, bags, leashes, or hats.

Jewelry Organizer

You can find the cutest wall hanging jewelry organizers to help display your collection on the wall stylishly and functionally.

It usually only takes about a square foot of wall space but holds plenty of bracelets, earrings, and necklaces.

Make a Command Center

If you have a space big enough at about eye level, you can turn it into a home memo board for the whole family.

There are a variety of materials that you can use to create this area, including cork board squares, magnetic boards, and dry erase boards. You can even just take a piece of wood and paint it with chalk paint for a cheap chalk memo board.

Add a wall calendar, key holder, and cubbies, and — voila! You’ve now got a family command center that will keep everyone informed of the latest news and double as a drop spot when you enter the home.

Create a Collage

Empty space feels dull. Jazz it up with a collage! You can choose what kind and there’s plenty to choose from.

You can make a collage of mirrors, pictures, artwork, and even collectibles. Some examples of collectibles include vintage plates, records, posters, and figurines.

Another great idea is to hang a group of clipboards for an interchangeable display of photos or kids’ art.

Customize Your Wall

Take the empty wall space and turn it into an ever-changing area.

If you are the creative type, you can even create your own DIY wall. Try either designing geometric patterns with washi tape or use stencils to paint custom wallpaper.

You can paint the entire surface to be a chalkboard wall. If this wall is in your kitchen, you’ll enjoy using it for the weekly menu or keeping tabs on your grocery list.

In the entryway, this chalk wall could be popular for writing inspirational sayings or reminders.

You can also install a wall-sized magnet board with letters for family members to write love notes, poems, or reminders to each other.

Set Up a Hanging Garden

You can even use your empty wall space to grow food or flowers right in your home!

If you hang a canvas pocket organizer, you can fill each pocket with potting soil and plant small flowers in each pocket for a beautiful array of colors.

You can also install some elongated boxes to plant a hanging herb garden. Imagine snipping off new sprigs of basil or thyme for a fresh herbal flair to your dinner.

Another great way to make a wall a hanging garden is by using a pegboard with hanging buckets. Each bucket can hold a different vegetable.

Check out this article for the different veggies you can grow in containers in your kitchen.

Place Something Against It

When your wall is serving no purpose, it means you have plenty of space to lean things against it.

This can be something like a ladder for hanging extra blankets or even a big mirror to add style and give the room an open feel.

Another idea — you could hang a tapestry to bring a historical feel to your room.

Fill It with Art

You can also simply use this wall space to add some style to your home.

Some ways you can use the empty space is for hanging your favorite framed art or printed graphic art. Printed visual art seems to be cheaper and definitely more common these days.

You can also choose to turn your photos into canvas prints. Show off how much you love your family and friends by displaying oversized images of them in your home. This website offers this service at a reasonable price.

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Conclusion

An empty wall is like a blank canvas. Don’t leave it to simply sit there, feeling bare, when it could have a purpose.

You never know, that wall might be just the space you needed to revamp. Watch it bring the whole atmosphere of your home to a new level.

Author Bio:

Ryan Sundling is a Group Marketing Manager at Cardinal Group Management. He has over ten years of experience in the student housing industry and works with The Union at Auburn on a daily basis to help them with their marketing efforts.