Ah, the age-old question when you are trying to decorate a new house or apartment (or a new to you house or apartment) when you are pretty much out of funds after just getting yourself to the new location to begin with. Of course, you want it to look stylish, but spending a lot of extra money just doesn’t sit right. So, what is a savvy budget home decorator supposed to do? Read below to get 5 great ideas on how to fill a large living room wall on the cheap.
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How to Fill a Large Living Room Wall
Affordable Large Wall Art
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The first place that many people’s minds go to is artwork. Artwork is a mainstay for wall decorating, but how do you do this affordably on a large scale? Artwork can be expensive, especially large original artwork. The great thing about one large piece of art is that it makes a big impact, so you’re basically one and done.
One of the best places to look for cheap large wall art is Etsy. We are a little biased here at NLS Design, but that is because it really is the truth. There are thousands of artists and styles to choose from, and you can find everything from already framed pieces to wrapped canvas to DIY printable wall art.
The cheapest route to take is to find Etsy shops that sell printable art in large sizes. You will likely pay under $10 for an original piece of art that you can download and then get printed wherever you like. You can find hundreds of sites online that will print artwork. Anywhere that you usually get photos printed is always a safe bet – think Shutterfly, Costco, etc… A wrapped canvas is a lightweight and budget choice since you don’t have to worry about framing, but places like Amazon and hobby stores like Michaels will also have inexpensive options.
Cool Wallpapers
Source: NextWall Navy Diamond Geometric Peel and Stick Wallpaper on Overstock
With so many cool wallpapers out there now, you can always find something that will work with your room décor and color palette. Many people are turned off by wallpaper because they remember the horrible floral ones their grandma had peeling off in the bathroom and kitchen, but today, wallpapers are much more durable, come in thousands of finishes and are even peel and stick so there is no glue and no mess when you want to change your mind.
The obvious choice with wallpaper is to cover the whole room, or even one focal point wall in your living room for an instant impact, but a cheaper and equally chic option is the get samples or small rolls of large-scale wallpaper and frame them and hang in a gallery art wall. In this way, you can get a lot of color and movement while still covering a large space and stay within budget and not damage your walls.
Temporary Wall Mural / Large Wall Decals
Source: SIGNFORD Wall Mural by SIGNFORD on Amazon
This option is a little bit like wallpapers in that you can get peel and stick/self-adhesive varieties that don’t cost a lot of money. You can find large wall decals that make a picture or pattern, or you can find a mural that makes one large image to cover a while wall. You can use a portion of the mural or decals and frame it, or you can cover one wall with a temporary wall mural for a huge impact. You can find options that look like they are hand painted, photographic or graphic at a relatively low cost.
Useful Wall Décor
Source: FirsTime & Co. Emmett Farmhouse Shiplap 27-in. Round Wall Clock on Overstock
Useful wall décor could be anything from a large-scale wall calendar to a functioning clock or a mirror. All of these pieces will pull double duty to cover a large living room wall. You can find inexpensive large calendars that are used for your office, but move them to your living room. You can also think about using paint and creating your own large calendar. You could even print out a page of every month in the year and form a gallery wall grouping to cover the entire wall.
Whenever you are wondering how to fill a large living room wall, a clock is a fantastic choice. You can find large clocks at most major home stores online or outlet type stores like TJ Maxx very inexpensively.
A large living room mirror is also a two for one wall décor option. You can check your outfit in the morning, as well as cover a large wall space in one shot.
Wall Shelves
Source: Floating Shelves by AMADA Home Furnishings Store on Amazon
Wall shelves are also a functional yet decorative way to fill a large wall space. There are thousands of floating and bracketed options online that come in wood, metal or painted options. You can gather knickknacks from around your house, display those travel memories, or add baskets and use them for storage so they fall into the useful wall décor category.
Having a large living room wall is usually a really good feature in a house, except when you are trying to figure out how to decorate it on a budget. These five options above are all relatively inexpensive, yet they look like you spent a lot more.
