Unique Wall Solutions

Have a big bad wall? Not sure what to do with it? Take a look at these inventive and, in some cases, piggy bank friendly wall scape remedies to fill tall and awkward wall spaces. 

From traditional to eclectic decor, a collage of small pictures is a great way to landscape a space of any size or shape. 

Here, small nautical-themed artwork fills an awkward shaped wall for a cohesive effect. 

 Photo: Bungalow Blue Interiors

Matching frames, mats and art hues give this entryway a grand look.

Photo: Everything Fabulous

For a staircase, it looks good to mimic the rise of the steps with the frames.

Photo: Pinterest

I love the eclectic arrangement of these frames. Small, large, framed and unframed. Together, they display as one piece.

Photo: Pinterest

Of course, frames, matting and artwork can get expensive so I went on a search for potentially less costly and most certainly more unique wall solutions. Here's what I found:

1. Start with what you already have.

So you don't have an eye for composition or a flare for what is photogenic. This low budget collage is such a huge compilation of photos that the compilation itself becomes the art instead of the individual snapshots.

Photo: Pinterest

And really, with the apps available for your phones, even a lack luster photo of my son playing his Nintendo DS can look artsy. This photo was taken using Hipstamatic for the iPhone.

Have a collection of any sort? Hang them together and wah-lah! You have art! Here, matching plates are used to build a well balanced display.

Photo: 3.bp.blogspot.com via Pinterest

I love the modern vibe of this plate display.

Photo: Denofopulence.tumblr.com via Pinterest

A note card collection. 

Photo: Alkemie

Old album covers as art. 

Photo: House to Home

Vintage game boards as art.

Photo: Foursided

2. Get thrifty.

Why limit wall collages to pictures and collections when you can repurpose items that are actually useful! 

Shelf collections done three ways: recycled luggage. 

Photo: Vintage by Rachel

Recycled wood crates.

Photo: Pinterest

Wall boxes with old frames. 

Photo: Change of Scenaries

Or just let old frames be the art. 

Photo: Pinterest

3. Get crafty. 

Using kid art is old hat, but what about letting your artsy side shine?

Here, the look of Graham & Brown's "frame" wallpaper is recreated with hand-drawn frames and artwork. 

Photo: flickr

Craft stores are also a good source for collage ideas. I went to our local Michael's and found inexpensive letters. 

 Photo: Indulgy

I also found these great thin wood frames at Michaels. Perfect for a whimsical collage like the one below.

Photo: Home Improvement Ideas

And lastly, consider making your own frames! Here, photos are framed with Japanese washi tape. 

Photo: Design Sponge

Now, who's afraid of the big bad wall?

For more great wall ideas, visit House Envy's "The Great Wall" Pinterest board.

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