Homes & Gardens: Should every wall have something on it?

Interior designers settle the blank vs decorated wall debate.

Explore professional advice for whether walls should be decorated or left blank.

Featured in Homes & Gardens | Article by Zara Stacey

Image credit: Sarah Kaye Representation Ltd. | Lucie Ayres, 22 Interiors | Christian Bense, Alexander James

From artwork to mirrors, wallpaper to shelving, there are so many beautiful ways you can decorate walls in the home; helping to enrich a room with characterful decoration and unique style.

However, are wall decor ideas essential for all walls? 

Designers are in agreement that not every wall in the home needs to be decorated. With each individual interior design, the aim is to always ensure that there is a feeling of harmonious visual balance; for some spaces this may mean adorning every wall with beautiful decor, whereas for others, empty wall space triumphs.