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Beige is a great backdrop for any room in your home, but it can become a bit of an eyesore when the walls are bare. Thankfully, beige is a super versatile shade, which gives you a lot of options when it comes to design! Play around with different color schemes and decor as you spice up your living space, and see what you come up with.
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Method 1 of 14:Hang up some bold art.[1]
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1Add a little color into the room with brightly-colored prints and paintings. Hang up some wall art with a lot of bright hues, like red, orange, purple, yellow, or any other bold color that really stands out. Let your art do the talking—if your prints and portraits are filled with beige, they aren’t going to really make a statement on your wall.
- With that being said, you don’t have to decorate with bold hues. If you aren’t a fan of bright colors, decorate with neutral tones instead. Shades like gray and cream go really well with beige without being too eye-catching.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 14:Contrast with white.[2]
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1Paint your door frames, window frames, and moldings white. White can give a subtle, cozy look to your living space, and helps give your beige walls a little extra depth without overdoing it. If your walls have windows, paint over the frames and window sills so they’re completely white. Do the same thing with any molding or door frames near your wall, as well.
- If you’d really like to go the extra mile, repaint your doors so they’re white.
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Method 3 of 14:Decorate with uniform picture frames.[3]
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1Frame your prints, portraits, and wall art in the same type of picture frame. This really helps tie your room together, and will stand out well on a beige wall. Pick out neutral-toned frames like black, brown, or white for a really striking look.
- For example, hang up animal prints on the wall with the same dark brown frame to make the pictures look uniform.
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Method 4
Method 4 of 14:Fill up the walls with big pieces of art.[4]
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1Play around with spacing as you decorate your beige wall. When it comes to interior design, the world is your oyster—or in the very least, your wall space. You don’t have to leave huge gaps of beige all over your wall. Instead, fill up this space with really big prints, portraits, or other works of art.
- For example, you can hang up 4 large photos to create an even bigger square shape.
- Line up pictures, prints, and portraits on top of each other in a grid to take up as much wall space as possible.
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Method 5 of 14:Light up the room.[5]
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1Get rid of any extra shadows from the room. Beige doesn’t look too great in a dark and shadowy room, so light things up with some natural and artificial light. The brighter your room is, the more beautiful your beige walls will look.
- Don’t be afraid to mix natural and artificial light! There’s nothing wrong with having several lamps or wall fixtures in a room with windows.
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Method 6 of 14:Place wooden furniture against the walls.[6]
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1Use your furniture placement to your advantage. Slide bookshelves, desks, or other pieces of wooden furniture against the wall as a striking accent. This adds an extra dimension to your wall, and shifts the focus of the room away from just the beige walls.
- For example, place a wooden bookshelf against the wall in your living room, or set up a wooden desk in your study.
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Method 7 of 14:Install tasteful shelves.[7]
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1Arrange multiple floating shelves at eye-level on your beige wall. Place special mementos on your shelves, like photos, or place other decorative odds and ends on top. Choose decorations with a similar color scheme for a really sleek, uniform look.
- For instance, you can display multiple photos or prints with the same white photo frame.
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Method 8
Method 8 of 14:Jazz up your walls with patterned curtains.[8]
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1Pick a fun pattern that adds a little pizzazz to the room. Beige is a great base color, but it can only add so much to a living space. Patterned curtains are a fun, easy way to breathe some life into your walls, while also framing and decorating the windows.
- For instance, you can play around with stripes, polka dots, or some other funky pattern that fits your home’s aesthetic!
- A ton of colors go well with beige, so it’s hard to go wrong with any curtains. In particular, dusty pink, purple, blue, forest green, and neutral tones are especially striking with a beige wall.[9]
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Method 9 of 14:Stick decals on the wall.[10]
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1Pick up some decals online or at your nearest home goods stores. Decals are essentially big, fun stickers that go on your walls. Pick up designs that work well with the beige, or add a splash of color, instead! Stick these decals onto the wall alone or in a group to give your living space a little extra pizzazz.
- For instance, you can center 1 large decal on the wall, or line up multiple small decals in a row.
- Subtle designs, like sunflowers, work well as designs.
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Method 10
Method 10 of 14:Incorporate textured beige accents.[11]
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1Pick out beige curtains to add an extra dimension to your room. There’s nothing wrong with having a little extra beige in your room, as long as you find a creative way to throw it in. Pick up a set of beige drapes or curtains and use them to frame your windows, which can really tie your room together.
- It doesn’t technically count as “wall decoration,” but textured beige blankets, rugs, and throw pillows are other great ways to liven up your beige living space.
Method 11
Method 11 of 14:Hang up kitchenware on beige kitchen walls.[12]
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1Display your pots, pans, measuring cups, and utensils all over the wall. Beige is a great color for your kitchen, but it may seem a little bland on its own. Use nails or adhesive hooks to display all of your pots, skillets, pans, and other kitchen tools along the wall. They’ll not only look great, but they’ll be easy to grab, too!
- For instance, you can hang up a row of pots or saucepans right above the stovetop, and display your measuring cups near your cutting board.
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Method 12
Method 12 of 14:Put up string lights.[13]
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1Drape some string lights over the doors and windows. These add a fun, subtle glow to your room, and look great on a beige wall. You can hang up traditional lights, or play around with colorful string lights to make your wall a little more festive.
- For example, you can drape the lights over the top of a window or door as a fun accent.
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Method 13 of 14:Hang up a couple mirrors.[14]
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1Fill up some open space on the wall with a mirror. Mirrors can be a fun way to add some brightness and light into the room. You can place them in just about any living space, whether it’s a bedroom, bathroom, or something else altogether. Play around with different sizes, shapes, and frames and see what kind of designs you can come up with!
- For example, you can place 2 mirrors along both sides of a headboard in your bedroom.
- You can also space out 2 mirrors over 2 vanities in a master bathroom.[15]
- Neutral tones work great for frames, like black or brown.
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Method 14
Method 14 of 14:Frame windows with bamboo shades.[16]
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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Janice Tieperman. Janice is a professional and creative writer who has worked at wikiHow since 2019. With both a B.A. and M.A. in English from East Stroudsburg University, she has a passion for writing a wide variety of content for anyone and everyone. In her free time, you can find her working on a new crochet pattern, listening to true crime podcasts, or tackling a new creative writing project. This article has been viewed 5,700 times.
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