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Blogger Madison, AL on Jul 10, 2012

Tackling an intimidating empty wall... Decorating tips!

I had gotten rid of a GIANT 5 piece entertainment center that was occupying a 17 foot wall that ran down the middle of our 'great room'. Once it was gone I was left with a lot of empty blankness. I did a little 'at home' shopping and reused pieces from around the house to make this area feel more like a living space and less like a forgotten hallway. I love how inviting it is now! Blog link: http://www.thriftyinspirations.net/2012/06/...

14 Comments

Eclectically Vintage - Ke... New York, NY

Great use of space and so much more interesting that an entertainment center. LOVE the while console (was that a thrift store transformation?) and the mismatched mirrors. You're right - it's all about the details.

on Jul 10, 2012 · Like 2
Pieced Pastimes Kingston, NH

It can be difficult to fill up a large space and get it just right, but you have managed to do it perfectly! It looks wonderful!

on Jul 11, 2012 · Like 2
The Space Between Key West, FL

Beautiful! I love your combination of colors and textures. Thank you for the tips!!

on Jul 11, 2012 · Like 3
Tony S Lawrenceville, GA

A 17' empty wall? A Woodworkers dream. While I love the design you've adopted, the first thing that came to my mind when I say the "before" picture was floor-to-ceiling book shelves complete with sliding library ladder.

on Jul 11, 2012 · Like 1
Donna B North Tazewell, VA

Well done! Thanks for the inspiration!!

on Jul 11, 2012 · Like 0
Jeanette Country Design S... Payson, AZ

You tackled it well! Great inspiration.

on Jul 12, 2012 · Like 1
Judy C

This is beautiful but I especially love the wall color, it makes the colors of everything else just "pop"! What is that wall color?

on Jul 12, 2012 · Like 1
Jewell L Elizabethton, TN

Very nice , great job you did !

on Jul 12, 2012 · Like 0
Rachel G Madison, AL

Thanks everyone!! Judy C, the color is Behr - Harvest Brown. I've gotten lots of compliments on that color so it must have been a good choice :) Thanks again!

on Jul 12, 2012 · Like 1
Meagan H Oak Forest, IL

Well done! Also like Tony's idea with built-in's and a ladder! Fun.

on Jul 12, 2012 · Like 0
Rachel G Madison, AL

Tony that is an incredible idea, and one I would LOVE to do if this was our 'forever' home. I've got the number for a woodworker but haven't given him a call yet. Sliding library ladder...? Yes, please!

on Jul 12, 2012 · Like 0
Leida R Tampa, FL

I LOVE IT!!! The paint color is also GORGEOUS!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

on Jul 12, 2012 · Like 0
MARY T Fountain, CO

Awesome! I'd love to have longer walls.

on Jul 12, 2012 · Like 0
Kathy C Shickshinny, PA

Great job...love that you "home shopped"

on Jul 15, 2012 · Like 0