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Ideas for a blank kitchen wall

3 years ago

We are currently decorating our kitchen with a neutral colour scheme but have a wall space to fill and not much idea! We are restricted by pipe work running under units to the outside wall and an electric radiator.

Help!

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bookworm987
3 years ago
How about some picture ledges - essentially narrow shelves. Ikea have them in 2 different lengths. You can prop lots of different pictures and photos on them, creating an easy gallery wall effect without the hassle of having to hang lots of pictures! And then it's really easy to change things around and add more. It definitely adds personality to a space.
Sonia
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
Shelving would look good, or one of those ladder style bookcases. Or a simpler answer would be a nice big piece of art. Or a gallery wall.
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arc3d
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Hi Dan,

I would totally turn that depth into a feature by creating a wall with recesses. Show off some of your prized possessions and hide the pipe box.

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