Fill These Walls

I like to decorate, but I always feel like it needs to be done a specific way. I often won't do anything until I know exactly what I want. I guess I am a bit of a perfectionist. Either way, I am getting very tired of looking at all of my blank walls. 



The HUGE blank wall in the dining room. Okay,...so it's not huge, but it is a lot of blank space!! I've contemplated making a big picture wall, adding mirrors, or even one of those murals (not a permanent one obviously). 



The walls leading up our staircase. My dad has lots of family photos leading up his staircase. It almost tells a story or gives a timeline. I can't decide how to go about filling this space.


So like any DIY gal, I consulted Pinterest! Luckily for me, a lot of others have contemplated this same problem. I found Emily A. Clark's blog and I am definitely subscribing to her now! Her "What Would You Do?" Decorating Tall Walls post was just what I needed to see!


Emily posted this photo as an idea to fill up space on a wall within a staircase. I love this concept! I did find some neat gallery wall photo displays from Amazon that could be useful: 
     


This image came from HomeGoods Facebook page. I love this wall of mirrors. It really makes the room look larger! This could definitely work in my dining room! My biggest concern is finding enough mirrors, at a reasonable price, to fill the space.

Do any of you have any other suggestions? I may add to this post as I find more inspiration.


I leave you with a photo of my wonderful fur babies! Lucy has the cutest head-tilt. Especially with her Elizabethan Collar on. Hopefully we can remove it soon!

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