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We’ve been working on spiffing up our downstairs playroom and living room in anticipation of a visit from my husband’s beloved grandmother. We’ve installed new wood floors, we’ve painted, and we’ve even added a new ceiling fan and light fixtures.

But we’ve been left with one big problem: big, open walls.

Since we’re nearing the end of our decorating budget, I’m looking for ways to fill the wall space quickly in a way that makes a big impact visually, but not financially. Here are some things I’m planning on implementing. If you have more big ideas, share them in the comments.

Fabric Wall Art

Being the crafty gal that I am, I can’t resist the idea of displaying large panels of fabric throughout my house. It’s a fast way to create unique, beautiful decorations. CRAFT has a great video podcast that walks you through all the how-tos.

Wallpaper Panel Art

Sweet Jessie used vintage wallpaper remnants to create this dramatic and fun wall panel.

Fun With Stencils

With a little paint and the Stencil 101 book by Ed Roth, you can quickly add repeated visual interest to your walls. Roth’s designs are cool and edgy, and the book comes with tons of precut stencils, ready for you to use in every room of your house

Whether you decide to go with fabric, paper, paint or all three – don’t be afraid to make a big statement in your big spaces. What other ideas do you have for a big impact in your home decor? Leave them in the comments.

Over a crib isn’t the only place to hang a mobile. Even if you don’t have a baby in the house, dangling decorations can make a nice addition to any room. I once read somewhere that hanging a mobile above your desk or workspace helps inspire and increase creativity. Who knows if it’s true, I just know that I’ve always loved having one above my desk.

Here are some options for fun mobiles that would work in just about any room in your house. Read through them – if you can think of another place you’d like to hang a mobile, or if you have an idea for a clever kind of mobile to hang in a particular room in the house, leave a comment below.

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