Add PicturesPictures InsideAdd PhotosFrame PicturesPutting PicturesActual PhotosOld Windows With PicturesDecor PicturesCrafty PicturesForward51 Creative decorating ideas for old windows. like old windows, like the display going up the stairsDon't be intimidated — a big, windowless wall can be the perfect canvas for creative decor ideas. In a Manhattan foyer decorated by Rafael de Cárdenas, fashion photographs by Melvin Sokolsky are displayed above a 1960s Brazilian credenza; the walls are Venetian plaster. Tour the entire home In an apartment designed by Nate Berkus, Martinique wallpaper (an iconic pattern from the Beverly Hills Hotel) sheaths this dining area; the vintage Pace Collection chairs are from Center 44 in New York City. A wall in the living area of Hilary Swank's Manhattan home is clad with planks of reclaimed barn wood; the photograph is by Jackie Nickerson, and the painting is by Carlos Vega.Tour the entire home In William Frawley's SoHo apartment, the photograph of a rib cage is by an unknown artist and once belonged to a San Francisco museum;

the Knoll stool has a custom-made zebra sling, a 19th-century table from Aero Studios is topped with a wood vase from Mantiques Modern, and the Akari paper lamp is by Isamu Noguchi. In a D.C. apartment designed by Nestor Santa-Cruz, a Crate & Barrel mirror hangs above a headboard of walnut and faux suede. The library of a Manhattan loft, which is painted in Farrow & Ball's Elephant's Breath, features a wall papered in a print by Neisha Crosland, and a photograph by Ellen Kooi is displayed in front of modular metal shelves; simple christmas decorations for kitchenthe chairs and Eclipse light fixture are by Ochre, and the rug is by Odegard.party decoration ideas outside In a study by designer by Gwen Driscoll, Jonathan Adler benches sit in front of a Ted Boerner leather sofa; ideas for decorating a christmas tree with multi colored lights

family photographs hang on the wall. For an actress and her family, interior designer Kerry Joyce wallpapered one of the children's rooms in world maps from California Map and Travel Center. The Syrian chest of drawers in the bedroom of designer Sig Bergamin holds photographs by John Hall (left) and Tuca Reinés, an antique Chinese mask, and an Indian bone-inlaid box. In a Manhattan townhouse designed by Ann Pyne, a stairwell features drawings by Dora Frost of British figures, including Francis Bacon and Stephen Spender; home decor modern vintagethe runner is by Patterson Flynn Martin.diy christmas decorations wall In a bedroom designed by Iain Halliday, a Saarinen armchair and custom bedside table are paired with a bed dressed in Frette linens; stores with outdoor christmas decorations

paintings by Anselm Reyle hang on walls painted in Benjamin Moore's Eagle Rock, the swing-arm sconces are from Hinson Lighting, and the carpet is by ABC Carpet & Home. In the den of Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan's Florida home, the Butterfield sofa, Beatrice lamp, and Richard Nixon rug are all Adler designs; the wallpaper and the butterfly tapestry are vintage, and the backgammon set is by Albrizzi. A photo by Peter Margonelli made into a grid in the living area of an apartment designed by Matthew Patrick Smyth; the 1930s French table base has a custom-made top. In a bath, the tub and fittings are in the shape of an eight-pointed star, and the mirrored wall treatment is based on a traditional Islamic design. A hand-painted wall covering by de Gournay adorns the foyer of a Manhattan apartment designed by Iain Halliday, the antique French mirror is from Bijan Royal, and the rug is by Stark. A 19th-century French chandelier hangs above a dining table made from a pair of '70s brass bases found on eBay;

the '40s French dining chairs are upholstered in a Lelièvre velvet, the shades are of a Lee Jofa silk, and the rug is by the Rug Company. The walls were painted with 10 coats of custom lacquer. A 17th-century Peruvian Cuzco School painting hangs in a guest room; the Chinese painted wardrobe is antique, and the bedside table and bookshelf wallpaper are by Andrew Martin. The walls and floor of a bathroom are lined in Popham Design's Hex Long Shadow, the shower enclosure is custom made, and the brass fixtures were purchased from a souk. In the dining room of this beach house, rugs from Morocco, cowhide chairs, and a sunburst mirror complement the bold patterned walls. In the den, the sectional and the ottoman, which are covered in a linen by C&C Milano and an Edelman leather, respectively, and the upholstered screens are all by Martyn Lawrence-Bullard; the woven-sea-grass stools are by ABC Carpet & Home. Pin these design ideas for later. For more, follow ELLE Decor on Pinterest!

Wall Art for Wide Open Spaces Once the paint has dried and the furniture is in place, it can be a daunting task to figure out what to place on your empty walls. , , , and others. , offered up some tips for stylishly decking out an expansive space. Click through to read his advice. Prepping a piece of art for display can drive up your project price. A custom framing job could cost hundreds of dollars. Save yourself the headache and limit your wall-art search to works that come ready for display. Farkas suggests looking for art with finished edges on stretched canvases over wood or metal. When it's time to install your new pieces, choose the right art-hanging hardware. Choose Large, Dramatic Pieces If you prefer a simple, dramatic solution, search for a large-scale work as the focal point for your wall. Just know that larger paintings may run at higher price tags. "Statement photography is a great way to put a big piece on the wall and command the space of the room," says Farkas.

He suggests balancing out a large piece by painting the opposite wall as an accent wall. See our favorite accent wall paint ideas. Forget what you've heard about positioning the center of a piece of wall art at 60 inches from the floor. "You can get a lot of mileage out of hanging pieces higher on the wall in a bigger space," says Farkas. It draws extra attention to a piece and keeps furniture or people from overshadowing it. Watch and take notes as This Old House TV general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O'Connor safely hang a heavy mirror. Go for Gallery Walls Farkas is a big fan of the gallery-wall trend. Capitalize on the picturesque design motif by grouping disparate pieces together in a collage on one wall. He suggests making original art your statement focus and filling remaining space with family photos and special pieces of memorabilia. Make a special piece stand out from a gallery wall by following our easy guide on how to gild a picture frame.