Gallery Wall Alternatives

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Y'all know I love a good gallery wall.  My homes have sported several over the years, including currently in our kitchen and music room.  I loved this one in our old house:

Music Room Gallery Wall

Yet, lately.  My mood has shifted away from busy.  I love simple, dramatic accents and put-together spaces.  So here's some non-gallery accent wall inspiration for you to feast your eyes on.

Large Statement Artwork:

Perhaps the most obvious...but always a classic.

Photo: Apartment Therapy

Photo: Wisteria

(Pssst...for beautiful, original artwork like these, take a look at the art marketplace over at Minted!)

Stencils: 

They add texture and interest and the sky is the limit as far as design choices.

Photo: Cutting Edge Stencils

Photo: Kristen F. Davis Designs

Wallpaper:

We all know it's not your mama's wallpaper anymore.  How about these options?

Photo: Murals Wallpaper

Photo: Dwell

Hand-Drawn Murals:

So good for you DIY-ers out there.

Photo: A Beautiful Mess

Photo: gracelaced

Collections:

Purchased, collected over time, or rescued from the waste basket.

Photo: Ikea

Photo: focuslineart

How would you work one of these ideas into your home?   Me?  I kinda want to do them all.