10 Fabric Wall Hangings – Fun Things to Hang & Paint on Walls

Maybe you have already taken a liking to the gallery wall trend. To really take this look up a notch though, look no further than fabric wall hangings, which add a unique, three-dimensional texture to your walls that they might be missing. In fact, many wall hangings are so stunning, they can hang on their own—and don’t have to be surrounded by tons of other pieces. Rather than fumbling with correctly aligning a picture frame or avoiding a crookedly hung poster, fabric usually makes for simpler installation when it comes to wall decor. While fabric hangings work perfectly in place of paintings and photos in living rooms, they also have the ability to spice up those hard to decorate spots like the space above your bed or a tiny, angular dining nook. They’re equally as customizable and personal as any form of artwork but are the perfect solution for when things start to feel a bit stale, and you’re not looking to spend a fortune.

To give you a starting place with wall hangings, here are 10 ideas for working these textiles into any room in your home, no matter your personal style or the size of your space.

If you’re tight on square footage, you can still incorporate fabric wall hangings. Garlands and other frilly but compact hangings will add visual interest and texture to your home without taking up too much space. These kinds of hangings are perfect for filling empty corners.

Plastered all over Pinterest, fiber art hangings, like the one seen in this modern Oakland loft, are a trendy way to incorporate this form of art into your home. The color varieties are endless and will help you instantly dress up any bare wall.

Adding a splash of color to your home doesn’t have to be obnoxious or loud. The renters of this space in Chicago prove that a wall hanging can be sleek, chic, and still full of plenty of colors.

The gorgeous wall hanging in this colorful Kentucky home matches beautifully with the painted murals on the stairs and entryway wall. Picking out colors that match with the preexisting surroundings will pull a room together flawlessly.

Blankets, rugs, towels, and other textiles work beautifully as wall hangings and often come with deeper backstories and histories, making them lovely conversation pieces. This Harlem apartment presents a perfect example of how to stylistically display a beautiful piece of fabric on a wall.

Part mirror, part wall hanging, the sculptural piece in this pretty Los Angeles home is a great way to mix utility with boho style. The fringe in this particular design also echoes other textures in the room, including trendy pampas grass.

Think you have to source an overpriced wall hanging from a home decor store? Think again. This Philadelphia condo shows how something as simple as decorative can serve as the perfect wall art—no frame necessary!

While weavings and other fiber art pieces are usually rectangularly shaped, you can easily switch that up by incorporating things such as fans, as seen in this Philadelphia apartment, garlands, or other unique shapes.

Interest in macramé has seen a resurgence in the past few years, taking over everything from plant hangings to pillows. But whether you weave a few yourself, shop through small artisans, or find them at your favorite decor store, this San Francisco apartment shows that some things look better in threes. This trio of neutral hangings is the perfect way to fill a bare wall next to a bed.

There’s no better way to incorporate fiber art into your home than through a fantastic, unique wall hanging, as exemplified by this boho California home. If you’re new to collecting art, poppy vibrant pieces like this original work from Chile—that still have a neutral base—are a smart way to ease your way in.