Wall Ideas & Inspiration

Explore inspiring wall ideas that will drastically make your home more efficient & appealing.

poster_frames

Filed under:

The 5 Best Poster Frames (2023 Review)

Posters are popular wall decorations in bedrooms, living rooms, basements, and other spaces. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best poster frames on Amazon to help you find the one that’s right for you. The products included in this article are available at various retail stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.
wood_paneling_iStock_1197277473

Modern Ways to Use Wood Paneling

Forget Grandma’s rumpus room with the floor-to-ceiling faux wood, circa 1970. While today’s version of wood paneling takes a cue from the decade that made it famous, there’s much more to it than just wood grain and knots. This guide to modern wood paneling will shine some light on this once-taboo DIY topic.
Wall_Garden_1275369

Guide to Creating a Living Plant Wall

Learn the basics of this burgeoning botanical trend and install a vertical garden for décor and more, indoors or out.
best_wallpaper_panel

The 5 Best Wallpapers (2023 Review)

If you’re looking to change up the look of the rooms in your home, there’s no easier way than adding wallpaper. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best wallpapers on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.
best_peel_and_stick_wallpaper_panel

Best Peel and Stick Wallpapers (2024 Guide)

Removable wallpaper is a temporary way to decorate your space affordably. Read our guide to the best peel and stick wallpapers.
Shiplap_0221_IF_TOH_TV_Narra_Narragansett_01222021NR_14

Amazing Shiplap Wall Ideas

Give your home a little more rustic character with these creative ways to add shiplap to your home.
Drywall_iStock_924862784

Common Drywall Texture Types and Finishes

Looking to go beyond plain-old smooth drywall? With a bit of effort, you can achieve a distinctive, textured look for your walls and ceilings that’s eye-catching, mood-setting, and personalized to your decorating tastes.
DIY_Framed_Wall_Mural_by_House_One___Final_Image
Play

How to Build a Wall-Sized Frame for a Fabric Print

Do you love the look of wall murals, but are too hesitant to commit to the permanence of paint or wallpaper? This project will give you the look of a mural, without the commitment.

How to Paint Over Wallpaper

Do you want to change the look and feel of your room with paint, but are faced with the challenge of wallpaper? You don’t always need to remove wallpaper first. Read this guide to learn when and how to paint over wallpaper.
ZeroEnergy_loft_Eric_Roth

Pony Walls: What Are They and How to Build Them

A pony wall is nothing more than a short wall, and the term is often used interchangeably with "knee wall" or "cripple wall." Read this guide to learn what pony walls are and how to build one yourself.
Zip_System_Family_Longform_Video_Image
Play

Creating a Secure Enclosure for the Cottage on the Cape

Learn how ZIP System’s integrated panel and tape system for roof and wall assemblies kept the This Old House Idea House on Cape Cod construction moving swiftly and efficiently—and how it will continue to help the home achieve higher efficiency and protection for years to come.
SW_Ombre_Wall_Tout_560x359

DIY Ombre Wall Inspiration

Add style and a pop of color to any room with a beautiful accent wall featuring an easy DIY ombre effect.
upgrade_walls_peel_stick_wallpaper_2

Upgrade Your Walls With Peel & Stick Paper

Switching up your interior has never been easier.
looks_shiplap

How to Install Shiplap Walls

Here’s how to create the effect of shiplap by installing plywood panels to walls inside your home.
ppg_0917_lucky_shamrock_ppg1146dash6_web

How to Choose an Accent Wall

A pro painter's take on the design staple
newcasa_nursery_01

Samantha Santana's Peel & Stick Wallpapers | DAILY FIND

Not willing to commit to traditional wall coverings? These bold patterns are temporary, removable options printed on high-quality woven material
deck_walls

Create the Perfect Gallery Wall for Winter

Here’s a classy conifer-themed holiday decor idea
scandi_stencil

Paint a Supersized Stencil Pattern

A large Scandi-inspired stencil pattern and a soft two-tone paint palette offer a fresh take on the wallpaper look
paint_personality_tout_0

What’s Your Paint Personality?

Sunny yellows, soothing blues, revved-up reds...every color has an innate character. That may be why the hues we’re most at home with reflect traits of our own
pass_through
Play

How to Cut a Pass-Through in a Load Bearing Wall

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a couple frame an opening between their kitchen and living room in a load-bearing wall.
stickon_wallpaper

Stick-on Style

If you’ve got a space that needs a quick makeover, there’s a growing array of innovative stick-on wall decor and window treatments that offer major visual impact in minimal time—no commitment needed
gingham_checks

How to Paint Gingham Pattern Checks on a Wall

Plain walls take on the fresh look of a gingham print with three shades of blue on a field of white
paint_by_numbers_promo

No-Fail Color Combos to Make Any Space a Work of Art

Perplexed by palettes? Fan decks got you flummoxed? Choosing color schemes to refresh your rooms needn’t be daunting. Consider the no-fail, four-color combos we’ve gathered here—from muted pastels to bold brights, they’re sure to turn any space into a work of art
glass_mosaic_promo

All About Glass Mosaic Tile

With more shapes, shades, and finishes available than ever before, this glamorous, light-catching cousin to ceramic can transform any space
taxidermy_1_xl

Heads Up! Faux Taxidermy

Answer the call of the wild with these cheeky trophy mounts
wallpaper_bath_xl

Don't Be Afraid to Wallpaper Your Powder Room

Give this small room big personality with a standout print

5 Cool Painter's Tape Techniques

Use this versatile tape to enhance your craft projects
flower_color_xl

Match Your Favorite Flowers to Paint Colors

A new app helps you turn nature's colors into paint
2013_08_annasquam_25i0967

Decorate Large Spaces With Budget Wall Art

Fill empty walls by using these art tips that won't break the bank
worst_wallpaper_xl

Best Makeovers for Ugliest Wallpaper 2014

These finalists in our annual Search for America's Best Remodel Contest share some impressively appalling paper from their projects
wall_patterns_xl

Stencil On a Wallpaper Look

Get an allover pattern for less than the cost of a single roll of wall covering. It's easier than you'd think
paint_fabric_x

How to Create a Faux Fabric Effect With Paint

With a little practice and a dry brush, you can create the look of textured wall coverings
2012_01_tx3_coralgab

All About Wallpaper

Liven up your walls with patterns, colors, and textures that you'll never get from a paintbrush or roller. The experts at TOH tell you how