Wall Ideas & Inspiration

Trying to decide on the best type of retaining wall for you? We rounded up everything you need to know to decide and build.

Posters are popular wall decorations in bedrooms, living rooms, basements, and other spaces. In this review, the This Old House 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 is making a comeback in modern design. Here are some modern and stylish ways to use it in your home without it looking dated.

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

Shiplap can add a touch of rustic charm to your home. Here are a few ways you can incorporate this design element into some of your rooms.

Looking to go beyond basic drywall? Discover the most popular drywall textures and finishes to transform your walls and ceilings.

Want to change the look of your room with paint, but your walls are papered? Read this guide to learn when and how to paint over wallpaper.

A pony wall is nothing more than a short wall. Read this guide to learn what pony walls are and how to build one yourself.

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

We offer up several great styles of peel-and-stick wallpaper that you can use to easily bring out the character in your home.

In this guide, we walk you though how to create the effect of shiplap by installing plywood panels to walls inside your home.

Accent walls give your room visual interest and breathe new life into a space with a pop of color. Here's everything you need to know.

Gallery walls are a great way to bring the holiday season into your home. Explore our tips for creating the perfect display in this guide.

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

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

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

Learn how to beautify plain walls with three shades of blue on a field of white to create the fresh look of a gingham print.

Are you having trouble choosing a paint color? Not sure what matches? This guide offers color combinations guaranteed to work in any room.

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

Answer the call of the wild with these cheeky trophy mounts

Give your bathroom a big personality with an eye-catching wallpaper print. Learn how to buy and install the right wallpaper from our experts.

Painter's tape has more than practical uses. Learn five painter's tape techniques to add unique designs to your DIY projects.

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

Fill empty walls by using these art tips that won't break the bank. These ideas can spruce up your space without you spending much.

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

With a little practice and a dry brush, you can use paint to create a faux fabric look on your walls resembling stylish wallpaper.

Liven up your walls with patterns, colors, and textures you won't get from a paintbrush. Read our guide for wallpaper suggestions and tips.

Transform hemmed-in rooms with 10 hues handpicked by our color pros. Their range may surprise you

This guide provides step-by-step instructions on using a sea sponge on flat walls to create unique pattern.

Rag rolling paint can add texture, depth, and an old-world character to your walls. Learn all about rag-rolling techniques in this guide.