Wall Ideas & Inspiration

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

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

Colored glaze layered on in a random pattern with a sea sponge can do wonders for a flat wall.

To add texture and depth to the color on your walls, reach for a plastic bag

How to remove the old wallpaper so you can cover your wall with your choice of finish

A handsome group of looking glasses inspired by classic house parts

Before you pick up a paintbrush, check out This Old House's expert guide to the best products, tools, and techniques for putting color on your walls

Use a ready-made stamp and metallic paint to give walls a unique finish

Brush on a chalk-and-eraser calendar, a tabletop canvas, canister labels, and more

We rounded up our best retaining wall ideas so you can plan your DIY landscaping project.

Dreary white and drab beige are never going to make you happy. Try out these mood-boosting colors in every room in your house

This traditional half-wall paneling comes in all shapes and sizes. Here's how to pick the right one to make your room stand out

Learn how to pick a complementary color scheme for your next paint job.

Strie mimics centuries-old painted woodwork

Two-tone patina gives a smooth wall the appearance of textured plaster

Vintage windows can improve the look of your interior, block unsightly views, filter sunlight, and more

Take these steps to minimize unsightly cracks

We share different types of insulation so you can select what works best for your home’s interior walls.

Read these 24 pro tips to ensure our walls and trim get a flawless finish.

Color can be used as a surprising counterpoint or it can vividly reinforce a building's design. Challenge your ideas of color.

Ornate or plain, matte-glazed or glossy, vintage American tiles can bring a colorful new dimension to your walls