Decorating Painting Paint Projects 9 Wall Painting Ideas to Transform Any Room into a Work of Art Try these designs that are easy to create, even for new DIYers, to add a striking statement to any space. By Jessica Bennett Jessica Bennett Jessica Bennett is an editor, writer, and former digital assistant home editor at BHG. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on January 16, 2024 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Laura Moss Paint is the ultimate material for updating your home quickly and inexpensively. While solid-colored walls are one way to refresh a room, these wall painting ideas make a statement with bold patterns, contrasting colors, and exciting textures. You can turn an ordinary wall into a spectacular work of art with a few simple techniques. 9 Painted Wall Mural Ideas to Brighten Any Room Marty Baldwin Wall Painting Prep Before trying one of these DIY paint projects, brush up on your wall-painting technique to ensure you get the best finish. Always clean your walls, lay down drop cloths, and cover baseboards, trim, and the ceiling with painters tape before you begin. Then, grab your brushes, rollers, and a few cans of paint. How to Clean Crayon Off Walls Without Damaging the Paint 01 of 09 Easy Patterned Wall Jay Wilde This freehand wall painting idea is easier than it looks. Start by sketching out a pattern of dashes, dots, and zigzags, or find one online to re-create. Dip a 1-inch angle brush into a small amount of paint and apply the pattern, working from an upper corner across and down the wall. A slightly imperfect pattern is the goal, so don't worry about uneven spacing or varying brushstrokes. The 10 Best Chalk Paints of 2024 for Any DIY Project 02 of 09 Painted Arch Ideas Kim Cornelison Paint an arch accent wall to create a sense of depth and architectural character. Go with a single arch shape or string a few together for a scalloped design. To achieve a perfectly rounded top, secure a piece of string to the wall and pull it taut as you trace a semi-circular shape with a pencil. Extend the lines straight down the wall and mark off with painters tape. Use a small brush around the edges and fill in the middle with a roller. 03 of 09 Buffalo Check Wall Painting Idea Laura Moss For this DIY wall painting idea, you'll need three coordinating colors. To form a buffalo check pattern, use a level and ruler and level to mark vertical and horizontal lines spaced 4 inches apart. Then, outline the stripes with painters tape and paint horizontal lines in your lightest color. Use your medium-tone color to paint vertical lines, then fill in the squares where vertical and horizontal lines intersect with the darkest paint color. How to Use a Laser Level for Perfectly Straight Lines 04 of 09 Geometric Mountain Design Biz Jones Dress up the walls of a kid's bedroom with this easy geometric wall painting idea. Form mountain-like triangles by marking off lines with painters tape and filling in with color. Choose bright, high-energy hues (such as orange and yellow) that will stand out well against your base wall color. 05 of 09 Two-Tone Painted Wall Brie Williams Create the illusion of architectural details with this wall painting idea. Two-tone walls add dimension and contrast to a room, and this technique is much easier to achieve than installing molding or trim. Simply mark your paint line using painters tape and a level, and paint the area below to achieve a color-blocked look. 06 of 09 DIY Marble Wall Treatment Carson Downing This wall painting idea uses a wool pad to create a marbleized look with paint. Start with a few paint colors in shades ranging from dark to light. Paint heavy diagonal lines in alternating colors across the wall. Prime the wool pad with a small amount of each color, then tap the pad along the diagonal lines to blend the colors. To create the look of veining, dip a feather in equal parts white paint and water and drag it across the wall. 07 of 09 Sunset-Inspired Wall Painting Idea Jason Donnelly Blend shades of coral and blue for this wall painting idea inspired by a sunset. First, gather six paint colors that are similar enough in tone and saturation to blend together and divide the wall into six horizontal bands. Paint the darkest color on the lowest part of the wall and use a brush to feather out the top while the paint is still wet. Working quickly, paint the band above in your next shade and use long, sweeping strokes to blend the colors together. Repeat with the remaining colors to form a layered look. 25 Bright, Bold Colors That Go with Orange 08 of 09 Painted Wall Stripes Alise O'Brien This wall painting idea works well in kids' bedrooms or playrooms. To paint a striped wall, use painters tape and a level to mark off equally spaced horizontal lines (be sure to apply the tape inside the edges of the traced lines). Paint inside the taped sections and remove the tape when dry. If necessary, touch up any uneven spots with a small paintbrush. 09 of 09 DIY Ombre Wall Matthew Clark Paint your walls with a gorgeous gradient technique in just a few steps. Start with paint in dark, medium, and light colors. To create in-between shades, mix equal parts of your dark and medium paint; repeat with your light and medium colors. Paint your darkest color at the bottom and the medium shade above, leaving a gap in between. While the paint is still wet, brush medium-dark paint in the space between, using vertical strokes to blend the colors. Moving up the wall, repeat this with your lighter colors to achieve an ombre effect. More DIY Projects to Update Your Home Don't stop at your walls once you get started doing DIY revamping. Make over an old dresser for an inexpensive "new" piece of furniture for a bedroom, and while you're at it, build a headboard to complete the look. You can create wall art for pennies to fill empty spaces in any room. Try one of these ideas if your bathroom could use some sprucing up and you're ready for a bigger project. Get into the holiday spirit for Thanksgiving or Halloween with these fun and easy DIYs—some would make great family activities. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit