Guide to Painting & Decorating Walls

Walls & Paint

Don't feel overwhelmed by your walls. Get inspiration and design advice for picking an accent wall color, applying paint, hanging a gallery wall, and more.

A retro style living room
26 DIY Geometric Accent Walls for an Eye-Catching Focal Point
tan house with blue door and black windows
26 Inspiring Tan House Color Schemes Pros Love for Your Exterior
plate wall in aqua dining room
40 Ways to Decorate With Plates on the Wall for a Charming, Unique Look
black doors white trim
33 Black Doors With White Trim for a High-Contrast Look in Any Room
wainscoting ideas
What Is Wainscoting? 4 Types You Need to Know
Daybed nook with blue shiplap shelves and throw pillows and blankets
26 Shiplap Bedroom Wall Ideas to Make a Design Impact
shiplap walls in living room
38 Farmhouse Shiplap Walls Suitable for Any Room
Bedroom with light blue and mustard yellow accents
20 Versatile Colors That Go With Light Blue
black interior doors
Is It a Good Idea to Paint Your Interior Doors Black?
Kitchen with mushroom beige cabinets.
16 Mushroom Paint Colors That Are Way Beyond Beige
accent wall across from bed
26 Gray Accent Walls for a Stylish and Neutral Space
red grasscloth wallpaper
35 Living Room Wallpaper Ideas That Will Enhance Your Space
Room with large windows and black shiplap walls and ceiling
20 Black Shiplap Wall Ideas to Bring Drama to Any Room
chinoiserie wallpaper print
28 Entryway Wallpaper Ideas That Will Make a Lasting Impression
window trim ideas
21 Window Trim Ideas That Add a Finishing Touch to Any Style Room
Behr Florida Sunrise in living room
14 Designer-Approved Orange Paint Colors for a Bright Pop in Any Room
neutral bathroom paint colors
33 Neutral Bathroom Paint Colors to Create a Soothing Atmosphere
light wood floors in beach house
How to Match Wall Colors With Wood Floors Like a Pro
Matching walls and trim
12 Spaces That Prove You Should Paint Walls and Trim the Same Color
Coffered Ceiling
28 Coffered Ceiling Ideas That Will Make A Statement in Any Room
dark green paint colors
15 Dark Green Paint Colors That Will Look Stylish in Any Room
black accent gallery wall with eclectic prints and decor
33 Black Accent Wall Ideas That Will Set a Sophisticated Tone
Green Bedroom
38 Dark Green Accent Walls to Set a Moody Ambiance
wood slat wall ideas
36 Wood Slat Accent Wall Ideas for a Stylish Focal Point in Any Room
shiplap half wall dining room
35 Shiplap Half Wall Ideas to Add Character to Any Room in the House
half-wall paneling ideas
40 Half-Wall Paneling Ideas, From Shiplap to Board and Batten
Bedroom with a green accent wall
32 Gorgeous Green Accent Wall Ideas for Any Room or Style
dining room with curved molding
11 Wall Molding and Trim Ideas to Elevate Your Space
Wainscoting ideas
36 Wainscoting Ideas for Traditional and Modern Spaces
Living room with exposed brick for wall texture.
18 Wall Texture Ideas to Add Dimension to Your Space
Living Room With Family Photo Accent Wall
26 Family Picture Wall Ideas You'll Want to Try at Home
Window Accent Wall
20 Window Accent Wall Ideas That Make a Unique Statement
photos in entryway
31 Photo Wall Ideas for Showing Off Your Snaps
greige kitchen cabinets
30 Farmhouse Paint Colors You Won't Want to Miss
fireplace accent wall
19 Fireplace Accent Wall Ideas to Enhance Your Room's Best Feature
A modern kitchen design with wainscoting and wall paneling.
21 Wall Paneling Ideas for Any Room
A dining room with glasscloth wallpaper and rattan furniture
24 Chair Rail Ideas That Will Add Style and Character to Any Room
Green wall paint in a bedroom
20 Wall Paint Ideas for Any Room in Your Home
Black House
18 Modern Black House Ideas that Prove the Color Never Goes Out of Style
wallpaper ceiling diy
15 Cheap Ceiling Ideas That Look Expensive
bathroom wainscoting
30 Bathroom Wainscoting Ideas to Add Character to Any Style Space
Cream living room with warm neutral decor
25 Warm and Cozy Cream Paint Colors for Any Room in Your Home
Beach inspired paint colors
It's Always Summer With These 11 Beach-Inspired Paint Colors
teal bookshelf in living room
15 Gorgeous Teal Paint Colors for Any Room, Recommended by Designers
Blush pink accent wall in a living room
25 Creative DIY Accent Wall Ideas to Try at Home
vertical shiplap
How to Install Vertical Shiplap in Less Than a Day
Interior painted a similar color to Parma Gray
17 Calming Color Ideas For Around Your Home
Home office with a bold accent wall.
15 Creative Office Accent Wall Ideas That Will Breathe Life Into Your Home Office
blue exterior house colors
12 Beautiful Blue Exterior House Colors That Add Instant Personality
Bathroom covered with wallpaper of tan palm leaves
39 Best Bathroom Wallpaper Ideas for Every Style
shiplap fireplace
42 Shiplap Fireplace Ideas That Will Work In Any Space, From Farmhouse to Modern
Quad of moss wall art hanging above a wooden console table
17 Beautiful Moss Wall Ideas for Your Home
Weekend projects to do with paint
10 High-Impact Weekend Projects You Can Accomplish With a Can of Paint
Kitchen with sage green-like painted cabinets with white marble tops and stainless steel appliances
14 Top Green Paint Colors From Interior Designers
Minimalist wallpaper used instead of a tile backsplash in a laundry room
26 Statement-Making Laundry Room Wallpaper Ideas to Try
blue-green kitchen
17 Blue-Green Paint Colors That Are Refreshing, Lively, and Moody
Modern kitchen with oak cabinets, white marble island and stainless steel appliances
20 Kitchen Paint Colors That Go With Oak Cabinets
brown and gray bedroom
These 22 Color Combos Prove That Gray Walls Are the Perfect Neutral Base
geometric dining room mural
26 Colorful Wall Mural Ideas You Can DIY
Before and after painted brick fireplace makeovers
15 Before-and-After Painted Brick Fireplace Makeovers