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A Guide to Wall Trim and Wall Molding Ideas

Discover some new wall molding ideas to add to your home to increase the architectural interest with only a few DIY skills required.

Adding trim details to blank walls is nothing new, but it in fact one of the easiest ways to add architectural details to your home! And it can be an easy project to DIY, so even better for the home owner who wants to add character without breaking the bank.

Wall moulding and trim ranges from the trim around doors and windows to the ever popular shiplap and board and batten. It runs the gamut from picture moulding to chair rails and can be as creative as you want to be!

The seemingly recent rise of the wall trim moulding is actually nothing new. We’ve long since seen the evolution of placing different types of moulding on walls as a form of architectural decoration.

For the 2010’s the big push was shiplap or vertical planks and board and batten. Shiplap was nothing new in 2010, but its rise to popularity was brought about by the Fixer Upper and Farmhouse movements. And while both of these wall treatments have their place (and always have), they’ve become less popular than it was back in the 2010-2020 decade.

And now the trends have shifted to include the more traditional styles like picture frame moulding, chair rails, wainscoting and more!

What is Wall Trim or Wall Moulding?

Well, there’s a slight difference between trim and moulding. Wall trim is the general term used for any and all wood or other pieces places on a wall. It can include common usage like baseboards, window casings, crown moulding, etc. Many times the job of trim is to cover the gaps in construction.

Wall molding/moulding is a purely decorative type of trim that is used for ornamentation on a wall, like wainscoting, chair rails and picture frame moulding.

Wall trim and moulding are made out of any type of wood, MDF, plaster or stone.

Personal Experience with Wall Trim

In our previous home, I did my first DIY wall trim project when I added a board and batten to my expansive living room. The home had an open floor plan, and the board and batten helped to distinguish the space from the adjoining rooms. And it added a level of interest to an otherwise open, blank canvas.

I again added board and batten again in my girls’ bathroom in our previous home. This acted as a hook system for their bath towels in a room that lacked storage. It was a beautiful way to incorporate the hooks on the wall in a fun, colorful way!

Then in my current home, I’ve added double picture frame moulding and a chair rail to give a powerful punch of color and interest in an otherwise tiny, plain powder room! The wall ornamentation packs a punch and gives the room a whole new feel.

My dining room in both my current and previous home, both have wainscoting. But my current home has much more elaborate and chunky wainscoting than my previous dining room.

Altogether, I’ve loved how adding some simple trim moulding to the walls can completely change the look and feel of a room.

Different Types of Trim and Wall Molding Ideas

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Picture Frame Molding

This type of molding is named for the fact that it takes the shape of a picture frame. It can be as elaborate or simple as you want it to be. You can add multiple layers of picture frame molding or use it to divide up a room, as I did in our powder room.

I used the two boxes in my powder room makeover to divide up the room and I topped the picture frame molding (tutorial) with a chair rail on top before I started the wallpaper above it.

via Shades of Blue Interiors

2. Wainscoting

Wainscoting is a wall treatment typically along the bottom third of a room. It’s often used in traditional dining rooms and classic homes. The most common way to install it is as a picture frame molding topped with a chair rail on the lower third of a room.

3. Raised Panel Wainscoting

This wainscoting is a bit bulkier then a regular wainscoting. It uses deeply beveled squares or rectangles in panels for a classic look. You would use 1 inch thick boards to make a framed pattern on the lower third of the wall, then trim the insides of the frames with decorative trim.

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My current dining room boasts raised wainscoting.

4. Picture Rail

A picture rail molding is a simple wall molding idea placed horizontally around the perimeter of the room, a few feet from the ceiling. Originally people hung pictures from a picture rail molding so they wouldn’t damage the walls. These days people will add it with or without the pictures!

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5. Board & Batten

Board and batten gets its name for the boards you place on the wall with vertical battens placed incrementally along the wall. Adding a horizontal board or ledge trim to the top completes the look. It lends itself to a more casual vibe and less stuffy or formal than picture frame molding or wainscoting.

I used this architectural element in my huge living room in our old house. It was an open concept floor plan and the board and batten helped to define the space.

I also used board and batten to add interest to my girls’ old bathroom. It gave me a place to put their hooks to hang their towels in the small space!

6. Shiplap or Vertical Plank

Shiplap has been so popular in interior trim over the last decade that in many cases it was confusing about exactly what it is.

So, what is shiplap?

Shiplap board are 4-inch+ wide planks with two rabbeted edges — one on the top, one on the bottom. The top edge of one board laps over the bottom edge of the 2nd board to make a flush joint, creating the grooved look. You can install it vertically or horizontally.

via Fixer Upper for HGTV

But you can also use vertical or horizontal planks to mimic the look of shiplap. Just install the planks with a small space in between and you will have a similar look without the cost!

7. Beadboard

Beadboard is a style of wood paneling characterized by long, continuous vertical grooves and raised beads spaced every inch or two. It originally was constructed of individual tongue and groove slats that created the beaded look. But now they are sold in solid panels for easier installation.

via Whittney Parkinson Design

I’m planning to do a beadboard treatment in my laundry room makeover topped with a chair rail. The ceilings in my screened-in back porch have beadboard paneling as well as the half walls.

8. Chair Rail

This wall trim molding style is a very simple horizontal piece of trim about 32-36″ above the floor. Originally installers used it in homes to prevent furniture from scraping the wall. But over time it’s taken on a more decorative role.

Chair molding in my home.

It can be used to distinguish between two different wall colors, wallpaper, and paint, or in my case, it can be used as a basic decorative trim for no reason at all.

Often times a picture frame moulding, wainscoting or beadboard style will be topped with a chair rail.

I hope you’ve found some inspiration for wall trim ideas to add to your home. I love how easy it is to add it with a few simple DIY tools and beginner skills. Be sure to see my picture frame molding tutorial if you want to try it for yourself!

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Molding and trim can turn a plain square room into a true showpiece. When you're considering how best to add trim to any room, don’t just think ceilings and floors. Trim works well along the middle of a wall, three-quarters down from the ceiling, around windows and doors, or along the edges of architectural features such as built-in bookcases or recessed panels in walls or ceilings. 

When it comes to trim styles, you are really limited only by your imagination: You can go with chunky, wide, or layered trim for a bold look, or opt for delicate, narrow trim to keep things elegant. Plus, you can buy molding in a variety of materials, from paintable, stainable woods to lightweight, plastic molding that doesn’t need finishing.  Keep scrolling for inspiring ideas to use trim and molding in your interior.  

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Sweet and Simple

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Sometimes simplest really is best. If you have a room that already has a striking detail, like exposed brick, you won’t want your trim to compete with it. Opt instead for plain molding to quietly frame other parts of the room, like the arched doorway and windows, while letting its star feature shine.

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Trim Trio

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Using multiple styles of trim in a single room can add character and charm to a formerly drab space. Here, the white beadboard and chair rail brighten up the bathroom, and in combination with the ceiling trim creates the effect of taller ceilings and a brighter bathroom. 

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Too Much Can Be Just Enough

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Plain trim can yield striking results when it is used generously. Here, molding not only frames the doorways and the base and top of the walls, but it also continues beyond, framing out beams and turning an ordinary ceiling into a real eye-catcher.

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Lighten Up

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Wood trim can create a stately, old-world look in any home, but it can wind up looking heavy. Stick to thin wood trim, like in this room, to add warmth without overwhelming the space. The trim also frames the tray ceiling—a quick and easy way to turn a dull expanse into a true highlight.

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Trim It Thin

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To create a clean, modern look, use thin trim along the baseboard and ceiling. Understated trim doesn’t steal space from the room, establishing instead an airy feel. Contrast the white trim by painting the ceiling off-white; this helps the walls feel taller.

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Outside In

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Trim doesn’t always have to be placed around windows—sometimes it can be put in them as well. If you have deep-set windows, consider trimming the insides of the frames with a material like this light wood to create a fresh, farmhouse-style feel. 

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Divide and Cozy Up

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In large, vaulted interiors, running trim around the room at about the level of a typical ceiling can create the sense of a virtual ceiling. This circle of molding adds a cozy factor to a room that might otherwise feel too large and soaring. 

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Crowned Cabinets

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Molding doesn’t have to be attached only to doors, walls, and ceilings. It can also be used to add a sense of elegance—and height—to kitchen cabinets. Don’t be afraid to go bold—paint the mold the same color as your cabinets to make a real splash.

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Picture Perfect

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Not only does the trim used here frame the archways, it also creates sophisticated panels on the walls. Using trim to construct a “picture frame” on the walls is a cheap and affordable way to jazz up any room.

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Go for the Mold

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Elevate your home's interior design by adding molding. 

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6 modern options with photos, designer's advice

Modern technologies give a lot of scope in choosing materials for home decoration. We tell you which options are most relevant and what are the advantages or disadvantages

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An important element in housing design is decorative wall decoration, which will make the apartment cozy and comfortable. And the choice can not be limited only to painting or wallpaper.

Which options are most relevant and what are the advantages or disadvantages of each of them - we will discuss together with experts. nine0003

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Experts in this article:

Wall painting

Paint has long ceased to be something frightening - before, only strong-smelling mixtures could be bought for repairs, and the choice of shades was limited.

Now there are a huge number of colors in the store, but if you don't have the right one in the palette, then you can mix the colors right on the spot. It is better to immediately calculate the required amount of paint and buy it with a margin. At the next tinting, there may be a difference in shade, insignificant at first glance, but noticeable when painting. nine0003

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Walls painted with modern materials are easy to clean, so stains can be easily removed. If the coating is damaged, it is easy to paint over.

This type of finish is used in almost any room. In this case, you can apply the paint evenly and textured - using a special roller. But this finishing method has its own difficulties. Before painting, the walls must be carefully prepared - they must be perfectly even. And here you can not do without the help of a specialist. nine0003

Elena Sedykh:

— Paint is one of the most convenient repair tools. English premium brands are preferred, they have stunningly beautiful color palettes. The only disadvantage of painting is the thorough preparation of the walls. The paint can be used in all areas - bedroom, kitchen, bathroom.

For wet areas, choose a paint with gloss levels from 7% - it is not afraid of either water or dirt. Deep matte will look beautiful in the bedroom, but you have to be very careful - there are traces of the slightest touch on it. nine0003

Another plus of painting is that the color of the walls is always easy to update or change. But if you have chosen a new shade, do not apply it on top of the old one, be sure to apply the primer first.

Elena Mizotina:

— Today, painted walls are more relevant than ever, more and more people choose this option. The paint is easy to apply, it is easier to care for such a wall, and a wide tint palette allows you to realize any design ideas. Cons - the preparation of walls causes great difficulty. nine0003

Wallpaper

Wallpapering is one of the most popular types of wall decoration. Paper, non-woven, vinyl, textile, glass, liquid, photo, acrylic - there are many options. And among them you can choose the right one: ordinary or washable, resistant to fading, moisture resistant.

Wallpapers are distinguished by a variety of patterns - you can always find one that you like. When buying, you need to take into account the required volume with a margin, since the next batch may differ in shade. And if a few rolls remain, then they can be used locally if part of the wallpaper is damaged. nine0003

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One of the advantages is that they hide minor wall imperfections very well. In addition, they can be glued without resorting to the help of a master.

But not every wallpaper can be used in certain rooms. For example, paper ones are categorically not suitable for the bathroom, as they cannot withstand a humid environment. Here it is better to use moisture-resistant, for example, non-woven, vinyl or fiberglass. Manufacturers offer many options even for such "difficult" rooms. nine0003

The disadvantages of such a coating include its fragility - sooner or later they will have to be completely changed. And here another minus pops up - a rather complicated dismantling and processing of walls after removing old wallpaper.

Elena Sedykh:

— Wallpaper is perhaps the most popular finishing material. The fact is that for wallpapering it is not at all necessary to use perfectly even walls - the thickness of the roll allows you to level out small flaws. It is better not to use the same wallpaper for the entire room, but to combine active patterns with neutral, painted sections of the walls, add moldings. nine0003

The most versatile wallpaper material is interlining. It is convenient to glue it, it is easy to clean and generally quite unpretentious. With careful use, such wallpaper can decorate even the bathroom. Paper wallpapers are beautiful, but very delicate and will cause a lot of inconvenience in sticking.

Vinyl wallpaper has almost "reinforced concrete" strength, but is not very environmentally friendly. They have minimal chemical fumes, so they are best left for common walk-through areas - corridors and halls.

Elena Mizotina:

— Today, wallpapers are more often used as a bright accent. The drawing can be plot or with a spectacular pattern, large-format prints are especially popular, they fill the room with artistic beauty. Cons - you need to understand which pattern on the wallpaper visually enlarges the room, which plot is appropriate. This is very delicate work.

Panels

This type of finish is quite simple and practical. Decorative panels for wall decoration can be selected from different materials (PVC, MDF, gypsum and gypsum vinyl, bamboo, cork, glass). Moreover, they are presented in a wide palette. nine0003

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The panels are durable, very easy to care for, and if any part is damaged, they can be easily replaced. Moreover, they are easy to install and do not need to carefully align the walls - the panels hide all the flaws.

One thing can be attributed to the minuses - they "hide" the space due to the volume of the structure.

Elena Sedykh:

- Decorative panels are very versatile - they can be made soft or hard, choose any design. But you need to remember: the more voluminous decor, the more difficult it is to clean. Plus, the materials can be expensive. nine0003

Linkrust

One of the wallpapers — linkrust — appeared in the 19th century as a replacement for stucco, but is still very relevant today. It consists of a fabric or paper substrate and a bulk material applied to it, which allows you to create any relief. Its popularity is due to its durability and low maintenance.

It is also important that linkrust is environmentally friendly, as natural materials are used for it, so it is often chosen for children's rooms. It is also breathable, so the possibility of mold or mildew on the wall is minimal. Linkrust perfectly hides the small imperfections of the walls and their unevenness. nine0003

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However, this type of finish is quite expensive: the naturalness of the materials affects the price. Yes, and to apply it on the walls, it will take a lot of time - you must first prepare the surface, soak the canvases, and then dry them thoroughly.

Please note that linkrust can only be used in warm rooms, as it does not tolerate low temperatures.

Elena Sedykh:

— Linkrust was used on the walls of old Moscow and St. Petersburg metro cars — it is based on a fabric substrate with a pattern of natural plastics applied over it. Linkrust was invented in the Victorian era as an elite finishing material. The Soviet government established its production and fell in love with it for durability, decorativeness and ease of installation. Lincrust was sheathed on wagons and cabins of ships - he is not afraid of anything. nine0003

Now the Soviet linkrust is a thing of the past, but the original, English, is still being produced. Its advantage is in stunning decorative patterns and absolute strength. If you have a large active family with kids and you know that wallpaper or paint won't last long, durable lincrust is your best bet.

Decorative plaster

Decorative plaster is also available in a variety of textures and colors. It allows you to create deliberate irregularities on the wall, and a glossy surface, as well as imitate various natural materials. nine0003

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The main advantages are environmental friendliness, durability, the ability to hide seams and wall irregularities, ease of application, cost-effectiveness. In addition, decorative plaster can be used in almost any room. Easy to care for - easy to wash, even with cleaning products.

Elena Sedykh:

— Fifteen years ago, all designers were fond of “Venetian” — decorative plaster imitating polished marble. Everything was covered with it - from rooms to baths. nine0003

Plaster itself is not a bad thing: it is strong enough and easy to clean. But in too much quantity it causes a feeling of some bureaucracy. Now, in addition to the "Venetian", there are many options for interesting coatings and decors of any color and texture, but be careful - only professionals should apply plaster. Preferably - specialists from the store where you bought it. Otherwise, the result can be completely unpredictable, because the application of plaster is a process that requires skill. nine0003

Elena Mizotina:

— On the one hand, it is able to maintain the simplicity and style of the interior (for example, imitation of concrete walls), and on the other hand, it can be with intriguing, luxurious effects (for example, imitation of natural silk).

Cons - the performer, the application specialist is of great importance, otherwise, instead of silk, you can get an unexpected, very far from the idea effect.

Decorative brick

If earlier a bare brick wall suggested devastation and unfinished repairs, today it is one of the most popular types of wall decoration. One of the reasons for its popularity is the ability to fit into almost any interior. To do this, you can choose almost any color and shape. At the same time, decorative brick has many advantages: environmental friendliness, fire safety, durability and ease of installation. nine0003

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However, the uneven surface of this material makes it difficult to care for. Yes, and volumetric tiles can visually reduce the space.

Elena Sedykh:

- If you want a loft - decorative brick will help with this. He will eat only a centimeter from each wall, but he perfectly imitates real old masonry. The material is quite durable, but there may be inconvenience in care - it is always more difficult to remove dust from uneven surfaces. Well, using such a brick is dosed, otherwise there is a risk of turning your apartment into an unfinished English factory. nine0003

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Some ladies confuse wall decor in the interior with her husband, believing that it should be chosen once and for all. Not at all: there are a thousand legal ways to change the picture before your eyes without getting involved in repairs. For starters - 44 ideas from Russian and foreign projects.

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1. Framed Carpet
Don't laugh, one of the most original wall decoration ideas is a carpet. Provided that it is framed and behind glass. It looks solid, museum and hypoallergenic. nine0003

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2. Framed wallpaper
Some wallpapers cost so much that it's cheaper to put money on the wall. Another thing is that they can be used exclusively as a decoration - for example, as a large picture in a spectacular baguette. Then it makes sense to hunt for sale remnants of wallpaper. You won't need more roll anyway.

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3. Wallpaper-coloring
With them you will have fun not only in the process of gluing! For the boy's room in this Moscow project, the owners chose a coloring wallpaper with a jungle-themed pattern. Presumably, the baby should have enough of them for three years.

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4. Rock painting
Another coloring idea can be borrowed from this Canadian project. The designers staged a festival of cave painting on wet concrete plaster, and then covered it with a special composition so that the walls could be washed without harming the interior and psyche. Now the children, squealing with delight, paint artiodactyls with crayons.

What is especially nice - the drawing is simple, primitive people did it, which means we can do it too.

Lucia Tacla

5. Wall art
No coloring book compares to the ability to depict whatever you want on the wall. At least for a decent person. The drawing can smoothly flow into a three-dimensional installation. An example is the wall decor in the photo.

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6. Painting on the lining
This bathroom was created for the designer's daughter Lada Zasimova. The wet area is decorated with Bardelli tiles with a large floral pattern. And the wooden wall opposite is decorated with a painting with a similar motif. nine0003

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7. Stencil painting
At school they thought that fine art comes from the word bullying? In fact, painting a wall on a stencil does not require special skills, only accuracy. In the photo above - a branch of flowering wisteria, at the link below - a master class from designer Zhanna Makaeva.

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DIY: Wall painting with a stencil, or do-it-yourself wallpaper design

Maxim Samsonov

8. Decals
Vinyl decals are probably one of the quickest solutions to transform an interior (and remove stains). And this decor does not care about humidity: a photo with birds is from a St. Petersburg project, stickers with birds adorn both the main and guest bathrooms there.

Denis Furmanov

9. Draw with scotch tape
Colored scotch tape can serve as a decor for the walls, if pasted without creases according to a pre-planned plan. This is exactly what designer Denis Furmanov did with a wall in a rented Zhulebinsky “three-ruble note” (pictured). This trick is trickier than it looks. The table, located against the wall, emphasized the tightness of the room. Therefore, the designer decided to divert attention from the table with active graphics on the wall. And the lines, by the way, are not just lines, but a hint of wallpaper from the Viceroy Santa Monica hotel by Kelly Wearstler. nine0003

Tip: doesn't like scotch tape on the wall - these stripes can also be drawn with paint using masking tape as a stencil.

Inna Velichko

10. Drawing around the thing
Yes, such a floor lamp cannot be moved. But it has no other disadvantages: any design, any shape and any color are available at a minimum cost. This optical illusion in the room of the designer's daughter Inna Velichko is only partly an illusion: the lamp is absolutely working.

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11. Cable figures
A few meters of black cable, a white wall - this is how an unusual decor is born. The bunny and the giraffe are an allusion to the images of the owners of the apartment, the architect Pyotr Zaitsev and his wife Anastasia Solomatina. Thus, they signed who sleeps where (by the way, the hare is Peter). If you do not have extra cable left, you can use colored cords from hardware stores. True, you have to glue them to keep their shape.

Erika Bierman Photography

12. Divider strip
On the one hand, white walls are fashionable. On the other hand, it's too easy. Try adding a bright colored strip around the perimeter of the wall: by narrowing and expanding it, you can create various optical effects.

ANNAmorphs.

Another example: the yellow stripe in the gap of a narrow white corridor in itself looks quite impressive. But it has another function - the portal seems to cut the space into two separate rooms, which is why the corridor no longer seems like an endless tunnel. See how this strip goes across the floor and bench. In fact, everything is even cooler: an unusual effect is achieved through a well-thought-out optical illusion - see the next photo. nine0003

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13. Bright skirting boards and skirting boards
An extremely simple, but very effective technique is to paint the skirting boards and skirting boards (including ceiling boards) in a contrasting bright color. In this way, you can still maintain the color of furniture or other decor.

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Another interesting trick is to paint the window slope in two colors, one of which is the color of the wall. In addition to the decorative effect, it is also an opportunity to “adjust” the width of the slope.

Greta Wolf

15. Slope with finishing
It is enough to cover wide slopes with cheerful wallpaper and divert attention from the too active or, conversely, neutral color of the walls. Slopes can also be ennobled with paintings and tiles.

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16. Slate wall
Endless change of images, creative freedom and a daily planner included - this is not a new gadget, but a wall painted with slate paint.

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17. Quotes in frames
To make the inscription look more solid, you can print the quote on paper in a fashionable sans-serif font and frame it in a laconic frame. The frame has a magical property: to give additional significance to any word or object. nine0003

18. Letters for inspiration
A good font can decorate a wall better than a picture. Sticker letters are sold in stores, but they can also be cut on a plotter in any advertising workshop. The most difficult thing is to choose a phrase that will not start to annoy before you finish the repair.

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19. Inscriptions on a stencil
You can go the other way - cut a stencil out of paper and paint over the walls according to the stencil. This is exactly what they did in this project, decorating the room for the eldest son with motivating inscriptions. You can choose your own, in the spirit: “if you don’t study, you will go to the janitors.” nine0003

Mary Cook

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20. Volumetric applications from paper
This fun is called paper plastic. Flowers, sheets, butterflies, spirals, fans and masks are cut out of thick paper, bent as needed with a pencil, a stationery knife and scissors, and glued to the wall if desired. This, of course, is a romantic decor, more suitable for a bedroom or boudoir, but away from conventions. The main thing is to understand how to vacuum it.

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21. Mirror on a mirror
You can soften the coldness of a large mirror and protect it from the foreheads of inattentive guests by hanging another mirror in a beautiful decorative frame over the canvas.

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22. Shards
You can assemble a panel from small pieces of a geometric mirror (hint: you can cut the mirror into pieces in any glass workshop). As an option - buy round, oval, square and rectangular small mirrors and make a composition out of them. nine0003

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23. Mirrors and blinds
By combining mirrors and wooden panels, you can decorate the entire wall. In this project, the designer used ordinary louvered doors from a building hypermarket. This technique brought down the pathos of large mirror surfaces, but added volume to a small space.

24. Window imitation as wall decor
Even an empty window frame or shutters can create the effect of an additional window, which is useful for small rooms and blank walls. The effect will be twice as strong if you glaze the “window” with a mirror. At the same time, you can look into it. nine0003

The background for this decor does not play a special role. For example, at first they wanted to hang a mirror from the Moscow project in the photo on the brickwork in the living room, but they changed their minds and sent it to the bedroom.
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So, you can pull them on the frame and hang on the wall. Vintage will look especially colorful. nine0003

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26. Panel-giclee
The little thing above the sofa in the photo is called panel-giclee — a poster with the author's refinement with a brush. It all started from there. that the decorators stumbled upon a silk scarf by Olga Nikich. But along the edges it had a pattern that did not fit into the interior, so the designers bought a file with a scarf pattern from the author, printed it on canvas, and then Olga manually painted the triangles with mother-of-pearl.

Ekaterina Lieberman

27. Three-piece panels
This ethnic wall decor in the photo is actually beehive covers bought on the market in Serbia. But pictures are often hung using this technology: one image is divided into several fragments in independent frames. No one brings Cameroonian hats from Cameroon anymore, they are produced all over the world and sold in interior stores. They are hung on the walls one by one or in a company, choosing by color and size. nine0171

Riegler Photography

29. Blank Frames
A beautiful baguette is good on its own, and painted in rich color is even better. Strict geometry sets the rhythm, and if they ask where the photo is taken, answer mysteriously: “the inner emptiness conveys a philosophical understatement to the interior.”

Jordi Folch

If the frames "run into" the painted part of the wall and spoil the purity of the color, feel free to paint directly on the frame. What do you have to lose something with such a philosophical understatement. nine0003

The empty frame can also perform solo.

Rikki Snyder

30. Plywood Panels
Cutting clouds out of plywood, painting or varnishing it while maintaining the natural texture of wood is not difficult at all. Applications can be mounted on the wall, but more often they are mounted on small racks - so that the decor slightly moves away from the wall. This makes the drawing look bigger.

Dmytro Aranchii Architects

It can also be a complex, well-thought-out wall decor, a leitmotif stretching through the whole apartment - like the branches of a miracle tree in the project of a Kyiv architect. nine0003

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Idea: plywood figures for the nursery can be covered with fabric.

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31. Cork houses
This appliqué is cut out of cork wood according to the designer's sketch. In fact, the fate of a photo album is destined for her, but until the owner of the room has accumulated enough personal history, cartoon characters live in the windows of the houses.

Stashchuk Tatyana

32. Three-dimensional decor made of laths
Geometric pattern and rhythm organize any space. An alternative to wallpaper with the “correct” pattern and color is its own geometric pattern of narrow wooden slats. Paint them the same color as the wall and you have an exclusive wallpaper with a 3D effect. nine0003

3D Group

The beauty of slats is that they, even being the same color as the wall, make it three-dimensional. Now imagine that these are white slats on a dark background, or vice versa - dark on a light one!

The New Design Project

33. Paintings in one color
As you know, the Black Square has a deep philosophical meaning. But even if there is less sense in the green square, it will be enough to revive an empty wall. Canvas is optional, the frame can be covered with fabric, pasted over with colored cardboard, vinyl film, etc. nine0003

Mclean & Tircuit Designs

34. Unusual gallery
The photos themselves can hardly be called unusual decor. But the original way of attaching them to the wall is easy. For example, mounting on a painted board by surprise.

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David Rausch Studio

look like a photo exhibition. Pictures suspended from the rail can be moved back and forth. Great option for a long corridor. nine0003

Enjoy Home Studio

Another unusual way to decorate a wall is to use a floor standing photo. A strong decorative effect is achieved due to the scale of the canvas.

Behind the architectural "trick" in the center of the hall in the photo, like behind a screen, the door of another bathroom was hidden. By the way, the designers of the Enjoy Home studio found this picture in a photobank.

SUSANNE KAISER Innenarchitektur Berlin

Well, no one canceled the photo wallpaper either.

Gaile Guevara

35. Three-dimensional hanging
Another option for non-standard photo hanging is a rhythmic composition of cords and fasteners. A similar installation can be done by replacing the frames with stationery clips.

Prokhorova Natalia "Arahis design"

36. Clock without case
The very case when the decor is absolutely functional. The main thing is not to confuse the numbers (although this is an idea!).

In this Novosibirsk apartment where a young couple lives, a clock mechanism adorns the wall of an office with no numbers at all. His role is rather edifying. As they say in articles about the benefits of marriage: the clock is ticking. nine0003

Zouk Architects

37. Shadow theater
Chiaroscuro is a great tool for quick interior design. Especially in terms of costs. To get an unusual light pattern, you can purchase a special lamp - with a "leaky" frame. The light, falling through artistically carved holes, casts elaborate shadows on the surface. Most often, this is either a repeating pattern, or associations on a forest theme. Ideal - when the walls and ceiling are of the same color, then the pattern comes out the same. nine0003

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38. Lighting decor
Directional lamps turned in different directions also create an interesting decorative effect. In addition, this technique adds volume to the room.

Arkee Creative

Martha O'Hara Interiors

39. Decorate the wall with furniture
It can be just a small shelf with a spectacular outline. And if part of the wall is occupied by a highly respected wardrobe, rack or sideboard, you can decorate it too by pasting the insides with pretty wallpaper. And the wall will immediately become brighter. nine0003

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41. Painting like a screen
If you want to revive a wall on which the TV has already taken its place, just hide it behind an abstract-style canvas of two movable halves.

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Barlow & Barlow Design

42. Splashes, drops and streaks
Who said that the picture on the wall should be objective? Abstract flows and splashes look no worse (and certainly brighter) than Christmas trees and birds. However, such painting has one important property - it is very expressive. With such decor, not everyone will relax.

Rebel Walls

Even in monochrome, this pattern will look too bright, so do not decorate more than one wall with drips.

Mia Mortensen Photography

Much calmer in this sense is textured granular plaster, painted in a dark deep color. Against this background, shelving and cabinets without a back wall look good.

Art-Ceramics by Vladimir Kovalev

43. Ceramic panel
The photo is not a painting, but a ceramic decorative panel “Cosmos” (fireclay, enamel, glaze, firing) by Moscow artist Vladimir Kovalev. In essence, it is a giant handmade tile ceiling-high; designers built it into a shallow niche.

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