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19 Shiplap Wall Ideas to Match Any Interior Décor Style
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Shiplap walls complement a variety of decor styles, from farmhouse to modern to boho chic
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Shiplap walls—whether you’ve been sucked into the blackhole known as a “Fixer Upper” marathon on HGTV or simply have admired a friend’s modern farmhouse kitchen, you’ve seen this trendy design. Traditionally a type of siding, the whitewashed wood paneling known as shiplap has become a wildly popular interior finish because of its tendency to zhuzh up boring walls while maintaining classically clean lines. Shiplap wall panels also go with every type of decor.
If you love the look of shiplap and want to know how to incorporate it into your own home, we can help. We rounded up our favorite shiplap wall ideas for all areas of the house, from accent walls in the bathroom to full walls and ceilings in the bedroom.
Shiplap Accent Wall Ideas
We love a shiplap accent wall because it can change the whole look of a room, but it does so subtly--unlike accent walls made of bright colors or wild wallpaper. A white shiplap half wall adds texture, dimension, and rustic charm while coexisting peacefully with any decor style.
1. Entryway Accent Wall
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Adding one to your home’s entryway or mudroom feels especially homey and welcoming. Pair it with a rustic wooden bench for a modern farmhouse look.
2. Dining Room Accent Wall
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Another natural pairing is a shiplap accent wall and a rustic dining or kitchen table. We love the vertical shiplap featured here as it helps elongate the room by drawing the eye upward.
3. Sitting Room Accent Wall
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A shiplap wall is an easy way to add coziness to an otherwise formal sitting room. Of course, overstuffed armchairs help, too.
4. Staircase Accent Wall
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By using shiplap on a staircase wall, you can add some visual interest to a part of the house that is often an afterthought. The best part? It effortlessly pairs with both upstairs and downstairs paint colors while creating a neutral barrier between the two.
5. Laundry Room Accent Wall
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If you love the idea of a shiplap accent wall but don’t know where to put one, might we suggest the laundry room? It’s a fast way to add style to a typically drab room, especially when paired with brightly painted cabinets.
Shiplap Bathroom Wall Ideas
One of the best things about shiplap is how even just a little bit can transform a space. And that’s key when it comes to updating your bathroom, particularly if it’s a small half bath. Just a few boards placed behind a tiny vanity can add life to an otherwise boring space.
What’s more, shiplap works well with a variety of bathroom themes, from upscale rustic to beachy casual.
6. Full-Bathroom Accent Wall
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This design aesthetic combines modern touches—such as a white marble vanity countertop, gold mirrors, and contemporary sconces—with a shiplap accent wall to create a boho-glam bathroom look.
7. Half-Bathroom Accent Wall
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This shiplap wood wall proves that shiplap can have a big impact on even the smallest half bathrooms. Bonus: the dark wood will hold up better than white shiplap, which can get a bit dingy-looking in a frequently trafficked area like a bathroom.
8. Full Shiplap Bathroom
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This upscale modern farmhouse bathroom forgoes the shiplap accent wall in favor of dramatic full gray shiplap walls that wrap around the entire room.
Living Room Shiplap Wall Ideas
Revamping your living room can cost thousands of dollars.
But simply adding shiplap to the walls can completely change the look of your family’s main living space without a huge price tag. The average cost of shiplap is only between $500 and $1,700 for a 200-square-foot room. Plus, it nicely complements existing decor styles, from mid-century modern to craftsman.
9. Coastal Living
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Whether you’re dreaming of ocean views in the suburbs or decorating a literal beach house, add weathered shiplap walls to your living room setup for a nautical vibe. If full weathered walls are too literal of a nautical interpretation for you, keep your look from going overboard by using the weathered shiplap as an accent wall behind the couch or TV.
10. Craftsman Cottage
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This vintage craftsman-style living room combines white shiplap walls with an original shiplap ceiling and hardwood floors. Modern recessed lights and a farmhouse-style chandelier pair together flawlessly for a unique decor look.
11. Rustic Living Room/Den
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If you love shiplap for its rustic look, why not lean all the way in and do full wood shiplap walls for your living room or den? Combine it with contemporary furniture and plush velvet curtains for a fresh take on the farmhouse trend.
Shiplap Fireplace Wall
Another way to incorporate shiplap into your family’s main living area is to use it around your fireplace, a la a shiplap fireplace makeover. We also love this next idea:
12. Shiplap TV and Fireplace Wall
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For anyone who is afraid that shiplap only fits the farmhouse aesthetic, we would point them to this modern shiplap TV wall/fireplace wall. It perfectly complements the rest of the room’s modern decor while making the fireplace the focal point of the room.
Shiplap Bedroom Wall Ideas
Shiplap has a way of making spaces feel cozy, inviting, and calming, which is why it’s an ideal addition to bedrooms.
To recreate that luxurious hotel vibe, stick to white panels and a neutral color palette.
13. Boho Dreams
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With its heavy reliance on mixed textures, boho decor pairs beautifully with shiplap walls, as seen in this boho bedroom. What’s more, using neutral colored panels gives you the freedom to go wild with brightly colored bedding and pillows or heavily patterned rugs.
14. Nautical Primary
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This primary bedroom with gray shiplap walls and ceilings embraces a luxury nautical vibe, which is enhanced with gorgeous waterfront views.
15. Serene Blue
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Want a little more pizzazz with your bedroom decor? You can always opt for painted shiplap walls, such as this serene gray-blue or perhaps a cheerful yellow or bold red. If you’re really daring, a black shiplap wall looks chic and modern.
Shiplap Ceiling Ideas
Instead of creating a shiplap accent wall, have you ever thought of creating a shiplap accent ceiling? Adding shiplap to your ceiling is fun and unexpected.
You can also install your own shiplap ceiling, though you might want to leave up to the pros if you’re not comfortable standing on a ladder or have a high vaulted ceiling.
16. Living Room Cathedral Ceiling
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Dramatic cathedral/vaulted ceilings can be imposing in a large living room. Shiplap panels help ground them while keeping things feeling light and open.
17. Bedroom Beam Ceiling
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This modern farmhouse bedroom combines a white shiplap ceiling with painted white wood beams, white walls, and white trim for a peaceful vibe.
Shiplap Kitchen Wall Ideas
Shiplap looks gorgeous in a kitchen because of how well it goes with things like stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, and natural light from a kitchen window. Try it with contemporary blue cabinets, a rustic farmhouse dining table, or modern marble or granite countertops—you can’t go wrong.
18. Vertical Shiplap Backsplash
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We love this vertical shiplap backsplash paired with white cabinets and countertops because it’s one of the few times that shiplap is used as more of a supporting player than the star of the show.
19. Mixed Decor Kitchen
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Even with its mix of farmhouse, craftsman, and nautical touches, this kitchen looks cohesive because of its shiplap walls and ceiling, as well as its neutral color palette.
How Do I Install a Shiplap Wall?
After you figure out where you want to do shiplap, you’ll need to decide if you want to install the shiplap yourself or hire a pro to do it for you. If you want to go with a pro, we suggest hiring a local carpenter. A local general contractor may be able to help you, too.
How to DIY a Shiplap Wall
To DIY shiplap, there are a few basic steps you need to follow:
1. Measure your space to determine how many planks of wood you’ll need. It’s a good idea to buy extra, about 10% more than you think you’ll need, to account for any mistakes.
2. Prepare the area by removing everything from your walls, from baseboards to nails to shoes, and repairing any holes or cracks in your drywall.
3. Paint the walls you’ll be applying shiplap to. Shiplap has gaps between its joints, allowing whatever color is underneath to shine through. Paint your walls either the same color as your shiplap boards or a contrasting color.
4. Paint or stain your shiplap boards.
5. When nailing shiplap boards to a wall, it’s best to attach them to your studs. Use a stud finder to find the studs in your wall, then mark your vertical studs with a chalk line. That way, you can easily see where to nail your boards.
6. Cut your shiplap to size using a miter saw.
7. Use a level and pencil to draw a straight horizontal line from one end of the wall to the other. This creates a guideline to ensure you apply your shiplap in a straight line.
8. Attach your first board. Place a nail through the top and bottom of your board where it crosses the vertical stud line.
9. Line up your next board. Before you attach it, place nickel spacers between the two boards. Attach the board. Keep adding nickel spacers as you work your way up the wall to ensure you have even spacing between your shiplap joints.
10. Reattach your baseboards and shoes. Your shiplap wall is done!
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19 Incredible Shiplap Wall Design Ideas You Need to See Now
DIY-friendly shiplap wood boards will add depth, texture, and personality to your living room, office space, kitchen, children’s area — or any room or space in your home.
Versatile shiplap accommodates all styles, including farmhouse, modern, rustic, even chic and refined, or you can create your own unique design for something more artistic or whimsical. Please read on for 19 Shiplap Design Ideas for your home:
1. Behind Shelving
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The white shiplap used vertically behind the tan shelving adds texture and personality to this tailored living room. The shiplap also draws the eyes upward, creating the illusion of width, while the upholstered furniture and carpet runners add layered depth to the space.
2. Kitchen Accent Wall
The rustic white shiplap accent wall contributes to the horizontal patterns found throughout the kitchen: the subway tiles, the flooring, the blue bench, and even the kitchen island. These consistent patterns and layers not only make the room appear larger but produces a sense of harmony and tranquility.
3. In a Child’s Room
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4. Dark Grey
https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/fixer-upper/For this rustic-farmhouse bedroom, dark-grey shiplap paneling creates a bold statement, adding texture and warmth to the space. The contrasting bright-white window trim adds interest and provides a focal point, bringing the daylight into the homey bedroom. The light colors of the floor and ceiling further add brightness to the space.
5. Behind the Bathroom Vanity
https://www.homebunch.com/category/small-interior-ideas/page/29/White shiplap provides a backsplash to this modern farmhouse bathroom, creating a clean, crisp feel to the room. Applying the shiplap horizontally makes the small space appear more expansive.
6. Around the Fireplace
DIY-friendly shiplap panels will help you quickly and easily design an accent wall around your fireplace, creating a focal point in the room and a cozy sitting area for you and your friends and family.
With quality shiplap boards and a few power tools, anyone can install shiplap.
7. Horizontal Blue
For a dramatic and personalized room, consider an accent wall with shiplap painted a deep, dark color. The pop of color creates a unique space with lots of depth and texture, representing your own individual style.
8. Vertical Shiplap
https://cocoandjack.com/The clean lines of white vertical shiplap lift the eyes upward, making the interior seem taller and more spacious — an ideal product for basement walls.
9. Create a Farmhouse-Style Stairwell
Horizontal shiplap walls pair wonderfully with the staircase’s diagonal lines and vertical elements, giving the space a welcoming vibe of a farmhouse The use of solid white on the walls, banisters, risers, and moldings draws your eyes to the wooden steps, prompting you either up or down the stairs. The continuation of horizontal lines from shiplap to the staircase creates the illusion of a more expanded space.
10. As a Bathroom Wrap-Around
Light-colored horizontal shiplap in a tiny half-bath makes the room seem bigger and adds warmth and charm to the space. The dark wooden sink adds depth and texture to the solid white walls. The mirror enhances the illusion of a larger area.
11. As a Headboard Accent Wall
https://www.instagram.com/leclairdecor/?utm_source=ig_embedInstalling a vertical shiplap accent wall as a backdrop to the plush headboard and contemporary bedside tables adds character and texture to this tiny bedroom. The shiplap and the monochromatic color scheme help make the room look inviting and fresh.
12. On the Ceiling
For this modern, sleek kitchen, applying white shiplap to the ceiling produces harmony and a sense of continuity to the room’s clean lines. The bright-white shiplap also provides a sharp contrast to the black lighting fixtures and countertop. Running the shiplap parallel to the room’s longest width makes the area look more prominent and draws attention to the window and outdoors — the room’s focal point.
13. Two-Tone Neutral Half Walls
Tan-horizontal shiplap on three fourths of the wall, topped with several feet of cream-painted wall, provides texture and warmth to this modern yet rustic home office. The clean, minimalistic style emphasizes the view out the expansive windows, creating a natural-organic feel to the room.
14. In the Dining Area
https://houseofjadeinteriors.com/blog/Vertical shiplap panels are the perfect addition to a modern but homey dining area. The vertical lines boldly contrast with the horizontal open shelving and add texture to the space. Choosing white for the walls, window dressings, trim, baseboards, and cabinets brings a cohesive feel to the room, allowing the beautiful wood dining table to stand out.
15. In the Living Room
https://www.tlc.com/tv-shows/nate-jeremiah-by-design/An accent wall with light-colored horizontal shiplap transforms this narrow living room into a cozy and functional seating area. The shiplap adds texture and depth to the space and also makes the area appear more expansive.
Applying horizontal shiplap perpendicular to the accent wall, like on the hallway in this photo, gives the illusion of lengthening the room.
16. Around the Backsplash
https://www.tlc.com/tv-shows/nate-jeremiah-by-design/The shiplap accent wall around the backsplash of this contemporary-farmhouse kitchen adds pattern and texture. The different lines of the horizontal shiplap, hardwood floor, and cabinetry make a bold, welcoming statement that will draw your family into the dining space.
17. A Shiplap Fireplace Mantle
https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/fixer-upper/A horizontal shiplap on the overmantel, surround, and outer hearth makes this fireplace a focal point, drawing the eye up, and giving the space height. The natural-raw barn wood grain variation adds depth and texture, contributing to the room’s rustic style.
18. In a Bunkbed Room
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx-uUrRll8s/White shiplap creates the ideal backdrop to these custom-built bunk beds, creating a nautical feel.
The smooth texture of the shiplap and wood flooring provide a serene sense of symmetry to this fun and comforting sleeping room. The navy and white striped bedding and dark curtains add depth for the perfect finishing touch.
19. As a Backsplash
https://tphblog.com/one-room-challenge-the-reveal/If doing an entire room in shiplap overwhelms you, try installing it in a little space, like the breakfast nook in your kitchen. Shiplap will brighten and add depth to the area. However, shiplap must avoid too much humidity exposure because it can retain moisture, becoming damaged if not sealed completely. Metrie recommends protecting cut ends with a primer before painting or touching up, if using a pre-painted shiplap like Metrie Complete.
Get the Look You Desire with Metrie Shiplap Products
DIY-friendly Metrie shiplap products can help you quickly and easily transform any room in your home into a charming and cozy space. We offer two styles of shiplap:
Metrie Complete pre-painted and primed Option {M} Modern Farmhouse.
With DIY-friendly Metrie Complete pre-painted shiplap, you can transform the look of a room to modern-farmhouse, rustic, bohemian, and even industrial in just one weekend. They come primed and painted in a Polar-White color, making them ideal for any decor. If you are ready to add interest and character to your home, consider starting with quick and easy to install Metrie Complete shiplap.
Option {M}™ Modern Farmhouse shiplap merges rustic with contemporary elements to create rooms with clean lines and minimal details. Option {M}™ Modern Farmhouse shiplap comes primed and ready for any paint color you want — perfect for an accent wall. You should consider pairing the shiplap with the Modern Farmhouse trim and door products for a cohesive design. In two short days, you can transform your home into a modern farmhouse with DIY-friendly Option {M}™ Modern Farmhouse shiplap.
Please contact your local Metrie dealer for more shiplap wall ideas using Metrie products.
10 Dining Room Wall Ideas • inTrends
Too many people eat for the purpose of calorie intake.
Try to dine elegantly for a change.
John Walters
In the canteen we enjoy homemade meals, toast to good health, and entertain friends and family. Leaving this room and its walls without an interior is a harm not only to our home, but also to ourselves.
So take a moment and analyze what your dining room looks like right now. Is the space decorated with elaborate floor-to-ceiling interiors? Or is it nothing more than a set of bare walls with a table and chairs in the center?
If you don't know where to start, these dining room wall decor ideas will show you how big a few small details can make a big impact.
Dining Room Gallery Wall Interior Ideas
When designing a gallery wall for your dining room (or any other space, for that matter) you can go two ways. You can choose an ultra-symmetrical, clean, modern and elegant look. Or go eclectic by incorporating décor in a variety of sizes, shapes, and even materials.
If you want the gallery accent wall to look like a whole, use a strong color palette. This is easy to do if you select photographs, artwork and wall hangings from scratch. The black and white filter will create a cohesive look if your existing photos don't share a common color scheme.
The use of multimedia wall decorations will add the necessary character and size. Or place items in frames such as paintings, reproductions, drawings, posters and maps, photographs and decorate your gallery wall with them.
Even with a wide range of decorative items, you can combine everything into a single aesthetic using color and framing. For example, mismatched art prints placed in the same frame style will look the same as they should.
Interior wall mirror ideas for dining room walls
A mirror is a great piece of furniture that suits any design trend. Mirrors can make a room look bigger and brighter.
Use mirrors to reflect natural light from your dining room windows throughout the rest of the room.
With this option, you can essentially double the windows in your dining area without any building work.
Strategically placed mirrors help the dining room feel more connected to other spaces in the house, such as the kitchen or living room. Hang a mirror against a dark or textured wall background to brighten up the space and prevent it from appearing gloomy.
Not all mirrors are the same and it's up to you to find a style that matches your existing interior. Frameless mirrors are a great addition to any contemporary space. Try placing a round mirror on the back wall of your dining room.
Interior wall ideas for a white dining room
Distinguishing a white dining room from the exterior of an apartment is one of the biggest challenges you will face when designing an interior. Add some texture to your dining room decor with wall panels, tiles, brickwork or moldings. Install lighting under the shelves for a futuristic effect.
Cream or light gray can be a serious competitor to pure white paint.
Use silver or gold accents for a modern look. Stepping away from this color scheme will cause your white walls to blend into the background, so pair the metallic finishes with the grayscale dining room wall interior.
The green color and natural wood texture will warm up the white color scheme without disturbing the clean look. Stay away from bright colors. Or add a bright tune in the form of a bouquet of flowers, candles or a sculpture on the wall.
It is risky to use white in the food and drink area. Invest in stain-resistant wall paint from the start. When the first glass of red wine is knocked over, you'll be glad you took the prudent step of protecting your favorite dining room interior!
Interior ideas for dining room accent walls
Accent walls have been on trend for years and are a great way to spice up a small enclosed space. If you want to include an accent wall in your dining room, define its "back" wall. This is usually the wall opposite the main entrance to the space and is best suited for this project.
Accent walls don't have to be dramatic. Even a slight difference in color will create separation between the walls of your dining room. Place large decorative items on an accent wall for a single focal point. You don't want every wall in your dining room competing for attention.
Wallpaper is a great option. This wall interior idea is cheaper and less labor intensive than wallpapering the entire dining room. Texture is another great way to highlight one of the walls in a dining room - use wood, brick, or overlay tiles.
You can also incorporate stucco into the accent wall; this will reduce the influence of the design. On the other hand, the less accent your wall has, the more boldly you can choose paint or wallpaper.
Dining room antique wall decor ideas
Dining room wall paint can be the canvas of your design project. But the artistic works of art and the interior placed on it are really able to enliven the space.
Antique paintings and engravings bring a charming touch of the past to the dining room wall.
The same can be said for antique china, which can be mounted into a wall as easily as displayed in a glass cabinet. You can also repurpose old signs (rural farmhouse-style street signs, or urban signs with an industrial font).
Feel free to mix wall art from different sources. Abstract and patterned décor will do – not everything has to be ultra-personal or detailed. Incorporate functional elements such as clocks, mirrors, and floating shelves throughout the dining room wall design.
You can create a beautiful contrast by hanging light art on a dark wall. Don't forget the versatility of wallpapers, decorative stickers, and tiles when decorating wall art indoors.
Dining room wall decor ideas with stucco
Wall stucco has a reputation for being old-fashioned and often overly old-fashioned decor. But you can use this decorative element in a very subtle and modern way. Imitation paneling and painting will help bring a monochrome dining room wall to life.
Rectangular and square frames are able to divide the room vertically.
Use white (or your preferred neutral) on the bottom half to make the space look bigger. You can paint the top a bright color without making the guests in the room claustrophobic.
Another great strategy is to use an accent color to paint a room. Coordinate with the corresponding interior elements above on the white wall. Again, this allows you to explore the use of color on the dining room walls without cluttering up the entire space.
For a contemporary look, layer smooth geometric molding over drywall. At the same time, you can paint the stucco in a contrasting color, leaving the same shade to match the main wall, often this is even more effective.
Dining room wall decor ideas
Your furniture options don't have to be limited to a dining table and chairs. Positioning a closet against an empty wall will create the feeling of a more compact space and provide extra storage space within arm's reach of your dining area.
Choose a piece of furniture to match your existing dining room interior.
The possibilities are endless - you can even broaden your search beyond dining room furniture to include things like dressing tables, chests of drawers and desks. Corner cabinets can save space in a small room.
However, before choosing a new dining room cabinet, you should have a general idea of what style and functionality you want. Your choices range from a vintage china cabinet to an elegant mid-century contemporary sideboard. Plus everything in between.
Use the top surface to display some decor. Short cabinets are also capable of serving as an entertainment bar. If it is important to maintain a neat and tidy appearance, choose cabinets with solid rather than glass doors.
Dining Room Wall Shelf Interior Ideas
We tend to think of shelves as functional rather than decorative. But in fact, they serve both purposes well. Floating shelves are very popular right now, and look great in a variety of design styles. Bookshelves of any kind also work well in a dining room.
Before placing shelves on the walls of the room, think about what you are going to display. Even if your motivation is primarily functional storage, throw in some purely decorative items as well. Try to find aesthetically pleasing items to store on your shelves, such as cookbooks, wine bottles, and haberdashery.
The natural wood shelves contrast well with the white walls. Built-in or floating counterparts, painted the same color as your walls, will feel like they're almost there, allowing the interior elements that sit on them to really grab attention.
If you have a wall separating your dining room from another space, add shelves to make it visually more interesting. This is a great compromise for those wanting an open floor plan but with a lead wall in the way.
Rustic Dining Room Wall Interior Ideas
Even in a formal dining room, a rustic farmhouse interior is one of the most appealing styles to choose from. The modern farmhouse interior also draws inspiration from contemporary design trends.
So if you want to emulate this style in your own home, make sure the dining room wall art is simple and minimalist.
While typical drywall and paint look great in any design, textured walls are a staple in any rustic home. If your home doesn't have the original brickwork or overlapping wood paneling, a faux overlay can help mimic these architectural materials.
Start with a light neutral color scheme full of whites, creams and grays. You can complement these shades with organic fabrics such as weave, canvas or burlap. Green, in the form of cut flowers or hanging wreaths, is another great addition.
Imitation wood window frames, shutters and even barn doors all match the rustic farmhouse aesthetic. Pair these pieces with vintage picture frames, mirrors, signs and chandeliers. You can find authentic versions in antique stores or buy copies at almost any home decor store.
Modern Dining Room Wall Interior Ideas
Modern home design is one of the biggest trends.
The term "modern" encompasses all kinds of 20th-century aesthetics. But they all have an overall sleek, clean look. Instead of covering your dining room walls with decorative pieces, make the walls themselves the talking point.
Stick to a monochrome color scheme for your walls. Instead, you can add dimension and texture with unique moldings or panels.
For best results, your dining room walls should be almost completely devoid of interior decoration. Hang a large abstract piece of art that is sure to be the star of your dining room design. Or hang a round mirror in a minimalist style on one of the walls.
From industrial to modern Art Deco dining room interiors, statement lighting is a must. Use eclectic sconce lighting to illuminate artwork, doorways or windows in your contemporary dining room. Be sure to coordinate these lamps with the chandelier in the room.
Wall decorating with photos: Interior ideas - photo on the wall, how to place photo frames on the wall, 12 examples
Hanging photos on the wall like a pro .
.. This task sometimes seems overwhelming even to those daredevils who perfectly cope with any other decorative tasks. In fact, there are no rigid canons by which designers and decorators hang photos in nature - everyone is guided by their own intuition and room parameters. We've rounded up 12 photo wall decorating strategies that will help you do more than give clear instructions, but will also inspire you to take a closer look at your own interior and see how to correct its weaknesses.
In the photo: decorating the wall with a single photo
Solo in the interior
Even a single shot looks more expressive in the interior than a bare wall. Dynamic reportage photography in this case helped to solve two problems at once: firstly, energy immediately appeared in the bedroom, and secondly, the frame distracted the eye from the low headboard and the empty white wall.
Tip:
When placing a photo on the wall, it makes no sense to focus on the center - let there be a space of 20 centimeters between the head of the bed or sofa and the frame.
Nancy Stracka
Triptych
The number of photographs should be chosen wisely according to the size of the room and furniture. If you do not suffer from lack of space and low ceilings, several large frames will do (in a cramped room, they will visually reduce the wall). Above a three-section sofa, as in this example, three large frames will look advantageous.
Lyudmila Krishtaleva
Designers often use the effect of similarity when choosing decor, when objects at first glance seem the same, but upon closer examination they reveal interesting differences. In this living room, an empty white wall was decorated with a triptych: each photo shows the same tree with a round crown, but the picture is enlarged from right to left. This technique made it possible to balance the geometry of the interior: now the left wall does not fall in relation to the right wall, which has a high window.
Olga Klevakina
Simple
If you have several framed photos in your hands and you are not at all sure that you can effortlessly combine them into a kind of composition on the wall, there are two ways out: either read our guide further, or do not complicate your life and, as usual, place art in photo frames along one axis.
For example, in the kitchen you can put them on such a narrow shelf from IKEA.
Marcia Prentice Photography
In the photo: a controversial technique - layering photo frames on the wall in the interior of the living room
Who's in charge here?
When you overlap the photo frames, the interior starts to “buzz”: large and small, horizontal and vertical photographs seem to compete for dominance in this visual range. A professional gallery owner would say that this is terrible, but we are less categorical - mix and negligence enliven the interior.
Advice:
To prevent neighboring frames from covering half of the image, make a passe-partout for them yourself.
Architales
A few touches
In fact, in order to effectively hang a photo on the wall, it is enough to follow only one rule - to accentuate the parallels.
This delicate bedroom has just four pieces of wall decor in different sizes: there is no symmetry or similar indents. Nevertheless, the photographs cope with their task: even and neat, they draw attention away from the pale wall, but do not overload the interior.
Chango & Co.
Very crowded
Such a scenario for placing a photo is not suitable for any interior and subject: group photos, colorful landscapes and single-plane macro photography will turn into a motley mess when the frames approach each other.
On the other hand, this strategy is useful for decorating minimalist rooms, especially if you are dealing with strict architectural shots and are ready to alternate shots.
INT2architecture
Vertical
Throw away the stamps set by museum displays: it is easy and pleasant to place photographs on the wall not only horizontally, but also vertically. Just hang the photo frames on a string, as in the interior of the office in the photo.
STYLING SESSIONS
And in this room, the verticals helped to beat the narrow empty wall. The surface was generously decorated with horizontal and vertical frames and photo collages. To prevent the composition from looking like a creative hysteria, all photos were tinted in the same color scheme and strict dark frames were selected for them.
Annie McElwain Photography
Corner Accent
Putting photos and art above the sofa in the living room is a good idea, but completely devoid of originality. Especially when the sofa is pushed into a corner to save space.
Let's stretch the composition on both walls?! This technique will work even in rooms where the guest area is located by the window: in the photo above, only one image occupies the wall near the window frame, but the corner accent does not become less noticeable from this.
Beth Dotolo, ASID, RID, NCIDQ
Two Squares
Wall decorating with photographs is the hardest thing to do when there are close to ten photos and creative clutter isn't one of your design priorities. Try to think in geometric shapes and assemble photo frames into several squares or rectangles.
A good example: in a beige living room, family photos in identical frames were arranged into two squares.
Don't give up on the idea even if your photos are of different sizes: they can always be enlarged to the desired area using a passe-partout.
Jute Interior Design
Discordant choir
What if there are really a lot of pictures? Definitely hang - the main thing is to find a suitable wall for this. The complete lack of symmetry and uniformity in the plots should not stop you: two placement rules will help achieve harmony.
- It is better to place the photo at eye level: the composition should not stick to the ceiling or fall on the floor.
- We hang the largest and darkest pictures, as well as dark photo frames, closer to the center of the composition.
Irina Tatarnikova Decor
The more pictures on the wall, the less noticeable the flaws in their placement. Just try not to allow too much indentation - everything else is up to you.
Tip:
Practice on the floor to be sure you get the best results. Roll out several wallpaper sheets on the wrong side and rearrange the composition until the desired harmony is achieved. Happened? - Circle the frames around the perimeter. Now transfer the diagram to a sheet of tracing paper and attach it to the wall: you have an exact layout of the fasteners for decorating the wall with photographs.
Have a round dance
Another good move is to collect photos around the largest photo frame.
