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.

Blue bedroom
Every 2025 Color of the Year We Know So Far, From Classic Blues to Moody Reds
Dutch Boy Paints' 2025 COTY, Mapped Blue
Dutch Boy Paints' 2025 Color of the Year Is a Blue With Long-Lasting Style
Behr's 2025 color of the year, Rumors, in a bedroom
Behr's 2025 Color of the Year Is the Rich, Sophisticated Hue We've Been Waiting For
Person rolling paint onto a wall
Does Paint Dry Darker or Lighter? Plus How to Guarantee You Get the Right Shade
Living room with DIY stenciled wall
How to Stencil a Wall to Look Just Like Wallpaper in a Few Easy Steps
Green bedroom
Designers Agree: This Earthy Shade Is Their Favorite Paint Color of All Time
Painting over top of the primed wall
Can I Use Exterior Paint Inside? Here's Everything You Need to Know
how to decorate a large wall
Staring at a Large Empty Wall? 12 Tips to Decorate It Like a Designer
A white house with a sage French-style front door
7 Most Popular Exterior Paint Colors Designers Always Choose for Their Projects
Joanna Gaines in her mosst recently home remodel, a lakehouse
Joanna Gaines Still Loves This One Color—and You Can See It in Her Latest Project
White painted hallway
22 Hallway Paint Colors to Give Your Space the Refresh You've Been Craving
black trim in family room
Should You Choose Black Trim Interiors? Designers Weigh in With Their Best Tips
blue walls
19 Ways to Decorate With Blue Walls for a New Look That Will Last
Exterior paint
5 Exterior Paint Trends We're Loving in 2024—And Experts Agree
A neutral bedroom with modern accents
3 of the Most Popular Bedroom Paint Colors, According to Spruce Readers
Hands adjusting a framed poster of Budapest on a neutral wall
I Tried This Picture Hanging Hack, and It Made Putting Up Photos So Much Easier
blue-green paint colors
17 Blue-Green Paint Colors You Should Try
Person removing wallpaper with steam
How to Remove Wallpaper Using Steam in Just 6 Steps
chalk paint end tabke
What Is Chalk Paint? What You Need to Know and How to Use It
Bedroom with dark green wall paint
7 Designer-Approved Rules You Should Follow When Choosing a Bedroom Paint Color
white door trim details
16 Door Trim Ideas We Love to Add Unexpected Detail to Any Room
Woman painting a room green
How Long Does Paint Take to Dry and Properly Cure?
Dark blue paint in a bedroom.
15 Pro-Approved Dark Blue Paint Colors for Any Interior
board and batten wall ideas
15 Board and Batten Accent Walls to Instantly Add Texture to Any Room
red brick exterior with black trim
12 Paint Colors That Complement Red Brick Exteriors Perfectly
beadboard backsplash
44 Beadboard Kitchen Backsplash Ideas for a Cozy Cooking Space
Wood trim accent wall in a bedroom.
15 Wood Trim Accent Wall Ideas We Love for Visual Interest in Any Space
black painted stairs
20 Black-Painted Staircase Ideas for a Dramatic Makeover
Farrow & Ball Templeton Pink and Bamboozled combination
20 Coral Paint Colors to Add Warmth and Energy to Any Space
gray exterior and brown roof
What Paint Color Goes With a Brown Roof? 12 Colors to Make an Impression
black interior door
30 Door Painting Ideas for Inside Your Home and Out
green kitchen cabinets and white countertops with brass hardware
12 Green Kitchen Paint Color Ideas for a Lively and Lush Space
wallpaper ideas
64 Wallpaper Ideas to Revitalize Every Room in the House
white garage walls with chalkboard
14 Garage Wall Paint Ideas That Will Upgrade Your Space
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

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