12 Amazing Ways to Decorate Your Walls with Just Paint

You don’t need a bunch of fixtures, like hanging shelves and picture frames, to liven up a bare wall. All you really need is a paintbrush. From elaborate wall murals to simple monochromatic painting techniques that offer a pop of color, these wall decorating ideas make it clear just how much a new paint job can transform an entire room, from corner to corner. 

Gingham Wall

If you’re looking to add some texture – or at least, the illusion of texture – to your wall, then go no further than this gingham painting technique, which makes it look like this design is woven right onto the surface.

The secret to creating this fine-linen paint effect on your wall is a horsehair flogger, which has super thin, super sharp bristles perfect for replicating the look of the textile.  

A mural of a whimsical fairytale forest easily wins the award for most gush-worthy bedroom wall idea. Go for a mix of subtle pastel hues with a few richer pops of color and dark accents here and there, and keep the mural confined to a single wall. This will allow you to create a scene as extravagant as you want, without going overboard.

To-do list getting the better of you? Take advantage of a wide open wall, and use chalkboard paint to turn the area into a functional calendar that doubles as creative wall décor.

Columns may first and foremost serve a foundational purpose, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be a stylish statement – even when they are just painted into a corner.

A painting technique that mimics the look of raw silk offers a luxurious touch to any room, and is the next best thing to actually draping the fancy fabric around your home. 

Displaying family photos around the house is one way to celebrate your loved ones. Another? A painted family tree right on the wall that is as much decorative as it is meaningful.

To really change things up in a room with a basic coat of paint, try thinking beyond four walls. Painted ceilings can do everything from make a room look bigger to brightening things up – the possibilities are endless, and all just depends on your color selection.