How to Decorate Walls

Ready to decorate your walls but need some pointers to take the first step? Here at Hometalk we've compiled the best wall decor projects, discussion boards, and video tutorials to get you all the tips, tricks, and techniques you need. Join us and take a look through photos of gorgeous wall decor projects. Find your inspiration here!

Farmhouse Thrift Store Upcycle

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Adding Character to Your Walls

Start with the base: Before putting anything on the walls, decide what color you want them to be and paint, or apply wallpaper if necessary.
Creating a feature wall: It’s common to make one wall different from the rest for character and depth. Paint a mural or choose a different color so that it stands out.
Installing wall lights: Make a statement with a neon sign or install tasteful wall light fixtures to bring some light into the room.
Filling your wall with memories: Decorate your walls with framed pictures of friends and family.
Hanging paintings on the wall: If you like an artist or a certain painting, hang it on your wall to enjoy when you are home and to share with guests.

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Top Projects for Decorating Walls

Prepare to be impressed by the top DIY wall decor projects on Hometalk.

Farmhouse Thrift Store Upcycle

Who doesn't love a great thrift store find?! Whenever I get the chance to go to the local "Bargain Barn", I am never disappointed. This time around, I found a large mirror on sale, but I wasn't loving the frame. Nothing a little paint and elbow grease can't fix!

Brianna

DIY Abstract Art Plate Wall

Plates walls will always be in style. And creating Abstract Art on my white plates from Dollar Tree was so easy. And when it comes to designing them there are so many color possibilities.

Cathryn Holt

Accent Wall

I love white but I wanted to add a little depth to my dining room this year. So, today I am going to show you how to paint an accent wall.

Brittany Malia

Shiplap Ceiling Tutorial To Cover Textured or Popcorn Ceilings

Do you have heavily textured or popcorn ceilings and you don’t want the hassle of removing it? Learn how to install shiplap on your ceiling! If you love this project, grab your quick start DIY guide & subscribe to our blog!Before Pictures

Chelsea @ Making Manzanita

High End Wall on a DIY Budget

How to transform a wall, and a room, with inexpensive wood lath!

Becky at Flipping the Flip

Turn An Old Window Into Wall Art

I always loved the way the windows looked in my church, the intricate stained glass that was breathtaking when the sun shown through. I have an antique window hanging in my apartment as wall art and I was inspired to turn it into a custom stained glass piece!

Kara S.

Hot Glue Art

Let's make celestial wall art with hot glue!

Theartge

Add Some Beauty to Your Fence With DIY Decorative Plates

As you may have noticed, I’ve been on a quest to update the outdoor spaces of my home for the past few months. Beyond adding a new coat of paint, I wanted to add some decor to my fence to spruce it up a bit and add some visual interest. These DIY decorative plates are easy to make and super cheap. They will only last a season or two, but with a project this cheap and easy you’ll be happy to make a new set when needed. Follow my step-by-step tutorial below to get started today!

Fiona Debell

DIY Floating Box Shelves With Hidden Storage

These rustic shelves look so good in my guest bath! They were so easy to make and the added bonus is: the tops open up for extra storage inside!

Interior Redoux

How to Make Rope Wall Art

Find out how to make these trendy layered hanging baskets!

Eryn | Eryn Whalen Online

Farmhouse Thrift Store Upcycle

Brianna

DIY Abstract Art Plate Wall

Plates walls will always be in style. And creating Abstract Art on my white plates from Dollar Tree was so easy. And when it comes to designing them there are so many color possibilities.

Cathryn Holt

Accent Wall

I love white but I wanted to add a little depth to my dining room this year. So, today I am going to show you how to paint an accent wall.

Brittany Malia

Shiplap Ceiling Tutorial To Cover Textured or Popcorn Ceilings

Chelsea @ Making Manzanita

High End Wall on a DIY Budget

How to transform a wall, and a room, with inexpensive wood lath!

Becky at Flipping the Flip

Turn An Old Window Into Wall Art

Kara S.

Hot Glue Art

Let's make celestial wall art with hot glue!

Theartge

Add Some Beauty to Your Fence With DIY Decorative Plates

Fiona Debell

DIY Floating Box Shelves With Hidden Storage

These rustic shelves look so good in my guest bath! They were so easy to make and the added bonus is: the tops open up for extra storage inside!

Interior Redoux

How to Make Rope Wall Art

Find out how to make these trendy layered hanging baskets!

Eryn | Eryn Whalen Online

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Wall Decoration Videos

We've got DIY wall decorating video tutorials that have step-by-step instructions.

Get Trendy Anthropolgie Storage Using a Cake Pan

I saw a shelf at Anthropologie recently that was made to look as if it was formed from an old cake pan and figured it was a good project I could make myself. I love keeping up with the Anthro trends, but this one wasn't in my budget. So here's what I decided to do!I got a cake pan and a bit of wood and some fun drawer pulls and made this great looking circle shelf in no time! You can customize your shelf with various drawer pulls or paint finishes to match any room or aesthetic! This cake pan shelf will work in just about any room and makes for a great character piece.

Amanda C, Hometalk Team

Easy DIY Sponge Paint Wall

Try this sponge paint technique to make an accent wall unlike any other. Best part? It won’t cost much at all... especially if you already have paint on hand!

Amanda | the flourishingfarmhouse

Resin Ocean and Miami Sand Clock

If you want to learn how to make a super professional looking piece that absolutely doesn’t take a professional to make then read on guys As always, if you’re feeling kinda nervous about venturing into the world of resin then I URGE you to take the plunge. I have a 10% DISCOUNT CODE with a resin company that also offers FREE SHIPPING so their products are very affordable too!See below for further details

Hannah Somerville's Crafty Tutorials

Update Your Light Switch Plates With This Simple Paint Pour Project

Looking for a fun way to personalize your home? This paint pour project is the perfect solution if you’re feeling crafty but don’t want to commit to a long, arduous project. These custom light switch plates are sure to brighten your home. In this tutorial I’ll show you two different color schemes, one that is bright and loud, and another that is more subdued but no less stunning. An added bonus to this project is that you can get two projects in one, by making a paint pour canvas at the same time. Intrigued? Check out my step-by-step guide below to make your own!

Marcy Ferro

Hometalkers' Favorite DIY Wall Decorating Projects

Come visit our best DIY wall decorating projects and find the inspiration you need.

Geometric Accent Wall

Give your wall some dramatic character with this easy to-do accent wall!

Ashley | DIY & Home Design

DIY Faux Wood Wall

Who doesn’t love a simple/inexpensive DIY! This faux wood wall cost me roughly $30 (Canadian) to complete. I purchased the faux wood wall stickers from Dollarama for $3.00 a pack (8 stickers in each pack). I roughly used 9 packs of stickers for this wall & still had some left over. I was looking for a way to change up the look at the end of my hallway without breaking the bank. This is definitely the way to go if you don’t necessarily want something permanent (peel & stick) & also need a project that is affordable. Dollarama has lots of different colours with regards to wood tones that you can choose from. I decided to go with the greys & whites!

Meg

DIY Faux Brick

I have always loved the look of exposed brick in homes! Our home, unfortunately, didn’t have any, so I decided to find a way to add it myself. I am in love with the character that it has added to our home. Check out my tutorial so that you can do it yourself!

Nikki | thebuckbungalow

The Surprisingly Easy Way to Make Your Own Botanical Prints

Today I want to show you how to make botanical prints almost instantly. They are easy to make from greenery and flowers in your garden or even items you have around your home.This post was transcribed by a member of the Hometalk editorial team from the original HometalkTV episode.

Julie McDowell - Design Artist

How We Created A Herringbone Feature Wall For Less Than $150

Oh how I love a good feature wall. There is just something about taking a space that’s already in your home and adding a major design element to it.It’s a great way to update a room without having to add more stuff, which I always love!When it came to my office, I had been wanting to add some kind of feature wall behind my desk since we moved in. I just wasn’t sure exactly what I wanted.So I started to play around with some mockups and determined that herringbone shiplap was the way to go in order to have an interesting feature wall that also fit the space well.We had never taken on herringbone anything, but I have to say it went a lot more smoothly than I expected it to! Plus, we were able to keep the costs way down for this project.Here’s how we did it…

Lauren | farmhouseish

$5 Faux Shiplap | Sharpie Shiplap

I don’t say hate very often . . . but friends, I hated this wall. It needed something. But there was one problem, I didn’t want to spend much on this project because in a few years it’s going to be coming down. What to do in the meantime? how about some faux shiplap? And I don’t mean all the hacks you see out there that cost a little less. . . I mean faux shiplap with a sharpie that costs about $5.

Eryn | Eryn Whalen Online

Geometric Accent Wall

Give your wall some dramatic character with this easy to-do accent wall!

Ashley | DIY & Home Design

DIY Faux Wood Wall

Meg

DIY Faux Brick

Nikki | thebuckbungalow

The Surprisingly Easy Way to Make Your Own Botanical Prints

Julie McDowell - Design Artist

How We Created A Herringbone Feature Wall For Less Than $150

Lauren | farmhouseish

$5 Faux Shiplap | Sharpie Shiplap

Eryn | Eryn Whalen Online

Popular Decorating Walls Discussions

Check out our popular discussions on how to decorate your wall yourself.

How do I fix wallpaper that's peeling off?

/> Yaron

The wallpaper on the corner of a wall in my house is starting to peel off. Any advice about the best way to glue it back?

How do I fix wallpaper that's peeling off?

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How do you install shiplap over plaster walls?

/> Tami

I have plaster walls and I want to add shiplap accent walls on either side of my fireplace. How would I anchor these to the plaster?

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What do I use to cover pinholes in wall of rental unit?

/> Jill

I made several pinholes in my wall of my apt and I am moving out and walls are a sage color, so could I get some sage color crafting paint to dab onto holes, and if yes, do I try to go darker or lighter since I prob can't get a perfect match? Thank you for your help!!

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How do I install shiplap over a cinderblock wall?

/> Leah Thompson Fyock

I have an interior basement wall I want to cover with shiplap boards. What is the best way to do so?

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New Wall Decorating Projects

Here is our collection of new DIY wall decorating projects. Learn something new.

5 Quick, Easy & Renter-Friendly Washi Tape Accent Wall Ideas

Do you love sorcery and deceit? Then you’re going to love today’s DIY project: washi tape accent wall ideas.If you want to sass up your plain walls but can't paint or apply peel-and-stick wallpaper, washi tape is your new best friend. Why? Because she comes in all sorts of sizes, costs $3, and can be removed instantly. Today, I'm showing you five quick and easy patterns to create washi tape wall art.As the icon Dita Von Teese said in her Architectural Digest Open Door home tour, “I really loathe white walls,” and I do too. So, if you're like me and white walls make you feel institutionalized, then try out these washi tape wall decor hacks.

Katy | LaughCryDIY

Here's How to Make Gorgeous Boho Rainbow Wall Decor

Today we are going to create a beautiful and unique piece of boho rainbow decor that will add a pop of color and texture to any room.This easy DIY tutorial will guide you through the process step-by-step to make a DIY yarn tapestry to proudly display on your wall. This post was transcribed by a member of the Hometalk editorial team from the original HometalkTV episode.

Bella Branch DIY

DIY a Juju Hat and Pay Homage to Cameroons Rich Culture

Today I want to show you how to DIY a Juju hat, a traditional feather headdress worn by tribes people in Cameroon.It has become popular in the west to adorn your walls with these gorgeous pieces. Buying one of these in stores will cost you a lot of money, but I'll show you how to make your own for a fraction of the cost.This post was transcribed by a member of the Hometalk editorial team from the original HometalkTV episode.

Sarah Vanderkooy

How To Print Images On Fabric Without Transfer Paper

Are you tired of the same old store-bought wall art and looking to add a personal touch to your home decor?In this step-by-step guide, you will learn how to turn your favorite prints into beautiful DIY tapestry wall art by printing them directly onto fabric, without the use of transfer paper.This post was transcribed by a member of the Hometalk editorial team from the original HometalkTV episode.

Holly Grace

Slat Accent Wall

An easy project that can make a BIG impact! This slat accent wall is beginner friendly and can be completed in a day's time! Customize this slat wall to meet the look you are going for.

Facklerreno

How to Apply Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper So It Looks Seamless

By Alexa EricksonPeel-and-stick wallpaper is an easy way to transform a wall into something creative, inspiring, and ultimately, a piece of artwork that serves as a focal point for the room. Peel-and-stick wallpaper is especially useful if you live in a rental or otherwise want a temporary wallpaper solution.The process of hanging traditional wallpaper involves pasting big sheets of the paper to the wall in sections and working out bubbles. Meanwhile, peel-and-stick wallpaper is essentially what it sounds like: It comes in a roll or on sheets, and you peel off the backing of the paper and adhere it to the wall like a sticker.In this guide, you’ll learn how easy it is to apply peel-and-stick wallpaper to transform your space in no time. And, the beauty of peel-and-stick wallpaper is that it’s even easier to take off as it is to put on (unlike traditional wallpaper, which is notoriously laborious to remove). That way, if you change your mind about how you want to style a room, you can easily swap out your wallpaper for another print or color in no time.