Update your walls with these simple DIY wall painting ideas. Get inspired with the perfect idea so that you finally break out the paint!
The "accent wall" was popular in the earlier 2000s, but it's back and chicer than ever. Here are the 5 keys to get it right.
See how to spruce up your guest bathroom by learning how to build a modern Board and Batten Accent wall treatment and a gorgeous deep teal paint color!
Here are some of the most popular decorative painting techniques, along with a quick guide and tips on using them on your own bedroom walls.
This blog post is sponsored by The Home Depot. My house has gone through a bit of a facelift these past few months. I'm so excited about all of the
Change the scale and perceived size of a room using paint. Learn why these techniques work and see the newest paint trends for interiors!
A budget-friendly DIY slat accent wall can be created using materials that are affordable and easily available. Here are some steps to consider: Use wood scraps or plywood to create the slats. Cut the slats to size using a circular saw & rip cut Sand the edges and surfaces of the slats to
Feature walls, statement walls, accent walls—whatever you call them—will still be a big trend in interior design in 2023. However, while many of us instantly think of using paint to create an accent wall, there are innumerable ways to turn a plain wall into an aesthetically compelling focal point of the room and refresh your living space.
ShareThis room has already come a long way! We ripped out the carpet, installed hardwood flooring to match the rest of the downstairs, and added a much brighter white paint on the walls. I still need to get that blog post made for you. So, that will be coming soon. My next vision for this room was to add an accent wall with board & batten. Wait till you see the color I have picked out for it. I’m pretty much obsessed with the color I’ve chosen and will be using it in our master bathroom makeover in the very near future. Your first step will be measuring the wall or walls that you’ll be adding the board and batten to. You will also need to figure out if you’ll need to add MDF paneling or not. Our walls are textured (it’s a thing in Arizona), I don’t care for it, but I’ve gotten used to it. I’ve seen some people out here do board & batten without adding the panels for a smooth surface. I personally don’t care for it, it looks unfinished to me. It is a personal preference though and you may not mind it that way, and that’s ok too. For this project the wall we’re DIYing is 13ft. 10in X 9ft. After taking all of our measurements, deciding what thickness we wanted the trim pieces, and spacing we could figure out what we needed for materials. Materials 1x4x10 Primed MDF (10) battens 1x5x8 Primed MDF (20) top trim pieces 4×8 MDF Paneling (5) All purpose Power Grab adhesive Caulk, Paint, Spackle, Sand Paper Tools Tape measure Level Air compressor Stud finder Nail gun we used 1.25 in brad nails One thing that I’m realizing while I’m writing this post for you, is…….I didn’t take enough pictures. Ha, well I need to step up my game with that. I slacked on taking pictures of myself doing the work too. Epic fail on my part! So, back to the steps! You’ll want to find and mark your studs remove baseboard trim if needed (we removed ours) Get the power grab ready and start putting up the MDF panels if you need to do this step. Squeeze the all-purpose adhesive all over the section you’ll be adding the panel to. Once the panel was up we brad nailed it into the studs. Maybe overkill, but my husband insisted on doing this, lol. This part moves pretty quickly. The paneling is up and now we’re ready to add the top trim pieces at the ceiling. I wanted this trim piece thicker than the rest so we went with 1x5x8 boards. Now, this part moves pretty quickly too. We measured and figured out the spacing, made our marks, and started to add the batten boards. Once we had all the boards up and secured we did a little clean-up with the shop vac and I was ready to do the finish work. When it comes to our DIY projects I’m the one that does all the finish work. I think this is why my husband and I make such a good team because we both have strengths when it comes to this stuff and it all comes together. Finishing steps Find and spackle all nail holes + seams that need to be filled Once dried sand and vaccum all dust Caulk all seams and let dry 24 hours before painting (this is one of the most important parts to make everything look seamless Now we get to paint!! This is one of my favorite parts of a project because it all starts to come together! I finally get to share with you the color I chose for this wall. I have to give this color inspiration shout-out to Regan over at The Blooming Nest. Everything she does is beautiful so if you’re not already, give her a follow! I know I said it before, but I really am OBSESSED with this color. I knew immediately I needed this color in my life. 😍 What do I love about this color? I love the tone, it’s cool with a little warmth, and depending on the light coming into the room it can appear darker or much lighter. It’s such a neutral color that almost any color scheme will go with it, which makes it perfect to change up decor regularly if you like. So, here she is all done!! I’m so happy with how it came out and it’s exactly how I pictured it. All in this board & batten DIY project came in at just under $200. I think that’s pretty good for adding such a large statement piece to this room. Now to furnish and decorate will be the next step. I’ve created a design board for this room so, I have an idea of what I’d like to do and once it’s done I’ll make sure to share it with you all!! I hope this DIY tutorial was helpful or at least inspires you to tackle some of your own projects. I’d love to hear from you, and what projects you have going, or would like to start. Share
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When you think of accent walls, you typically think of a bold paint color, but there's more to the concept than just paint. Think outside the box with these accent wall ideas that utilize wallpaper, paneling, and tile.
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Have a boring room that needs something to spice it up? Add an accent wall and some extra pizzazz with these creative wall painting ideas.
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Makeover your bathroom with these creative accent wall ideas. Choose a wall that reflects your style & add a touch of personality to your space. Get inspired now!
Welcome to REVEAL week for the $100 Room Challenge! I am so excited to share our powder room with you! The before and after of this room is seriously unbelievable! If you are just tuning in you can catch up below! Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Reveal I honestly wasn't even planning on joining this month's challenge- what with having moved less than a month ago 😱! But I was hit by the inspiration truck and here we are! I am so so proud of this space and even more proud that I came in under budget! That is not always the case with these challenges (like our master bedroom I completed for January's $100 Room Challenge). Enough talk... let's get to the details of this makeover! I started by giving this room a fresh coat of paint in Heavy Cream by Behr. I had used this color in our guest bedroom makeover at our last house and I just loved how light and bright it was without any overpowering undertone. Once the room was painted I started on my accent wall (full tutorial here). My design for this wall was inspired by this wallpaper. Sure... I could have used actual wallpaper- but the thought of trying to tackle installing it for my first time on a wall with tons of nooks and crannies was overwhelming. So I grabbed my paint brush and a makeshift stencil and got to painting. This wall was honestly easier than it looks! It took all over 30 minutes to complete and has such a major impact! I love the imperfections that came with hand-painting it! It looks so custom! The next major update was painting the existing vanity in the color Lichen by Fusion Mineral Paint. I have had this pint on hand for nearly a year and finally found the perfect piece to paint! I think this color combined with the walls and accent wall is just perfection. Once everything was painted I set out to update our light fixture. If you read last week's update then you know this wasn't my original plan. I shifted gears when I realized I wasn't going to find the exact shades I wanted but I am happy with how this one turned out! I had this old mirror lying around that I thought would fit this space perfectly. It was originally black with a silver detail but I decided to use my 'make anything look like wood' technique to give it an update. I was so close to donating this and I am so glad I kept it around for this challenge! My original design included adding shelves above the toilet but I decided to keep this area simple (sometimes less is more). I had a few leftover baskets from an old basket wall so I decided to hang two. I love that these bring in texture, simplicity and a bit of a farmhouse feel. A few other details I added were a towel hook next to the sink and I am actually still on the hunt for a new toilet paper holder- but I have the old one on hand that I can always spray paint! I am in love with this space! Even I can't believe I was able to do it for well under $100! It just goes to show that paint has magical powers to transform! Let's take a look at the cost breakdown: Paint Room- $22 (with the $10 mail in rebate on 1 gallon of paint) Paint Vanity- FREE (had the paint) Hand Painted Wallpaper- $3 for paint sample Update Light Fixture- $40 Update Mirror/Accessories- FREE Total: $65 For once I am WAY under budget!!! Pin for later! Be sure to check out all of the other blogger's participating in this challenge! So much hard work went into these reveals and you are sure to be inspired! You are invited to the Inlinkz link party! Click here to enter As always, thank you for visiting R&R at home!
Update your walls with these simple DIY wall painting ideas. Get inspired with the perfect idea so that you finally break out the paint!
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Makeover your bathroom with these creative accent wall ideas. Choose a wall that reflects your style & add a touch of personality to your space. Get inspired now!
From vintage farmhouse wallpaper to creative DIY projects, explore how these accent walls can transform your space. Get inspired and find the perfect accent wall that suits your style and elevates your home decor.
