A plain wall isn’t necessarily a bad thing. But some rooms can look unfinished if all the walls are the same plain finish. The good news is that you don’t always need a full renovation. A few changes in the right place can make a plain wall look much more interesting. Here are 7 easy wall design ideas that can be used in homes, offices and other interior spaces.
1. Make a Feature Wall
You don’t have to paint every wall. Select one wall as the main focus of the room. This can work well behind a TV, sofa or bed.
You may use:
- Wall panels for decoration
- Textured finishes
- Wood Effect Patterns
- Fluted style
- Cladding wall
For example, a simple living room will appear more complete if the wall behind the TV has a different texture from the other walls.
2. Experiment with Wall Paneling
You can use wall paneling ideas to give a room more depth without making it look too crowded. Vertical panels can give the impression of height, while wider horizontal panels may give the impression of a different height. For a simple home interior, you can use wall paneling in one section only instead of the complete room.
3. Paint a Wood-Look Finish
Wood is a natural option to bring warmth to an interior.
Wood-look walls can work behind:
- TV sets
- Beds
- couch
- Reception desks.
- Office seating zones
If the furniture is already dark, you can balance it out with a lighter wood tone. We don’t want the whole room to appear like wood. You only need one good planned wall.
4. Use Fluted Patterns
Fluted panels are a popular choice for contemporary interiors because of the vertical lines and simple texture.
They are employed for:
- TV walls
- bedroom wall
- Feature walls in the office
- Reception areas
- Room dividers
For example, a simple office reception wall can be given more structure with a fluted section behind the reception desk.
5. Think French Molding
Or, if you want a more classic look, you can add French molding to otherwise plain walls for detail. Simple rectangular molding patterns can be used in:
- Sitting rooms
- Bed rooms
- Dining Area
- Corridors
The trick is to get the spacing and the proportions right. Using too many molding patterns on a small wall can make the design look busy.
6. Mix Textures, Not Colors
A stylish wall needn’t be brightly colored. Sometimes just changing the texture is enough.
Example
- plain wall + wood texture
- Matte finish + fluted area
- Light wall, dark accent panel
- Smooth surface + Textured area
This method is useful if you want a modern interior without major changes to the color scheme.
7. Match the Wall and Furniture Color
The wall has to go with the rest of the room. Before you choose a design, look at the
- Sofa color
- Floor coverings
- Drapes
- Lighting
- Furniture finishing
- Size of room
Say, for instance, if your living room already has heavy furniture and patterned curtains, a simple design on the wall might be better than a loud pattern. Same for offices. A clean wall design nicely complements desks, chairs and lighting, not detracting from the workspace
Final Thoughts
A blank wall can be changed without changing the whole room. The character of the space can be helped by subtle changes such as a feature wall, wall paneling, wood-look finish, fluted patterns or French molding. The thing is to choose a design that will match the room, the furniture and the style in general. Sometimes all you need is a simple design. Sometimes you just need a nice wall to make the room look more stylish and complete.
