11 surprising painting ideas for your home—including a blue sky ceiling!
Get inspired to refresh your home this spring with these unique wallpaper and painting ideas—which one will you try?
1. See red
The bold, deep red walls of this bathroom match the color of the tub, making the tub by Durat blend seamlessly into the space. The white floor and sink provide a fresh counterpoint to the dramatic red.
2. A sprinkle of night sky
Painting patterns on walls can transform a space. In this example, a light-colored semicircle behind the bed brings brightness to an otherwise dark room. Artwork and other decor elements stand out beautifully against the pale backdrop.
3. Energizing glow
Highlight the interesting architectural features of your home! This yellow color block on the slanted wall energizes the entire space and provides a gallery-like backdrop for artist Maria Ruotila's striking piece New Beginnings.
4. Sky's the ceiling
Why settle for white when you can dream under a blue sky? Inspired by historic ceiling murals, this idea elevates the ceiling and creates a whimsical ambiance in the room.
5. Eyes up at the ceiling
Painting the ceiling in a softly muted turquoise is an unexpected way to enliven the space—it highlights the massive beams and draws the eye upward. The style remains cohesive because the kitchen otherwise adheres to a harmonious palette of white, gray, and black.
6. Topsy-turvy
Typically, floors are darker than ceilings, but why not experiment with this convention? The ambiance shifts dramatically when the wall and ceiling are painted black, merging into a single plane. This minimal yet intriguing ensemble makes the space stylishly sculptural.
7. Boldly at floor level
A bold stripe of color and vibrant furniture draw the eye downward, making the space seem taller. A strong color stripe is an easy way to create a sense of added height in a room.
8. A sophisticated look
Framed wallpaper adds a three-dimensional effect to the end wall and brings sophistication and color to the bedroom. For added sound absorption, consider using textile wallpaper instead of smooth paper.
9. Total chameleon
Painting a shelving unit the same shade as the wall turns it into a built-in element. The soft, intense hue brings the wall closer, creating a cozy nook under the stairs. Artwork and small objects stand out beautifully against the wall and shelves.
10. Piece by piece
If choosing a single wallpaper is difficult, unleash your creativity and compose a delightful patchwork on your walls. Patchwork wallpapering is a great way to use up leftover rolls and sample pieces.
11. Tone on tone
The beautiful blue floor accentuates the pattern of the wallpaper, making it stand out wonderfully against the pink background. The importance of sample pieces cannot be overstated. If possible, take small color samples and swatches of all existing surfaces in the room when shopping.
