100+ Interior Wall Painting Ideas You’ll Love
Wall Painting Ideas for Stencils and Faux Wallpaper
Want a one-of-a-kind look? Use a stencil for painting your walls.
There are so many patterns to choose from or you can make your own.
You can also break out the painters tape and try a faux wallpaper design.
Feeling extra adventurous? Freehand the faux wallpaper design for a “painterly” handpainted design or stamp a faux wallpaper design.
Want real wallpaper instead of faux painting your own? See our favorite modern wallpaper designs here.
The hand-painted faux wallpaper ideas below will wow you!
OTHER WALL PAINTING IDEAS IN THIS POST:
page 1: striped and wavy walls
page 2: ombre/colorwash/colorblock walls
page 3: stenciled walls and faux wallpaper
page 4: faux painted molding
page 5: murals and artsy walls
page 6: patterned and geometric walls
page 7: chalkboard and typography accent wall ideas
page 8: ceilings
Herringbone Wall Painting Ideas
This ikat herringbone wall is one of my favorite stencil projects that I have ever seen!
An easy to make happen painted herringbone wall, just a little bit of tape. The varied stripe widths with random stripes of different colors makes it extra fun.
A painterly hand-painted herringbone is a fun way to dress up a wall.
See how we stamped a similar chevron herringbone pattern here – so simple and so fast!
See more ways to paint a herringbone pattern using painter’s tape here.
Hand-Painted or Stenciled Wall Paint Design Ideas
If you love the painted arch rainbow look, it’s so easy to paint yourself! See how at Vintage Revivals.
Painterly wallpapers can be done by hand, keep in mind perfection is not necessary (not ideal even!)…
See those colorful birds on the back wall of this laundry room?
Well, they are actually wallpaper, but could be done free hand or with a stencil pretty easily like these ones below, only in different bright colors!!
Love how this looks like wallpaper (above) but is actually painted on!
This guest room needed just a little something to make it pop. Just a bit of silver paint only $2.50 and a handmade stencil created a fun feature! Featured on Remodelaholic here by House by Numbers
A full wall stencil might be more impact than you want to make — but a single vertical line of the stencil design (or a hand painted design) can add a luxe look in an afternoon.
We can’t all afford a brand new back splash… or can we? The faux subway tile back splash would be cool in your kitchen, laundry room or bathroom! Featured on Remodelaholic here. by Sweet Parrish Place
For a more subtle stencilied wall look, use a paint color that is one shade different than the wall in a high gloss.
This handmade stencil looks great in this entry! See how you can do it yourself!
Stamped Wallpaper Painting Design Ideas
If you’re not feeling artistic to hand paint a design on your walls, stamping a wallpaper design is another great option.
We used a bowl (yes, from the kitchen!) to hand-stamp this overlapping circle pattern in my daughter’s bedroom.
A basic kitchen sponge is great for making a watercolor style stamp, too. See how Allison stamped this moon wallpaper for her nursery.
A basic round foam brush makes a great easy painted wall pattern.
(Pair it with a laser level to keep the line straight.)
Use a larger foam dot brush for a larger hand-painted polka dot wall, like this adorable pink polka dot wall in a girls’ bedroom nook.
Or, get the same look using a watercolor polka dot wall decal!
This make be tile, but I think you can take the dot idea from above a little further, try it to create a larger pattern instead of lines.
These squares and rectangles would be pretty easy to lay out and the finished design is stunning!
I love this simple modern stencil border. It would make a great back splash in a kitchen, and you won’t believe what she used to create it…hint we all have one of these for free! Featured on Remodelaholic right here. by House Tweaking
Abstract Faux Wallpaper Painting Ideas
If you want a more organic feel to your faux wallpaper painting, grab a thick brush and paint abstract shapes or brushstrokes.
This brushstroke accent wall can be painted with a stencil — but all you need is a paintbrush and some time and patience!
See how Thalita painted this nursery wall in about an hour.
I love this abstract painted wallpaper idea too!
Painting abstract shapes and lines is easy to do to make any wall a statement wall!
Hand Drawn Wallpaper Painted Designs
If you’ve got a little time and creativity, you can grab a sharpie paint pen and get to work on your walls!
See 15 Amazing DIY Sharpie Wall Designs.
You can freehand a design with a marker, or use a projector like the hand-drawn floral wall above.
Another great hand drawn wallpaper idea! See more simple hand painting wall ideas here.
When you find a wallpaper that you love that is out of your budget (or out of stock!) — you can just pick up a paint brush like Kelly Elko did and paint it yourself by hand (or try this lookalike round medallion stencil).
Faux Bois is a classic pattern! I love this free hand, large scale versions for this girl’s nook! Featured on Remodelaholic here by Primitive and Proper
Speaking of Faux Bois, what about an entire wall done to look like rustic wood… LOVE!
Or try it in a non traditional color like this beautiful blue wood grain pattern!
All you need is one of these faux bois wood pattern stamping tools and a little know how — read our tips for a faux wood stamped floor here.
Related Reading: How to Make a Sharpie Faux Bois Carved Tree Design
A full wall of painted trees makes a fun but neutral statement (and would look great in a nursery or play room with our woodland animal printables, hint hint).
If animal print is your style, don’t limit yourself to rugs…. paint a large scale animal print wall mural!
Next page: faux painted molding ideas –>
IN THIS POST:
page 1: striped and wavy walls
page 2: ombre/colorwash/colorblock walls
page 3: stenciled walls and faux wallpaper
page 4: faux painted molding
page 5: murals and artsy walls
page 6: patterned and geometric walls
page 7: chalkboard and typography accent wall ideas
page 8: ceilings
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Has anyone ever painted a faux tray ceiling? I want to do it to my bedroom.
The painted birds’wall – by Wright Designs, can you tell me what color paints were used fir that wall?
Thanks!
So sorry! I don’t have them, it was a picture of a homeshow!
My bedroom walls are dark green on bottom,lighter green on top,with cherry wood chair rail in between.I want to change the color of the 2 Walls across from eachother.Any ideas.Carpet is tan.Furniture all cherry wood.
This is beautiful work
There are number of options using which you can give you walls a extravagant and merriment look. You can opt for a cool starburst shaped ombre wall, or you can also go for wall stenciling with a roller. If you like nature you can also go for painting a simple cherry blossom branch on the wall. Moreover, there are various other options such as a Freehand stripes, horizontal and vertical stripes. However, I would prefer that you avail the services of a Professional Interior Designer, as they possess knowledge of latest market trends, and a better Idea of what materials and design suit your home.
This post was literally amazing thanks for this great work.
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