Paint & Wallpaper

Painting a baseboard the same color as the wall can provide a cohesive look to a room. Although some people prefer the standard design of an off-white baseboard, a unified color scheme can create...

Create an Old World plaster wall inspired by the rich textures of Italian villas and German castles. Choose colors such as yellow ochres, dark browns or leathery reds for an antique, rich surface....

Removing wallpaper is one of those home improvement projects that leaves many homeowners frustrated and groaning. If you're lucky, you will find that you can lift a corner of the wallpaper and...

Add extra visual interest to a room by painting one wall in a contrasting color. This act of creation can be exciting but you can avoid losing control, and ending up with a Frankenstein mess, by...

When hanging certain specialty wallpapers such as foils, unbacked wallpaper and grasscloths you'll need to first hang a layer of blank stock wallpaper, also known as lining paper in order to...

Chair rails -- also known as dado rails -- were originally used to protect expensive plaster walls from being damaged by dining chairs. Now you will find chair rails placed in rooms that have...

Mask the cold harshness of gray concrete interior walls by painting and glazing them, creating a room of warmth, character and personality. You need many steps, however, to produce a quality piece...

For many individuals interior design and decoration can be complicated and even overwhelming. Most people do not have the leisure of hiring a professional to assist with the process. Owning black...

Even the most accomplished home painter can make the mistake of choosing a shade of paint that is a touch too dark for a particular space. Paint swatches that look perfect on 2-inch squares can be...

Children love monkeys, so it is no surprise that many parents want to create a monkey mural in their child's bedroom. A monkey mural is an easy way to customize the look and feel of a son or...

Changing a wall from fire engine red to pastel green is a dramatic change in wall color. Painting over red paint can sometimes take longer than most paint projects if the right steps aren't taken....

Wall paint drips and spills can really ruin the appearance of a wood table. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to remove wall paint from wood without causing damage. Luckily, there are a few...

Combine the current trend of large, open floorplan homes with integrated kitchen, dining and living rooms and add the ongoing popularity of vibrant paint colors, and you can have a problem....

The Paint Quality Institute lists gray as one of the "fresh, clean and comfortable" colors in their 2010 paint color trend list. Gray is a neutral color that can give a cool modern look or a warm,...

A tray ceiling adds additional architectural design and elements to the fifth wall--the ceiling. Tray ceilings are inverted ceilings often featuring additional decorative trim and molding. The...

Over the years wallpaper can fade, become dull, or get torn and damaged. Tastes also change. If you want to paint your wallpapered walls it's best to remove the wallpaper first, and then to paint....

Custom-mixed paints from home improvement stores often are not exactly what they are advertised to be in terms of color. Printed color swatches do look different under store lights, and paint...

Painting a wall is a relatively quick, easy and inexpensive way to update the look and feel of a room. So it makes sense that painting a room is the most commonly undertaken do-it-yourself...

Dubbed "America's Team", the Dallas Cowboys are the most valuable sports franchise in the United States according to Forbes Magazine. The Cowboys are one of the wealthiest teams in the NFL. The...

Homeowners spend time, effort and money each year trying to improve and update their homes. One of the simplest ways to give a room a new look is to apply a textured surface to the walls. In...

Texturing walls is a fantastic way to cover imperfections from cracks to damages. This method of decoration is popular with interior designers to add dimension and variety in homes. There are a...

Painting your bathroom can be a tricky affair, since there tend to be few, if any, unobstructed walls. There's the shower or bath, the sink, perhaps some other appliances like a washer or dryer,...

Painting a room is a fun, inexpensive way to makeover your space. Get creative by using two or more paint colors to redo your room. Choose paint colors that complement the size of your room and...

The paint colors you select for your space can affect how the room is perceived, including its size. For instance, light colors can make a room seem bigger, while dark colors can make a room seem...

Paint fish on your child's bedroom wall to complete an underwater sea adventure, pirate or beach theme, or any other motif that includes fish. Introduce fish on one wall or create an entire...

A wallpaper border adds definition and design to a room's perimeter. Though wallpaper may have been a thing of the past, modern designs are making a comeback in the wallpaper industry. A variety...

Painting paneling in a mobile home can brighten the room, and update the look of the home. Many older mobile homes have dark panel. The process of painting the paneling is not difficult and can...

Painting over your wallpapered walls can be a great way to change the look of your room. In many older homes, the walls were covered with wallpaper; if it has been on the walls for a long period...

Cigarette smoke permeates a room and seeps into the walls. Because the walls has been saturated with the smoke, they must be painted in such a way that the smoke will be sealed off. The process of...

A real leather wall treatment in a cozy den would be cost-prohibitive today, but the look of leather is easy to create using a material that is readily available and inexpensive--brown paper bags....

While many people shy away from painting their home with dark colors, they can make a dramatic statement when used in the right spaces or as accent walls. Dark brown is an especially effective...

Venetian plaster serves as both a wall finish and a raw product. Use the plaster to create dozens of interesting techniques for walls, ceilings and tables. It is also quite handy for embossed...

Removing wallpaper can be a tedious and lengthy process. After all the paper and glue have been stripped from the wall, a severely dinged and damaged piece of drywall may be left. Repair chips and...

Add character and style to a wall by painting red above or below the chair rail. Chair rails are the small strips of molding placed around the perimeter of a room. The molding or trim is commonly...

You may often wonder how some of the professionals get sharp lines when painting the interior of a home. With a little bit of time, you too can mask of your interior home trim pieces just like the...

When money's tight, it's difficult to do much in the way of renovation on your home. Paint, especially artfully applied paint, can go a long way in dressing up a home without too much expense....

Though the stenciled rose garden in the bathroom may have been a good idea at the time being, covering the outdated design may now be a priority. Disguising an out-of-date latex stencil design...

Wallpaper sizing is a diluted paste solution applied to a wall prior to papering. Sizing improves adhesion but leaves behind a residue when stripping old paper. Removal of this residue is...

Decorative wood wall hangings are a great way to improve the design and decor in any room. Whether you're personalizing a nursery, remodeling your bathroom or buying new furniture for your living...

Press and stick wallpaper is like a big sticker that you apply to a wall. The wallpaper is waterproof and is easy to remove when you decide that you would like to change the look of a room or wall.

Painting zebra stripes on a wall or a whole room is a fun way to spice up the decor. The room can be decorated in a safari theme, entirely in black and white, or the stripes can be painted a color...

Removing wallpaper and preparing a wall to be painted can be somewhat difficult, but the end results will be worth the effort. Bathroom walls may present some special challenges since the...

Removing the glue or wallpaper solution left behind after removing old wallpaper can be done several different ways, depending on your preferences and available time. The wallpaper solution is a...

Many kids go through a dinosaur phase. You can make your little dino-lover happy by painting the walls of his or her room with roaming brontosauruses, mastodons, T. Rexes or stegosauruses. Even if...

Decorating your baby's nursery generally means new paint, new furniture and coordinating everything in a manner that you like. Once you choose the theme for the baby's room, paint and wall...

Take into consideration many things when selecting a wall color. With so many color choices available, selecting just the right one can be confusing. Decide if you are creating a theme for the...

Being creative by painting stripes or geometric shapes is a way to add excitement to walls. The excitement is lost, however, when the tape is pulled away from the wall to find that paint has bled...

Disney characters have long been popular in wall murals, especially for kids. Drawing a Disney mural on a bedroom wall doesn't have to be a complicated process. By following the steps from rough...

Painting a room with two colors can add interest and excitement. There are several contemporary ways to use two different paint colors in a room. One popular trend is to create an accent wall. ...

Wood paneling was very popular in the 1960s and '70s, but you may want an update for a new and fresh look. Economically it may not be affordable to purchase new walls or wall designs. Start over...