65 wall painting ideas – patterns, stripes and structural effects

Repainting walls is a good idea if you want to change something in the decoration of your rooms. Decorating the walls with color can completely change the atmosphere in the room without having to spend a lot of money on decorative items or materials.

The typical wall color can be wonderfully spiced up with unique patterns, structural colors or painting techniques. Just take a look at how wall painting ideas can be realized to see for yourself!

Manydifferent patternscan be created with straight lines. Horizontal and vertical stripes are easily drawn on the surface using tape, level or tape measure. When painting stripes, whether vertical or horizontal, it is advisable to choose two different shades of the same color. Paint the entire wall the lighter of the two colors and then use the darker shade to create the striped effect. Instead of stripes, you can also create beautiful checkered patterns or abstract geometric designs.

Color effects with differentPainting techniques

You can also create textures using different painting techniques. Use a sponge, cloth, tissue paper or dry brush to create attractive effects on the wall.Hereyou can read more about it.

Paint patterns with stencils

Furthermore, you cansome variants with stencilsuse if you want to create beautiful patterns. Choose a design that matches the decor style in the room. Stencils come in a variety of designs such as floral, butterflies, animals, abstract and baroque patterns. Attach your stencil to your chosen walls and then dab it with paint. Allow to dry and then peel off the stencil.

Geometric pattern with metallic shine on a gray background

If you have a brick wall in the room, you can combine it with a gray color for the remaining walls. This gives you an attractive, urban furnishing style that you can complement with matching furniture. The color gray is neutral and can be combined with any other colors, so you have many options here.

Colorful triangles in the hallway

Play with colors and patterns and create interesting accent walls with a modern look. For example, the wall design above is very interesting. Triangles in different colors were designed. If you want to design a specific accent wall and make it stand out, such patterns are a great idea. You can combine any colors to create an individual design.

Baby room for girls in lilac, white and turquoise

You can also combine any wall colors with wallpaper. It's best to choose the wallpaper first and then a suitable color for the wall. Either you leave the remaining walls white or you choose a color shade that matches a specific color in the wallpaper.

Of course, you can also imitate wallpaper with the patterns already mentioned. This is also the case in this children's room. So if you thought this was wallpaper, you're wrong. There are many different stencils available that are simply stuck on and removed later, so you can quickly find the right motif.

Baby room in coral, white and gray with light blue accents

Geometric pattern in orange and dark blue in the teenager's room

Aztec pattern on purple background

White clouds on a blue background in the children's room

Create a honeycomb pattern in orange tones using a stencil

Diamond pattern in blue and white in the bathroom

Colorful stripes stretching across the ceiling

Taupe as background, fuchsia and blue as accents

Dark background and light wooden furniture

Subtle patterns and colors in the teenager's room

Colorful decorations in the children's room

Exotic flowers above the bed

White flowers on a coral background

Abstract patterns and subtle colors

Stencil behind the dressing table

stripes

Great painting techniques