all about the wall

These cool accent walls are easy to DIY.

Subtle squares 

"Putting decorative molding on a wall adds architectural detail that'll elevate any space." -Erin Feasby, Feasby & Bleeks Design

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1. Draw large squares on your wall using a pencil and a level. (These are 2½-foot squares.)

2. Using a miter saw, cut two pieces of 1-inch-wide trim for each line you drew. Cut the corners at a 45-degree angle (or have the pieces cut at a home improvement store).

3. Attach the trim to the wall with wood glue, butting each piece up against the other to create a 2-inch-wide piece. Secure the trim to the wall with a brad nailer, nailing into studs where possible.

4. Fill in nail holes with wood filler and caulk the edges. Lightly sand the molding.

5. Prime the wall with a fine-finish roller; use an angled brush for the trim and molding details. (Or use a paint sprayer for the whole job.) Let dry.

6. Paint the wall following the process in step 5.

PAINT: Hague Blue by Farrow & Ball

3-D stripes

"Even though this look could be replicated by painting stripes, doing it with trim makes it literally pop off the wall, which is way more fun." -Savannah Kokaliares, @savannahkaydesigns

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