Walls & Floors Decorating

Our readers come up with some of the most brilliant ideas.

Plus, two easier ways to copy the look.

A genius architectural detail from Small/Cool NYC.

It may have fallen out of fashion in favor of more modern materials like vinyl and engineered wood, but linoleum has been here all along — just waiting for the masses to remember its appeal.

Hint: It's above your doorway!

You haven't seen hardwood floors like this.

It's fulfilling all of my arts-and-crafts dreams.

There’s one design element they’ll always agree is a great choice, and it’s plain to see why.

Stripes — but make it new for 2022!

Get inspired to give your own space a DIY mural.

Lady O is a constant source of inspiration when it comes to home style.

From earthy, nature-inspired murals to bold, vibrant arches, these clever paint projects add tons of personality and architectural interest.

And here's why!

And it can be done with scrap wood!

And it'll add lots of warmth, too!

Tired of staring at your single, blue-painted wall? We have some ideas for you.

If you've been thinking about a feature wall, here's your inspo.

Get it?

It can deliver pattern, color, and charm on the cheap(ish)!

Even though they take up a lot of space and have a lot of character, they don’t need to be overwhelming.

This trick will brighten up any windowless room in your home.

Leave your judgements at the door.

This kitchen has a renter-friendly — and budget friendly! — alternative to a tile backsplash!

That master bath! That bedroom!

According to experts.

This trusty, do-it-all material is perfect for your home!

Peel-and-stick tile that actually works — and looks great, too!

The beautifully patterned tiles are from Portugal.

It’s hard not to love the cozy vibe she created by painting her walls and ceiling the same dark red color.

He expressed his feelings on the matter in a new Magnolia Network special called "Breaking New Ground: Expanding the Silos."

Paint a wall arch... but make it different!

Playful patterns! Terrazzo! Abstract!

What's new in wood, tiles, and more!

Don't let any precious wall real estate go to waste.

Painted geometric designs are all the rage these days when it comes to adding a little oomph to generic walls, and these 23 ideas will inspire your own DIY projects!

It's amazing how creative they get with bold patterns, geometric shapes, and wild color combinations.

Taking notes.

Can’t get away to a cabin in the woods this summer?

Renters everywhere face a common enemy: the dreaded white wall. But should you have walls you cannot paint, fret not! These Apartment Therapy renters work with the white wall, not against it. Granted, we are not all blessed with crown moldings or 15 foot ceilings, but the principles ring true for many a space. The key element is natural light. Jesse’s Modern Bachelor Pad House Tour – Jesse’s space is a veritable tutorial in how to get the most out of a rental.

Angie Teater‘s Midtown East studio apartment in Manhattan is, quite simply, stunning. There’s plenty of furniture arrangement inspiration for your own studio apartment, but there’s something special Angie aced in her home: She used dark wall paint without making her small (350 square feet, to be exact) apartment feel like a cave.Below, the smart ways she pulled it off translated into “rules” to keep in mind if you are planning on going over to the dark side.

You’d think getting a TV on the wall was a simple process, but the reality is that there are more different ways to mount your flat-screen TV than there are flavors at Baskin Robbins. And each method has its virtues. Some are motorized, some are elegant, some solve tough problems and others are just awesome because they’re absolutely free.Got mounters’ block? We’ve scouted out 20 different ways to mount your TV.

No flipping through magazines necessary.

There are other fun designs, too.

Painting an entire room teal or mustard or charcoal can seem like a lot: a lot of color, a lot of work, a lot of paint, and a lot of repainting if you hate it. But just one wall? One wall is totally manageable. Bold accent walls are perfect for those of us who love color- just not too much color. Here are some of our favorite examples from Apartment Therapy’s House Tours. FIRST ROW: 1. Kristen and Mike’s Mid-Century Oasis 2. A Bright Beautiful Bungalow From An Ohio Trio 3.

To help take the guesswork out of giving your space a quick and easy refresh, we rounded up our favorite no-fail shades.

Hold onto your spinners, folks: there's a Twister Room in NYC that goes beyond the floor and onto the walls and ceiling.

More like brilliant move, actually, if you follow these tips.

From hand-painted patterns to pink staircases and beyond, these surprisingly savvy ideas will revamp your boring hardwood floors.

You can put the hammer away! These clever ideas won't leave any holes.

The pixel pattern is a modern spin on the nostalgic graphic style

You can't always get what you want, but you can use your design chops to hack your way to your dream house.

Tile floors are a welcome addition to just about any room of the home. But more often than not, people opt for plain white. And sure, it’s a safe bet, but one of the best parts about tile flooring is that pattern play is completely acceptable and encouraged. Need some guidance as you pick a tile pattern for your new home or decorate around an existing floor design? Check out these show-stopping tile floors at the top of our inspiration board. Talk about a warm welcome!

As much as we love bold paint colors and artful wallpaper, there’s something just so good about plain black walls. They’re luxe-looking, moody in the best way possible, and work in both minimalist and maximalist spaces. Better yet, dark walls are less likely to show wear and tear (does anyone else feel like they spend way too much time purchasing and repurchasing Magic Erasers?!). Here are 16 black rooms that might convince you to join the dark side.