Walls & Floors Design Ideas

Gallery walls are a trend that seem to be able to stand the test of time and for good reason. Here, 50 of the best art displays the internet has to offer.

It's useful and cool.

With a stunning mural.

Paint works wonders yet again!

It's not a neutral, but don't worry — it works with subtle shades brilliantly!

Undecorating at its finest!

According to interior designers!

Love it or hate it, there are advantages to living with retro tile.

To some, ​area rugs over wall-to-wall carpeting is taboo. To others, it’s a means to an end. If the latter is you, here's how to make it work.

An alternative way to give a room a fresh look — with little more than a sample-sized can of paint — is to consider a statement door.

TikTok to the rescue — again!

It might be easier, too!

Whether you're looking for a vibrant blue, a charcoal green, or a nuanced pink, bookmark these 15 wall paint colors for your next project — there's a little something for everyone and every room.

A couple coats of paint can totally transform industrial concrete floors into a warmer, brighter space.

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We’re huge fans of dark wood floors paired with white walls. It’s not only a great way to help a small space look larger, but the white walls also help art and accent furniture stand out &mdash you can’t beat a great pop of color. Here’s a roundup of white walls & dark floors to help inspire you!The dramatic color combination adds drama and somewhat of a rustic vibe to the space. Of course, dramatic and rustic spaces can be dressed to be whatever you want them to be!

What you do to your walls can have a HUGE impact on the look, feel and mood of your home. So start with how you’d like the room to feel — what kind of vibe you’d like it to rock — and use this guide to give you ideas for the kind of treatment that would work for your walls. Go for polka dots! Paint the on or use vinyl wall decal stickers to get the look. Go for a medium-hue gray. Amherst Grey by Benjamin Moore really sets just the right tone in the room below.

So, your rental apartment or newly-built home didn’t come with coffered ceilings or pressed tin tiles? Set your sights above that unsightly popcorn or drop ceilings you’ve been dealt. All eight of these ceiling hacks will lend architectural interest to a boring room—whether you channel intricate European plasterwork or rustic exposed wood beams is entirely up to you. Give the impression of dramatic crown molding with a painted ceiling that extends about a foot down the wall.

To give you examples of just how transformative wallpaper can be, here are 11 home tours that creatively covered up entire rooms, small nooks, and even a ceiling. 

Breathe new life into your space in just a weekend's time (or less!).

Don't shy away from color.

It's potentially DIYable!

We're breaking down the differences between cedar, teak, cherry, and more.

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!

Renovation experts explain the rise and fall of this textured ceiling treatment — and what to do if you have popcorn ceilings in your home.

You haven't seen hardwood floors like this.

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!

These rooms are so stylish, so clearly finished, and, yes, 100 percent devoid of rugs.

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?

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.

That master bath! That bedroom!

According to experts.

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