9 Clever Painting Ideas to Steal from the 2020 IKEA Catalog
Paint is one of the easiest ways to transform your home. And while simply picking a new color and rolling it onto your walls will do the trick, sometimes you’re looking for something a little more exciting. Thankfully, the 2020 IKEA catalog dropped this week, and it’s full of great ideas for your next home project.
Above: Unfinished wood furniture (like the RAST) is perfect for a quick and easy painting project. If you’re hesitant to try something like bold color blocking on your walls, you can go crazy with this inexpensive DIYer’s dream.
Even if you’re not blessed with architectural details like wainscoting or chair rails, you can still get the same vibe by just painting half your wall, no molding necessary.
On the other hand, going monochromatic is also a good look. The major elements in this room, from the wall to the detailing to the bedding, is a beautiful blush hue, which makes it look modern.
No painter’s tape, no problem. This unfinished look adds some softness and interest to an otherwise simple space.
While it’s not exactly practical for everyone or every space, a painted wood floor packs quite the design punch. Instead of a solid color, though, this charming kids room has a playful diamond pattern that draws on hues from the woodland wallpaper.
Same goes for a painted ceiling. If you can make the commitment, it’s an efficient way to add color while still keeping most of the surfaces neutral. It’s an accent wall, but overhead.
Few would say that exposed pipes and radiators are beautiful focal points, but in this space, they’re boldly painted red and yellow—and it works. The rest of the space is colorful, so they don’t stand out per se, but they are cheerful moments in a room that has an overall happy vibe.
The idea we want to impress is that it’s okay to think outside the box when it comes to painting. Or in this case, literally a box. Try painting a shape in a contrasting color and never go back to solid walls again.
Similarly, this green scalloped paint job defines the area for the bed, adds a fun trim effect to the bottom bunk, and allows for a canopy of paper leaves to blend in up top.