Add some personality to your home by enliven your walls. From texture and colour to shelves and upcycled creations, Bunnings Workshop members have shared many inspiring ways to turn plain walls into standout features.
Whether you want to make a bold statement or add subtle character, here are 12 creative ways to enliven a wall.
1. Add timber strips for natural texture
Timber add warmth and architectural interest. Bunnings Workshop member @Dundie21 created a modern living room feature wall using dressed Pine. @Nailbag combined a floating hearth fireplace and timber feature wall, while @AnitaP added elegance behind the TV using a Tasmanian Oak feature wall.
2. Make a statement with wallpaper
Wallpaper can create an attractive contrast to painted walls. Community member @millyreno chose a stylish design to elevate a wall in her bedroom wallpaper project, while @Ebbers92 embraced a bold print for a living room makeover using wallpaper.
3. Embrace classic charm with wainscoting
Wainscoting is a timeless way to add dimension to a wall. Community member @martink7 found wainscoting simple with some help from the Bunnings team, and ended with a spectacular wainscot feature wall in his dining area.
For more inspiration, check out 12 feature walls with wainscoting by Bunnings Workshop community members.
4. Use VJ panels for instant character
VJ panels are a popular choice for good reason - they’re stylish, subtle and easy to install. Member @prettyliving used Easycraft VJ panels to create a beautifully textured bedroom feature wall, while @madelineginn used them to add charm to her VJ panel feature wall for a nursery.
Get more inspiration from our Top 10 most popular VJ panelling projects.
5. Paint something bold or imaginative
Paint can completely transform a room. @builtbyben created a playful, geometric pattern for his D.I.Y. feature wall for son’s bedroom. @jemma11 added a dramatic cloud feature wall to her dining room. @cam_bubb tapped into his son’s passions with a basketball gamer-themed bedroom feature wall.
6. Create visual rhythm with mouldings
Moulding can take a wall from plain to polished. @kellyyang used dark green paint with MDF moulding for a moody bedroom feature wall, while @amitisyours opted for navy and Pine to create a bold yet inviting entryway feature wall.
7. Install floor-to-ceiling shelving
Nothing says character like a wall full of books or curated objects. @Cardaw built an entire wall-length D.I.Y. built-in bookcase, creating storage and a feature in one. @DannoAbbott followed a similar path when designing a home library with floor-to-ceiling bookcases that make the most of vertical space.
8. Design a themed display shelf
Not every feature wall needs to be filled - sometimes a focused display is just as impactful. @JoeAzza showcased his music collection using custom-built music CD display racks racks that double as décor. @Renowayoflife got playful with a truck-shaped toy car wall display unit.
9. Build a family photo tree
Few wall features are as meaningful as one that tells your family story. @Leetes1963 created a deeply personal family tree photo wall using timber, wire and sepia-toned photographs.
10. Create an artistic collage
You don’t need expensive materials to create a collage with real impact. @sidrah exhibited great creativity and imagination with a whimsical book-themed feature wall with a vibrant blue backdrop, scattered books and a clock.
11. Add a handmade wall hanging
Wall hangings are a low-fuss, high-impact way to bring texture to a room, and a great non-permanent option for renters. @sandy_d used string and painted dowels to create an eye-catching easy D.I.Y. wall hanging, while @Renowayoflife crafted a hanging flower wall decoration that softens the space.
12. Highlight brickwork with paint
Sometimes the best way to improve a wall is to work with what’s already there. @EdithHobbs modernised red brick by painting it with a spray gun and roller in her brickwork paint in bedroom makeover that brightened the room.
Want a brick effect without the expense? Clever member @prettyliving shows you How to create a brick feature wall using paint.
