Turn a plain wall into the feature of any room easily using materials like moulding, panelling or paint.
Bunnings Workshop community members have transformed living areas, bedrooms and hallways with impressive feature walls. It is an affordable and accessible way to renovate a room.
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1. Paint
The simplest way to create a feature wall is simply to paint it with a bold colour. Bunnings Workshop member @lcooksey88 chose Dulux Ocean Trapeze for a bedroom makeover with feature wall. Another approach is to use paint creatively, like @prettyliving with her brick feature wall using paint created in just one hour using paint and a sponge.
Jess shared a full step-by-step guide How to create a brick feature wall using paint, including a video and a full list of tools and materials.
2. MDF moulding
MDF moulding can be used to create striking ornamental patterns and create a dazzling feature. For example, to create an accent wall in her entryway, Bunnings Workshop member @stelz used MDF Moulding Pencil Round 67 x 12mm x 2.7m painted with Dulux Ticking.
Community member @kellyyang created a bedroom feature wall using MDF moulding and striking dark green paint.
3. VJ panelling
VJ panelling is a popular and versatile way to create a feature wall, adding texture, depth and architectural interest. It can be installed vertically or horizontally, and bring a classic, coastal or contemporary feel to a room depending on the colour and finish. See how @craftyhopper used VJ panelling painted in Porter's Paints Yacht Race for her bedroom makeover.
Get more inspiration from our collection of VJ panelling projects for any room in the house and our Top 10 most popular VJ panelling projects.
4. Wainscoting
Wainscoting is decorative wood panelling along the lower section of a wall. It can help transform a plain wall into a stunning feature of any home, adding style and character. See how community member @martink7 created a wainscot feature wall in his dining area
using help from the Bunnings team.
More examples can be found in our collection of 12 feature walls with wainscoting.
5. Picture ledge
A picture ledge is a shallow, wall-mounted shelf designed to display artwork, framed photos or other decorations. It’s a versatile way to style a room. See how @TheRenoDad installed a VJ panel feature wall with a Pine ledge to give a bedroom a comprehensive lift.
Experienced member @EleventhCoastal shared step-by-step instructions how she built her Nib wall bedhead with VJ panels.
6. Wallpaper
Wallpaper is a simple yet impactful way to create a feature wall. It can help add style, colour, personality or texture to a room. See how community member @Monika1 transformed a living room using wallpaper alongside timber panelling.
Community member @kileycarbin used wallpaper and wainscoting for an entryway feature wall, while @TheSparrowHome used wallpaper as a feature in a kids bedroom makeover.
7. Pine battens
You can used square-edge Pine battens to add depth and interest to a flat wall. Bunnings Workshop member @selva didn’t have budget for VJ panels so used Pine square edging from Bunnings to provide texture and painted the bedroom feature wall in Dulux Tranquil Green.
Community member @Dundie21 created a living room timber feature wall using Pine strips.
How to create a feature wall
Create your own feature wall with these simple step-by-step guides from the Bunnings team:
