Ideas for Decorative Wall Panels

Whimsical Wallpaper
When it comes to wallpaper, colors, textures and patterns abound. Whether freshly purchased at the store or pulled from a closet shelf, you can put your paper front and center by encasing it in a decorative picture frame. Use a sharp craft knife or pair of scissors to trim your wallpaper to fit within a large picture frame, or construct a custom structure out of simple molding pieces.

Tip: Discover a variety of molding options at your local hardware or home design store.

Choose a modern molding to echo clean, contemporary wallpaper, or opt for a more classic style to play off the flourishes of a paisley or floral pattern. For a decidedly bold look, try matching a more lavish molding with a quiet fabric, and vice versa. The contrast creates an eclectic, sophisticated statement.

Tip: Take your wallpaper panels a step further by painting the frames or moldings. Select a color that is only minimally used in your pattern to help make it pop, or go for a bold complementary color.

Tip: By creating a frame out of your molding that you can hang with mounting hardware, you don’t have to permanently install decorative molding by nailing it into the wall. It’s a simple, budget-friendly way to add dimension to your walls.

Painted Plywood
For a dramatic piece to hang over a workspace, headboard or solo on an accent wall, bring plywood into play. Begin by visiting your local hardware store and have an associate cut the wood into your desired shapes and sizes. Then return home and let the fun begin: paint your pieces in solid colors or add decorative patterns with stencils. You can even stain them in different tones or select woods with contrasting grains.

Tip: There are many options for mounting your plywood panels to the wall. Using mounting hardware, try hanging them in a large, graphic grid, or nail various edges together to create a layered, three-dimensional piece worthy of an art gallery.

Fabulous Fabric
Approach leftover fabric and textile scraps the same way you would wallpaper. Display the fabric in a simple picture or molding frame, or try stretching it taut over an artist’s canvas and fasten to the back with a staple gun. Try hanging a series of panels in various shapes and sizes over a bed in lieu of a traditional headboard, or construct oversized panels that stretch from floor to ceiling. For additional softness and depth, place foam padding on the panel before wrapping it in fabric.

Use fabric and a variety of molding shapes to create unique and beautiful wall décor for any room. Wrap fabric around foam core and attach with hot glue on the back. Use molding to frame the board and attach molding in different styles and shapes to the fabric using a hot glue gun to create 3-D artwork for your walls. Attach completed wall art frames with finishing nails.

Tip: Mounting plush textures on the wall helps soften a room—the fabric minimizes the space’s echo, reduces noise and makes it feel cozier.

Whether you’re revamping a room or simply adding textural touches to your home décor, wall panels are a fun, inexpensive way to add customized color and dimension for a home you love.

Tile Twists
From sleek ceramic to vintage metal, Lowe’s Creative Ideas has lots of smart ways to update your kitchen backsplash without breaking the bank. Achieve an antique effect by giving walls a Tin Twist, go sophisticated with a Slate Solution, or create your own tile design to get Subway Chic—and with step-by-step instructional videos, these wall décor projects couldn’t be easier. Whether you’re revamping a room or simply adding textural touches to your favorite space, wall panels are a fun, inexpensive way to add customized color and dimension for a home décor you love.