Fake molding wall

If you’re lucky enough to live in a space with exposed brick walls, wooden beams, a gorgeous fireplace, exposed ductwork, or loads of built-in shelving (or a combination of the above), we envy you! But if you’re like most of us and your place is more plain Jane, don’t give up hope—there are plenty of ways to fake architectural character in more basic spaces. And honestly, no one will be able to tell that your upgrade was actually just a DIY!

You can get the look of expensive molding without paying the price.

See how we installed wall moulding in the nursery! We're sharing our step by step DIY tutorial on how we transformed our blank wall.

diy wainscoting measurements- applied molding boxes

Adding DIY picture frame moulding on walls or adding a chair rail gives instant character to a room! And it's a great DIY project that even a beginner can do.

Check out how you can give your walls dimension and interest with this DIY wall moulding and PPG Paints color Gray Palomino.

Name: Allison + Matt Location: East Village (Alphabet City); New York, New York Size: 750 square feet Years lived in: 9 months Allison and Matt moved into this one-bedroom apartment, their first as a couple, nine months ago. Together they’ve created a space that’s a perfect reflection of their roots (he’s from Tennessee, and she’s from Seattle), their mutual love of travel, and their new life together.