Tall walls imbue a room with the airy, luxurious feeling of open space. If you're fortunate enough to have high ceilings, make the most of a good thing. If you have a small room with ordinary furniture, make the walls an interesting design and that is what people will see. Weathered wallboards and stenciled wall paneling would suit old boards in a country home. There are many ways to enhance specific features that you love.
Paint is an incredibly versatile decorating tool.
Because you can paint over virtually any surface, you have the power to change the look of any room simply by adding a coat or two of paint. Painted finishes do a remarkable job of covering up uneven or less than perfect surfaces. Transform building materials such as wood veneer, plywood, or laminate with a layer of paint or stenciled and stamped motifs. Unattractive floors can be enlivened with simple stains, geometric stenciled designs or other patterns. Break up a large unbroken expanse of wall space with a decorative panel or dado.