Ok I'm being a bit dramatic... there is nothing WRONG with a white wall. However if you are looking to change it up, here are a bunch of options!

Re: rental friendly peel-and-stick, they also make plain white that can be painted! If you're not allowed to paint your walls, buy white peel-and-stick, lay it flat on some cardboard and paint it, then (once it's dry) peel the backing and hang. And re: art pieces, you can also have a gorgeous piece of fabric, like a vintage scarf, matted and framed.

I kind of hate white walls out of spite - growing up, my mother never let me paint my bedroom walls a dark or bright color, because she thought it would be stressful or I'd get tired of it quickly. When I was a teenager, I rebelled and demanded a bright, barbie-pink wall, which I had for years. Now my home has zero white walls, and my dark green bedroom is the coziest thing ever😅

“ I can’t be expected to remember exactly what falls out of my mouth“ Is something I say as a therapist on a weekly basis 😂 love the video today, I have a couple of walls that just aren’t right and I think it’s time for more drama

People have been really hating on shiplap recently, calling it overdone etc. to a point that it’s like a dirty secret to admit to still like it. Just because something is constantly featured on TV doesn’t automatically mean it’s in everybody’s house. We recently house hunted, and of the countless houses we saw not a single one had shiplap anywhere. We just installed it in our main bathroom behind the vanity, which is fitted into an alcove, and put two swiveling mirrors over it. We then put it up behind the toilet, which is also sitting in a previously bland niche. It brings some contrast. We are not in a farmhouse, but shiplap works in coastal settings as well, at least for me. It has it’s place, and is less formal than other types of wainscoting.

I like white as wallcolour mainly for lighting reasons. For me it can (nearly) never be too bright.

Hey Nick! Thanks for adding more pictures to your videos lately, and keeping them on screen long enough to do a deeper look, as you speak. It really helps in taking in the examples illustrating your point. Cheers!

Any wallpaper can become temporary if you use double-sided scrapbooking tape. It is meant to hold paper and can be easily removed. I purchased Van Gogh's Almond Blossom wallpaper in blue and will be hanging it in my living room with the double-sided tape.

Here in scandinavia we rarely paint our walls. It is almost always wallpaper. its a tradition since forever and it looks so good. Easy to change and set another mood if wanted. Thank you for sharing!

The first room we re-did in our 1970 vintage living room was to install a wall-to-wall bookcase. If you use kitchen base cabinets, then stack double wall cabinets on top, you get an 8' high bookcase. Across the top of the window, we used the size that goes above a refrigerator - and the same size below, with cushions to make a window seat. The shallow cabinets were filled with plexiglas "glass" because the kids were small enough to throw toys and break glass fronts. Then the rough-sawn paneling was painted a sandy color for texture.

HHmmmmmm white wall dilemma - in the last decade the solution was to paint it some shade of battle ship grey to match your battleship grey floors and battleship grey furniture, and then top it off with great big huge wrapped canvas picture of the seaside, with no frame. Perfect look of the ever popular pandemic depression decor. Folks anything is better than grey and white to encourage you to get out of bed in the morning. And if you can't possibly get out of bed paint it black.

I have three large white (snow season colour) walls in the stairwell. I’ve imagined them with Hamptons mouldings - imagined them with a dramatic mural or tall tree forest wallpaper - imagined them in a rich dark blue like the colour behind you Nick - imagining takes a lot of energy 😳consequently they’re still white 🙄but I love your suggestions adding to my imaginings ☺️

Great suggestions Nick. When considering shelving units to fill a wall, please remember that good quality sideboards and hutches are often cheap as borscht when sourced secondhand or at estate sales. This is especially true for dated pieces. One of my neighbours sourced a massive unit to fill an awkward niche in her unit and painted it an amazing red to excellent effect. When moving somewhere else, there's no great sorrow in letting go of such a piece and re-thrifting it if it doesn't fit the new digs. When I sold my house and downsized to a condo very little of the art from my home was suited to the long bare walls of the condo's great room. Though I paid a bit more for them I found a couple of very large pieces. One was a giclée from a local artist that was about 1/3 the price of the original oil painting. Before I downsized and moved 100 km inland, I lived no more than 15 minutes from a beach. I rationalized that an expensive giclée of crashing surf the size of a picture window was a lot less expensive than a unit with a waterfront view. Never regretted that purchase.

I like not having an open concept home mainly because I can collect more art because I have more wall space to hang it on 😂. I really want to do wall molding. I’m seeing a lot of people diy-ing it and it looks good. I think the next phase of gallery walls should be grouping larger pieces and bringing them closer together rather than a bunch of small pieces spread out over a larger wall. It is difficult for most people to afford a larger piece of art, so gallery walls are a solution for that.

I have framed photos of sunsets that I've taken at different times and I love the look and it's cool because it's personal since I took the photos myself.

Deviating from white walls is a bit of a pain when you live in a renter area (Switzerland), in a renting apartment. And also I don't mind white, maybe one or two accent walls in a color are nice. My experience is that a color can be quite a commitment and I don't want to be repainting my walls every two years just to chase after or get rid of a trend (or get rid of a poorly chosen red in my bedroom that made me feel constantly nervous after a while, and made my bedroom look like a red light district room when lit and seen from outside.) So my solutions have been: - big PHAT framed poster art (Switzerland has a huge history of graphic design, production design, lettering, and cool vintage stuff from previous exhibitions or tourist advertisements - I'm sure there's stuff like that in every region). I am talking min 3ft x 4 ft sizes. Make it a statement. - Hang selected items of clothes that look cool or have an interesting cut/print/pattern (and maybe you've grown out of them *cough*) on a nice wooden clotheshanger, onto a wall. Even draping a silk shawl or funky tie over that clotheshanger looks great. It's a nice statement in the bedroom, and it's a cool thing to do with clothing items that you don't wear too often anyways. And easy to switch out when you get bored of it. - Postcards/photographs, paperclips, and little nails. Put the paperclips on to the postcard where you want it to hang, hang it on the nail/wall, ta-dah. You can collect artsy postcards from museums/exhibitions, develop your own photos that are somewhat artsy and colorful, arrange them linear in a tight space (like between two doors), or as a loose (!) collage on more wall space. - Work with strategically placed lights and spots. Direct a lot of the light at the art or just the blank wall (indirect lighting). - Get colorful high quality drapes. By that I mean, cotton/linen and/or well woven, and semi-opaque to full-opaque. - Work with colorful statement lamps. Think bright orange-red plastic space-agey, or anything else colorful. Architect desk lamps that you can direct wherever you want, placed in unexpected spots (e.g. in the corner of the bedroom, pointing to the ceiling) - Give your bold accent colors/items enough empty space around it to work their magic. Mind you, these are very Swiss-design-centric tips.

"Hi Joanna 👋🏻" This absolutely killed me 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Sage green, of course. Also dragonfly wallpaper (Art Deco/Nouveau black background version) from Spoonflower.

Only my kitchen walls are white. My library is navy but the rest of downstairs is done in the palest possible blue so people are never quite sure if the walls are blue or if they are white which just adds a little interest, especially as the light changes through the day. It is an option for people that aren't sure they want to go with color. Another option for dealing with large walls is to hang textiles like a vintage rug.

Re mouldings: My last apartment was tiny (18 m2), in a 1920s building, and while it was generally a dump, it DID have picture rails, which are terrific in a small apartment. Picture rails are mouldings that extend across walls, near the ceiling-firmly hammered into every stud-with a lip on the edge you can hang hooks on, from which to hang pictures. The thing is, you can hang anything else from them, too, so you can more easily use the vertical space. As they're attached to all the studs, they'll bear a lot of weight [1]. I hung my bike from them, a coat rack near the front door, curtains, a spice rack, and some plants [2]. (Also, some pictures and mirrors.) _____ [1] The 20 or so coats of paint they received over the years probably also contributed to their strength. [2] I also used them to support my blanket fort. I kept the fort up over my bed for more than a year, changing the elements-vintage tablecloths for spring, blue saris for winter, plain white sheets for summer. I don't have one right now, but the experience convinced me that bed forts are a woefully underutilized design feature.

Great ideas. I'm a maximalist and I hate plain walls. I'm trying to find ways to accent all the white spaces without going overboard. I got some good ideas here. I have a bookcase wall in my LR that really doesn't have a lot of books on it. The books are more like decor, and it has all my pretties in and around the books. The bookcases were gotten at different times and don't even match, but I painted them all white an d they are wonderful.

I knew a woman whose son died when he was hiking in the Rocky Mountains. When they found his camera, she had the photos blown-up and displayed in her home to remember him and have some of the last moments that he saw before he died. It was sad of course, but the photos he took were really beautiful.

I'm stuck with white walls (long story) so I painted my living room ceiling blue and my dining room ceiling peachy pink. It helps. I try to choose colors that make me and my guests look nice.

I would also add lighting. You can do some interesting things by throwing some colour or shadows on your walls to make some dynamic or subtle accents

I’m glad you encouraged people to try DIY art. Even people with zero art experience can do amazing things.

things on my white walls 1- periodic table with isotope 2- Iron carbon solution series chart 3- ACLS chart 4-X86 operand matrix 5- frequency allocation chart 0-25ghz 6- Maps , lots of maps 7- fire evacuation plan 8- edged weapons 9- Tapestries 10- paper decorations for that coconut grove effect

I painted a huge mural on my living room wall it’s artwork… that’s one of a kind and very interesting and beautiful!!

The one thing I found a bit intimidating about dark wall, is that any imperfections and chipping would become extremely evident, especially if it's painted over a light colour. It has not even been a month since I painted a wall in deep green, there is already a few white spots from something bumping on it, once even my toe nail caused a chip. Just the thought of drilling hole to put shelves on that wall is making me tremble.

Thank you for your video! I love when you warn us about beautiful decor that can be a nightmare in the ling run, e.g. non-removable wall paper, and glass lamps in another video. Thanks again!! ❤️

Kiva and Nick is the cameo I didn't know I needed 💖

Great timing for this video! I have a giant white wall in my dining room and just decided on doing a modern slat wall, paint it black/dark gray and I'm having a friend paint me a funky art piece. Now I just need to figure out the empty wall in my narrow hallway 😅 Love your suggestions Nick!

Though I don't have any problems painting colors on my walls, one thing that is an issue where I live (SW Florida) is almost all the walls are very textured. The only walls that aren't are bathroom and kitchen, and that is done so that you could put up wallpaper. It would be hard to put wallpaper on top of the texture, and I'm not sure that even the molding would look as good, though something like ship lap would cover it. I also have vaulted ceilings in most rooms so large expanses of walls to cover. Most walls have a furniture piece or a landscape painting that I've found at thrift stores.

I saw someone who had covered a wall in those serviceable-but-meh paintings of flowers that you always find in thrift shops, and when they were put together it looked like a garden! (This was in a summer house/cabin, it might have been a bit much to have all year round unless you have a large home.)

Loved this video! We just bought a house and need to redecorate EVERYTHING and these tips were so helpful to spark some creativity. Would love to see more videos talking about window treatment options... that's my next challenge to tackle.

The are few things I abhor as much as a stark white wall. I wish I could show a picture of my new br. I'm a widow and the room has felt forbidden since he died, like it was our room. So I decided to make it mine 100%. Deep forest green and black walls, a black canopy, vintage hand embroidered ivory curtains. Crates hung up for storage. Original 1925 wood floors. It's a combo bedroom/art studio and it makes me really happy.

Really good ideas Nick! Minimal does it for me .. on a white wall. Lovely to think what I can do with a picture, painting, wall-shelf and some greenery, sculpture and glass on it. And some lighting to jazz it up, or not. Thanks again, enjoyed this.

I love the modern look of a slatted wall. Maybe that's just what I need in my bedroom, for the wall behind my headboard!🤔

Funny enough, I found your channel looking for the perfect white paint for my baby’s room 😂 I’ve stayed because I’m learning so much from you! ❤️

After I saw the video where you showed the house you were designing for yourself, I saw how sophisticated your taste is and now I take you much more seriously. You are very kind and generous when you make a video. Thanks.

"Paint over those suckers" love your personality, just like we are all having a coffee and chit chatting😅 with you. You're the real thing.

OMG! I was pondering what to do with my white wall behind the toilet this morning! Nick..thanks to a very creative guy! Linda from NJ

As a child I was tramatized by white walls. In the 60's the entire downstairs was white walls. But, what recovered me was the lavender walls my upstairs bedroom had! So I will never have white walls as an adult!

Really enjoyed this video, great stuff Nick!

I just found your channel and have been watching your episodes. So glad I found you. Love your style and taste! Thank you for sharing your gift with us. ❤️

Nick, your videos are a wonderful combination of sound advice and your personality... I view them for education and entertainment! Greetings from the Okanagan

This video, and your channel, is very informative. I always know when a room doesn’t feel right, but can never put my finger on why. Your channel has given me the knowledge and understanding as to what is wrong in all the rooms of a house. You’re also a very funny guy! With this video in particular, I wish I’d known this info when I lived in a rental apartment which was all white. It was a beautiful apartment, but it never felt warm and homely. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and expertise!

I didn’t know about Kiva’s new show 👏 good for her!

A showcase/displaycase can be really cool if styled unexpected or uniquely.. (I don't know if showcase is the correct term for what I mean, I'm not a native speaker; I mean those mostly/traditionally wooden, now sometimes acrylic or metal frames with compartements, that are meant to be used as kind of mini shelves for little collected items.) Styled in a theme or colour theme it can really be nice & interesting, not frumpy & oldfashioned.

I painted the walls in my first ... and last house in Wisconsin. So many beautiful earthy colours! It made me so happy. No more rentals with white walls. Yeah!

OMG Nick! That was the fastest talking video I’ve ever seen and heard! I may replay it with the sound off to make sure I caught the decorating ideas. I feel very tired now, like I ran a marathon 🏃‍♀️ which I would never do!

Hi Nick, I also subscribe to Mark Tobin's KZfaq channel and wanted to say how much I enjoyed your broadcast on Wednesday with him. As for this video I just wanted to say how much I love your channel, you crack me up every time I watch you and are always giving me great ideas on how to decorate my home. We will be renovating our home starting September and your's and Mark's videos have helped me greatly.

I need more wall space too. Every room in my 1903 house has three large windows and openings. Also doors all over the place.Architecture Depot has nice polyethylene moldings.

Thank you for this video ❤️ I'll be moving in a new build flat in 3 months (if all goes well🤞). I didn't factor painting in the budget. The stereo, sofa and kitchen were the priority.

Great photos to illustrate each idea, Nick

YOU ARE spot on getting my navy paint shelf and trims for my tv wall.. thank you🥰

So good! I'm tired of white walls - this was great!

Your videos are awesome! you go to the point, you're funny, you have great taste.Keep it up

Thanks Nick, always enjoy your videos!

So many great ideas! Thank you Nick. Love your Energy & style. :)

Thank you so much, you’re such an amazing inspirational person. Love you 🥰

A room with ornate paneling painted white looks fantastic with ultra modern furniture

I don’t have a plain white wall but I have a plain dark blue wall right now this video was so helpful to inspire some ideas for this plain area I have

Fantastic ideas! Really helpful.

Excellent, especially molding that upgrades a space.

Thank you! Just the info I needed!

Thank you for these fun ideas!!! 😊🦋

I love your videos! I've watched maybe all multiple times (I'm not the process of designing my new home) and I hope you'll be proud!

We have a paneled Navy accent wall in our bedroom. Looks great!

Love the bedroom with the mantel headboard at 3:33 - gorgeous!

This is my new favorite channel

Love this guy...on point every time 💯

First time to watch your video enjoyed same you make your ideas sound dooabill im 68 yrs old have no diy skills your video makes me think I could try some of your suggestions thank you Denis

Blank white walls are the best for colorful artwork.

*Sitting here with my blank white walls* (just moved in)... perfect timing, despite me being an artist and having lots of ideas. Still, it's hard to decide!!!

This was a super handy and inspirational vid thanks!

A recommendation is to not hang the art/photos/objects too high - please😉

Love you! Keep the videos coming 😀

Wonderful Video. Great ideas. Thank you!

Re postcards or standard snapshots: I saw a neat trick (probably BH&G) where a ledge was created with molding in a breakfast area to hold current/favourite photos. Same molding on top.

I wouldn’t say I’m a maximalist, but I hate an empty wall. In my youth, when money was tight I had framed posters of art that I enjoyed. I didn’t try to pretend that I had a framed Van Gogh, for example. The frame was big enough to show the name of the gallery. It’s a poster. Even now, in my older age where I can afford more, I have a framed poster of an advertisement for a French vet in my bathroom that I love. It’s from Target. 😆

Hey Nick I’m new to the channel! Your content is awesome! I will like to ask were should I start decorating, I’m in the process of buying a home and it feels overwhelming the amount of stuff to do! Thanks

I think wall mouldings look great! They definitely not my style - they do not speak to me personally, but they are a really interesting way to give some structure to a space. If you’re on the fence, and wall mouldings excite you, I say go for it! I don’t know many people who have them in their homes, so it’s a really cool way to stand out.

Well, we're building at the moment... My parents keep buying art and have no more wall space to put it. So that's where we're at. The art is there, walls still need to go up :)

Okay but vertical ship lap is AMAZING!! So much better and high end looking than horizontal. It kind of gives off bead board vibes but nicer.

I don't like plain white but I do like off- whites. Neutrals are my favorite. I don't get sick of them. Change your decor as accessories instead. I agree with art that is too small for the wall, it's all about composition.

Yes I want more walls! Oh my God. I've been buying from Wayfair since 2011 or so. Oh heavens to Betsy I think I have 52 pieces from them. Yes you can do that when you're having a good time over the years.

Nick this was super helpful! I'm renting an awesome older house with a long awkward-ish wall. I think a fun peel-and-stick wallpaper might be just the thing for my Mid-century vibe!

Hi Nick, thanks for your videos! Would you share your thoughts on getting rid of the classic sofa-living-room setup and replace for floor chairs Japanese style? Thanks!

The video I have been needing because all of my walls are long overdue for repainting. Or maybe wallpaper. One of these years it will happen.

I watched an obscene amount of your videos because I bought a house and I’m going to pretended I’m you and design it. I’m both 5’8” and not an interior designer; I’m literally AND figuratively not going live up to you, but we gonna try! Thanks for making these videos. You’re amazing.

Right on time exactly what I need now 😍

Hi Nick. I looked at K’s website. Doing this caused me to feel… confused. …Otherwise, I’ll be decoring with black because of the style of my apartment. Black doors and white-with-black-accent floors. I may do half the hall walls black with some renter-friendly bead board wallpaper too. Can’t wait. Cheers!

Would love to see a video on figuring out the proper proportion for art!

Hi Nick. Would you like a video idea? Considering how many people now work from home, I just thought you could always do a video on how to turn one room into 2 rooms (Example: living room and office space).

Once I got out of blah white rental units, my only white walls have been inside closets and a laundry room. Paint is so easy to change if you get tired of the color.

For art on a budget you can get white or clear contact paper, cut to size for your wall and you can draw, paint, add texture etc right on your wall w/o damage! It looks really great if you need large scale art.

Shiplap = no. 😂 Always no for me. Love you Nick! ❤️

Any tips on affordable sideboards/shelves or on styling them?

Good for Kiva. I love her!

Ok Nick, but this is PERFECT timing!! 🫶🥹 I have stark white walls for my room and I’m going for a calm’n classy vibe with my redo. I don’t necessarily want beige but I want a creamy color. I really like white veil from Home Depot Behr. What do you and the KZfaq fam think of this color?! ☺️ (Killed me with “is Joanna Gaines holding a gun to Nick’s head” LOL)