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Revamp wall decor with a panelled effect
A step-by-step guide to creating your own wall panels.
To create this wall decor, you’ll need:
• decorative moulding
• a few large sheets of paper
• some chalk
• a tape measure
• a small hacksaw
• a mitre box
• a paint colour for the moulding
• a nail-substitute adhesive to attach the moulding to the wall.
1. Decide what size and shape panels you want
We recommend using large sheets of paper to sketch out the size and shape of the panels that you want to create for your new wall decor. Use masking tape to stick them on the wall – this way, you can move them around and get a good idea of how they’ll look in the space.
Rectangular panels are easiest, but if your home improvement confidence is high, you could recreate the cutaway corners seen in the image here.
2. Mark out the panels with chalk and tape
Using chalk and a tape measure, mark out where you want your panels to be positioned on the wall. You might find it helpful to use a spirit level and plumb line to ensure the edges are level and straight.
If you tape over your chalk lines with low-tack masking tape, you’ll have a clear idea of what they’ll look like.
3. Measure your panels to work out how much decorative moulding or beading you’ll need.
You can purchase this in a range of different shapes and sizes from DIY stores, or wood and specialist hardware shops.
4. Cut your mouldings to shape
Once you’ve bought your moulding and are ready to start, use a small hacksaw and mitre box to cut your moulding at a 45 degree angle. Lightly sand them down, so that you create a neat corner where the two pieces meet.
5. Paint your mouldings
The colour you choose to paint your moulding will influence the kind of mood that you create in the space. To emulate beautiful French country decor, crisp white is a great colour to choose.
If bolder interior design ideas appeal to you, you could try painting your mouldings a brighter colour and pairing them with a neutral wall.
6. Fix your moulding to the wall and let it dry.
When the paint is dry, fix your moulding to the wall with a nail-substitute adhesive. Preferably use the type that is available in a tube with a nozzle for accurate application.
Your new moulding will take at least 24 hours to dry properly.