12 Unique Ways to Decorate Your Walls With Paint

From using light hues to brighten up a windowless room to adding a unique geometric design element, paint has the power to transform any area in your home—and it's much more affordable than a full renovation.

Enhancing your space with dark colored paint or simply using it to cover an existing brick wall offers an instant refresh. If you're not a fan of a one-coat wall, an ombré effect is an easy way to create depth in any room. Or add elegance to your bedroom with a raw-silk wall, which mimics the look of fabric by using two simple tools and your favorite shade.

No matter your aesthetic, there are a variety of easy and gorgeous paint techniques that will give your walls a completely new look—explore all of our favorites, ahead.