Transform Your Space: Create Picture Framed Walls with Ease Using Moulding
I wanted a small yet effective way to transform a blank wall by using wall moulding in my den area. This bare wall is just the right space for a quick wall moulding. My den’s main wall once displayed this beautiful trio I found in the clearance section of Kirkland’s. However, it still wasn’t exactly making this wall stand out.
Blank slate prepared for wall moldingI did what most DIYer’s do and turned to Pinterest to find my inspiration. I knew I wanted something simple, yet chic and slightly modern looking. I also knew that I didn’t want anything too intricate because it could possibly clash with my next project -window trim throughout my home. The great part about doing the molding this way is I can always add or subtract from what I’m presently installing.
Wall Moulding Ideas via Pinterest finds…
Measuring for the wall moulding
The first thing I did was measure my wall and do a bit of math, that kept changing the more I realized my initial math was wrong (rolls eyes at self). It also changed as the design was updated. Though my math and design changed, the 45-degree angles I needed remained the same. Also, the fact that I used this miter box for every single cut as a consistent tool used on this project, along with this Ryobi laser level and Ryobi cordless brad nailer.
Side note: Painter’s tape as a visual is cool but it is NOT my jam! Will I still use it? Absolutely! However, I do recognize that frog tape is my go-to for holding actual pieces on the wall so as to get a better visual and temporarily attach pieces.
Back to this wall moulding trim idea
Initially, I wanted 3 slender framed boxes. I changed my mind and went with two slender boxes on the outside having one large box in the middle. I felt like this gave the wall better balance, not that I’m a design guru or anything but I’m sticking with this train of thought. Keeping in mind I also have a smaller adjacent wall where I’ll do another trim install, I think the larger box will help better tie together the look of the trim in this room.
Don’t forget to keep fun in your D.I.trYNotice the change
Did you notice the change from the painter’s tape design (slender boxes) to this one with the 2 slender boxes on the outside and the larger middle box?
Here’s the final result of what could be a weekend project; but took me about one week… only because Life Be Life-in and this reel sums it up! Lol. Do you think you’d be willing to try this to give your walls a subtle pop?
For now, the walls will stay Behr white (pun intended, lol) until I change the color, if I change the color. I’ll rehang my Kirkland’s wall decor in the two smaller boxes and repurpose the third piece elsewhere. The larger middle box will stand alone until I get a piece of artwork to fill it. I’ll come back and update the final look once the paint has dried. You can check out my Instagram stories highlight “𝚆𝚊𝚕𝚕 𝙼𝚘𝚕𝚍𝚒𝚗𝚐” to see the entire process.
Don’t forget…
Join me as I head into my next project on my 2022 Home DIY list. You can see my 2022 DIY plans here…unless some life event happens that turns the next project into necessary because of circumstance… Idunnknow! Lol.
Until we meet again… Keep it Genuine!
Looks good Kimberly I’m getting ready to finish up my bedroom
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I’m so excited to see. The color you chose is beauty, but the one you went from to this new color is an amazing transformation! 🤩
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Edit: the color you chose is beautiful!
Looks great girl!!! Nice 1st project of the year👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
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Thank you 😊 Surprisingly, It was also a good start for use of a new simpler tool… the miter saw box.