1. Fabric Covered Roller Blinds
Rollers blinds aren't known for being very pretty, but since they're cheap and practical people still tend to use them. Try dressing up using a pretty fabric. Just be sure to sew the ends so the fabric doesn't fall off over time.
2. Applied Molding Instead of Wainscoting
Nothing adds a high-end look to a room as cheaply and quickly as applied molding. If you’re not lucky enough to have real wainscoting try adding some molding to the walls. It’s unbelievable the difference it makes, albeit subtly. If you're not very handy you may need to hire someone to do it, but what you get in return makes it worth the cost. And if putting it all over the walls is too much for you, at the very least put up some crown molding.
3. Make the Ceiling Looks Higher Using Half-Painted Walls
We all know that white ceilings supposedly make rooms look taller, but if you want to increase the imagined height paint the top quarter of the wall white as well (often referred to as the half-painted wall, even though it's not technically half). It will give the room a more spacious and airy feeling.
4. Create Faux Molding with Tape
5. Wallpaper Alternatives
Want a great pattern on the walls but hate the look of wallpaper? Try a patterned paint roller.
6. Removable Wallpaper
Removable wallpaper is a great option for those who are afraid of commitment or those who are renting and can't put up the real thing. You can also have fun with it by putting it on other pieces of furniture such as tabletops, or even on an ugly appliance if you can’t afford a new one. Don't be afraid to get creative - if you don't like it, it will peel right off!
