By getting creative with your paintbrush and thinking outside of the box, you can liven up your interiors and create something that’s truly unique. The best thing is, it doesn’t cost a lot to do. So if you want something a little different than the typical white-walled home, here are some ideas to inspire your inner artist.

If you’re faced with a big empty wall and you aren’t sure what to do with it, you can totally transform it with a simple mural design. Abstract shapes in colors that complement your furniture can really make a wall pop, giving the room a focal point and a serious conversation starter.

Think beyond your four walls and get creative with your ceiling, for something a little quirky and different. Go for simple geometric shapes for a bold and funky look, or paint a full picture in renaissance fresco style if your home has a more vintage aesthetic.

Paint is also a simple way to delineate space throughout the home. You can use two contrasting colors of paint that to create a space that extends from your walls and across the ceiling, clearly defining a space into a special nook. Above your bed, a dining table, or a seating area, this trick works in so many areas of the home.

This contrasting color trick also works really well in archways and niches, or inside shelving units and bookcases. Adding a darker color to contrast your white or neutral walls creates a sense of depth, and helps highlight the objects on your shelves.

Blend complementary colors of paint with a beautiful ombre effect to create a warm atmosphere in any room. This has a kind of watercolor effect that feels very natural and soft, so sunset colors work really well for this, or sea greens and blues.

With some creative brushstrokes, paint can also be used to create a textured effect. Textured rollers, sponges, palette knives, and stencils can also be used to make a wall seem richer and more three-dimensional.