Create architectural interest on a plain wall by using 4- to 6-inch-wide pieces of MDF wainscot paneling applied in a grid pattern, then paint it all a very rich, dark hue.

And that's especially true of plain outdoor walls that seem to beg for extra oomph. Regardless of what wall you have, make the most of a plain wall by turning it into a happy place for plants .

Tucked behind Booby’s Sandwich Shop in downtown Carbondale, a once-plain brick wall has transformed into a living canvas — a ...