No More Boring Walls: How HGTV's Property Brothers Are Changing It Up In 2026

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If there's a room you've been wanting to refresh, focusing on the walls might be the perfect way to reinvigorate the space. Fans of "The Property Brothers" on HGTV already know that the show is a great way to get design ideas and tips for upcoming renovations and projects. Where walls are concerned, it's time to move past beige and white interiors, because the Property Brothers are skipping them this year. "2026 is the year where we are over boring," says Jonathan Scott, via Drew & Jonathan. This means leaning into new ideas for your walls, from unique wallpaper and wood paneling to color-drenching and vibrant tiles.

If you're searching for tips for adding wow factor to your walls, the brothers believe a statement wall can make a big impact in a room, and there are a myriad of ways to achieve one. In living rooms and bedrooms, making a statement can look like peel-and-stick or traditional wallpaper for walls, and even ceilings in neutral hues with interesting patterns or textures. In the kitchen or bathroom, this could look like picking unexpected tiles for a backsplash. Even DIY-installing wood paneling or playing with out-of-the-box techniques like mixing finishes are on the table. With all that in mind, how can you take their advice and create walls that pop?

Skip the renovations and try something different on your walls, such as textured or patterned wallpaper, as the Property Brothers suggest. "You can go bold with your wallpaper, but just know that the bolder you go, generally the faster it goes out of style," says Jonathan Scott, via Drew & Jonathan. If you want patterned wallpaper with a timeless feel, consider a nature-inspired print on neutral background colors, like the NuWallpaper Marion Grey Peel and Stick Wallpaper from Home Depot, which features a gray, gold, and white blossom print over a lighter gray. Or you could opt for a more geometric wallpaper pattern like the NextWall Tile Trellis, which adds dimension and interest to a living room or bedroom wall.

Using wood paneling on walls can bring a modern feel with more texture. While timber walls may feel a bit old-school, over the years, the material has been upgraded. Today, you can add panels to your walls to create a room that's both stylish and functional, since wood paneling often helps regulate acoustics in a room. Stylistically, you can opt to cover an entire feature wall in vertical wood paneling to add height to a room, or try something like wainscoting to transform a lifeless room and to add depth and a sense of luxury. Another Property Brothers' tip is to give your home a modern update with the color-drenching trend. This lets you bring one bold color into focus, using it on every wall and across fittings, fixtures, and décor. The room still needs other colors to bring it to life, but it allows you to make a cohesive statement.