Use lighting to spruce up your wall. In-wall lighting or retro ceiling fixtures that match your color scheme can make for a more welcoming space. Find some pictures of classical cars to line the wall and you’ve got yourself the beginnings of an excellent shed wall.

Alternatively, doubling up your garage wall as a tool receptacle works well, too. Get some old pegboard and paint it to match your color scheme. Add some old tools and vintage racing gear to give the wall some more character.

7. Rustic Garage Wall Ideas

If you like rough-hewn lumber, then maybe it’s time to turn your garage wall into something more rustic. These designs begin and end with wood – the older the better.

Find some old paneling or barn boards – some guys even use pallet wood – to make yourself a wall. Alternate size and color to create interest.

You can also use the same style of wood to make a more uniform look, that’s your choice. Wood with nail holes or other imperfections are fair game. They make for a more worn look that some people may actually pay for.

Combine your wood panels with stressed steel components like old siding or roofing, even a little rust is fine as it varies the look of the wall. Use it as wainscoting or as part of a shelving or cabinet unit.

Metal accessories such as wire shelving work well in a rustic garage setting, and solid wood tabletops, benches, shelving, trim, or other features should also get some consideration here.

Don’t worry about your wood not matching, that’s the point. If it’s old and weathered, it will all come together. Just don’t try to match painted or stained pieces – try to find lumber that has a natural look for the best possible rustic garage wall.

8. Minimalist Garage Wall Ideas

Similar to a modern garage wall look, a minimalist garage wall isn’t going to cause you to lose too much time in the way of labor. However, getting the right minimal look isn’t easy. There is a big difference between ‘unfinished’ and ‘minimal.’