Seek administration permission. At most schools, administration permission is required to make classroom changes. Check with your administrator before you get too involved in the painting planning process to ensure that your potential classroom improvement is allowed.
Select a neutral hue. While you could paint in a more dominant color, doing so can make your classroom seem cramped. Instead, select a pastel color, such as light pink, light green or light blue, or a tan hue that is light and airy, giving your classroom an expansive feel.
Add a meaningful border. Decorate around the ceiling by painting on a border that is educationally-enriching. Consider stenciling ABCs around the room. Or, if your students are older, select a quote related to education and paint it around the room as a border. Get students even more involved by allowing them to search for, and select, quotes to feature in this painting project.
Create an accent wall by adding a mural. Create a mural that features images germane to your subject. For example, if you teach science you could paint a mural featuring dinosaurs or one featuring planets, on one wall. If you are artistically skilled, create this mural yourself. If not, or if you simply want a helping hand, allow students to help with this mural project.
Create windows in a window-less space with paint. Use paint to add the illusion of windows by tracing out windows and painting scenes that mimic the beauty of the outdoors.