I say, Go for it!

Even if you apply the strips and paint it you may find yourself looking for something more for the wall. You certainly have the room for some type of sideboard if you require more closed storage, It's too bad there isn't another location for the kids' play area.

I’d lean towards wall to wall white IKEA cabinets with a gallery wall of all the kid art that you must have - framed.

The inspiration photo reminds me of a 1950s garage door.

If you do this, white to match your trim would be a much better way to go. What about white wall-to-wall low cabinets with the geometric design on the wall above? The kids' stuff all looks pretty organized but having a spot to stuff it when desired is always useful.

It's great that you are getting good use out of the dining room. :)

I agree som enice storage cabinets all thesame along that wall some for your stuff and some for the toys a great piece of art in both areas a lot less work that what you show and IMO you will still need art and the cabinets

Thanks all! So it seems like I may need to mix and match a bit with some cabinets with glass, lightening maybe around it/in it and a nice side board with some art around it.

Eventually all the kids stuff will go away so it'll be "emptier" so to speak.

I sent this to my trim carpenter

He lol-ed I like it tho im a sucker for a nice wall.

It's officially a dining room but currently being used as an office, kids area and art station lol. But I want my dining room back haha.. eventually we will be moving everything else but I would like something on that wall.

That IS a large wall, It looks like (by the way the chandelier is positioned) that it is meant to be two spaces. Maybe add a small sitting area or reading nook to the right, a couple of area rugs to define the spaces and then i think the wall treatment will bring it together.

It looks like you have a wide variety of options. You could easily paint the wall an accent color, use wallpaper, or even add some shelves to either end to accommodate storage for the toys.

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