| 2. Textured gypsum wall board. This is one of my very favorite products for creating a textured wall. Check out Seattle-based Modulararts for a wide array of textures. You can create a single accent wall, as they did in this room. Private Comment
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| 4. Copper. This textured copper panel's horizontal ripples look almost silky. Private Comment
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| Here the large copper strips are pierced for texture, but it is actually their installation with several strips bowed out from the wall that creates a deeply textural wall treatment. This would work indoors as well as it does in this exterior courtyard. Private Comment
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| 5. Pierced wall panels. Creating panels pierced with a design is an innovative idea. It is possible to have a laser cutting service cut any design you like in metal. These panels are art installations, but you could also cover an entire wall to create an interesting architectural element. Private Comment
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| 10. Upholstery. This photo and the next five show various styles of upholstery applied to walls. There are square tiles like this available in different thicknesses and you can cover them in any fabric you want. Not only is the upholstery a beautiful texture, but it absorbs sound. If you have problems with a lot of echo in your house, this might solve that problem. Private Comment
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| These rectangular upholstered panels have a deeply bevelled contour. You can just cover the area behind the bed, or ... Private Comment
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| ... you can cover the entire wall. Private Comment
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| These upholstered walls are tufted just like a Chesterfield sofa. Love it! Private Comment
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| The upholstered wall behind the television has horizontal panels that go all the way across the wall. Private Comment
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| Flip them the other direction if you prefer vertical panels. Private Comment
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| Yards and yards of beautiful fabric create a gorgeous texture wall-to-wall and ceiling-to-floor. Private Comment
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| 12. Industrial or building materials. Oriented strand board (OSB) is normally found sheathing the exterior of homes before the siding goes up. It creates an interesting pattern and is quite textural. I've used this material for flooring, sanding it way down and clear coating it for a look that mimics cork. Private Comment
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| 13. Stone. There are many products on the market that allow you to have a stone wall. Stone veneers or stone tiles give you the look of high-end masonry work. Private Comment
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| 15. Wall panels. This is a contemporary take on paneling. I like how the narrow bands are separated by gaps and accentuate the horizontal lines in this room. Private Comment
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