These awesome alternatives to hum-drum painted walls can be the inspiration you need to tackle a new project.

Are you tired of staring at that one blank concrete wall in your home? You’ve tried everything, but nothing seems to feel right. Just painting it isn’t enough, and hanging art doesn’t fit the space. It’s time to consider these wall covering ideas.

By using unique wall coverings in your home, you’ll add interest and personality. This gives you a chance to create a feature wall, add color, and bring your home’s walls to life. 

Maybe a wall mural is a perfect solution. Perhaps some wood paneling or ceramic tile is the ideal accent. Whatever you choose, now is the time to tackle that ugly wall and improve your home decor.

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1. Modern Wall Covering Ideas

The modern approach to wall decoration is to use the wall itself as the focal point. Instead of hanging pictures or art, decorate the actual wall. This means using bold patterns and colors to create an eye-catching piece that covers the wall’s entire length and height. 

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The other vital point to keep in mind is that you can cover any wall you want. Traditionally, the idea was to pick the accent or feature wall, but those days are gone. You could choose a small and hidden away wall to decorate as a surprise design touch. 

You shouldn’t be afraid to cover the walls of your hallway. Or the walls of your modern bathroom. Then there’s the wall that lines your staircase. 

You also shouldn’t be afraid to use unusual materials to cover your walls. You could create a brick, wood paneling, or fabric wall.

2. Wall Paper Ideas

Gone are the days of your grandmother’s wallpaper. You no longer have to struggle with messy paste and endless smoothing, or the nightmare of removal. The wallpaper of today comes pretreated with glue and easily removes to create a more temporary wallpaper option.