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Ideas for Adding Texture and Depth to Your Interior Walls

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Interior walls can be more than just a plain backdrop for your decor – they can set the tone of an entire room. If you’re looking to elevate your space, adding texture and depth to your walls is a great place to start. Having texture on your wall creates visual interest, gives character to a room and it can even influence the mood of a space. Whether you’re working with paint, other materials or accessories, there are plenty of creative ways to transform plain, flat walls into dynamic, eye-catching surfaces. Below are some effective and easy ideas to help you add texture and depth to your walls.

1. Apply Shiplap Cladding

In modern interiors, shiplap cladding has become increasingly popular, particularly in rustic, coastal, and farmhouse style homes. This technique involves installing wooden boards horizontally across a wall, with a slight gap between them to create a distinct shadowed line. Traditionally used for exteriors, shiplap is now a go-to method for adding texture and a sense of craftsmanship to many interior spaces.

Why it Works:

Shiplap adds both depth and texture to a wall. The gaps between the wooden boards create visual interest by making the walls appear more three-dimensional. The horizontal lines also help draw the eye across the room, which creates a sense of continuity and a natural visual flow. Shiplap can also be painted or stained to suit your individual aesthetic: white shiplap gives a clean, fresh look while darker or natural wood tones add a warm rustic charm.

Where to Use It:

Shiplap looks beautiful in living rooms, bedrooms and bathrooms, working particularly well as a feature wall behind a bed or a sofa. It also looks great in hallways or entryways to create a welcoming first impression that leads any guests through the house.

2. Experiment with Textured Paint

One of the simplest ways to add texture to a room is to paint it, but paint needn’t be flat and one dimensional. Textured paint options can bring your walls to life by adding a subtle depth. There are many types of textured paints available, including ones with sand or stone finishes, as well as plaster-like coatings to create a tactile surface.

Why it Works:

Textured paint adds a unique, organic feel to your walls that standard paint cannot. It can mimic the appearance of concrete, stucco and even fabric if that is what you desire. This option is ideal for creating depth without adding bulky materials to your interior walls.

Where to Use It:

Due to the versatility of textured paint, it can be applied to any room in your house. Although we have found that it is particularly effective in spaces where you may want a cosy, intimate feeling, such as a bedroom. You could even use textured paint as a feature wall to create a dynamic focal point.

3. Install Wainscoting/Panelling

A classical way to add texture, depth and a splash of sophistication to your walls is with wainscoting and wall panelling. This generally involves installing wood panels along the lower half of your wall, although you can increase the height of the panels to your liking (use our custom wall panelling creator to get the perfect height). Wainscoting more commonly includes raised panels, beadboard, or flat panels with a chair rail or moulding on top to define the space.

Why it Works:

By adding wainscoting to your house, you are adding an architectural flare to the space, creating a sense of structure and elegance. The contrast created between the panelling and the smooth wall above it draws the eye in and adds a depth to the room. The vertical or square panels also aid in creating shadows that give an impressive dynamic appearance.

Where to Use It:

Wainscoting is perfect for dining rooms, bathrooms and hallways. Depending on the type of panelling you choose, it can fit modern aesthetics or alternatively add a traditional and formal feel to a space.

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4. Create a Gallery Wall

A gallery wall is an easy way to add visual texture to your walls. This method involves gathering a range of framed photos, artwork, mirrors or other decorations and arranging them in a cohesive layout on the wall. By mixing different frames, styles and colours, you create a layered, textured look.

Why it Works:

Gallery walls are great for adding depth as they incorporate multiple layers of frames that protrude from the wall, creating shadows and a heightened visual interest. The frames you choose can provide an array of textures, adding another dimension to the wall.

Where to Use It:

Gallery walls work well in living rooms, bedrooms, stairways and hallways due to their versatile nature. You could even create a smaller version of a gallery in bathrooms or above a desk in a home office.

5. Use Wallpaper with Texture or Patterns

Are you old enough to remember when wallpaper was trendy? Well, guess what… it’s making a big comeback, and it’s not just about prints anymore. Textured wallpaper, such as grasscloth, embossed patterns and even faux brick and wood finishes, can add depth and interest to your walls in a subtle, refined manner.

Why it Works:

Textured wallpaper gives your walls something that paint can’t replicate. For instance, grasscloth wallpaper adds a woven texture that brings warmth and natural elements into a room; embossed wallpaper creates a sense of movement and dimension through its raised patterns.

Where to Use It:

Textured wallpaper is particularly effective in bedrooms, living rooms and dining rooms. It can also be great for a feature wall or for enhancing small spaces like bathrooms or entryways.

Adding texture and depth

Adding texture and depth to your walls doesn’t have to be a huge undertaking. Whether you opt for shiplap cladding, textured paint, panelling, gallery walls or textured wallpaper, every option brings its unique character and charm to your home.

With a little creativity and some hands-on work, your walls can be transformed from ordinary and flat to dynamic and stylish, creating an inviting space and letting your personality shine through.

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