The feature wall has long been a favourite with interior designers and those looking to bring a bit of focus and interest to a room. However, just wallpapering one wall or choosing an accent colour can be a little uninspiring. It can be difficult to decide how to change things.
Here are some exciting ways to update and incorporate a feature wall in your home that is a little different.
Mural/Artwork
Who wants a boring, plain wall? Why not incorporate some artwork and create a mural or graffiti-style scene? There are a few ways to do this. You could undertake the project yourself if you have some artistic talent.
Not everyone is great at art, so heading to the internet for inspiration could be the best choice; you can hire graffiti painters or artists to design it for you. It will definitely be a talking point when people visit.
Wood
Back in the 70s and 80s, there was a floor-to-ceiling faux wood cladding trend. It aged terribly and most people completely discard using wood or panelling at all. However, wood as a feature wall is coming back significantly. You can use long panels of wood and mount them to the wall horizontally, overlapping them slightly so that they look slightly like the hull of an old ship. You can stain the wood, wax it or even paint it a bright colour.
Also popular right now is using wooden batons to create a panelling effect. Depending on your chosen pattern, you can create several historic or rustic looks in the room.
Some companies now specialize in wall panelling, or you can buy ready-made kits online to do it yourself.
Books
Keen readers know that you can never have too many books. From your childhood favourites to the ever-growing pile of new books to be read, why not make them the stars of the show? Create a wall of bespoke shelving which reaches floor to ceiling, or have some specialist-shaped wall-mounted shelves designed. Whichever you choose, make sure there’s space for more books in the future.
Every shelf can be a mixture of books and decorative objects to break up the space. If you have any particularly important or rare books, you can display them properly under specialist lighting.
Gallery
Most homes have photographs and artwork on the walls, but why not make an impressive-looking gallery wall to pull all of these treasured photos together? You can choose coordinating sizes and frames depending on your style and preference. Still, most gallery walls are created using different sizes and colours to make them look more organic and personal.
Takeaways
There are many creative and innovative ways to create focus in your home. No matter your style, you’ll be able to express yourself in a way that makes you happy and creates a great talking point for guests.
