Wainscoting

Fantastic Frank

Classic wainscotingmakes this Swedish country house dining room fromFantastic Frankfeel timeless and warm.

Dark gray paint grounds the space, creating a cozy and welcoming atmosphere when seated at the table.

Carrying the bold, abstract pattern around the neutral-toned space makes it feel intentional and considered.

Nursery room with animal and foliage wallpaper next to white crib and dark brown dresser

The Spruce / Christopher Lee Foto

This Florida dining room fromMaite Grandahas a floor-to-ceilingliving wallthat brings the outdoors inside.

To achieve this effect, opt for classic marble or low-maintenance quartz.

If your home doesn’t include original features, you might add character with astone veneer.

removable wallpaper

Maite Granda

What is the most affordable material to cover a wall with?

The most affordable new wall covering is paint.

Other affordable options include removable wallpaper, fabric, pegboard, plywood, or reclaimed wood panels.

wood paneled walls

Design byLeanne Ford Interiors/ Styling by Hilary Robertson / Photo byAmy Neunsinger

Are there any wall coverings that are currently in style?

Many wall coverings that are currently in style are variations of wall coverings that have existed throughout history.

dining room wainscoting

Fantastic Frank

wall mural

Alvin Wayne

upholstered bedroom walls

Kara Mann

mirrored wall

Kate Marker Interiors

hand-painted wallpaper

Forbes + Masters

indoor living wall

Maite Granda

beaded shiplap walls

Becca Interiors

concrete skim coat bathroom wall

Design byLeanne Ford Interiors/ Styling by Hilary Robertson / Photo byErin Kelly

subway tile wall

Design byLeanne Ford Interiors/ Photo byAlexandra Ribar

exposed brick wall

Design byJohn PawsonforLiving Architecture/ Photo by Jack Hobhouse

marble floor and wall

Kara Mann

patterned tile full wall

Design byStudio Surface/ Photo byJenny Siegwart

3-D wall panels

Michelle Boudreau Design

lime and clay wash walls

Design byLeanne Ford Interiors/ Photo byReid Rolls

dark wood wall covering

Tina Ramchandani Creative

whitewashed wood panels

Design byLeanne Ford Interiors/ Styling by Hilary Robertson / Photo byErin Kelly

framed wallpaper panels

Design byCandace Mary Interiors/ Photo by Martin Vecchio

reclaimed wood ceiling

Design byChristina Kim Interior Design/ Photo by Raquel Langworthy

floor to ceiling curtain wall

Design byCathie Hong Interiors/ Photo byTalitha Photos

exposed vintage brick

deVOL Kitchens

ceiling wallpaper

Alvin Wayne

grasscloth wallpaper

Mary Patton Design

exposed stone wall

Erin Williamson Design

hand painted color block mural

Emily Henderson Design/ Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp

wood slat wall covering ideas

Michelle Boudreau Design

wood trim wall covering ideas

Brexton Cole Interiors

weathered wood wall covering ideas

Kendall Wilkinson Design

board and batten wall covering ideas

Louis Duncan-He Designs

beadboard half wall covering ideas

Desiree Burns Interiors