Although color is the most obvious thing when it comes to decorating, it should not be the only thing. Wall textures can be just as effective for bringing life to a space as paint. Texture adds dimension and depth to a room. An interior wall texture can give your space a unique look, even for those who aren’t a fan of neutrals. You can instantly give your home a boost by decorating your home with grasscloth, Venetian plaster in your bathroom or textured wallpaper in your bedroom.
Venetian Plaster in Kitchens and Bathrooms
Since ancient times, walls have been graced with lime-plastered walls (also known as Venetian plaster). To give walls a velvety feel, this mixture of limestone putty with water is used. This wall texture is durable and low-maintenance. It can be patched easily with modern technology. Minor dents can also be removed using soap and water, or light sanding.
This is a great choice for places that are frequently exposed to water like kitchens and bathrooms. It is more expensive than paint and requires a professional to properly apply. The benefits of plaster are its durability. Unlike paint which requires touchups every 2-10 years, plaster can be maintained for decades or even centuries.
Textured Wallpaper: Wall Textures for Bedrooms and Living Rooms
There are so many options for texture wallpaper, including fabric, exposed brick and wood panels. You can even update your apartment with it because you can get it in peel and stick (no permanent application required).
Wallpaper can hide imperfections on walls and distract the eye from them. Wallcoverings made from vinyl or other resilient materials are more durable than paint (yes even the peel-and stick kind).
You can transform your living space into a loft by using an exposed brick wall texture. You can also use a subtle metallic or flocked floral as a headboard for your bedroom. The textured wallpaper is easy to install, clean and love. It’s perfect for bedrooms as well as living spaces.
Grasscloth for Dining Rooms and Home Offices
Like Venetian plaster grasscloth has existed for millennia. The origins of grasscloth lie in China, where it was first made from natural fibers woven to rice paper. This paper was then used to cover walls and add beauty and insulation. It gained popularity again in the 1960s and 1970s, and is now enjoying a resurgence in popularity.
Grasscloth can be used to describe wallcoverings made of hand-woven natural fibers and unpasted rice paper backing. There are many fibers available, including hemp, jute, bamboo and sea grass.
There are no two grasscloth rolls alike. The wall texture is not like any other wallpaper. Its striations create a paneled effect on walls. Grasscloth is delicate and can be difficult to clean. Its kryptonite, water, makes it unsuitable for bathrooms and kitchens. You can’t clean it the same way as other wallpapers. Instead, you should use soap and water to wash it. To maintain it, you can vacuum it gently.
Its elegant, subtle and natural look makes it well worth the effort, especially in formal spaces like formal dining rooms or home offices. Vinyl grasscloth is a better option if you are concerned about its fragile nature. Vinyl grasscloth is not as random as the original but it can be made to look more durable and easier to maintain.