If you want to make a real impact in your home without much work, then a feature wall can be a fantastic option. This simple home update is an instantly eye-catching addition, and it can help to improve everything from the flow of your rooms to the fun you can have in each space.
Traditionally, we’ve all been guilty of leaning towards floral or other bold-patterned wallpapers to make our feature walls pop. More recently, as trends like minimalism have taken hold, there’s also been a real trend in painting a singular feature wall in a bold or bright colour.
But are these admittedly overdone options really best for providing your rooms with a unique focal point that fits your space? Not necessarily. That’s why we’re going to talk you through a few alternative options for feature walls that work without a slip of wallpaper or a lick of paint in sight.
# 1 – Wood Panelling
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Country chic is hot stuff right now, and naturally, we’re loving wood effect in our homes. This style blends cabin in the woods basics with a classy touch of cottage life, and brings fantastic texture to feature walls that have traditionally been blandly smooth.
Timber is a great option for this style, and it works best when run vertically up your feature wall to create the desired effect. You might want to keep your panels natural with a simple sealant, or paint them in pastels, or darker colours that can really help to offset whites elsewhere in the room.
Install panelling yourself, or trust the professionals to create a nature-based, textured wooden feature wall worth falling for.
# 2 – Back to Brick
From country core to industrial chic, many homeowners are also going back to bare brick for feature walls that pack a real punch, and become effortlessly stylish features. Red bricks work especially well for this, as they add an edgy warmth that somehow also manages to look surprisingly clean. Grey bricks also work well for modern, sleek interiors.
Admittedly, not every homeowner will take back their plaster to find pristine bricks that are ready for display. However, alternatives like brick slips can work to achieve the look you want if your existing brickwork isn’t up to scratch. Equally, facing bricks, which are specially designed to be seen, could serve as a fantastic feature wall after proper installation.
# 3 – Mirrored Magic
If you’re really not afraid of making a statement with your feature wall, then why not opt for a mirrored option? This can look great in spaces like your bedrooms, where it mimics the integrated mirrored wardrobes of the 90s, but with a classy modern slant.
This option will cost a lot less than you’d think if you use smaller panels instead of one large one. It also brings additional benefits, such as bringing untold amounts of light into even your darkest rooms.
If you love the idea of a feature wall but don’t really feel like sticking with tradition, then why not try one of these alternatives?