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Learn about some new surface materials.

Your surface material determines the basic style of your space, which is why it is so important to cover your walls with the right ones. From textured wallpaper to 3D materials, these wallpaper ideas will add interest to any room. We focused on 20 popular wallpapers, so you can decide which wallpapers you want to copy, or how to design the wallpapers you already have in your home, including bricks, wood panels, plaster, concrete, etc. Then, you can still do a lot of things to bring them to life with paint, wallpaper and decorative tapestries... so needless to say, read through all our wall covering ideas first.

The designer Celerie Kemble was unable to put wallpaper on the walls of this New York rental house, but that did not stop her from using some wallpaper in the teenager's bedroom. Loopholes? Hang three ceiling-high panels covered with wallpaper of her choice.

The brushed concrete wall mimics the concrete floor polished by Catherine Kwong Design in this modern restaurant. The wood tone creates a timeless warmth, in sharp contrast with the avant-garde concrete surface. Even if you don't have a concrete wall, using chalk paint or super flat finishes can help you complete this look.

The color variations of zellige tiles make them a reliable way to create a living, unique and earthy atmosphere. They are particularly suitable for bathrooms, such as this one from Romanek Design Studio, because they are waterproof and also create the illusion of spaciousness when extending from the floor to the ceiling.

The velvet upholstered wall creates an undeniable sense of luxury and elegance in this room designed by Alison Pickart Design. She also padded the wall to suppress the sound and make the room feel more private, like a world of her own.

Design company Kureck Jones painted the floor of this restaurant bright blue to create an interesting pop of color, while a more neutral light wood wall connects the interior with the exterior. The natural ash wood is inspired by the hull. "Even at night, the house has a golden light," they told House Beautiful.

Like what Nicole Hollis Studio did here, insist on using a cooler palette and adding more industrial materials, hanging woven tapestries to warm the space without turning to the bohemian style.

Eliza Carter hung curtains on bright green walls to soften the walls, accentuate the high ceilings and introduce additional patterns. The value of curtains goes beyond their use as curtains-they can really add size to any wall.

Although classic and timeless, this living room by interior designer Kevin Dumais is also full of fun. To make the room feel softer and more private, Dumais used leather to decorate the walls and then framed them with wooden boards.

Good Living’s Kris Cochran made the gas fireplace more prominent and became the focal point of the room by highlighting the surrounding walls with custom copper panels.

Matching the upholstered headboard with the fabric hanging behind the bed makes it feel extremely tall, while also bringing extra space for different wallpapers, as Eliza Carter did here. You can also hang an affordable fabric behind the bed as a temporary headboard.

The restaurant designed by Shawn Henderson is made up of antique mahogany screens. Or, to fill the wall space, consider installing lattices to achieve a similar appearance.

Using the chalk surface, you can let children draw on the wall. Dan Mazzarini maintains the feel of an art classroom with industrial metal dining tables and pendants and classic wooden chairs.

Shari Francis painted the exposed brick wall in this kitchen, helping to illuminate it and make it feel brighter without completely getting rid of the historical character and feeling.

Add some special shapes to bring more dimensions, while still feeling classic and low-key. Anna Spiro Design paints the walls in a kind of shadow, but you can also make the lines more popular by painting with accent colors.

Sometimes, printed wallpaper that can produce the visual illusion of texture is even better than real wallpaper. The pearlescent ink dots on the Rivets wallpaper by Phillip Jeffries resemble the nail heads in this living room designed by Cameron Ruppert Interiors.

The rugged rocks exposed at the breakfast corner of this townhouse will take you to another era. Designer Jae Joo painted the bricks above it to light gray to match the floor, and insisted on using a cooler color palette.

If you want to reduce the brightness of wood panelling, just paint them. Catherine Kwong chose milky white to cover the planks to create an airy feel in this open Hawaiian escape concept.

Dee Murphy tapestry tapestry serves as the "headboard". It is not as complicated and labor-intensive as decorating walls or even wallpapering, but it adds as much warmth. This is also a great way to reuse old carpet instead of just throwing it away.

Anthony Dunning covered the refrigerator with the same wallpaper, creating a cohesive jewelry box effect. Graphic black and white prints mimic brushstrokes, creating a bolder statement.

In this living room, a mural was designed by Raji RM. The proportions alone will amaze you, as if you are alone in a museum admiring the painting, and the approachable materials in the entire space dilute it to create an approachable feeling.