Ideas for Adding Texture and Depth to Your Interior Walls

Interior walls can be more than just a plain backdrop for your decor – they can set the tone of an entire room. If you’re looking to elevate your space, adding texture and depth to your walls is a great place to start. Having texture on your wall creates visual interest, gives character to a room and it can even influence the mood of a space. Whether you’re working with paint, other materials or accessories, there are plenty of creative ways to transform plain, flat walls into dynamic, eye-catching surfaces. Below are some effective and easy ideas to help you add texture and depth to your walls.

1. Apply Shiplap Cladding

In modern interiors, shiplap cladding has become increasingly popular, particularly in rustic, coastal, and farmhouse style homes. This technique involves installing wooden boards horizontally across a wall, with a slight gap between them to create a distinct shadowed line. Traditionally used for exteriors, shiplap is now a go-to method for adding texture and a sense of craftsmanship to many interior spaces.

Why it Works:

Shiplap adds both depth and texture to a wall. The gaps between the wooden boards create visual interest by making the walls appear more three-dimensional. The horizontal lines also help draw the eye across the room, which creates a sense of continuity and a natural visual flow. Shiplap can also be painted or stained to suit your individual aesthetic: white shiplap gives a clean, fresh look while darker or natural wood tones add a warm rustic charm.

Where to Use It:

Shiplap looks beautiful in living rooms, bedrooms and bathrooms, working particularly well as a feature wall behind a bed or a sofa. It also looks great in hallways or entryways to create a welcoming first impression that leads any guests through the house.

2. Experiment with Textured Paint

One of the simplest ways to add texture to a room is to paint it, but paint needn’t be flat and one dimensional. Textured paint options can bring your walls to life by adding a subtle depth. There are many types of textured paints available, including ones with sand or stone finishes, as well as plaster-like coatings to create a tactile surface.

Why it Works:

Textured paint adds a unique, organic feel to your walls that standard paint cannot. It can mimic the appearance of concrete, stucco and even fabric if that is what you desire. This option is ideal for creating depth without adding bulky materials to your interior walls.

Where to Use It:

Due to the versatility of textured paint, it can be applied to any room in your house. Although we have found that it is particularly effective in spaces where you may want a cosy, intimate feeling, such as a bedroom. You could even use textured paint as a feature wall to create a dynamic focal point.