Wall Texture Designs For The Living Room: Ideas & Inspiration

You didn't think we will leave you guys hanging with just some bedroom texture inspiration, did you? Get ready for some serious living room action! As you can see from this post, the most common sources of texture come from substantial materials like tile and fabrics that make you want to reach out and touch them. Other ways to express texture are more surprising, ranging from contemporary 3D wall cladding to full-scale art installations. Then, there is the budget-friendly option of implied textures created by repeating patterns or subtle color variations. Are you excited to find the perfect texture for your living room walls?

1 | Visualizer: RNDR Studio

This classic stone wall treatment provides an interesting contrast to the modern furnishings and helps to soften the effect of the minimalistic entertainment cabinet.

2 | Visualizer: Maram Elshennawy

These textural wall tiles embrace the irregular: some are dappled, some are streaked, some are wide, others are thin. The result is a warm and welcoming backdrop that echoes the geometry of the modern furniture, yet could easily be adapted to accommodate any decor.

3 | Visualizer: Vüsal Abbasov

Bright white marble tiles make this monochromatic living room look luxurious, sharp, and clean.

4 | Visualizer: Mitaka Dimov

Smooth integrated storage and subtle black wallpaper serve as a frame for the main attraction: a breathtaking slab of Calacatta marble. The rich veining adds a dynamic sense of energy and motion to this intimate living room.

5 | Visualizer: Erlind Llanaj

A brilliant arrangement of tiles adds color and variety. This fabulous accent wall accomplishes its purpose by drawing the eye and uniting the subtle patterns and textures used throughout the space. The unique floor lamp adds a nice touch.

6 | Visualizer: Iqosa

This contemporary living room demonstrates how large textures can give small spaces huge personality. The bold patterns avoid looking too heavy thanks to the simple colors and the clever addition of indirect cove lights.

7 | Visualizer: Iliyan Stoyanov

Staggered wooden blocks create a playful landscape with plenty of space for storage. The matching coffee table is an absolute treat.

8 | Visualizer: Archivizer

Dramatic! The fractured wooden panels are oh-so-slightly tilted to catch the light at different angles to recreate the effect of shattered glass. It’s part accent wall and part art installation, and fully impossible to miss.

9 | Visualizer: Andrew Sokruta

Geometry takes center stage in this sharp modern living space. Black-edged curtains tucked away behind the ceiling panel make the room feel even more open and expansive.

10 | Visualizer: Ilyan Stoyanov

These pewter-colored tiles have a slightly cloudy texture that contrasts well with the simple white and gray shelves, and their simple arrangement continues the emphasis on horizontal lines and rectangular forms present throughout the open space.

11 | Visualizer: Tima Vishnyakov

Glossy black wood and polished metal tiles give this living room a sense of brightness despite the dark color palette. Imperfections in the steel add a touch of rugged contrast to the slick and refined Bauhaus-inspired decor.

12 | Designer: Pan Jin Space Planning Photographer: Hey!Cheese

This gorgeous accent wall is a mosaic of highly textural tiles in shades of charcoal, brown, and gray. The tiles are set at varying depths for an even more dynamic effect – a very creative touch that makes the tiles look soft as wool.

13 | Visualizer: Mitaka Dimov

A modern and minimalistic take on the Art Deco style. The variegated 3D tiles are incredible – perfect for such an intimate, moody atmosphere.

14 | Visualizer: Houzaifa Al Jandali

Another elegant living room brought to life with unique wall textures. Warm integrated lighting emphasizes the unique landscape created by the panels.

15 | Visualizer: Iqosa

Natural and beautiful. This open living room captures the eye with elongated wooden boards and rough stacked stone cladding. The kitchen and living room share a continuous but differentiated design, with the stone appearing as a backsplash and the wood continuing to the ceiling.

16 | Visualizer: Michael Temnikov

The texture of this stone cladding evokes images of bubbling brooks or fine shifting sands. It’s a fascinating backdrop for the integrated storage and entertainment center with its subdued horizontal wood grain and glossy white cabinets.

17 | Visualizer: Nikki Candelero

Wood panels and unfinished concrete make a lovely pairing. The brass and steel circle adds a touch of Art Deco elegance and bold industrial influence.

18 | Visualizer: Red Home Visual

These hexagonal 3D wall panels look fabulous in grayscale. Rich wood tones add warmth and contrast to the monochromatic theme, and each panel provides a stunning canvas for artwork and decoration.

19 | Visualizer: Iqosa

This wall treatment makes great use of vertical alignment and color variation to create a rustic pinstripe effect, providing visual interest in the absence of any tall furniture or wall hangings. Dramatic lighting and subdued neutral colors give this unique living room a mysterious yet relaxing atmosphere.

20 | Visualizer: Vic Nguyen

This beautiful living space goes against the grain, using both vertically and horizontally aligned wood panels to create a subtle focal point that draws the eyes toward the artwork. A line of all-vertical wood panels subtly separates the lounging area from the rest of the room.

21 | Architect: Pozas Arquitectos

Bold, bright pinstripes are playful and impossible to ignore.

22 | Visualizer: Alessandro Zecca

Expansive white walls and dramatic black curtains have minimalistic appeal, punctuated by a unique staircase clad with tessellated panels. Integrated lighting makes this artful installation look like it glows from within.

23 | Visualizer: Trinh Nguyen

Smoky smooth concrete and rough black bricks create a powerful aesthetic that drips with mood and emotion. If you prefer the brick look, do check out: 30 Living Rooms With Exposed Brick Walls.

24 | Visualizer: Ruslan Tcacenco

Modular storage units in green and white add fresh modern appeal to this industrial brick and concrete living space. The books are arranged without binding showing – a favorite staging technique for minimalistic spaces.

25 | Visualizer: Stas Dovgal

This whimsical living room is sure to delight the creative soul. The ceiling appears glossy, a smart strategy to brighten a room that would otherwise absorb light with its soft textures.

26 | Visualizer: Vage Gabrielyan

Very creative! Reclaimed wood tabletops are given a second life as a unique wall treatment. The round theme perfectly complements the organic curvature of the vaulted ceiling.

27 | Visualizer: Lorenzo Pennati

Smooth vertical lines, poppy pinstripes, and cool cubic wall panels – three unique styles together in one eclectic space.

28 | Visualizer: Lorenzo Pennati

Another cool wall treatment demonstration, this time employing dappled stone-like panels and small hexagon tiles.

29 | Visualizer: Lorenzo Pennati

Four more inspiring wall textures – endless inspiration.

30 | Visualizer: Lorenzo Pennati

Soft cream-colored slats, varied pinstripes, and elegant marble form an ethereal combination. Each selection is perfect for a modern or classical living room.