Textured Walls & Ceilings: Add Depth and Warmth to Your Home
Introduction
In 2025, designers are moving beyond flat, uniform surfaces and welcoming texture. Textured walls and ceilings create warmth and depth, turning structural surfaces into focal points. From wood panelling to Venetian plaster, layered surfaces are transforming interiors.
Why Texture Matters
Textured walls and ceilings add warmth, sophistication and character. Beyond aesthetics, they offer practical benefits: they improve acoustics by absorbing sound, hide imperfections like uneven surfaces, and provide greater durability against wear.
Trending Materials & Techniques
- Natural wood panelling. Reclaimed boards, herringbone patterns and shiplap bring organic depth and pair beautifully with houseplants and warm metals.
- Venetian plaster. A classic technique that delivers a refined, artisanal finish with subtle movement across the wall.
- Wallpapered ceilings. Patterned wallpaper—botanicals, geometrics or stripes—turn ceilings into conversation pieces.
- Textured paints. Specialty coatings mimic stone, stucco or linen for a subtle tactile effect.
- Custom screens. Decorative panels divide open spaces while adding dimension to blank walls.
How to Use Texture in Your Home
- Dining area: Install a reclaimed-wood accent wall and set the scene with pieces from our Seasonal Collection. The smooth ceramics contrast beautifully against the rustic wood.
- Living room: Apply Venetian plaster behind the sofa and layer the space with candles and diffusers from our Fragrance Collection. The polished plaster highlights the rich glow of candlelight.
- Bedrooms: Try a textured paint on a feature wall. Incorporate woven baskets, linen cushions and throws from our Home Collection to enhance the tactile experience.
- Ceilings: Don’t ignore the “fifth wall.” A subtle wallpaper or ceiling panel draws the eye upward and makes rooms feel more considered.
Conclusion
Texture is one of 2025’s defining design elements—adding depth, warmth and personality to any room. Ready to experiment? Share your textured wall or ceiling projects with us on Instagram using #HouseOfMurrayTexture for a chance to be featured. If you’d like help choosing the right pieces, browse our Seasonal, Home and Fragrance collections for complementary decor. Subscribe to our newsletter for more design tips and exclusive offers.