1. Strategic moldings. In this example, a combing treatment was incorporated on metallic blue paint to give this bedroom wall a base of texture. Then, moldings were added to frame out the nightstands and lamps and create a space in the middle over the bed. They bring the tall wall down to the scale of the furnishings.

2. Two-tone. This fashionable accent wall combines some of the most intense hues seen in a spectacular sunset, yet has a soft and inviting appearance overall. The blurring and composition give the wall a look that resembles a Rothko painting.

3. Mural. An arboreal mural brings the edge of a forest into this bedroom. This wallcovering is easy to apply.

4. Grass cloth. This natural fiber adds wonderful depth, texture and interest to a wall. Charcoal designates the sleeping area of this room, while lighter walls serve as a backdrop for artwork nearby.

5. Special wallpaper. Often in a bedroom, one wall is enough when it comes to wallpaper. Make it count by using something special. This one, from Brooklyn, New York, company Flavor Paper has the look of a plaid-covered wall that’s peeling.

6. Decals. While this looks like a wallcovering, the medallions are less permanent — they’re carefully spaced and applied wall decals.

7. Three-dimensional tiles. A grid of geometric 3-D concrete tiles is extra interesting here, because as the circles protrude, the dark color recedes.

8. Ceiling tiles. This unique wall is a mix of several tin ceiling tile styles, all custom painted and carefully arranged to create a striking composition on the headboard wall.

9. Chalkboard paint. This is a playful way to have a wall you can switch up on a whim. Chalkboard paint now comes in a range of colors, so there are a lot of possibilities here. Just remember to use dust-free chalk, as chalk dust and fresh pillowcases are never a good mix.

10. Reclaimed wood. Only time and weather could have helped the wood in this room reach such worn gray perfection. The old wide boards made up a barn in a former life. Many homeowners use one wall of reclaimed wood and three walls covered in drywall these days. It balances rustic and contemporary, rough-hewn and clean-lined in the bedroom.

11. Paneling. As opposed to reclaimed boards, paneling adds texture but comes in sheets — installation is straightforward and easier than milling, cutting, de-nailing and composing used boards. In this room, board and batten paneling adds texture and a country cottage feel.

12. Mica. This mica wallcovering brings in some glamorous geology, adding glint and texture to a Vancouver penthouse.

13. Photography. Here, a photograph blown up, printed on canvas and stretched across three canvas frames, creating a dynamic oversized triptych.

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