My New Favorite Wall Treatment: Fabric

After seeing the fabric covered wall that Marian over at Miss Mustard Seed  created in her master bedroom, I’ve totally fallen for the idea of fabric as a great way to decorate a wall.
Miss Mustard Seed -- I love that fabric covered wall and the bed and the lamp.
via Miss Mustard Seed
While covering walls with fabric is not the quickest and easiest to do, the impact is down right stunning.  Applying fabric to a wall is quicker than stenciling and given all the beautiful fabrics available on the web an in fabric stores, you can create just about any look you want.
Check fabric covers walls and upholstery, and a table is set for an impromptu spring event
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Softly striped sofa backed by Bennison fabric covered walls with thick white moldings.
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Fabric covered wall
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Fabric covered wall panels. Use cheap foamboard for added insulation to outside walls. This is awesome.
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Fabric covered walls are a great option for renters since fabric can be mounted to foam core or cork board and attached to the wall with removable adhesive strips or Velcro.
Although this magnifiscent bedroom utilized fabric covered walls to achieve this look, you can easily replicate it with paint! Want some bling? At the crosspoint, glue a small crystal piece (easily found at Michaels) to up the elegance!
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I love the look of quilted fabric walls which can be achieved with cording and tacks.
Fabric covered walls ~ somehow all that pattern works...
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DIY fabric covered wall panels + grosgrain trim - Upholstered in a chenille fabric
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Placing fabric into the recessed areas of a paneled wall is another great application idea. Add ribbon to finish off the edges and create a contrasting border.
Home Chic Office with Large Scale Pattern Wall Covering and Fabric Window Treatment
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I would change out all the fabrics but you get the idea...pillows covering the whole wall idea...
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Upper cab's - but if not in the budget then corkboard.  Notes: One of Rakieten’s Emmy Awards sits on a custom-made desk in the family office; the vintage Chippendale chairs are upholstered in a Madeline Weinrib fabric, the computers are by Apple, and the wall is covered with nailhead-trimmed burlap.   Photographer: William Waldron  Designer: Nate Berkus and Anne Coyle
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And burlap or linen is an inexpensive and easy fabric wall treatment.  Use upholstery tacks to secure the fabric to the wall and create an industrial chic frame.
Adding fabric to a wall is not on my to-do list but if it was, here are a few fabric picks I’d consider :
Premier Prints Cottage Twill Harmony
Cottage Twill in Harmony from Fabrics.com
Premier Prints Suzani Twill River Rock
Suzani Twill in River Rock from Fabrics.com
Rigi
Rigi by Thom Filicia from Lewis and Sheron
PATRAS - NATE BERKUS FABRIC - CHAMOMILE
Patras by Nate Berkus from Calico Corners
PORADA/LIN WATERMARK
Porada Lin in Watermark from Calico Corners

So what’s you vote?  Love it or Leave it???

If this idea has inspired you and you want to give fabric covered walls a try, here’s a good tutorial on how to get it done.

 

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Comments

  1. rhondaepeterson says

    Shelly, such a timely post for me! I’ve been exploring options for my tiny powder room walls and covering them in fabric is a great idea! Do you know of a great DIY tutorial?

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