Wall murals continue to be an on going trend ... Why not go all out with a geometric leather pattern in a neutral color palette? This acrylic-coated optiob will exude character without going ...

From stormy travertine to taupe faux leather and pearlescent glass ... Bathroom tile is fluted, wall panels quilted and topstitched, alpaca velvet brushed till it feels like fur.

Or consider the wallpaper designs of English mid-19 th century designer and social reformer William Morris: since first introduced in the 1860s, his beloved patterns have never gone out of production.

The sky really is the limit here—almost any paper can be turned into a wallpaper pattern with enough patience (and creativity). You can use double-stick tape if you really want to be crafty ...