Wall treatments

Family room wall treatments now move beyond color to give you innovative applications. Make creative, educational surfaces, organizational treatments, or decorative enhancements to your family room walls.

Magnetic wall paint creates display areas that are easily rearranged. Chalkboard paint transforms a space into a drawing and learning center. Post children's artwork or reminders of upcoming events on applied cork tiles.

Wall maps are great educational features and lend a classic touch to more formal family rooms. Stencils let you easily add professional decorator treatments. Stencil your favorite quotation onto your wall to add interest. Fabric can be affixed to walls brushed with liquid starch. Smooth to remove bubbles then allow time to dry. Fabric reduces sound reflections and can be peeled from the wall whenever you want to change the look. Upholstered wood planks can be attached to walls for tack areas. Use shapes that reflect your decorating theme. Murals and large movable decals provide a sense of depth in smaller rooms. These feature nature scenes, faux architectural elements like open windows or doors, or fantasy images of favorite themes.

Faux painting techniques quickly give the effect of marble, fossil, or designer finishes. Wallpapers reflect sports, outdoor or fantasy themes. For casual appearance wall treatments, tear pre-pasted wallpaper into irregular shapes roughly book size and create a wall collage. Textured wall coverings add depth and reflect less light for a more sumptuous appearance. Wall tapestries add a luxurious touch while helping with sound absorption. Metal, ceramic or stone backsplashes provide a durable surface above prep sinks and other work areas. Use wall mirror strips to extend the family room appearance.