Stylish Untreated and Unpainted Walls

If you hate the thought of picking up a paint roller or wallpaper brush then this trend is definitely for you! This summer UNTREATED and UNPAINTED walls are set to be a hot look that produces a rustic yet stylish finish in any room of the home. This look is simple to achieve and looks great with a variety of interior styles and colour schemes.

Exposed brick walls give a great finish on a statement feature wall and look particularly great in loft-style interior spaces. For a classic and uniform look then choose red or grey bricks arranged in a linear formation that can be teamed with crisp white walls for a modern look or earthen colour schemes for a more traditional and cosy design. If you prefer a Mediterranean inspired design then select rugged stonework in a mix and match of sizes and shapes and team with warm and rich cream and terracotta colour schemes for a perfect summer look.

Wooden walls are a great way of creating a homely feel in your chosen space and work great in both modern and traditional settings. For a light and fresh Nordic interior feel then opt for pale grey woods that can be arranged in a vertical slatted style and teamed with crisp white and grey painted walls for a classic Scandinavian finish. A more country cottage look can be achieved with rich golden oak wall panels that will create a cosy warmth that is perfectly paired with rich beige, cream and mocha colour palettes. For a classic coastal look then opt for weathered or driftwood panelled walls that can be paired with pale blue, white and dove grey for a chic seaside feel.

Stucco style walls are perfect for creating visual detail on a feature wall or across all of your interior walled areas. This technique is created using roughly applied plaster that gives a textural finish that is subtle yet eye-catching. This technique is particularly popular in the Mediterranean, South American and Middle Eastern interior design.  Stucco can be applied in plain plaster colours for a natural and cosy look or crisp white for a sleeker and uplifting finish. Natural dyes can also be applied to the plaster mix to create warm yellow and orange and rich purples or blues if you wish to add a pop of colour to your chosen room.

Concrete gives a perfect finish to walls and flooring and can be used to create a variety of looks within the home. For a sleek and masculine look then cover the main feature wall in deep grey concrete or concrete blocks to give an industrial finish that is hot on trend for 2017. A lighter grey, polished concrete wall can be combined with more period style colour schemes such as deep purple and gold for a rustic French style finish that will look great in a living room, dining room or bedroom. For a more patterned look then create a patchwork style design using varying colours and tones of concrete that will create a focal point on a chimney breast or large feature wall.

For more ideas on creating an untreated or unpainted wall in your home interior, take a look at our latest Pinterest board - Pinterest - Untreated and Unpainted Walls.