If you hear this term and your mind conjures up ideas of stencil painting, and little blue flower wallpaper you haven't visited the world of wall coverings today.

Wrap your kitchen walls in metal tile, or produce a focal wall in your great room with brushed chrome laminate walls, remember wainscoting? Now wainscoting can mean everything from cork to copper. A little too contemporary for your taste? Try Venetian plaster. A not so simple process, but huge rewards and Freestyle Designs can make your home move back in time and develop texture and character of the Castles of France. Prefer a lighter look but love the concept of texture. Faux painting may fit your need. With a mixture of colors and glazes expert hands apply several layers to achieve a look of either drama or subtle class. Ceiling tiles, lauhala mats, bamboo weaves, the choices are only limited by your patience to look at our samples. White walls are pristine but even the most minimalist of homes can usually benefit from a touch of designer elegance beyond the white wall. Of course, we wouldn't want to lose sight of the long-lived wallpaper. Wallpaper is making a revival again. Large bold patterns, mixture of mediums and styles allow us to create focal points where none previously existed. If you are looking for a statement or an accent, Schumacher, Waverly and Ralph Lauren are striving for originality in their papers.