There are numerous possibilities if you’re redecorating a room and seeking something different from the typical, smooth drywall texture.
You have two options: go smooth and traditional or rough and daring.
Here are your options for 16 contemporary drywall textures.
ORANGE PEEL – TOP MODERN DRYWALL TEXTURE TYPES

Orange peel style is nothing new, but it’s still popular and a nice change from drywall that’s been finished in the usual way. It has a light rough texture similar to what you may find on a piece of citrus fruit.

Since orange peel may be applied with a paint roller or a spray gun, it is also one of the simpler textures to use.
TEXTURE OF CONCRETE

Another subtle texture that blends well with contemporary spaces is concrete. This design replicates the appearance of unfinished concrete, as its name suggests.
This texture is frequently found on basement walls, but it also looks great in a living room.
A SANDWICH

The sand swirl wall texture can be for you if you want to create a statement.

Using this technique, primer is mixed with sand and left to sit for the night before being applied to the walls. Apply the mixture using a brush with thick bristles to create the swirls.

Don’t finish your complete house in the sand swirl finish unless you’re certain that’s the aesthetic you want. It’s a bold appearance.
TEXTURE COMBINED

The comb has a creative texture that is ideal for contemporary houses. Its name comes from the wall’s hair comb-like strokes.

And fortunately, DIYing this look is rather simple if you like it. Start by applying drywall compound to a small portion of the wall. You then use a trowel with teeth to create your pattern.

Repeating half circles are the most widely used design, although you can change the strokes to suit your preferences.
SUGARBUD

Consider rosebud if you enjoy flowers and want to add a unique texture to your bedroom. This design resembles a stamped wall with a repetitive rosebud motif.

To begin, dilute the drywall compound until it has the viscosity of liquid. Then, working in portions, you roll the mud onto the wall.
Push drywall mud into the wall with a round brush once the first section is up.
To achieve the greatest results, you must purchase a brush designed exclusively for this texture.

: SIMPLE, SMOOTH DRYWALL

The absence of any drywall texture at all is arguably the most contemporary option. Although you might find this dull, a smooth, flat surface is always in trend. (And as an added benefit, getting this appearance doesn’t require any additional work.)

: SLAP BRUSH/CROWS FEET
Craftsman-style homes often use the slap brush technique. The texture is distinctive yet not overbearing.

To begin utilizing the slap brush technique, thin standard joint compound and use a paint roller to apply it to the wall in small pieces. Take a thick-bristled brush, dip it in the compound, and slap it on the wall while the mud is still wet.

Continue until the wall is completely textured.
KNOCKDOWN AND SLAP BRUSH

Slap brush and knockdown texture are two common design elements for homes in the southwest style.

You begin with the slap brush technique described above for this look. Once a part of the stomp brush texture has dried, you may smooth out the surface by removing all the lumps using a drywall knife.

Repeat this process, completing each component as you go.
POPCRAFT

You have probably seen popcorn ceilings and may even have had them removed from your home. But did you know that you can also give your walls a popcorn texture?

Popcorn has an abrasive, grainy texture that stands out. Since it also dampens sound, it is frequently used in spaces that require soundproofing.

Spraying the wall with a solution of Styrofoam, water, and polystyrene will give it a texture similar to popcorn, if you prefer that. But before you take the plunge, be sure you adore the style because it might be challenging to change.

SPRAY TEXTURE OF SAND

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The texture of spray sand is very similar to that of orange peel, except it is a little more uniform and lacks the lengthy fissures.

While there are several ways to do this, one of the most popular ones is to combine primer and sand, let the mixture sit for the night, and then spray the drywall with the resulting mixture.

Images: STUCCO/SKIP TROWEL

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Do you adore the way stucco looks? If so, you can use the skip trowel texture to bring it inside your house.
Although achieving this look takes time, the end effect is incredibly contemporary, especially when a dark or neutral color is painted on top.

Using a wide knife and working in overlapping circles, thin layers of mud or plaster are deposited on the wall to create the stucco texture on drywall. After that, use an angled trowel to finish the job.

2 VENETIAN PLASTER
There has been a Venetian plaster wall texture for ages. It is labor-intensive and pricey, but it gives off a very expensive, high-end aesthetic.
You must combine plaster and marble dust, spread it on in thin layers, then polish it to achieve the look of Venetian plaster.

A LACE

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Stucco and lace are very similar, yet lace feels more tender and romantic. An excellent texture to experiment with in a bedroom or sunroom is lace.

You must first thin out the drywall mud with water in order to achieve the lacy texture. After that, pour it into a sprayer and spray the wall with it.

Once it has dried, go over the design again with a drywall knife to remove the spatter marks.

LACE WITH MANY COLORS

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If you want to give your wall an appealing, 3-D appearance, try using multicolored lace.

Just paint your walls before adding the lace texture is all that is required. In this way, the lace pattern and the wall are in contrast.

TROWEL AND HAWK

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The hawk and trowel technique will give your wall a contemporary, rock-like pattern. This is a great option for small bathrooms or bedrooms that require a natural element.

To apply this texture, you must return to using the hawk and trowel. This texture is even more difficult to DIY because it requires extreme speed.

6 SANTA FE
If you want to give your home an aged appeal, the Santa Fe texture is a good option. Indents and swirls appear at random.

Apply a thin coating of mud to your wall in this style using an 18-degree drywall knife. Don’t correct mistakes as you go. Finally, you should apply mud to between 60 and 95 percent of your drywall.

LAST THOUGHTS Nearly all of these styles can be altered to your preferences.

However, because it can be so difficult to remove texture, it’s important to pick one you’ll like for years to come. This typically entails avoiding the most extreme options in favor of a classic appearance like concrete or orange peel.

If you want to try anything more daring, like rosebud or hawk and trowel, start with a tiny room. After a while of adjusting to the texture, you can decide if you want to apply it throughout the remainder of your house.