From surfaces covered completely in colorful paintings to concrete structures emulating an enticing glow, these wacky walls demonstrate traditional brick and paper are no longer the way to go.
Decorating has come a long way in the past decade, with technological elements being infused into many facets of interior decor. To counter this movement, many artists have also strayed away from this approach, opting for a more minimalist aesthetic. Whatever the design, the result is always fascinating and unexpected.
Many designers aren't afraid to stray away from color either, donning their creations in bright floral prints and pink hues. Much of this inspiration stems from the 60s, but now certain decorators have taken these measures to the extreme, almost blinding onlookers with various shades.
40 Wacky Walls
From Metallic Couture Wallpaper to Posh Patterned Shops:
Jamie Danielle Munro — Apr 29, 2012 — Art & Design
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Rustic Cavemen Hotels
The Caves of Civita Hotel in Sextantio Italy Offers Primitive Luxury
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Sugar Icing Murals
Shelley Miller Creates Stunning Outdoor Artwork Using Cake Ingredients
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Modular Cubed Pop-Ups
Illy Temporary Shop by Caterina Tiazzoldi Can Be Adapted to Different Areas
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Satirical Spraypaint Galleries
The SPUD 'Censored' Exhibit of Rob Ford Graffiti Opens in Toronto
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Color-Blasted Pastry Stores
The Cioccolato Boutique by Savvy Studio is a Adorably Sweet
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Plywood-Clad Cottages
The Stealth Barn Minimizes Its Material Palette for a Modern Look
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Half-Graffitied Hotel Suites
Panic Room by Tilt is Split Right Down the Middle
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Modernized Ski Lodges
The Chalet Beranger is Completely Contemporary But Still Cozy
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Green-Hued Eatery Interiors
The P.S. Restaurant is Restfully Futuristic
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Expansive Cramped Dwellings
The 36 BTrd House Looks Impossibly Large for its Restricted Lot
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Undulating Wood Bakeries
Baker D. Chirico Interior Features Plywood Walls & Ceiling
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Cube-Conscious Theaters
The Wuhan Pixel Box Cinema Features Blocked Box Accents
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Spectral Acropolis Architecture
The Taipei Museum of Art Has Monumental Mural for a Facade
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Wall-Bending Graffiti
The TSF Crew Will Make Your Eyes Think in a Different Direction
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Curving Concrete Cathedrals
Church of Seed Offers a Place for Worship & Gathering
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Non-Linear Libraries
The Sacred Heart Primary School Library by Suters Architects is Inventive
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Fresh Sterile Offices
Yoritaka Hayashi Architects' POOL Inc. is Like a Big Blank Slate
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Residence Resembling Retail Spaces
The Fiu Fiu Warsaw Shop Features Angular Architecture Accents
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Enameled Beauty Boutiques
Aesop Soho Store by Cigue Features Simple Minimalist Atmosphere
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Posh Patterned Shops
The Marni Bejing Store Features Brightly Colored Accents
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Metallic Couture Wallpaper
Module H by Shigeru Ban Joins Forces With Hermès to Create Home De
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Square Motif Structures
Sako Architects' Cube Tube is Futuristically Minimalist
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Deteriorating Designer Dwellings
Alexandre Herchcovitch Shows Decaying Homes Off to the Selby
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Meditative Office Partitions
The Monastery by Eriksen Skajaa Architects is Peacefully Futuristic
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Commemorative Upside-Down Architecture
Martin Papcun & Atelier SAD Design Memorial in Munich
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Cutout Cardboard Walls
The President Design Shop is Made Entirely of Recycled Paper
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Wall-Mounted Geometric Projections
Edgy Room Shaping Tiles Bring Added Dimension to Interiors
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Fluid Fuchsia Installations
The David Tajchman 'Surprise Surprise' Sculpture is Dream-Like
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Face-Covered Walls
Nomerz Creates People from Industrial Objects
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Igloo-Shaped Pavilions
The 'Iglounge' is a Warm Party Haven
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Cylindrical Pop-Up Homes
‘The Tube' Provides Compact Living Quarters in the Great Outd
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Kaleidoscopic Parking Lots
The 72DP Mural Brings Vibrant Colors to a Drab Space
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Shuttered Facade Exteriors
IS by Yo Yamagata Architects is a Contemporary Abode in Japan
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Whimsical Work Environments
The 'Ocean of Dots' Office by Matsuya Art Works is Dynamic
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Translucent Block Book Rooms
Nam June Paik Library is a Contemporary Cube of Literature
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Curvaceous Coiling Walls
SAHRDC by Anagram Architects Takes Brick Work to a Whole New Level
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Stunning Open-Shelved Spaces
Chile's Taltal Public Library is Full of Natural Light
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Independantly Energized Ecotecture
Seattle Sets Bar With the 100% Self-Sustainable 'Bullit Center'
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Sprouting Wall Hooks
Jeong Hwa Jin's Leaf Cover is Meant to Be Placed Over a Nail
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Museum-Masking Projections
Doug Aitken 'Song 1' Plays 'I Only Have Eyes for You' in Washington DC
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