If you're looking for an easy and inexpensive way to add more color to your walls, but you want to reserve the right to change your mind or move, all you need is some choice fabric and a little starch ...

With so many wall-covering options available, making the right choice can be tricky. The most recognised categories are wallpaper and paint – and there are plenty of options within just these two.

Simply sign up to the Life & Arts myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. Electrical copper yarn, synthetic horsehair and polyester ribbon are not materials typically used to cover walls.