Unlike traditional wallpaper, peel-and-stick wallpaper ... without any gummy residue, and the faux-grasscloth finish created an interesting texture on an otherwise unremarkable bit of wall.

Another way to achieve a single-color look while still enjoying some texture is with grasscloth, or faux grasscloth, wallpaper. The Tanone Contact Paper ($3.74 on Amazon) has a woven look that ...