Paint is pretty, but why not try something a bit different, something that expresses your unique style? We know cooking can be serious business, but there’s no reason not to have fun with your kitchen design. Take this kitchen in Coastal Living magazine’s 2009 Idea Cottage, built by Structures Building Company, where the elegant ceramic tile turns a wall into the centerpiece of the room—and turns a quietly minimalist space into something fabulous. Here are six more options to give your kitchen walls personality and panache.