$50.00 worth of drywall and joint compound would cover it.

i would paint it white and consider it as a textured-wall-art-thing and i would like it! Maybe mount 2 lights on it, nothing else.

Fabric "curtains" from floor to ceiling?

Why not work with it? A tall reclaimed wood headboard, interesting vintage chairs as nightstands and simple matched white bedding could make it really cool. It is a loft, after all, so try to embrace that industrial feel.

I vote for drywall or have a plasterer skim-coat it to make it smooth(er)

I was prepared to love the wall as is from the description, but from the photos, not so much. I join the drywall voters. Much easier than sanding down, and adds an extra layer of sound absorption in a loud space.

I like the idea of a large fabric curtain. Would be soft in such a big, cold space.

Yikes. I'm with Suzee - the description gave me hope that this was something you could work with but it really is just bad. Drywall over it and forget its very existence.

Wow, that's awful. I suggest painting it white as a temporary or permanent solution. Maybe if it wasn't silver, the texture wouldn't seem as bad? If you still hate it, then figure out a solution for it, but at least it would be livable in the meantime!

I'm with jrossi, I'd work with it by adding some opposing elements that soften it, reclaimed wood, vintage furniture, some soft light sconces. I'd also do the white or cream textiles, but I would have a variety of natural textures (chunky knits, a quality shag rug) again to soften it.

Ha-ha. I can just picture this wall as a last year's AT post: "Amazing Before and After--Emma and Jeff transform a dull white wall into a metallic focal point! You wont believe your eyes!"

I can think of lots of solutions!

IF you liked the texture (but I guess you don't) you could change the color with paint, with a different color metallic leaf, with wood stain over the silver ("antique" it), etc.

To hide or disguise the texture, you could cover it with: drywall compound; actual drywall; wood paneling (real or fake); wood strips (lathe maybe) stained or painted; driftwood pieces (would look cool over the silver!); textured poly-vinyl panels; gathered heavy fabric stapled on; textured heavy fabric stretched over the surface (quilted, brocade, corduroy, leather (real or fake), ethnic, whatever
; bead curtains; silk flowers (a la Trading Spaces!); cork; etc. etc.

If you cover it, you probably need to build out an even flat edge, maybe with wood strips, to attach whatever you use onto. This could mean chiseling or sanding off any raised textured sections along the edges. But probably that would be enough to support most other materials. (Drapery rods would also support fabric, of course.)

If you are in need of extra closet space, you might be able to attach closet organization shelving and rods to it, then I wall of heavy curtains 3 ft from it which would act as the "headboard" for your bed. You'd create a closet "corridor" behind the bed. Might want to paint over it still if the silver drives you crazy inside the closet!

I love it. It's unique. Don't rush into things. See if it grows in you

Easiest route is paint it white I'd say. Though, am I wrong or is the top of the wall at an angle? Does it not come out at 90 degrees? If that's the case, I'd be tempted to either tear it down or simply frame around the existing wall and dry wall it.

Hang a tapestry, rug or large piece of fabric you love as an art piece above the bed. The wall will frame it and it will detract from all that texture.

I hate when it people write in to get help on something they want to change, and the commenters say, "I wouldn't change it!"

That said, I wouldn't change it. :)

(To make it work, you just need to steal its thunder... that will happen with a LARGE upholstered headboard.)

I think the texture itself is kind of interesting. I think you should just paint it white to match the other walls. Anthropologie uses textured (with drywall compound) white wall all the time in their stores and I've always loved the look.

Then after you've painted the wall white consider getting a massive piece of colourful art to hang above the bed. It'll cover a good chunk of the texture and add some colour back into the area.

If you're looking to change up the furnature then add a wood or an upholstered headboard and consider some wall mounted accordian lamps for either side of the bed (in a cool colour). Plus bedside tables (you could do a RAST Hack - google it if you're not sure what that is)

The texture looks bad because it's shiny and silver. Just paint it a matte finish colour that you like and it will look fine.

I would paint it a matte black and then move the mirror to another location where it doesn't stand out so much (I know you said you just moved in). I don't love the side/shelf/light/thing but it could look good if it blends in with the wall more.

To me, this would have been a feature, given this is an industrial loft space, but to each their own. Quarter inch drywall, easy peasey.

Paint it matte black and then do a nice headboard and end tables and lamps and it will look beautiful and subtle. The matte finish will make the texture look nice instead of 80's cheap.

Hmm, I'm surprised at myself, but I think I like the other ideas of painting the wall a matte black, moving the bed to the middle of the wall, and adding a large luxe, upholstered headboard. Though that being said, your existing lamp wouldn't really work well against a black wall I don't think-- lots of black melting into each other-.

Leave it. Work it as a piece of art/sculpture or if you really can't stand it then rip it out and build your own wall.

Why don't you get someone to draw graffiti on the wall?You get to decide on the design and it would be unique!How about painting cupboards or shelves in your favourite color on a neutral base?Also,it would be better to place the bed in the middle of the wall.Good luck!

Dry wall is not in everyone's "DIY" category. Just sayin.' Especially in NYC where cabs frown upon picking you up when you have sheets of drywall with you.

If it were my space, I'd be in the camp of painting it first before thinking about anything more drastic. If you like a bold primary, go for it, but I do think it would look quite good painted the same white as the walls and then with a nice rustic/rough wood headboard - tall, and the nice richness of rough wood. You could make it out of pallets or barnboard, as you please. The key is to neutralize the wall and then pull focus to something you love in front of it.

The easiest option strikes me as:

1. Just painting it (whatever color floats your boat) with the texture as-is and

2. Investing in some large-scale artwork, curtains, a large grouping of smaller artwork, a dramatic headboard ... basically anything that will cover a large expanse of wall. With only small parts of it visible, that texture might actually be pretty rad.

I agree with Patrick (the other one). I wouldn't change it. Even though I hate when people say that. I had to do a double take on all the posts from people saying they hated it. i like it. it's really unique.

Try it white to highlight the texture. If it doesn't work, 1/4" drywall that mofo. It's easier than you think. Easy on the spackle, kids.

Ew, I don't like it either - especially in the corner where the texture (or just bad handy work) make it look really sloppy.

Personally, I'd cover the whole wall in reclaimed wood, going horizontally. There is probably a place within a block or two that gets deliveries on pallets, you could see if they'll let you take them and it'd be easy to haul one or two home at a time.