Suggestions for backsplash

I have a kitchen that was done in the 60's. The formica that is on the counter is also on the walls as the backsplash and surrounding the stove. I've taken the backsplash down and now the sheetrock that is underneath is very rough from removing the formica which was glued on. I don't want to put up ceramic tile as a backsplash right now. Maybe when I remodel the ENTIRE kitchen - I'm just trying to make it liveable at this point. Any suggestions?? My father suggested textured paint (stucco looking). I thought of possibly a paneling? Thanks!! Wendy Upstate NY