Wallpapering was formerly a less travelled path for the average homeowner, but it is now more widespread. But, if you’ve never been to the world of wallpaper, you are undoubtedly wondering, “How do I navigate through the seemingly limitless choices to best express my personality?” 

Wallpaper to Complement the Decor of the Room

First, think about the aesthetic of the room you’re decorating:

If you’re looking for something romantic, choose exquisite florals with clean lines in muted, pastel colours.

If you want something basic and casual, imitation finishes are great possibilities. Integrating holding wallpaper or marble wallpaper with natural, flowing flower motifs creates an at-home, relaxing atmosphere.

Consider strong geometrics with high shine and metallic elements for a modern/fashion forward look. This year, large-scale and vivid blooms are also making a fashion statement.

If you like something more classic, look into elaborate stripes, that go well with conventional furnishings and decor.

How Will You Use Wallpaper in the Room?

Next, consider how you intend to apply the wallpaper in the room. All styles are not created equal. Here are some alternatives:

Cover the entire four walls. A fresh contemporary impression is achieved by hanging a classic, basic stripe design diagonally on all four walls. Plain space wallpaper patterns in large scale and simplicity will not take over a room but will add a fashionable twist.

One wall should be highlighted. Choose a dramatic, strong design to draw attention to a specific part of a room, like behind the couch or bed. 

A chair rail can be used as wallpaper. When using a chair rail that splits a wall, it is simple to add unique charm to it. Try paintable brick wall wallpaper for behind the chair rail for a vintage look. Hang a large-scale flower above the chair rail for a fresh look. Another unique approach to use a chair rail is to tie it to the wall with a design below it, like dramatic wallpaper, and paint a complementing colour above it. Using wallpaper in this way adds an element of surprise that is not commonly seen in rooms.

Make the ceiling more interesting. Metallic Backsplashes give the appearance of tin ceilings. A Victorian-style tin ceiling can be readily achieved by painting it in a classic metallic tint.

Backing Paper Options

After you’ve decided on the colour and design of the pattern, you should look into the backing of the wallpaper. When you want to alter your wallpaper, use one with a non-woven backing.

Small Patterns Should Be Avoided

If you are wallpapering first-time, avoid very small designs with offset matches. The designs for these can be tough to match up in repetition.

Patterns: Flat vs. Textured

Personal preference dictates whether a design is flat or textured. Textured patterns, in general, give a room a more informal appearance, but flat motifs can make a wall look more sophisticated.

Textured wallpapers and world map wallpaper can add dimension to a wall while also concealing flaws. Some textured wallpapers can be painted to achieve a monochrome impression. Textured wallpaper patterns are typically less intricate than flat ones.