Choosing the right wallpaper can completely transform a room, turning it from ordinary to eye-catching. But with so many patterns, textures, and colours to choose from, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.
Here’s a simple guide to help you make the best wallpaper choice for your space.
1. Consider the Room’s Purpose
Start by thinking about how the room is used. A bedroom might benefit from calming, soft patterns, while a dining room or hallway could handle something more bold and dramatic. A home office might call for something subtle yet stylish to boost focus without being distracting.
2. Think About Lighting
Lighting can significantly affect how you pick the right wallpaper. Rooms with lots of natural light can handle darker colours and busier patterns, while dimly lit spaces often benefit from lighter shades that reflect more light. We always recommend getting a sample to see how it looks in your space at different times of day.
3. Match the Style of the Room
Take cues from your existing furniture and decor. If your room leans modern, go for sleek geometric patterns or minimal designs. For traditional rooms, damasks, florals, or stripes often work well. Wallpaper doesn’t have to match everything exactly—but it should complement the overall aesthetic.
4. Don’t Be Afraid to Use It as a Feature
If you love a bold print but are hesitant to go all in, try using wallpaper on just one accent wall. This is a great way to create a focal point without overwhelming the space. It’s especially effective behind a bed, sofa, or fireplace. Sometimes you have to be brave, but it can really pay off.
5. Sample First
As we’ve already mentioned, picking the right wallpaper can depend on lots of factors. Wallpaper can look very different on the roll than it does on your wall. Most companies offer samples—take advantage of them! Tape a piece to your wall and live with it for a few days. This allows you to see how it looks with your lighting and furniture.
6. Consider Texture and Finish
Finally, don’t forget about texture. Grasscloth, embossed, or metallic wallpapers add depth and richness. They’re perfect for creating a sense of luxury, especially in smaller rooms like powder baths or reading nooks.
7. Check out the impact
More and more consumers are looking at the source of the products they are buying. With any wallpaper, we always recommend looking at the ethos of the company and how the wallpaper is made. This is particularly important when you consider the toxins you are bringing into your home as well as the impact on the planet and those making the papers.
Picking the right wallpaper is all about balancing style, practicality, and personality. With a bit of planning, you can find something that not only enhances your space but makes you love it even more every time you walk in!
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With over 20 years of experience in the global fashion industry, artists at Curate Space infuse their unique expertise into home decor. Each design begins as a sketch, a brushstroke, a moment of imagination in our London studio where ideas take form and craftsmanship begins. Whether you are looking for sustainable, handcrafted wallpaper, fabric or both for your home, project or commercial premises, Curate Space will help you elevate every space. Contact us to find out more.