Wallpaper has firmly reclaimed its place in interior design. From relaxed homes to carefully curated commercial spaces, it brings depth, warmth and personality into a room.
But if you’re new to wallpaper, knowing how to style wallpaper in a way that feels confident and considered can feel overwhelming. Here’s how we always recommend you start:
Before choosing colours or patterns, think about how you want the space to feel.
Calm and grounding? Warm and cocooning? Expressive and bold? Once the mood is clear, decisions around wallpaper become far easier and more intuitive.
This is where moodboarding becomes invaluable. Collect images, textures, colours and spaces that you’re drawn to, not just wallpaper, but furniture, artwork, lighting and materials. Over time, patterns will emerge and your personal style will start to reveal itself.
Moodboarding is one of the most effective ways to understand how to style wallpaper in a way that feels authentic to you.
Instagram and Pinterest are powerful tools when you’re exploring how to style wallpaper. Looking at real homes, layered interiors and styled spaces helps you visualise how wallpaper works alongside furniture, art and lighting. Seeing wallpaper in lived-in spaces, not just studio shots, builds confidence and sparks ideas.
We’d also recommend you check out our Instagram and inspirations page.
Scale plays a huge role in how wallpaper feels within a room.
Smaller spaces often suit more delicate patterns or softer colour palettes, while larger rooms can comfortably carry bolder, larger-scale designs. Hand-painted wallpaper has a natural softness that allows pattern to feel balanced.
When learning how to style wallpaper, consider placement too. Wallpaper doesn’t have to cover every wall – alcoves, stairways, bedrooms and dining spaces are perfect opportunities to introduce pattern without overwhelming the home.
Yes – you can absolutely hang art on wallpaper.
If your wallpaper is detailed or patterned, calmer artwork provides contrast and gives the eye space to rest. Keeping to a cohesive colour palette helps everything feel intentional, even when layering pattern with pattern.
Before committing, order samples and live with them. Pin them to the wall and observe how they change in different light, at different times of day.
This step is essential when learning how to style wallpaper with confidence. Taking time removes doubt and wallpaper chosen without rush tends to be the wallpaper you love for years. It can feel like a big commitment, so it’s always worth having that time to think.
When you begin with a mood, gather inspiration thoughtfully and choose designs that reflect your values, wallpaper becomes part of the narrative of your home.
If you’d like help with samples or advice on how to style wallpaper, we’re always happy to guide you.