Wallpaper has been used over the years for home décor. Gone is the time when every room is wallpapered covered in climbing ivy patterns or foil with velvet flocked disasters. There is a new way to add wallpaper to your home and there is an art and science to it! Let us help you decide if you need some wallpaper in your home to add an elevated look to your home.
How to use it
Most people wish to stay away from wallpaper as they don’t want to end up looking like Nana’s cottage. However, when used correctly it can add texture and interest to any room. Here are some ideas on how you can use it in your home.
- Keep it neutral – don’t go for big splashy colours and designs
- Choose timeless designs – stay away from more than 2 colours in your design
- Keep it modern – outdated designs can turn buyers away
Make it memorable
Don’t cover every wall with wallpaper. Some people tend to overdo it when they start to wallpaper. When you add wallpaper to your bedroom or bathroom, it can add a degree of sophistication. Make sure you pick the right type of wallpaper for your bathroom that is splashproof and resists humidity.
Focal point
If your living room needs a bit of staging and you can use wallpaper for this effect. Stick to something classy and understated and pick a wall that will draw your eye as a focal point in your room. For example, perhaps wallpaper behind your main sofa.
- Wallpaper behind your bed in your main bedroom
- Pick a pattern that is calm and blissful
- You can add wallpaper in a nursery to add some pizzazz – just be sure to keep it more gender-neutral
If you plan to use wallpaper in your kitchen, stay away from fabric-based and pick styles that are easy to clean. Always keep in mind to complement your cabinets and counters with your wallpaper choices.
Start off small
If you are still not sure if wallpaper is your thing, start off small. Add wallpaper to the back of a bookcase or shelving unit. That way you are not making a big commitment but are adding colour and texture to your room. Here are some tips on wallpaper:
- You can match or contrast your room – depends on your taste!
- Shades of blue bring serenity to any room
- Black and white can be neutral and used with almost any contrasting colour
There is an art and science to wallpapering. The art is the colour and design and fabric; the science is in the placement. We hope that we have made you think of wallpaper as a modern design for any home. It can be used as a focal point or a calming effect in a bathroom or bedroom.
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