Choosing a new wallpaper for your home doesn’t need to be a difficult task. However, we recommend taking a look at this guide first. This will take you through a few things that you should consider before making a final decision.
What Can Your Wallpaper Withstand?
It’s all well and good choosing a wallpaper with a pretty pattern that will look beautiful in your home. But, you must consider whether it’s going to last. If you have children or pets, you should be choosing a washable paper that can withstand some extra wear and tear. It also wouldn’t hurt to choose something that wouldn’t be too expensive to replace, just in case you need to do so.
We’d also suggest going for a darker colour with a pattern if possible, as any imperfections will blend in better.
Match Your Home’s Aesthetic
You might be doing a complete home design overhaul. If this is the case, you can plan your wallpaper around the new design that you’re conjuring up. However, if you’re adding new paper to your current décor, you’ll want to make sure that it matches. This isn’t to say that your paper must be a perfect colour and tone match for the room. There’s nothing wrong with choosing something that stands out, but make sure you give some consideration to how it will compliment your furnishings. A statement wallpaper can look amazing in some rooms, but it may limit your ability to change things up in future. If you’re likely to change your mind very quickly, you may be better off choosing a more neutral design.
Consider Textures
The great thing about wallpaper is not only that it can add colour and pattern to your rooms, it can also introduce textures. Glitter, metallics, embossments and embellishments offer many different options, among others.
Choose Professional Wallpaper Application
Wallpaper hanging is an art. It may seem simple, but as an amateur job it’s messy, complicated and difficult to get right. DIY’ers frequently end up with mismatched patterns, bubbles and peeling edges. If you want to paper the walls in your home, you should call in a professional to do the job. This way, you can be sure that the paper will align well, sit straight and be completely smooth.
For Wallpapering Experts, Choose Timeless Painting & Decorating
Our team of expert painters and decorators can help you choose your perfect wallpaper and apply it for you. We’ll ensure that you get a perfect finish that you can enjoy for many years to come.