How to choose the perfect wallpaper for your home
Whether you want to make a bold statement, create a mood or just cover up an ugly wall - wallpaper will do all of that and more, if you do it right.
Wallpaper is all the rage, but it can be a costly disaster if you don’t choose the right type from the get go. Here are three tips to help you create your wallpaper wonderland, without the drama:
Go custom, go seamless
Have something specific in mind? Maybe your favourite painting, a gorgeous photo or a specific graphic? Then you have to go seamless. There is nothing worse than ugly, visible seams breaking your image into sections. Forget panels, nowadays wallpaper can be printed to a much larger format, allowing one piece to cover your entire wall.
Simple, easy, off-the-shelf
If you don’t have a specific image in mind and want to stick to the budget, pop to your local fabric, decor or hardware shop and look at the screen-printed options. There are many, fresh prints and stunning options to choose from, which will give your room an instant lift without looking like it was bought off-the-shelf. Do opt for a quality print and avoid the cheapest option, as you want to choose something that will last and that you will love looking at.
No more mess
There is no need to cover long panels of wallpaper with glue, while getting yourself and everything else covered in the sticky stuff and making a general mess. Opt for self-adhesive wallpaper or vinyl which has a sticky backing and does not require glue – love it!
