3 Ways to Make a Statement with Wallpaper

Wallpaper is an amazing, simple and affordable way to change the entire look of a room. You can revamp your bathroom, bedroom, living room or entrance hall and give it a fresh look with some new wallpaper. In 2024 we are seeing both bold statements and subtle designs being popular. Another fun trend is wall murals where you can have an amazing wallpaper mural in your home.

The sky is the limit when it comes to variety out there today. You can have any type of style from retro to contemporary. But with so many choices, it can become difficult to decide which to choose and where best to incorporate wallpaper in your home. Read on for three creative ways to make a statement with wallpaper to help guide your decision!

Feature Wall

When choosing the location for your wallpaper the first thing you need to decide is if you want to wallpaper the entire room or a feature wall. Having a feature wall makes a really cool statement and makes the room pop.

There are a few different ways to create a feature wall. You can choose a beautiful wall mural in a variety of designs and colours. A wall mural will make an amazing feature wall because it creates a beautiful scene to be enjoyed.

Feature walls work really well in the bedroom, bathroom or sitting room. Your feature wall can complement any style from Asian minimalist to bright and bold. Wall murals work great in a child's bedroom as well, allowing you to create a sense of adventure that pairs with the child's interests. It is an affordable way to make a big statement in a room.

Blend or Mix and Match

If you plan to wallpaper the entire room, then the decision comes in whether you should use one wallpaper on all of the walls or mix and match.

Gone are the days when we have to have one colour per room. Much like having a feature wall of wallpaper or wall mural, you can also have multiple wallpapers in one room. One wall can be a feature wall while the others can be of a different colour and design entirely. Or all of the walls can match by using a continuous design. It comes down to how adventurous you are with your colours and the statement you are looking to make.

Creative placement

The usual places to create a feature wall are in the bedroom, sitting room, bathroom and entrance hall. Here are some more unusual placement ideas! But don't be limited to these - you can get more creative and think outside the box.

Wallpaper looks amazing on an entry hall or dining room ceiling. This is something super unique and can change the look of your room so much without even touching the room itself. The ceiling is the most unused area of design in most homes. Whether you choose to have the full ceiling done, or have beams or other accents incorporated, the sky is the limit on your design choices.

Another idea is to put some wallpaper behind an open shelf or built in shelving so you see it behind the items that are on display. This creates a really cool pop of colour and a nice way to show off your items on the shelves.

Similarly, placing wallpaper behind art creates a great pop for the art that you are featuring and a statement for the room.

Rather than having full walls done, you can install wallpaper stripes in entrance way to create some depth, pattern and pops of colour.

Things to Keep in Mind

Before you make any purchases, it is important to consider the room you are planning to add wallpaper to as well as the vibe of your house. Some things to keep in mind include:

• Colour choice - if you want to match in with current decor or stand out - keep in mind the current colour decor.

• Pattern choice - if you want to go big and bold or simple and subtle or somewhere in between.

• Mood - think of the mood that you would like to set.

• Location - consider if you are doing a feature wall or the entire room.

• Size of the Room - keep in mind how big of a room and how high the walls are when making your choice. A large pattern could be too much on small walls and a tiny pattern might be too busy on tall ceilings according to The Spruce.

• Space - you can create the feeling of more space by making simple changes like your curtains or soft furnishings along with the new wallpaper.

• Measurements - be sure to measure correctly so that you have enough wallpaper ordered.

Conclusion

There is no limit to what you can do with wallpaper. There are so many amazing places you can place wallpaper and wall murals in your home to create pops of colour and change the look of your room.