Wallpaper 101 in Interior Design
With their colours and textures, wallpapers set the mood and add character to your spaces.
They can be made from various materials, resulting in either a plain, smooth finish or luxurious textures, using fabrics like woods, crushed shells, sea grass, and recycled silk
3 Rules for Selecting Wallpaper
#2 Chose your Focal Point
Smaller patterns can accentuate a piece of furniture or lamp in front of it serving as a nice backdrop. In contrast, larger patterns dominate the room, drawing attention away from the furniture. Just look at the two vases in front the different wallpapers below!
#3 Colour Contrasts
The number of colours in a wallpaper affects contrast and visual movement. The more colours, the more dynamic the effect (and depending on your personal taste might feel like visual clutter).
Harmony across Spaces
Connect the dots! Being mindful of neighbouring rooms is key for a cohesive home design. Find inspiration in existing wall colours or wallpapers to create a seamless flow between rooms. Or let your imagination run wild with intentional clashes for a bold statement.
One last thing: Visualizing is key
Don't settle for a small sample or picture online! The side by side pictures below, reveal how a pattern close up compares to the application on the wall. The final mood of the room is completely different than one would imagine based on the close-up.
It is important to visualize the entire pattern on your selected wall, considering surroundings and furniture. Enlist the expertise of an interior designer, like yours truly! 😉
Be brave and discover the endless possibilities that wallpapers bring to interior design with these key points! Drop me a message if you need support in choosing & visualizing.
Sources:
Frida Ramstedt - the interior design handbook
https://www.caselio.com/en/catalog/product/view/id/38336/s/papier-peint-jardin-des-pierres/
https://www.casadeco.com/en/catalog/product/view/id/40585/s/papier-peint-diner/
https://cole-and-son.com/products/leopard-walk
https://www.casadeco.com/en/catalog/product/view/id/32599/s/papier-peint-willow/
https://www.casadeco.com/en/catalog/product/view/id/40587/s/papier-peint-module/
https://cole-and-son.com/products/marquee-stripe
https://www.maisonc.com/coven-wallpaper
https://www.spoonflower.com/en/wallpaper/9709002-tiger-peacock-large-scale-by-sveta_aho
https://www.spoonflower.com/en/wallpaper/11855422-life-s-peach-by-de_koro
https://cole-and-son.com/products/leopard-walk