Wallpaper: 10 wonderful ideas to revolutionize any room in the house

by Mark Bennett

August 16, 2023

Wallpaper: 10 wonderful ideas to revolutionize any room in the house
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Wallpaper to the rescue: who doesn't want an impeccably furnished home? And how many of us dream of having a unique-looking abode? Sometimes, these dreams seem like impossible goals, but that doesn't necessarily have to be the case. We might be familiar with the concept of accent walls by now, but it is said that these can only be produced by painting the walls or covering them with special materials. But, in fact, wallpaper may be all that is needed.

And if you don't want to cover large areas, don't worry: wallpaper also looks great in small, neglected nooks and corners, and indeed, can totally revolutionize them!

No more dull and bland corridors: a little wallpaper transforms them into interesting environments, especially when there are no windows, furniture or anything else to liven them up. And you can use large prints. The choices are endless!

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Another space that can benefit enormously from the use of wallpaper are the walls flanking the stairs: often, we hang pictures and photos in this area. But not everyone likes to do this, and the walls end up looking bland. But a flashy wallpaper can change everything!

The larger and brighter the surface to cover, the more you can indulge in using large designs, for example, landscapes that wind along the walls (including along the stairs).

In the past, wallpaper in the bathroom was a taboo: previously made from paper, wallpaper was vulnerable to the bathroom's humidity. Now, however, there are waterproof wallpapers available. These wallpapers make a great alternative to tiles!

You can really let yourself go, and look for unusual solutions like this one. Even the most neglected room can become a small wonder.

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Don't know what to do with the wall behind the bed? Consider using a wallpaper in calming colors that will help create the cozy atmosphere that befits the room where we escape from the world.

If then, around the house - even in the service areas, such as certain corridors - you can choose a wallpaper with geometric and smaller patterns. It will be an ideal background for all your picture frames!

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We don't often think about it, but wallpaper can also be perfect in an office, especially if it covers a wall equipped with a few narrow shelves.

How about framing only a portion of the wall with wallpaper? This is typically done with the more traditional wallpapers, with repeated motifs. But it is even more effective when they depict landscapes or still lifes that draw the eye.

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Want to amaze your guests? Then you might consider using wallpaper on the ceiling!

Do you like decorating with wallpaper?

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