If you're reading this, you made it. You've reached peak adulthood; when deciding on the best wallpapers to inject a little ~pizzazz~ into your interiors is actually exciting. Welcome, we're all friends here.
Whether you're renting and fancy trying out a removable wallpaper, or you're finally landed the keys to your own bolthole and are ready to wallpaper the whole damn place, there are plenty of high quality wallcoverings to choose from.
The best part? You don't need to be an interior design buff to select – not to mention apply – your chosen wallpaper. GLAMOUR spoke to Helen Ashmore, the Head of Design at Laura Ashley, to find out what you need to consider when choosing your wallpaper and how to actually get it on your wall: the essential questions, really.
What do you need to consider when choosing a wallpaper?
- When choosing wallpaper it's important to consider the style of the room you will be decorating, ensuring the design will match the furniture, window treatments and flooring.
- When deciding on a colour, refer back to the palette of the rest of the decor that will feature within the space.
- Next, you will have to decide on the design of the wallpaper. Large scale prints are perfect to create drama and flair in your space, while small scale prints will be great to bring some colour and break up the room.
- If you're not a pattern person, wallpapers can also be ideal for introducing an element of texture into a room. The Laura Ashley Whinfell wallpaper is designed with mica highlights to reflect the light in a contemporary yet classic neutral colour palette, whilst the Redbrook wallpaper is designed to give the illusion of wood panelling without the hard work!
How to apply wallpaper:
- First, you will have to measure and cut the pieces to the correct length.
- Simply apply the wallpaper paste to the wall and hang the lengths to achieve a straight and smooth finish. Tuck and trim the paper when needed.
- Some common mistakes you should avoid: not having enough wallpaper and don't forget to unscrew fixings, only leaving the wall plugs in place.
Feeling sufficiently inspired? Here's GLAMOUR's edit of the best wallpapers to upgrade your interiors:
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Best wallpapers: AnthropologieAnthropologie Annika Reed Bindweed Trumpet WallpaperThe lovely lot over at Anthropologie have curated an ever-so-stylish collection of wallpaper brands and designs, including this delicate design by Annika Reed, available in two understated shades.
Best wallpapers: AnthropologieAnthropologie Sanderson Flamingos WallpaperIf you're ~partial~ to a flamingo print but are concerned about tackiness levels, look no further than this pastel print by Sanderson, available on Anthropologie.
Best wallpapers: MadeMade Lido WallpaperMade have some of the absolute cutest wallpaper designs. Case in point, this Lido design strikes the perfect balance between classy and playful.
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Best wallpapers: MadeMade Terrazzo Chip WallpaperIf you're keen to inject a bit of colour to your living room (or wherever, honestly), this subtle design, with its muted splashes of colour, is the ideal choice.
Best wallpapers: MadeMade Little Trees WallpaperWe love the sustainability credentials of this arty wallpaper by MissPrint, as it's printed on paper made from traceable timber with water-based ink.
Best wallpapers: MadeMade Mono Golden WallpaperThis golden design by MissPrint is inspired by Aboriginal dot paintings, creating the image of a starry night sky. Perfect to fall asleep in front of (and even better to wake up to).
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Best wallpapers: John Lewis & PartnersJohn Lewis Galerie Plain WallpaperIf patterns aren't really your thing, opt for one of John Lewis's plain wallpapers, which are available in nine shades, including cream, rose pink, and charcoal.
Best wallpapers: John Lewis & PartnersJohn Lewis Scion Stipa WallpaperOn the other hand, if you do fancy incorporating a gentle pattern into your home decor, you can't go far wrong with this Scion Stipa wallpaper, also available at John Lewis.
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Best wallpapers: John Lewis & PartnersJohn Lewis MissPrint Palm Tree WallpaperIf you don't quite trust yourself with a house plant, this gorgeous design by MissPrint exudes a similar botanical vibe – no watering required.
Best wallpapers: John Lewis & PartnersJohn Lewis Morris & Co. Rose WallpaperTake it back to the 1970s with this damask, Morris & Co wallpaper design, which gets more mesmerising the longer you look at it. Granted, it's not ideal for procrastination, but it's worth it for the aesthetic.
Best floral wallpaper: John Lewis & PartnersJohn Lewis Sanderson Waterperry Rhodera WallpaperWhatever your opinions on florals, you'll probably agree that this watercolour design by Sanderson would be a chic addition to any living space. Even better? It's available in four beautiful shades: Amethyst, Aqua, Coral, and Silver.
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Best wallpapers: AmazonAmazon Toile De Jouy WallpaperThis toile blue wallpaper is a traditional take on the chic wallpaper trend, having originated in Ireland during the eighteenth century before being popularised in France in 1760. The pastoral scenes depicted are the ultimate, wholesome contribution to your interiors. You may as well invest in wallpaper roll (or seven), now.
Best wallpapers: AmazonAmazon Fine Decor Wallcoverings in Rose GoldThe best part about ordering wallpaper from Amazon (aside from the fashionable designs)? You can order the wallpaper direct to your home. So technically, you could have this geometric design – available on Amazon Prime – on your walls tomorrow.
Best wallpapers: La RedouteLa Redoute Pouncing Tigers Blossom WallpaperThis pouncing tigers design is the natural first choice for maximalists. In fact, why not start something of a wallpaper collection? Different designs on each wall? We know you want to…
Best wallpapers: La RedouteLa Redoute Honeycomb Print Cream WallpaperBring the outdoors inside with this horticultural design, ‘The Chateau’ by Angel Strawbridge, which “picks up on the theme of nature and in particular the bees that play such an important part of the natural cycle – pollinating the wild flowers that grow in The Chateau’s meadow.”
Best wallpapers: WayfairWayfair Lily Manor BastogneThe reviews for this floral wallpaper speak for themselves (14 out of 15 people gave it five stars) with customers praising the high quality, quick delivery, and good customer service. The pattern is available in five shades: Pink, Blue, Duck Egg, Purple, and Soft Gold.
Best wallpapers: WayfairWayfair Lily Manor SaroyanThis floral wallpaper is “inspired by an English country garden” which is “Specially designed to incorporate classic styling and sophistication whilst introducing a touch of quintessential English charm.” We'll take the lot.
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Best wallpapers: Liberty LondonLiberty London Regency Tulip Wallpaper in LacquerLiberty London is renowned for its sophisticated, artistic prints, and this regency tulip wallpaper is no exception. The luxury brand describe it as “reminiscent of the gentleman’s clubs of the Regency period […] reimagined through bold tonal colour combinations into a striking sartorial design.”
Best wallpapers: OnBuy.comOnBuy.com Arthouse WallpaperThis light, arthouse-style wallpaper is ideal if you want to experiment with an accent wall design, adding a subtle pop of colour to one of the walls in your abode. Alternatively, you can cover every room in the house with it; you do you.
Best wallpapers: Graham & BrownGraham & Brown Retro Brights WallpaperGraham & Brown are one of the most exciting interiors brands on the planet right now, and with just one look at this striking, retro design, we can totally see why. It's also available in three other shades, to suit any home decor scheme.
Best wallpapers: Graham & BrownGraham & Brown Yasuni Lush Green WallpaperThis wallpaper in “Yasuni Lush Green” is inspired by Yasuni National Park in Ecuador, and the original design was hand painted in the Graham and Brown studio, enhanced with soft metallic detailing.
Best Art Deco wallpaper: OttolineOttoline Having a Chat Green and Pink WallpaperReady to make a statement? This fashionable print was hand-drawn in Ottoline's London shop, before being digitally printed in the Netherlands.
Best designer wallpaper: GucciGucci Heron Print WallpaperNobody does interior design quite like Gucci; the Italian luxury brand's reverence for high art is reflected through this striking, heron print wallpaper. It may be on the expensive side, but hey, you get to look at Gucci everyday. Not to mention, it's a great conversation starter.
Best pastel wallpaper: Lust HomeLust Home Beautiful Me Wallpaper in Delicate PastelsIf you look closely at this pastel design, you'll see subtle illustrations of vulvas, designed by Lovmand Art for Lust Home to demystify and celebrate the “divinely feminine” female form. Talk about making an impact.
Best pastel wallpaper: Lust HomeLust Home Hide and Seek Wallpaper in Red and PinkIf you're an animal print lover, you need to check out this Zebra-print design by Lust Home, available in three different shades. We prefer the red-and-pink combo, obviously.
Best pastel wallpaper: Lust HomeLust Home My Body Wallpaper in Neutral Colour BlockArt celebrating the female form has been around for thousands of years, and this luxurious design by Lust Home certainly lives up to the tradition. Available in neutral colours and monochrome.
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