Wallpaper has taken on a new life in the recent years offering decorators selections of textured surfaces that can boldly transform a room by means in which flat paint simply doesn’t compare. Effects are virtually limitless with the use of conventional paper and vinyl as well as wall coverings of metallics, fabrics, cork and grass cloth.

If you are looking to change the look of your space adding dimension in just a few hours and without radical alterations such as new furniture investments, take a look at our 5 wallpaper tips and tricks to selecting and using wallpaper.

1. Embrace Prints

Geometric prints can add glamour and drama to any home. Utilize wallpaper in transitional spaces such as hallways and stairwells for an effectively eye-catching look.

If bold geometric prints do not suit your style, but you are still looking for a glamorous look that makes a statement, try embossed wallpaper to convey a more subtle atmosphere.

2. Bring Personality to Your Bathroom

Utilize wallpaper to create unexpected themes in your bathroom. Consider sticking with vinyl wallpaper in this moist room to avoid unsightly peeling within a few years.

3. Consider the Children’s Rooms

Some parents love a ducky or teddy bear theme for their babies and young children even if they will be upgrading the room later to accommodate their children as they grow up. Other tastes yearn for a balance between enjoyable decor for their kids and adult sophistication.

If you are the latter parent, try nautical prints or giant maps. Kids and parents alike will love the look. You can also turn to nature for gorgeous looks that incorporate the likes of trees and animals.

In general, stick to flat and washable wallpapers in your children’s rooms or any other high-traffic area in your home. Additionally, if you use patterned or colored wallpaper you can help hide little fingerprints.

4. Create an Accent Wall

Utilizing bold wallpaper to create an accent wall will provide your space with drama and personal style. Choose one print or get creative.

This room uses moldings to frame the chosen wallpaper and creates a stunning focal point.

Opt for an unconventional wallpaper to showcase your personal style or interests. This idea uses a copy of a favorite book to create an accent wall in a study.

5. Installation Tricks

First, take your time selecting the perfect wallpaper or covering. Wait until you find the one you have fallen in love with because if you do not love it now, you are unlikely to love it once you hang it and wallpaper can be expensive and tiresome to take down and redo.

Then, take care to order all the wallpaper you will need the first time. Reorders run the risk of not matching.

Finally, if you are going to hire an installer, now is a good time. The longer you wait into the year, the more expensive the installation will become as installer schedules fill up with people preparing their homes for holiday festivities.

Ready to boldly transform your space with wallpaper effects? Let the interior design experts at Decor & You create you a personalized plan for a stunning, creative and extraordinary look that fits your home and your personal style.