Wallpaper provides an excellent way to beautify the interior design of your living room. You can use wallpapers to hide imperfections on your walls or to create a sense of space, depth and art in your living room.
Since there are many wallpaper options in the market, choosing the right product for your specific needs is not easy. The following tips will help you find the appropriate wallpaper for your living room:
Think about the space
You need to consider your space before you use any wallpaper pattern. Some living rooms are connected to other parts of the house, like the dining room. In a small apartment the living room doubles as a work area or bedroom. It would help if you choose a wallpaper based on the available space.
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You should ensure the wallpaper you choose for your living room complements the interior design colours and patterns used in the room or area connected to it.
How will you use the wallpaper?
The next consideration you need to make is how you are going to use the wallpaper. Do you want to cover all the walls or do you want to feature one wall? All styles do not work the same way. Some wallpapers work for a single wall, while others look better when spread on all walls.
For example, wallpaper that has abstract patterns is best suited for all four walls. A stripe design hung on all four walls will give your living room a contemporary look. Wallpaper murals are used in small doses. You can choose a bold and inspiring design to highlight one part of the room, like behind a sofa.
Which Is the best design?
Apart from colours and material, you can alter your living room's mood and appeal with the design of your wallpapers. For example, textured wallpapers give your living room a layered look. Textured wallpapers create a sense of dimension and depth.
Alternatively, you can choose metallic wallpapers to give your living room a professional look. Some common examples are bronze, copper and gold wallpapers.
You can also use geometric designs to create symmetry in your living room. Use different shapes to create a subtle or bold style. Another option is to use floral paper. These designs are inspired by nature there are a wide variety of floral patterns, from lotus to rose.
How much wallpaper will you purchase?
Measure all the walls and multiply the height and width of each wall in feet. Add these measurements to get the total square footage for your wallpaper.
Remember to deduct the doors, windows and large openings from your measurements. Make sure the roll coverage is more than the total of your wall square footage. To be on the safe side, order one extra roll than what you need.
Which is the best material?
When shopping for living room wallpapers, you need to choose the material carefully. The wallpaper material will vary depending on your budget and preference. Standard papers are easy to hang and affordable.
Vinyl-coated papers have a paper surface that is sealed with liquid vinyl, they can be easily cleaned with a sponge and soapy water. There are also solid sheet vinyl wallpapers with vinyl bound to a paper backing. These coverings are stain-resistant, rugged, and scrubbable.
If you have a small living room with little light, you should choose mylars and foils. The wallpaper has shiny surfaces. You should not use this type of wallpaper if you want to hide imperfections on your walls. These surfaces of these papers will highlight any wall imperfections.
Create a feature wall
A wallpapered feature wall is a great way to either create or enhance an already existing focal point. It draws the eye in and creates a striking feature. When it comes to this use of wallpaper, you can go bold or you can go subtle, just make sure you're not competing with any other focal point in the room. (When there's more than one focal point, the eye gets confused and it creates a sense of chaos). Try installing wallpaper on the wall behind the TV or fireplace, or any other spot the eye is naturally drawn to.
Create a decorative backdrop
An open-back shelving unit can be backed beautifully by a decorative wallpaper. It’s a great way to add layers to the look, creating even more of a statement. To stop the busy wall from toppling the rest of the room keep furniture neutral for balance - a bright white helps to create a striking contrast.
Decorate the inside of a bookcase
An open bookcase is a great place to add a little decorative flair with wallpaper. Instead of leaving the backs of the open shelves bare, cover them with a pretty pattern that complements your room. An easy way to do this is to cut out pieces of foam core that fit each nook and apply the wallpaper directly to them. That way you're not applying paper directly to the piece of furniture and you can easily take it out if you tire of the pattern.
Hang wallpaper as art
If you want to use a really special wallpaper but can't afford to do a big project, consider having a sample piece framed and hanging it on the wall. This is a great way to incorporate the pattern without the effort or expense of traditional applications. Another similar approach is to hang a long piece and install dowels at either end so it looks like a scroll. These types of wall hangings are pretty and require minimal effort.
(Sources: Home-Dzine, The Spruce, IdealHome)
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