Wallpaper is on-trend right now and considered to be the most stylish way to dress your walls. Our wallpaper installation experts share some tips on choosing the right wallpaper for your home.
The size of the room
Small-scale patterns create a feeling of spaciousness, while large-scale designs make rooms more intimate. To make an empty room look more furnished, pick large-scale patterns with bright colors and dark backgrounds. To give flat walls the look of depth, try a large, open dimensional pattern for your wallpaper installation.
Play with light
In a north-facing room, dark hallway, or windowless space, look for wallpaper that will reflect light around the room, such as patterns with light colors or with metallic inks. Also consider patterns with smooth surfaces, which reflect maximum light. Dark colors absorb light, making walls appear closer and the room smaller.
Which room will have the wallpaper
If you were hoping for wallpaper installation in a bathroom or kitchen, you will need tougher wallpaper that can withhold heat and steam. This gives you less choice with regard to design.
Do you have kids
An odd consideration, but an important one if your toddler sees themself as a budding Picasso. Some wallpapers can be wiped down, but some will not withhold the wrath of a toddler with a koki!
Hire a Pro!
With wallpaper installation being such a sticky project to tackle yourself, it’s wise to hire a professional!
Suzette Meyer is the lead author and content creator for Kandua.com, South Africa’s #1 marketplace for home services. She researches and writes the Kandua Advice articles, Cost Guides, and the Kandua Email Newsletter, drawing on the expertise of Kandua’s base of over 40 000 pros across more than 100 services, and the data gathered from the 100 000+ home service projects facilitated through the platform.
Home improvement can be daunting, and it is often difficult to find out if you are paying a fair price for your products and services. Suzette has made it her mission to help homeowners with advice on all aspects of home repair, maintenance and improvement, including how to choose the right handyman and how to make smart upgrades that improve your resale value or save costs.
