Why Use Wallpaper

The beauty of using wallpaper to your home interior

Wallpaper is a material used to cover and decorate the interior of homes, offices, cafes, and other spaces. It is one of the aspects in interior design and commonly sold in rolls and installed on the walls with the use of wallpaper paste.

Adding wallpaper on your walls adds instant personal style. From the various designs that wallpaper offers, wallcovering makes a design statement. It lasts longer than paint and cost efficient in the long run. When it comes to quality, wallpaper won’t get dented or chipped like paint. It is also easy to clean, therefore, any household items that you have can be used, such as sponge, plain water and mild detergent.

Reasons why use wallpaper over paint 

Many homeowners prefer using wallpaper over other wallcoverings for several reasons. Wallpaper is known to last longer and more cost efficient in the long run. Cleaning it is also easier than other materials. It is also available in various materials that not only will have functional effects to your walls but will add beauty onto them. Wallpapers can be highly textured, giving the wall a sense of dimension and character.

You may also opt to use a custom wall mural. This is a made-to-order wallpaper which is ideal for those who want to have an original interior design.

As wallpaper has been known to be messy when applied on the walls, there is a type of wallpaper that can be applied easily without the messy paste. This type of wallpaper is called “Paste the wall” wallpapers.

When it comes to aesthetics, wallpaper can do so much than regular paint. It is one of the creative ways to set up the mood in the room. It is a timeless element of character and imagination to a space.

The right wallpaper for your interior

Here are some tips on how to get the appropriate wallpaper for your interior:

1. Designers always suggest to consider the tone you want of set in your room. Remember that wallpaper can set the style of your interior. Know the role of the wallpaper first. Will it play a dominant feature of the room or will it blend with the rest of the room.

2. Collect and select samples so that you will be able to get the right wallpaper.

3. Know the trend in wallpaper. You do not want wallpaper designs that are out of style.

4. Choose the appropriate wallpaper material for the kitchen and bathroom. For rooms that are regularly exposed to moisture, it is recommended to use washable vinyl wallpaper.

5. Know how many rolls of wallpaper you will be needing by measuring the wall where they would be installed.

6. Prepare before hanging the wallpaper.

Happy decorating!