Ways With Wallpaper

Ways With Wallpaper

23 October 2025

Wallpaper is one of the fastest ways to transform a room. Whether you go big with a bold pattern or add a playful touch to stair risers, chimney breasts, or the back of shelves, it can add a whole lot of personality to even the smallest space. 

With a choice of stripes, florals, metallics or geometrics, we’re got something for all rooms and tastes. Take a moment to explore these ideas – many from your homes – and discover just how quickly wallpaper can work its magic.


Make a Statement With a Feature Wall


Sometimes a single wall is all it takes. A bold wallpaper feature can add instant drama, draw the eye to an architectural detail, or create a striking backdrop for furniture and art. Perfect for those who want maximum impact with minimal effort.


Embrace Small Spaces


Don’t shy away from wallpaper in small spaces – it can be the secret to making them shine. Pattern adds personality, while darker shades create a cocooning effect. Far from overwhelming, wallpaper can make a compact room feel considered and complete.

Lotus | Gable (credit: Sharon Weaver)


Transform Your Downstairs Toilet


Turn your smallest room into a space that feels anything but ordinary. Whether you opt for soft florals, bold geometrics, or playful stripes, it’s an easy way to add personality and charm – and the perfect spot to try out bolder colours or patterns. 

Aranami (credit: @heyfeatherstone) | Lotus (credit: @kathrynelliottinteriors)


Look Up!


Think wallpaper’s just for walls? Think again. Wallpapering the ceiling is a design trick that brings instant surprise and delight. It can make a big room feel cosier, draw the eye upwards, or add pattern where you least expect it. Try wallpaper drenching (all four walls plus the ceiling) for maximum impact.


Add an Eye-Catching Accent


From stair risers to shelves, chimney breasts to doors, our handcrafted designs bring colour and character to the most unexpected places. Wherever you hang it, wallpaper gives any space an instant style lift.

Bumble Bee & Closet Stripe (credit: @astoriedstyle) | Jasmine


Ways To Use Stripes


Stripes never go out of style. Use them vertically to add height, horizontally to widen a space, mix tones for gentle movement, or choose a barely-there pattern to add a subtle sense of texture. From classic to contemporary, striped wallpaper is a versatile way to bring order, energy, and timeless character to a room.


Start Your Transformation


Spotted your perfect paper? The best way to see if it’s right for your walls is to order a sample. It’s free and you can order up to five at a time. And if you’re still finding it hard to choose, you can visit one of our showrooms to explore our full collection.

Once you’ve picked your pattern, we recommend ordering all the rolls you need in one go. Every wallpaper is handcrafted in Dorset using traditional techniques so they can vary slightly between batches. We’re happy to take back any unopened rolls that you don’t use (unless they’re Archive papers as these are made just for you). 

 


Looking for More Ideas?


Head to our Wallpaper Inspiration gallery to see real homes brought to life by our designs, or download our Wallpaper Brochure.