Few elements of a room can truly transform how it feels more than the right choice of wallpaper, and consulting a wallpaper specialist can help you find the right design regardless of the shape and size of the room.

However, because the world of wallcoverings is such a broad one, there are quite a few ways that the uninitiated can get it wrong, accidentally undermining the effect they wanted and making a costly, time-consuming mistake.

Here are some top tips to ensure you make the most of your wallpaper and avoid making common faux-pas with your design.

Always Use Lining Paper

A high-quality lining paper is essential for creating the ideal blank space to work on, as it covers imperfections, small notches and holes in the wall and hides previous painting attempts from seeping through the paper, particularly if you cannot afford to replaster.

This also provides the best surface to adhere your new paper onto, so the extra investment of time and money into using good quality lining paper can save you a lot of time and produce fantastic results.

Try Before You Buy

Almost every wallpaper vendor provide some form of samples, and it’s a very good idea to pick up a stack of them before buying a full roll of any wallpaper you plan to use. This will allow you to check the texture, colour and effect on the room in actual lighting conditions.

This helps you see what you like and plan your colour scheme accordingly.

Consider Different Ways To Make Wallpaper A Feature

When you are looking at elaborate wallpaper patterns, do not think that you need to commit yourself to a whole room, or even a whole wall.

Historically, wallpaper was used in a manner similar to tapestries, in that it was hung up and treated as a large piece of art. You can use a large frame to produce a similar effect today, especially if you use a colour that complements it well.