Bedroom wallpaper styles for every home

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It's not necessary to be a wall coverings expert to understand the value of choosing incredible wallpaper as an interesting, evolving and non-permanent home décor material and thanks to a serious uptake in popularity, the styles to choose from are, essentially, endless. Bedroom wallpaper ideas aren't the only viable options for a striking boudoir wall, but for the purposes of this guide, that's what will be the focus and in particular, how to get specific aesthetics and ambiances by using wallpaper.

In terms of innovative interior design touches, wallpaper, bedroom walls and a little imagination might not sound like new inventions, but in reality, the styles and finishes readily available now make for a unique and very contemporary alternative to standard paint. 

There are more benefits to choosing wallpaper for a bedroom than just variety and the main ones are as follows:

- Wallpaper is easy to hang and remove. With paste the wall varieties now becoming the norm, paper can be hung in a matter of minutes and removed whenever the pattern grows tiresome.

- Wallpaper is a suitable option for any and all budgets. While there are high-end designer rolls that can cost hundreds of pounds for just 10 metres, there is also a plethora of fantastically affordable designs, sold through high street DIY stores.

- There is little prep needed with wallpaper, apart from a clean and level wall. Paint, on the other hand, requires primer, filling and all sorts of other stages. 

- Little equipment is needed to hang wallpaper, as a table and a pasting brush is all you need. 

Wallpaper is clearly an excellent choice for a bedroom, but it's important to understand just how much scope there is, in terms of patterns and finishes, which is why this guide has brought together some of the most popular.

Classic bedroom wallpaper.

For older houses or those with classically elegant interior design schemes throughout, traditional wallpaper motifs are the natural choice for a bedroom. Paisleys and brocades are particularly effective, especially when textural finishes, such as sateen or flocking is brought into play and muted tones are a must. 

It might sound a little redundant to choose neutral wallpaper colours, but using patterns to add a little variety instead of vibrancy will allow for a striking effect but in a manageable and long-lasting way. Bolder styles are great, but it can get difficult to live with them.

Floral bedroom wallpaper designs.

There's absolutely nothing wrong with using wallpaper to access a more traditional aesthetic and in the case of floral patterns, it makes absolute sense. From rural homes through to contemporary urban dwellings, there's no home that can't make florals work, if they are in-keeping with the wider design scheme. 

It's worth noting that shabby chic bedrooms are still exceptionally popular and nothing works quite as well as an understated floral wallpaper to create the look. Small repetitive patterns are the key to keeping everything in proportion and more traditionally styled.

Children's bedroom wallpaper.

Given how easy it is to hang and replace, wallpaper is a natural choice for any kid's bedroom that needs to be fun, engaging and attractive. More than just aesthetically pleasing, wallpaper is also available in a multitude of washable finishes, which will allow for crayon marks to be removed as easily as grubby hand prints.

When children are young, primary brights and fun motifs can be applied to their bedroom walls, in the form of wallpaper and as they grow and develop their own tastes, more sophisticated designs can be selected. 

Bedroom wallpaper feature wall ideas.

In the past, wallpaper would be used on every single surface, to create a cohesive and contained finish, but now, something far more exciting is occurring. Instead of having to commit to wall-to-wall sameness, people are increasingly following the lead of inspired interior designers and choosing to use wallpaper on one single surface, as a dramatic focal point and central feature.

By using far less wallpaper, it is possible to go a little bolder in terms of design and even, more personal. There are numerous services that offer to design and print personalised wallpaper designs now, which means that the only limitations as to what is possible is imagination and budget. 

Oversized drama in print form.

There really are endless possibilities in terms of eye-catching wallpaper designs but a variation on a traditional theme can be the perfect choice, as it's recognisable yet still contemporary. Oversized floral motifs are a particularly good example of this in practice. 

Floral wallpaper is in no way a new innovation, but taking a standard pattern and making it exponentially larger, brighter and more dramatic is a fun way to add a touch of personality into the mix and define how the textile accessories will be selected, in order to create a beautiful theme.

Happy memories on the wall.

It might not be a cheap bedroom wallpaper idea, but choosing to have a particular photo blown up and turned into a wall decal would be amazing. What a way to remember a cherished holiday, such as a honeymoon, every single day, upon waking up!

This technique would also be a wonderful way to transform an unfortunate bedroom into something more refreshing and stylish. Even in a space with no windows, the look and feel of airiness could be achieved, through clever picture selection and amazing lighting. 

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