subject: Work Wallpaper Into Your Home [print this page] Choosing the perfect wallpaper is always going to be largely down to a matter of personal choice. However, there are some practical considerations which can make the process a little easier and ensure that you get exactly the right choice for your room. Perhaps the most important step is to first ascertain how much wallpaper you are going to need. Many people buy far too much and are then left with either a surfeit of wall covering or a credit note from the decorating store they bought it from. So take your time to calculate the wall area of the room you wish to decorate. In general this is worked out by multiplying height by width to arrive at the area in meters (or feet) squared. Most wallpaper manufactures will give both metric and imperial sizes on the packets of paper to help you decide exactly how much you need. The same also applies to wallpaper paste with each packet defining roughly how large an area it is designed to cover.
Wallpaper is a great way to make a dramatic change to a room and can be an inexpensive way of achieving your dream look without having to employ the services of a painter or plasterer. However, before you begin on your wallpapering project, make sure that you properly prepare the walls first. A lot of time can be wasted in putting up wallpaper over slight lumps, cracks and fissures that you had not dealt with beforehand.
Wallpapers work in most rooms from bedrooms, to bathrooms, kitchens and conservatories. Though perhaps the most important thing to remember is to try and match the size of the pattern or illustration to the proportions of the room. Using a large print wallpaper in a small room will only have the effect of making it look even smaller, whilst the converse is true for larger rooms. If you have an area that is a little starved of light, try choosing something that has a plain or white background as this is a great way for reflecting back a little extra illumination. Floral patterns are a firm favourite for many and give the impression of luxury and comfort and come in a wide variety of types, so that you can suit your style of home to your wallpaper. Whether you want something redolent of a country home, or a luxury penthouse, there is certainly something that will work for you. Geometric shapes and patterns are great for creating a sense of ordered elegance and chic modernity and block coloured papers are perfect for feature walls and statement rooms.
