For your ideal living room wallpaper, we recommend something hard-wearing and long-lasting such as non-woven paper for the style and utility requirements of the space.
: You can wallpaper any room to make it seem larger without the cost of building the room yourself – metallic or light reflecting wallpaper is perfect for depth.
Wool
Enhance any room with this warm geometric wallpaper Designed by artist Hadiya Williams in an abstract line design with raised details for texture. It’s made of waterproof vinyl, peels off when cleaned or removed for storage and can be rented – a must have for busy homes!
Heathered Wool Wallpaper from Elegant Earth Collection – Dusty shades with a subtle pebbled texture for a smooth surface on prepared walls. It is smooth and even to hang as a piece of unpasted nonwoven wallpaper with a fabric-like texture, and the grey color makes it adaptable to different types of interior décor.
Synthetic
Wallpaper is often the perfect choice for anyone who wants to bring character and interest to their space without breaking the bank or investing in a big paint project. What’s more, wallpaper is more durable than paper alternatives.
Textile wallpaper is a sustainable blend of natural and artificial fibres on a backing for a true texture in any space. If you need to use organic products in a room, textile wallpaper might need more cleaning and care than other wall paper.
Fabric-backed non-woven wallpaper is an industry new product that is a perfect cross between paper and vinyl wallpaper. Breathable to let the water evaporate without sanding it into its surface, very tough and durable; perfect for small families or apartment dwellers where painting is outlawed.
Sisal & Jute
Designers often opt for jute and sisal wallpaper to add character but without losing light absorbency. The natural fibres are hardwearing and suit minimalism, boho chic, traditional and transitional decorating styles; they also absorb natural dyes very well.
A grasscloth style such as chevron print can give the look of higher walls and organic feel. Catchii has this woven style in silver metallic texture reminiscent of luxury hotel wallpaper.
Allan recommends mixing some jute wallpaper with something comfy to provide cushion underfoot. She likes this Maritime jute and seagrass combination with the soft texture on walls and a spread of light throughout rooms. So soft and water-resistant may be made of pure jute or even 50% wool knits like this Maritime version; both are antistatic and moisture-resistant!
Cotton
There is nothing like a wallpaper design to give your living room a personal look and feel. Burke Decor has an impressive collection of contemporary wallpaper in various textures and colors, patterns include botanical and geometric. Also there are stone-look or concrete-look designs which are rustic or industrial.
Grasscloth wall paper is both warm and soft in a room but can easily be mixed with more contemporary pieces or bright cushions. A metafictional print or clever animal march can add colour – as in this lounge area by Martyn Lawrence Bullard.
If you prefer it more formal use damask or stripe wallpaper, photo wallpaper to swish rooms optically or both at the same time! But just keep it clean by regularly dusting/vacuuming, and if needed cleaning the wall décor with damp cloth.