Add wow with wallpaper
Kiwis’ love affair with wallpaper is showing no signs of abating, with everything from botanicals and blooms to edgy geometrics injecting visual and textural excitement into interiors.
Consider your aim
Are you trying to add warmth to a space? If so, think cosy colours and busy patterns. Want to make it feel larger? Stripes will elongate. Perhaps you’re keen for a conversation starter – the Resene Utopia Wallpaper Collection delivers the unexpected, or you can create something truly unique with a self-designed Resene WallPrint. If you’re keen to disguise imperfect walls, textured options help distract the eye.
Work with the space
Consider the room as a whole, including the floor and furnishings, ensuring the tones and patterns are complementary. Take note of natural light – dark wallpaper can emphasise a lack of windows, while high sheen will provide luminosity. Order a sample through your Resene ColorShop and see how it looks on different walls in various light.
Tie it together
Contemplate continuing the wallpaper theme in others spaces in the home. You don’t have to commit to one style – many Resene collections have patterns in a range of colourways. You can also consider pulling a key tone from the wallpaper and using it to paint another part of the house.
Top tip:
Don’t underestimate the amount of wallpaper required, and be aware collections do sell out or are replaced with newer designs. It’s best to order more than you need!
For more ideas and inspiration for your next decorating project see your Resene ColorShop.