How to Choose Your Wallpaper: The Ultimate 2025 Guide

Wallpaper is making a strong comeback in our homes. But with such a huge choice on offer, how do you know where to start? This complete guide helps you make the right decision.

The Different Types of Wallpaper

Non-Woven Wallpaper

Non-woven wallpaper is made from a blend of textile and cellulose fibres. Its advantages:

• Easy to hang: you paste the wall, not the paper
• Strips off easily in one single piece
• Hides minor imperfections in the wall
• Hard-wearing and long-lasting

Ideal for: beginners and living spaces

Vinyl Wallpaper

Vinyl is coated with a layer of PVC that makes it waterproof. Its features:

• Moisture-resistant and washable
• Very hard-wearing and easy to look after
• Available in a wide range of patterns and textures

Ideal for: kitchens, bathrooms, hallways

Panoramic Wallpaper Murals

These wallpapers turn a single stretch of wall into a mural. They bring depth and character to a room.

Ideal for: creating a focal point in a living room or a bedroom

Choosing According to the Room

Living Room

Go for quality wallpapers that stand the test of time. Geometric and botanical patterns are the ones to watch.

Bedroom

Opt for soft, soothing shades. A textured wallpaper adds warmth and comfort.

Kitchen and Bathroom

Here you must go for a vinyl wallpaper or a non-woven with a moisture-resistant treatment.

Working Out How Much You Need

A simple formula: (Room perimeter x Height) / Area of one roll = Number of rolls

Always allow an extra 10-15% for pattern matching and cutting mistakes.

Our Expert Tips

• Order all your rolls at the same time (same batch number)
• Prepare your walls carefully before hanging
• Use an adhesive suited to the type of wallpaper
• With patterned papers, start from the centre of the main wall