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Living Room Wallpaper - 31 Living Room Wallpaper Ideas

One of the simplest ways to change up your living room is with wallpaper, whether you want a calming vibe using soft neutrals or a real hit of colour and pattern, and there are so many designs to choose from.

When it comes to living room wallpaper, murals are so popular right now and really express your personality – you can even design your own. Wallpaper can also be used to highlight a particular architectural feature such as a chimney breast or alcoves – and think about the fifth wall aka the ceiling, to really make an impact.

'When choosing wallpaper, consider the size of a room. Smaller scale patterns work well in big rooms, but can overwhelm smaller spaces,' explains David Harris, Design Director at Andrew Martin. 'Larger scale patterns work well in most rooms but think about lighting, as this can affect the look of wallpaper and make a colour appear lighter or darker.'

To make larger living rooms appear more intimate, opt for darker, more dramatic tones such as purple or navy, or for a compact lounge, lighter hues such as grey will create the illusion of space.

Importantly, think about the style of your home too, as this will affect your living room wallpaper design. 'Traditional patterns often suit period homes better, whilst kitsch patterns can add a sense of fun,' explains David Harris. 'Don’t be afraid to combine different patterns. Mix classic designs such as stripes or florals with exotic styles such as ikats and kilims. Avoid making the space look too busy by choosing patterns in colours that complement each other.'

So on that note, get some inspiration for the main room in your home with these living room wallpaper ideas.

John Lewis

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Living Room Wallpaper Idea 1: Keep It Fresh

There is nothing more fabulous than expressing the beauty of spring and summer through wallpaper. Whether you opt for prints of climbing roses, green foliage (like this one from John Lewis) or a pretty display of flowers, they are perfect for bringing the garden into your home.

Pictured: Modern Country collection at John Lewis.

Graham & Brown

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Living Room Wallpaper Idea 2: Abstract

Blue and grey are among the greatest of friends, blending into one another so seamlessly. Looking to totally transform the look of your interior? Why not consider an abstract-inspired wall mural, such as this calming design from Graham & Brown. It's guaranteed to bring a creative presence to any living room.

Pictured: 'Dismorr related forms' bespoke mural, Graham & Brown, £32

Dunelm

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Living Room Wallpaper Idea 3: Green and White

You can't go wrong with a green and white colour scheme. Cool-toned green is often associated with nature, while shades of white generally tend to keep rooms fresh and airy. Tie the two together in the form of wallpaper and you've got a match made in heaven.

Pictured: Living room room set from Dunelm

James Merrell/Farrow & Ball

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Living Room Wallpaper Idea 4: Keep Calm

'Small wallpaper designs are often the most successful for calming interiors, such as pretty and discreet florals,' says Patrick O’ Donnell from Farrow & Ball. 'Try to avoid anything too challenging or busy – regarding the palette, think soft greys, neutrals, dusty pinks, or pale greens.'

Pictured: Wallpaper by Farrow & Ball in 'Atacama', £114 for 10m roll

Graham & Brown

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Living Room Wallpaper Idea 5: Tall Order

Stripes never fail to please and are a timeless choice. Stripes work well in all rooms but are particularly good if you have low living room ceilings as they give the illusion of making the room look taller.

Top Tip: Stripes look good teamed with panelling and if you are yearning for the Bridgerton look, they aren’t called a Regency Stripe for nothing!

Pictured: Heritage Stripe in Grey, Graham & Brown

Elizabeth Ockford

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Living Room Wallpaper Idea 6: Subtle Shading

A lovely way to add colour to a plain living room is with ombre wallpaper. Choose your favourite shade then have a wall that begins with a deep tone at the bottom and graduates to a paler shade at the top. It's subtle, calming, and easy to live with, especially in this lovely blue.

Pictured: Horizon Deep Blue wallpaper, Elizabeth Ockford

Farrow & Ball

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Living Room Wallpaper Idea 7: Think About Shelving

If you have wallpaper offcuts from a previous project, why not use them to put a patterned backing to a set of shelves? It looks much more interesting than plain white and means if you don’t have enough books or accessories in your living room, there is always something lovely to look at.

Pictured: Hornbeam wallpaper BP5001; shelves in Pointing Estate Eggshell, both from Farrow & Ball

Little Greene

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Living Room Wallpaper Idea 8: Dark Patterns

Don't be afraid to go dark in a living room – you can tie the scheme together with bold, punchy accents, like this burnt orange armchair. Wooden furniture grounds the scheme.

Pictured: London Wallpapers, New Bond Street - Hide, Little Greene

Farrow & Ball

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Living Room Wallpaper Idea 9: Curved Motifs

Soft and gentle, this beautifully tactile scallop design gently dances across the length of the paper, creating an inherently sophisticated feel in a living room environment.

Pictured: Arcade BP 5305, Farrow & Ball

Woodchip & Magnolia

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Living Room Wallpaper Idea 10: All The Arches

Do you have arched alcoves in your living room? This more traditional, retro-style floral wallpaper is used in a wonderful way. The patterned paper really makes these arches stand out, especially set against the plain dusky pink wall. Shelves have been placed in front of it, but it's the shape that adds personality to this room and showcases the wallpaper.

Pictured: Floresta wallpaper in pink; Pink Cloud emulsion, both Woodchip & Magnolia

MINDTHEGAP

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Living Room Wallpaper Idea 11: Tranquil Scenes

Bring relaxed holiday vibes to your living room with a wallpaper design which reflects soft tones and tropical elements, like this Caribbean-inspired large scale painted palm tree wallpaper. Here, dark contours of the palm stems blend with pastel greens and sandy shades of gold, in a hazy, calming composition.

Pictured: CAYO LARGO Wallpaper, MINDTHEGAP

Paper Library

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Living Room Wallpaper Idea 12: Panelling

Create interest with wallpaper panels. This all over lattice design works perfectly against the dark grey; it's a subtle pattern and not too big but it stands out. The design is reminiscent of tiles and has a touch of Morocco about it.

Top Tip: This living room wallpaper idea works particularly well tall ceilings.

Pictured: Quatrefoil Kohl wallpaper, Paper Library

Farrow & Ball

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Living Room Wallpaper Idea 13: Rustic Joy

For a rustic, country-style inspired living room, opt for an intricate botanical design. This wallpaper print is inspired by a brightly coloured swatch found nestled in an old fabric mill. Named after the flowering South American desert, this playful print is the ultimate in escapism.

'Wallpapers can add another dimension of warmth and textural interest to a room, from small motif designs to the more graphic. They are also a great way to hide flaws if your walls are not in the best order,' explains Patrick O’Donnell, Brand Ambassador at Farrow & Ball.

Pictured: Atacama BP 5804, Farrow & Ball

Little Greene

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Living Room Wallpaper Idea 14: Flamboyant Blues

The colour blue can make you feel calm and relaxed or vibrant and energised, and can work well in a living room. Complement an all-blue scheme with blue paint on doors and around fireplaces, and printed wallpaper on the four walls. This flamboyant peacock feather design provides a splash of colour.

Pictured: Carlton House Terrace - Blue Plume, Little Greene

Graham & Brown

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Living Room Wallpaper Idea 15: Energise Your Space

This gorgeous design — featuring muted pink florals and crisp green leaves — will transport you to a luscious summer garden. Fun yet liveable, it's ideal for anyone looking to shake up their living room scheme (and create real wow factor).

Pictured: 'Tigerlily Lush' wallpaper, Graham & Brown, £65

I Love Wallpaper

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Living Room Wallpaper Idea 16: Diamond Life

A simple, geometric design that is bold but not overpowering will give a lift to any living room. This combination uses the softer end of the palette with a chalky grey linen upholstered sofa and muted yellow walls.

Top Tip: Choose cushions that complement the colour scheme but also add pattern and texture.

Pictured: Geometric Mustard, I Love Wallpaper

Abigail Edwards

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Living Room Wallpaper Idea 17: Sleeping Beauty

This lovely Brambleweb wallpaper is used as a feature on one wall with a complementary paint shade on the other walls. To take the scheme one stage further, why not use fabric in the same design to cover an armchair?

'Living rooms are the obvious place for wallpaper, you can make a statement or add atmosphere. Paper the entire room and ceilings to envelop the space, Brambleweb wallpaper is perfect for this, the tangled vines appear to have been growing up the walls for years, like a modern day sleeping beauty,' says Abigail Edwards, Wallpaper, Fabric and Accessory Designer.

Top Tip: You could even add a cushion in the same fabric but a contrasting shade for a complete look.

Pictured: Brambleweb wallpaper in Nude, Abigail Edwards

Cole & Son

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Living Room Wallpaper Idea 18: Brightly Coloured Florals

Love jewel colours? Bring colour and character to your living room with punchy hues. Team wall panelling with a pretty, floral wallpaper design to make your room sing with personality.

Pictured: Bougainvillea (Rouge, Leaf Green & Cerulean Sky on Charcoal), Cole & Son

Wallsauce

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Living Room Wallpaper Idea 19: Make A Statement

Go bold! Murals have really grown in popularity in recent years. With a big pattern like this, there is no need for artwork, the wallpaper does the talking, so it's designed to be used on one wall only. In yellow and grey, this wallpaper would be great teamed with a mustard armchair, cushions or rug.

'With trends like maximalism, murals work hand in hand to pack that punch and maximise your living space,' says Amy Hillary, Interiors Writer at Wallsauce.

Pictured: Transparent Gold Wallpaper, Wallsauce

Nat Maks

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Living Room Wallpaper Idea 20: In The Frame

If it's a beautiful wallpaper, why not frame it? Wallpaper can make fantastic art work. This wonderful, one-off marble wallpaper print is £95 from Nat Maks – Natascha Maksimovic is a print maker and illustrator and makes them in her studio in Margate. This design is perfect in this lounge room with its peach and blush palette.

John Lewis & Partners

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Living Room Wallpaper Idea 21: Artful Dimension

Make a feature of bespoke furniture in your living room by using patterned wallpaper to accentuate its design and features. This charming wallpaper print wonderfully adds so much extra detail, giving the bookcase within the arched alcove an extra dimension beyond its artfully styled shelves.

Pictured: Shop the Heritage Revival trend at John Lewis & Partners

Forest Homes

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Living Room Wallpaper Idea 22: Art Work

In a big open area like a loft-style living room, zone the space with a huge mural. Although it's large, it's quite calming due to the grey and white monochrome palette and simple design – it looks like a painting.

Top Tip: Murals are so versatile as they can be made to any size.

Pictured: Miami Palms Mural Wallpaper, Forest Homes

Cole & Son

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Living Room Wallpaper Idea 23: Fake It

If you yearn for a library or just love this quirky design, it’s been used here to great effect. Using it on the near and far walls leads you in, and it is complemented perfectly with the deep pink woodwork which echoes the spines on the 'books'.

Top Tip: It would be great in a small space too.

Pictured: Fornasetti Senza Tempo Ex Libris wallpaper, Cole & Son

Woodchip & Magnolia

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Living Room Wallpaper Idea 24: Floral Delights

You can't go wrong with a floral living room wallpaper. Pick a bold and whimsical pattern to make a statement.

'Wallpaper can help make small spaces feel more intimate and add interest to larger rooms by creating another layer of pattern, and there is no rule regarding the scale of design – using a large design in a small environment can make a striking visual statement,' says Patrick O’Donnell, Brand Ambassador at Farrow & Ball.

Pictured: Onism Ecru, Woodchip & Magnolia

Little Greene

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Living Room Wallpaper Idea 25: Double Up

For an interesting living room wallpaper idea, choose your colour palette then use different patterned wallpapers in different areas. Choose one for the walls and a different one for the chimney breast. It will define the areas in a complementary way. Then follow the theme on the armchair with different fabrics on the body of the chair and the sides.

Pictured: Alcove walls: Norcombe in Welkin; Chimney Breast: Cones in Lint; Skirting and fireplace painted in Shirting no. 129, all Little Greene

Farrow & Ball

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Living Room Wallpaper Idea 26: Look Up

Don't forget about the ceiling. It's often just painted white and forgotten about, but decorating the ceiling can make a huge difference to a living room. Complete the look with a complementary wallpaper as seen here, or use something completely different.

Pictured: Tessella BP3608 on the ceiling and BP3601 on the walls, both Farrow & Ball

Surface View

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Living Room Wallpaper Idea 27: Optical Illusion

It really looks like there are carvings on the wall, but no, it's wallpaper. It would really make a statement in a living room, dining room or hallway.

'Rather than the delicate patterns you used to see on your grandma's wall, murals deliver a much more impactful presence,' says Amy Hillary at Wallsauce. 'Although the material is traditional wallpaper, murals are designed with images rather than repeating patterns.'

Pictured: Opal mural by Ella Doran, Surface View

Mini Moderns

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Living Room Wallpaper Idea 28: Get With The Beat

If mid-century is your thing, choose one of the stunning styles from Mini Moderns – this one is called P.L.U.T.O in Emerald and Silver. With bold stripes and circles, this wallpaper is named after the Pipeline Under The Ocean – a WW2 fuel line built under the English Channel from Britain to France. It's eco too, printed using water based ink on papers from sustained forests.

Scion

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Living Room Wallpaper Idea 29: Section Off

Another clever living room wallpaper idea is to use it as a partition. In a through room, use wallpaper to define the spaces. This fun but sophisticated flamingo design gives the room a Miami feel, further complemented by the retro-style palm leaf fabric on the curtains and the white metal pool chair.

Pictured: Zanzibar wallpaper; Parlour Palm Citrus Fabric, both Scion

The Curious Department

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Living Room Wallpaper Idea 30: Glamorous Touch

For the eccentrics amongst us, use this wallpaper on all four walls, but it would also be fabulous on a feature wall. With sweeping tangles of chains, pearls, jewels and frogs, it’s like being inside a fairy tale.

Pictured: Tiana Antique, The Curious Department

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    Our living room is the place where we relax, where we entertain, and where we feel safe and comfortable. Wallpapers are a great way to give this space an individual touch. They can create a unique atmosphere of well-being. A stylish ambience and a representative character go hand in hand. The sky's the limit when it comes to style choices and creativity. Country House, Retro Lounge, Botanical, Modern Upper Class, Clean Chic, Romantic are just a few examples. In addition to personal preferences, other parameters like room size, layout, colour, etc. are also decisive factors when choosing the perfect wall décor. This guide answers the most important questions regarding living room wallpaper.

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    Lick of paint or wallpaper in the living room?

    Whether it is preferable to simply paint the walls or use wallpaper to beautify your living room depends on aspects like practicality, functionality and comfort. A combination of wallpaper and paint is often the best option.

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    How to combine wallpaper with paint

    Layout and size of the room are the main factors to consider when deciding whether walls painted in one colour should be combined with a pattern, motif, or effect wallpaper. Opulent, unusual and three-dimensional pattern wallpapers are all great choices for a feature wall. The remaining three walls can be painted in a matching or contrasting colour. Picking a specific colour of the wallpaper pattern for the painted walls is ideal as this will result in a unified picture.

    Our service for you: Colour coding and non-woven wallpaper that can be painted over

    You don't need to make a decision for or against any specific option. Why not combine them? We offer a special non-woven wallpaper (also known aslining paper) which creates the perfect surface for your painted walls and can be painted over at any point. Because we provide you with a colour code for every wallpaper, you can easily find the wall paint that will match your favourite design wallpaper.

    What are the criteria for choosing the right wallpaper for the lounge?

    Besides personal preferences, parameters like room size, architectural characteristics, light (natural/artificial), and ceiling height are all important factors to think about. Surface materials, cleaning characteristics, and how to hang the wallpaper are also significant considerations.

    Room Size

    A small living room will always benefit from light wallpaper colours and delicate, compact patterns with gentle movement. Darker and more intense wallpaper colours and larger-scale or three-dimensional patterns are great for more spacious rooms. Narrow, long spaces can appear bigger when wallpapers with horizontal stripes are used.

    Special architectural characteristics/sloping ceilings

    Rooms with bay windows, tricky corners, large recesses and alcoves, wall projections and ledges, a large number windows, or sloping ceilings require appropriate wallpapers. Complex pattern structures rarely lead to satisfying results. Instead, choose delicate patterns and designs, for instance stripes or floral elements, or paint those "tricky" areas.

    Brightness/Light (artificial/natural)

    The more natural light floods the room, the brighter it will appear. Combined with wallpapers in light colours, the room will visually increase in size and width. Dark wallpaper colours reduce potential glaring from strong daylight effects. For highly reflective or shiny wallpaper surfaces, the wall should be away from the direct line of view so that the eye isn't attracted as this would be distracting (for instance when watching TV).

    Ceiling Height

    High ceilings can appear lower when wallpapers with horizontal patterns are used. Another option is to choose two different wallpapers which "separate" the lower and upper part of the wall visually, making the ceiling appear lower. The oppressive character of a low ceiling can be balanced out by choosing a vertical pattern, especially stripes.

    Surface Materials

    Specific materials and surface characteristics lend haptic charm and interest to wallpaper. Textile and flock wallpapers with a tactile and authentic structure exude a cosy warmth. Glass bead wallpapers add sparkle and luxury to the room. Cork wallpapers fill the space with the purity of nature. With their iridescent sheen, metal wallpapers takes us on a journey to the future.

    Hanging/removing wallpaper

    Non-woven wallpapers are easy to put up - there are no waiting (soaking) times, as the wallpapering paste is applied directly to the wall. They can be pulled off the wall in a dry state - a quick and clean process that usually leaves no traces behind. For paper-based wallpapers, the adhesive is applied to the back and needs to soak in for a specific amount of time. Depending on the surface material, these types of wallpapers can be removed in a dry or damp state.

    Washability

    In family living rooms where children will be present, washable wallpapers with a sealed or coated surface (non-woven or vinyl wallpapers) are a great choice. Depending on their cleanability characteristics, they can be washable, super-washable or scrubbable. Spongeable wallpapers cannot be cleaned with damp cloths.

    Which colour should I choose for the living room?

    With the exception of colours that are too stimulating or bright (e. g. neon colours), anything is possible. Amongst the ultimate colour favourites for lounges and living rooms are white, beige, grey, blue, and green. Dark, muted shades of red or brown as well as black are also great options.

    White

    White symbolises purity, innocence, freshness. Wallpapers which are predominantly white are perfect for rooms which need an injection of light, width and space. In addition, white emphasises all other colours. Many elegant, modern, purist interior design concepts benefit greatly from white wallpapers. They are also ideally suited to the Scandinavian Look and Clean Chic.

    Beige

    This natural colour whose name is connected to lamb’s wool combines brown and white into a beautifully balanced (and balancing!) hue. It provides light, warmth and a sense of well-being. Beige pattern or base colours are popular in the Country House style but also add a certainje ne sais quoito natural or Asia looks. Romantic or geometric wallpapers in beige have a fabulously light, almost weightless effect.

    Grey

    This mixture of white and black is the perfect partner for eccentric living room design experiments. The colour of neutrality and opposites comes in an almost endless array of nuances. Grey wallpaper can exude majestic elegance, delicate purity or voluptuous warmth. This is why they are true design wonders for modern, futuristic, atmospheric and bold styles.

    Blue

    The colour blue has a calming, balancing effect. It promotes creativity and innovation. Blue wallpapers offer a whole universe of ideas - from maritime to Mediterranean, from exotic to regal and glamorous. Darker shades of blue fill the room with enchanting magic, whilst green-blue and light blue hues are stimulating and open the mind.

    Green

    Green is synonymous with nature and spring, renewal and growth. In living rooms, green wallpapers promote relaxation whilst preventing tiredness. They are subtle sources of power, energy, and inspiration. Simply perfect for the botanical trend, nature look, tropical oases, coquettish romanticism, and flower power.

    Which types of wallpaper will make the living room appear more spacious?

    Wallpapers with delicate, soft patterns in light hues, with a subtle shimmer or shine, all make a small living room appear larger.

    Patterns

    Small rooms benefit from delicate, even, vertical pattern designs - especially when all walls are wallpapered. Lines, dots, floral or botanical elements are suitable examples. For those who prefer a more exuberant or darker pattern, a feature wall (without windows or doors) could be the best option. The remaining walls should be kept in light, friendly plain colours.

    Wallpaper Colour

    Light, natural and pastel wallpaper colours add space to a room. Light blue, cool turquoise, pea green, pastel violet, beige, grey, light wood shades, and marble white all possess this effect. White-gold and silver also make the room look larger. For long, narrow rooms, the long walls should be kept in light colours, the short ones in dark colours.

    Shimmer and shine, metallic effects

    Wallpapers with shimmering, metallic, or light-reflecting details create more space. For instance, a small room can become seemingly multi-dimensional by using a metal effect wallpaper. This type of wall décor can be applied to all walls or just on a feature wall - in some cases, involving the ceiling in the design concept can also work perfectly.

    How much wallpaper should be used in living rooms?

    Depending on the size, layout, and light conditions, the chosen wallpaper can be put up on all walls, a feature wall, three of the walls, two adjacent walls or two walls facing each other. Wallpapering the ceiling is also an increasingly popular option.

    Feature Wall

    Feature walls are a great option if a wallpaper model features a dominant, large-scale or multi-dimensional pattern. The remaining walls should be painted in matching colours. The wall behind the sofa or couch ensemble is particularly suited for a feature wall. After all, it shouldn't be hidden behind high or wide furniture. A very contemporary take on the concept is the "feature ceiling".

    All-over wallpapering

    To put the same wallpaper up on all four walls and perhaps even the ceiling does take a little bit of courage, but the results are often stunning. For a successful project of this nature, the pattern size, pattern run and colour combination of the wallpaper should work harmoniously with the size and light conditions of the room.

    Three adjacent walls

    In large rooms, three adjacent walls - bulkhead and side walls - can be adorned with the same design wallpaper. This creates a unified look which will be beautifully emphasised by one wall in just one single colour. It also allows for three-dimensional and large-scale patterns to be integrated more smoothly.

    Two walls opposite each other or adjacent

    Wallpapering two walls which face each other is a great option if, for example, two different but matching design wallpapers are to present their full effect. Adjacent walls with two different or the same pattern wallpaper can cleverly separate various different parts of the living room, e.g. dining area, reading space, play corner.

    Where can I buy living room wallpapers?

    Living room wallpapers can be purchased in specialist wallpaper shops, DIY stores, specialised on-line shops, or via the painter/decorator who is commissioned to do the work. The chosen avenue is down to personal priorities and preferences.

    Specialist Wallpaper Shops

    Specialist shops for painting and wallpapering products or interior design requirements provide a carefully selected product range as well as sample books by well-known manufacturers. Naturally, the selection will be somewhat limited. The greatest advantage is the availability of extensive advice by experts. If the desired wallpaper is in stock, it can be taken home immediately.

    DIY Stores

    Due to the comprehensive range of products for craftsmen and DIY enthusiasts, large DIY chains are divided into departments. The wallpaper departments will provide mainly the most common and popular models. Any advice available will be less extensive. The greatest advantages are that the wallpapers can be seen and touched right there and then and, if available in sufficient amounts, be taken home straight away.

    On-line Wallpaper Shops

    On-line shops specialising in wallpapers offer a multi-faceted range encompassing many exclusive wallpaper manufacturers and designers. There are usually many helpful features which will enable the consumer to make the right choice, and wallpaper calculators which will determine the exact amount required. To help with the decision-making, pattern samples can be ordered. The ordering process is streamlined and simple. There is also no need to travel or personally transport the purchased goods.

    Painters/Decorators

    If you commission a specialist to do the work for you, you will usually be able to source the wallpaper through them. However, the choice will be limited to those partners the company collaborates with. The smaller the company, the more limited the choices on offer. Painters/Decorators will be able to give you extensive advice.

    How much does it cost to have the living room wallpapered by a professional?

    Prices for wallpapering projects carried out by professionals are based on either square meters of wall space or living space. The final price depends on the type of wallpaper, level of complexity and preparation required. Material costs are also added. Costs can vary depending on regions, too.

    Wallpaper Type

    The cost for hanging the wallpaper depends on the type of wallpaper. Classic wood-chip wallpaper is the most cost-effective option; pattern wallpapers with rapport are more costly. Delicate surfaces, special gluing techniques and methods (e.g. for textile wallpapers) also add to the price per square meter.

    Level of Complexity

    Putting up wallpaper on ceilings, sloping ceilings, in bay windows, corners, ledges and other special architectural characteristics is particularly tricky and takes skill and patience, which results in additional costs per square meter.

    Removing old wallpaper

    Removing old wallpaper is charged separately. This process is easier and less time-consuming for non-woven wallpapers which can simply be pulled off in a dry state than for old paper-based wallpapers which will need soaking before scraping off.

    Preparing the Surface

    This is obviously much cheaper to do if there is just the odd crack or minor hole to fill rather than when a full-scale plastering job is required. Very absorbent walls need to be treated with deep primer or wallpapering paste before the actual wallpapering process can start. Applying a layer of lining paper will even out discolourations and minor cracks etc. of the surface. Each of these additional costs is calculated per square meter or hours required.

    Special Processes

    Amongst potential special processes which can push up prices significantly are the removal of distemper, full-scale plastering, or dealing with mould, all of which are calculated according to the effort and time involved.

    Material Costs

    Material costs include adhesive/wallpapering paste and other consumable materials like filler, putty, deep primer, lining paper. In addition, there is the cost for the wallpaper itself (if provided by the decorator).

    Wallpaper ideas for living rooms

    There is a plethora of styles and interior design options suitable for living rooms: Chilled Retro Lounge vibes, Colonial adventures, modern Baroque, Shabby Chic, Asia style, or Botanical oases are just a few themes that could be mentioned. Amongst the Top Five favourite styles are Country House, Modern Art, Classic, Scandinavian, and Luxury.

    Country House Style

    There is a variety of Country House styles, usually tied to specific regions: English Cottage, Country Estate "en Provence", Spanish Villa, Cottage in the Alps. The Country Look often features pastels and light, earthy, woody colours; depending on the specific sub-style, dark and strong hues might also feature. Great partners for this style are tile, stone and wood wallpapers, classic plaid designs, elegant stripe wallpapers, floral patterns with herbs and flowers, or models with playful animal motifs.

    Modern

    Modern wallpapers come in the most unconventional, unusual and provocative designs. They pick up on trends and reinterpret classic motifs - or create their own. Strong colours in striking combinations, fantastic effects and optical illusions are all components of contemporary lounge wallpapers. Modern Art demands attention, which means that the rest of the interior design concept should be kept simple and clean.

    Classic Styles

    Classic wallpaper patterns are timeless and yet very modern. With their striking composition of ornaments in a variety of sizes, wallpapers with Baroque motifs can be sophisticated, flamboyant or whimsical and hip. Wallpapers in the Art Deco style impress with stunning graphic elements, metal sheen effects and contemporary colour combinations. Art Nouveau wallpapers with artfully arranged ornaments create extravagant, sophisticated styles in living rooms.

    Nordic/Scandinavian

    The Scandi Style: Minimalist, refreshingly clean and extremely flexible. For this modern interior design look, wallpapers with graphic/geometric designs inspired by Swedish originals are the perfect match. White, light to medium shades of grey, ice-blue, beige and nude are the main basic colours. Furnishings feature straight lines, elements are reduced to the essentials - this is what makes the Scandinavian style so irresistible.

    Luxury

    Exotic leather, glamorous sparkly glass beads, shimmering gold and silver, iridescent metal, the finest silk, all combined with breath-taking pattern designs, structures and effects. The luxurious style of interior design is highly representative and exudes a sense of "only the best will do". Luxury is always extravagant, bold and not tied down to specific patterns.

    Our tips: How to make a success of your wallpapering project

    1. Make use of our wallpaper pattern samples which will enable you to check and compare and make your decisions based on facts.
    2. Prepare a draft of your living room, including furniture and special room characteristics, colours of wall paint and wallpaper samples. This will give you a better idea of the end result.
    3. Bright colours or dominant patterns should be used sparingly as the lounge is, first and foremost, an area of relaxation, an oasis of calm. One feature wall with a patterned wallpaper is often enough to emphasise a specific style.
    4. An atmosphere of warmth and comfort can be created by choosing the right colours, material structures and wallpaper surfaces. Wallpapers with imitation wood designs, bamboo or cork finishes and textile wallpapers fill your lounge with a sense of comfort and well-being.

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    Living Room Wallpapers - 150+ (Photo) Interiors & Modern Ideas

    The living room of any room, whether it is a residential building or an apartment, is a place of rest for family members and their guests. Therefore, its interior should be conducive to pleasant communication in the circle of dear people. In addition, the first impression of the interior of the living room is judged on the hospitality and cordiality of the owners of the house.

    Contents:

    • Nuances when choosing materials
    • Wall clothing: types
    • Color range
    • Unusual wallpapers
    • The best colors and shades
    • Prints and patterns
    • Combined wallpapers
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    Nuances in the choice of materials

    The living room in the house is a common room and is designed for free time for all members of the social unit. Therefore, interior design should be both practical and festive. When choosing wallpaper, be guided by the style of the interior, the furniture you plan to install, the color of its upholstery.

    Planning the situation in advance

    In addition, the main points that require special attention are the following:

    Living room size

    This is the number that is taken into account first. There is an explanation for this: there are no strict restrictions for a spacious room, but finishing materials in dark colors are not suitable for a small room. Choose light and airy options for interior decoration, so the room will visually look more spacious. It is better to choose a canvas for the walls in the living room of a milky color, with shades of pink or gold. A drawing depicting large shapes is suitable for a large room, and with a small ornament - for a small one.

    We take into account the dimensions of the room

    Ceiling height

    If it is high, it is better to paste over the walls in a horizontal strip. If the ceiling is low, prints with wide stripes in the vertical direction will do. They visually increase the height of the ceiling.

    Illumination

    If the room is warm and the windows face south, choose a canvas for walls with contrasting cold shades, such as gray, blue, green. If the living room is located on the north side, warm, soft colors are suitable: beige, golden, cream.

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    Clothes for walls: types

    Wallpaper is a popular finishing building material that is used in the living room interior. All of them are conditionally divided into the following types:0003

    Paper

    This is a mediocre option for wall decoration, as the base is thin and deforms and breaks when glued. In addition, with their help it is impossible to hide the imperfections of the surface that is pasted over. But, if the walls are even, without cracks and roughness, and you really liked the pattern on the canvases, feel free to stick them, despite the short service life, because they are inexpensive.

    Paper wallpaper - a popular option

    Non-woven

    They have a pronounced structure and high density, due to which they are more durable. They are not afraid of moisture and direct sunlight. Non-woven samples are produced for painting, so they can always be repainted in any color. The interior of the living room will be updated, especially if it is the novelty of the season.

    Stylish and affordable non-woven wallpaper

    Vinyl

    Their base is paper and the surface is vinyl. Easy to clean when dirty. When gluing, the gaps in the joints are minimal, and it seems that the wall and the material covering them are a monolithic surface.

    Vinyl wallpaper for the living room

    Fabric

    Considered the most sophisticated. Their basis is paper and non-woven, and the surface of the front part is made of linen, velor, silk. Other fabrics may also be used. With such wallpaper, the interior is simply magnificent. But, there are drawbacks, for example, the price is impractical: pollution is difficult to remove, dust accumulates quickly.

    Luxury and sophistication of fabric wallpapers

    Light color palette

    Glass fiber

    Fiberglass is used in their manufacture. Such finishing materials are practical and durable. High moisture resistance, easy to clean and repaint.

    Choosing the right type of canvas

    Bamboo wallpaper

    They are most often used in the interior of a living room decorated in a colonial style. In addition, they are used as a decorative element, they do not paste over all the walls, but only part of them.

    Bamboo interior decoration

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    Color range

    If the floor in the room is dark and the furniture is decorated in saturated colors, light colors will do, which will give the interior lightness. It is known that the height of the room is visually reduced if the floor has a dark color. Therefore, choose models with stripes and vertical ornaments.

    Choosing models with stripes

    When decorating living rooms with light-colored floors, there are no such restrictions. You can choose any wallpaper: light, dark, plain or with a pattern. But it is better to glue only on one side if they are dark.

    The room will be brighter if the surface of the pasted materials is shiny. This wall covering is called silkscreen (satin). The reflection from them will be brighter if their surface has the effect of gilding, silvering. In a small living room, one shiny wall is enough, otherwise the room will look cramped.

    Single wall silver effect

    If it's hard to choose, buy a neutral color. They are universal, the interior can always be changed by changing textiles, accessories, lighting. With bright wallpaper on the walls it will be more difficult: you have to re-paste them.

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    Unusual wallpaper

    Currently, the choice of wallpaper is huge. Among them are many species familiar to us. But there are some unusual ones. For example, if you want to decorate the interior of the living room in an eco-style, you can take bamboo or cork wallpaper for pasting the walls. They hide all the bumps on the walls well. But only one wall is pasted over with them, otherwise your room will look like a bamboo grove.

    Cork wallpaper

    The interior of the living room is considered fashionable if its walls are finished with stone or brick. But this does not mean that the walls are actually lined with these materials. For this, there are textured ones, which are almost impossible to distinguish from a real wall.

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    The best colors and shades

    When choosing clothes for the walls, be guided by both your preferences and fashion in d interior design. Perhaps you will like those shades that are at the peak of popularity.

    Lilac living room design

    These include the so-called "complex" colors:

    • Lilac, fuchsia looks especially beautiful.
    • Blue and green: when combined, these colors look very sophisticated.
    • Bright shades. In this case, it is better to give preference to blue.
    • Gray never goes out of style. So, when using neutral shades, you can create a great background and focus on pieces of furniture. Gray color is elegant, restrained. It goes well with decorative wooden surfaces and bright contrasting interior items.

    Bright green color

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    Prints and Designs

    There are countless different prints and textures. Therefore, sometimes it is very difficult to choose the right pattern among hundreds of others. The following prints are popular:

    Large drawing

    Whether it be peas or flowers, palm trees or butterflies. Such a print will allow you to focus on the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe living room that, in your opinion, should attract the most attention. Interestingly, in many cases you don’t even need to decorate the living room with anything else, because beautiful and impeccably matched wallpaper with a large pattern perfectly copes with this purpose.

    Just choose skirting boards, curtains and flooring in the right color. It is preferable to use plain interior items, as too much decorative workload will make the interior design too pompous and ridiculous.

    Large pattern for maximum coverage

    Oriental pattern

    Many architects and designers have been captivated by the Asian flair. Therefore, you can find a large number of high-quality wallpapers with an oriental pattern. True, keep in mind: by choosing wallpaper on an Asian theme, you will oblige yourself to select special textiles and furniture in the same style so that the room looks harmonious.

    Oriental living room style

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    Floral design

    Wallpapers with natural prints are very popular these days. So, images can imitate bamboo, reeds and even the tropics. There are both bright and calm drawings in different shades. If you choose a bright print, such as a bright green top of a palm tree, then this wallpaper should be placed on only one wall, and the rest should be left more calm.

    Thus, you will focus on a certain area of ​​the living room and at the same time do not overload it with unnecessary decorations. By the way, floral print wallpapers are very easy to combine with other finishing materials, which should also be taken into account when choosing them.

    Emphasis on a particular area

    Flowers

    The print with the image of flowers does not lose its popularity. You can still find wallpaper with a small provincial pattern with daisies. However, now fashion trends are undergoing changes: large flowers are popular, as well as rich contrasting shades. Interior design with variations of these patterns will allow you to create a visual focal point in the room.

    Flowers for bright contrast

    Geometric pattern

    Also remains relevant. As with flowers, prints with a larger pattern should be chosen. In order to visually increase the free space, paste over the walls with wallpaper in light colors, which depict geometric prints. A vertical strip, for example, will visually increase the height of the room. However, do not choose solid colors that can make the room too boring.

    Geometric wall print

    Wall mural

    Nowadays, photo wallpapers are becoming more and more popular, on which anything can be depicted. You can order photo wallpapers with your own portrait or a picture from space orbit, but remember that in this case it is better to refuse impulsive decisions. Of course, it is important that the wallpaper has a beautiful and high-quality image. However, it is even more important that it fits organically into the design of the living room.

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    Combined wallpaper

    Combining different types is one of the best options in a modern living room interior. This is the time to experiment. Use several options at the same time, just do not forget to place accents. Options with vertical and horizontal stripes, borders will help make the interior of the living room stylish.

    Combining several types of wallpaper

    Combining several types of wallpaper not only looks elegant, but also allows you to correct layout flaws. For example, your living room performs both sleeping and working functions at once. In order to divide the room into appropriate zones, you can paste over the walls of the workspace with brighter canvases. The combination will allow you to visually increase the size of the room, as well as fill the empty space, draw attention to the most significant area.

    Filling in the empty space

    In order for the wallpaper to produce the desired effect and at the same time not oversaturate the living room, no more than two walls are singled out, combining different textures. In a narrow living room, it is better to paste over short walls in bright colors. Longer walls, on the contrary, are in soothing shades. If desired, you can focus on the recreation area or active area. To do this, it is not necessary to purchase contrasting wallpapers, you can simply choose a coating with a different texture.

    The main thing is not to overdo it with contrasts

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    Contents:

    Wallpaper in the interior of the living room

    Today, having got into a hardware store, it is not easy to make a choice regarding the purchase of wallpaper. This is due to the widest range offered by sellers. Wallpapers differ not only in colors, but also in textures, types, materials used and countries of manufacture.

    And so, we propose to consider in more detail each of the main types of wallpaper in the living room, based on the main material from which they are made.

    Paper

    The most inexpensive wallpaper option. But, this is rather one of their advantages. They have many more disadvantages. They are very thin, tear quite often during the pasting process, and the surface to which they are glued must be perfectly flat.

    Well, if you decide to choose wallpaper with drawings, then for their selection you will have to cut large enough pieces of material, which is very unprofitable from a financial point of view.

    Based on interlining

    This material is quite practical, the wallpaper is much brighter. They have a considerable density, so they are quite durable. Also, they are not afraid of high humidity and sunlight.

    But if you want to update the interior of your house, it is not necessary to re-paste new wallpapers, because you can even paint on non-woven base, and more than once! Today, this option is very fashionable and popular, it is offered in a wide range of different patterns and colors.

    Vinyl

    They are based on paper, but if we talk about their quality, then it does not differ at all from non-woven wallpaper. They are washable and cleanable. The canvases of such wallpapers look like a single whole, and after pasting the walls, there will be practically no visible borders.

    If the living room is covered with this type of wallpaper, you will not regret it, because it will look very fresh and interesting.

    Fabric based

    Yes, yes, such wallpaper will add sophistication to the interior. They are based on fabric with interlining and paper, and as for the top layer, it usually consists of silk, jute, linen, velor and other fabrics.

    This material is designed to decorate interiors. But, you need to take care of them in a special way, because they simply accumulate dust and dirt on themselves, and you cannot wash them.

    Glass

    It is possible that the previous versions are not suitable for you, and in this case we recommend choosing the variant of glass, which is quite practical and durable. For their manufacture, fiberglass is used, which has the property of high practicality and durability.

    And also their main advantages include the property of fire resistance, since they are not able to catch fire and burn. Also, they are not afraid of high humidity, and if desired / necessary, you can paint such material up to twenty times.

    Based on bamboo

    By choosing this type of wallpaper, you will literally create a living corner in your own home. These wallpapers are amazing, with them the living room will look luxurious. You and your guests will be very pleased to be in such a room, enjoying the pleasant atmosphere.

    But one must not get too carried away with such material. It will be enough to paste over with them only a small part of the wall, for example, near the TV. It is not difficult to take care of them, because they are quite unpretentious in this regard.

    It is enough to vacuum them several times during the year, but if there are too serious soiled areas, they can simply be removed with a damp sponge.

    And yet, in today's world it is very difficult to make a choice of wallpaper because of their huge range on the market.

    Advantages and disadvantages of using photo wallpaper

    A very popular option for decorating not only living rooms, but the entire living space.

    Even earlier, some time ago, the images were not very special quality. But, today the quality has changed very much for the better for us. Thanks to modern technologies, photo printing works real miracles, producing real works of art.

    It is very important that this type of material does not become an aggressor in the interior of the room, thereby annoying not only you, but also everyone who will come to visit you. By the way, it is this nuance that is the main drawback of this type of material. Their best location is where they will not distract from pleasant conversations or watching your favorite TV show or movie.

    It is quite difficult to combine photo wallpapers:

    • With basic patterns on which patterns are large enough
    • If there is too pronounced contrast with the main interior details
    • When space looks cluttered and styles don't match

    Choosing wallpaper based on the style of the interior

    Arranging design in the living room is very difficult. This issue should be approached with a pre-prepared, competent plan.

    Even if the living room is very small, for example, in Khrushchev, it will in any case reflect the understanding of this world of its owners and inhabitants, creating an atmosphere of comfort and coziness, including for guests of your home.

    Classic

    This option has always been neutral. Aggressive elements are not used here, everything is quite cozy and smooth. The interior is done in pastel shades, for example, beige, pale olive, terracotta, any brown shades. As for wallpapers, they are absolutely no exception here, and you can safely hang photos and paintings, mirrors in bronze frames on the walls.

    Look at our photo options for combined wallpaper in the living room, as well as many other variations for the classic style.

    Modern

    Natural wood, furs and leather, as well as stone materials and metal, are necessarily used in this variant. Forms with lines remain smooth. As wallpaper, you should choose a plant motif, as well as the animal world. The mosaic will also look original. And all this you can see in our catalog of photos of the most interesting design solutions.

    Modernity is based on art!

    Hi-tech

    This style is strict, close to minimalism. Speaking about its main idea, this includes a high level of functionality, because lockers are integral parts of the interior, the same applies to caches.

    As for the wallpaper, any shades can be chosen from white, grey, black, metallic. Smooth surfaces are also used and necessarily glossy.

    Oriental style

    Of course, a living room in this style will be incredibly cozy! After all, it is conditioned and filled with incredible charm.

    In such a living room every guest who comes to your house will be very comfortable. You can safely choose options for fabric wallpapers for walls in bright warm colors, they will look the most advantageous here!

    Everything here should be thought through in advance, down to every detail. We recommend that you decide on the culture in accordance with which you will design your housing. For example, choose Turkish, Chinese, Japanese, Moroccan style and others.

    Having picked it up in advance, you can quickly and easily decide on the wallpaper. So, they can be plain, or in traditional patterns.

    Country style

    This style can be used for the kitchen-living room. To some extent, it is similar to Provence, although it has masculine features. It does not use anything extra. There will not be a large number of figurines, paintings and other trifles.

    The walls will be decorated with wallpaper and may look like natural stone or wood masonry. Light colors and patterns with floral motifs are applicable. We offer you to view the proposed photo options to be inspired to create an individual unique interior design.

    Minimalist style

    A great modern option. Especially suitable for those who do not like something superfluous and distracting. Everything should be simple and clear. This applies to any shapes/lines. No details are allowed here. As for textiles, wallpapers, the pattern should not be intrusive. Choose a tone that is not saturated so that nothing hurts your eyes. Don't use bright accents.

    Combining wallpaper in the living room - existing techniques

    We invite you to familiarize yourself with the photos and videos presented on our website, choosing the material for decorating the walls in the hall of your house.

    Using the combined option, any room can be zoned into functional zones, and the room will be visually enlarged:

    • Recreation area
    • Meal reception area
    • TV viewing area

    There must be a smooth transition between colors. You can also paste over the walls at the top. Using light shades of wallpaper, and below - dark options. This will bring coziness to the room and incredible comfort.

    A very interesting option is also when three walls are pasted over with one version of the wallpaper, and the fourth is accentuated with some kind of bright accent, for example, with the same photo wallpaper.

    Which wallpaper to choose for multifunctional rooms

    For example, wallpapering a living room is one thing, but it also happens when the living room is combined with other functional areas, in which the interior design is chosen a little differently.

    Living room with bedroom

    The wallpaper for this room must be chosen very carefully. They certainly shouldn't be annoying. Even, on the contrary, they should have calm tones, such that you relax mentally. But it is the wallpaper that affects the overall atmosphere!

    For example, each color and its shades can have a different effect on the human mood.

    Positive effect will be: blue, purple, lilac, green and pastel.

    White and silver color have a neutral effect on a person.

    Red, acid, black can be negative.

    Kitchen with living room

    Today there is a wide variety of styles and types. Many different textures, colors, textures used for the production of materials. Of course, it will be easy for anyone to get confused here. Therefore, the color scheme of wallpaper for the kitchen-living room should be selected very carefully.

    Red or orange, green or yellow will have a positive effect.

    Negative effects: black, violet and blue in all shades.

    Having chosen the wallpaper very competently, the food will always turn out incredibly tasty on your table. In case of incorrect selection of finishing material, there will be absolutely no desire to eat delicious food in the kitchen.

    Living room decoration in Khrushchev

    When choosing wallpaper, consider the amount of natural light in the room. For example, when using large elements with drawings, the room will appear smaller in a small room, but if you use light options for finishing materials, the room will visually look larger.

    However, at your own discretion, it is still not recommended to paste over the room.

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