The English Home

Ways with WALLPAPER

Wallpaper is a versatile medium that has a transformative effect on a room. Though it requires more investment and commitment than a quick lick of paint, the impact of wallpaper pays dividends, especially when this decorative medium is used with panache and a little creativity. From matching, or contrasting, with fabrics, highlighting architectural features and adding flair to shelves or furniture through to mural-like scenes or applying pattern to the ceiling, wallpaper can transform a room, adding colour, pattern and character. Here we share some unusual, imaginative and interesting ways to work with papers that make the investment and effort worth every penny and moment.

Stripe it right

Stripes are an effective choice for chic walls and can be used in myriad ways. From wide and bold to narrow and classic, diagonal chevrons or patterns arranged into stripes, this versatile wall covering provides pattern without

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