The era of the Wallpaper

Wallpaper was adapted by the western countries to add in design and character in to their bedrooms and living areas. Sri Lanka is adapting to this trend in luxury apartments in Colombo, and also in modern housing plans to give that lush look and feel.

Wallpapers have many benefits over paint; for starters if budget is a concern – it is almost the same price as paint. This item is not just to cover ugly walls, but to decorate and give your space a meaning or life. It has a variety of colours, designs, shades, and shapes to choose from; the selection is endless as you can have your own customized design. It becomes an extension of your personality!

If you would like to keep some of the painted wall showing, you could use wallpapers only on the edge of the room, and give the design your own twist. But some rooms look better if they are completely covered with wallpaper. It is a decorating element and is easy to remove and move around without any hassle.

Most importantly, wallpapers are easy to clean. This ensures that it is durable even if there is endless scrubbing. If you have kids around and your walls are most likely to get dirty, wall papers are the best option.

Apart from it being easy to install and reinstall, remove, clean and maintain, it livens up your space. Here is how you can make the most of wallpaper;

The colour white makes a living space look larger than what it is, playing with this colour is highly recommended. As you let the brilliant white touch the ceilings, choose a wallpaper that has a design that can run through the hallway to make it look colourful and vibrant.

Wallpaper can complement your taste for art, add in a little shimmer on to the wall paper to make sure it brightens up the room more and gives a luxurious touch. This can inevitably give the room an extra glow that can get your neighbours jealous anytime.

When you have the dull looking living spaces like the kitchen or pantry, liven it up with a hint of wallpaper by adding a touch of nature, a little bit of greenery, artwork of small trees and fruits…etc., it will make the sleek looking room more lively.

If you live in an apartment and do not have enough windows, wallpapers are your life saver as you could choose a design with some scenery to cover the closet and make it look like a window. The colour, and pattern will bring in positive energy inside the room. Plus the built in view can be anything you want it to be!

Do not be afraid to hang the pictures you have of your family or any paintings if you have a heavily worked wallpaper. Ensuring that the colour goes well together or even If it is a contrasting colour it can definitely give your space that zing, go ahead and be bold.

Considering your floor, always choose a wallpaper that’s of an opposing pattern. The contrast gives your home class and a completely unique look.

Decorating your home is an exciting moment in your life, and being able to have customized walls is a dream come true.