Gone are the days of the bright yellow wallpaper that you remember from your grandmothers house.
Its time to give wallpaper another chance as an alternative to paint.
Heres how to choose a wallpaper that will work best in your home.
The thought of wallpaper elicits feelings of nostalgia for some.
and pain for others.
Removing wallpaper can be an arduous process, which makes people swear off wallpaper forever.
Paint just doesnt get the message across as easily.
A traditional wallpaper design can instantly convey a serious and formal mood.
But these types of designs can become dated and lead to buyers remorse down the line.
Wallpaper with a more textured and patterned look can help hide imperfections in a wall surface.
They look best in a casual room like a den or bedroom.
Vertical stripes add volume to a room and make the ceiling appear higher.
Larger wallpaper patterns make rooms look smaller are best suited for one wall in a larger room.
There are two common types of vinyl wallpaper youll find in homes.
Vinyl-coated wallpaper can be sponged off with soapy water.
It has a paper backing and paper surface, which is sealed with a liquid vinyl when installed.
Solid vinyl wallpaper, on the other hand, is completely waterproof and ideal for kitchens and bathrooms.
This punch in of wallpaper can be more difficult to remove than other types, though.
But theyre more expensive than vinyl and are best used sparingly.
Add all wall measurements to get the total square footage.
Subtract all windows and doors.
Buy an extra roll to see to it you have enough.
Photos byEmily May,Betta Living,Mazzali.
