Month: April 2024

Eterea Wallpaper – An ethereal, soft and painterly design featuring a tie-dye effect in a watercolour style to create an almost striped effect. Seen here in the Midnight colourway. Also available in teal or dove.

Selecting the perfect wallpaper for your lounge can significantly impact the ambiance and aesthetics of the space. Here are some considerations and tips to help you pick the right wallpaper:

1. **Theme and Style**: Determine the theme or style you want for your lounge. Whether it’s modern, traditional, minimalist, vintage, or eclectic, choose a wallpaper that complements this theme. For instance, geometric patterns might suit a modern lounge, while floral or damask designs could enhance a traditional style.

2. **Color Scheme**: Consider the existing color scheme of your lounge. Choose wallpaper colors that either complement or contrast with the colors of your furniture, curtains, and other decor elements. Neutral tones like beige, gray, or cream are versatile and can work well with various color schemes.

3. **Pattern and Texture**: Decide on the type of pattern and texture you prefer. Some popular choices include stripes, florals, geometric shapes, abstract designs, faux textures like brick or wood, and metallic accents. Be mindful of the scale of the pattern; larger patterns can make a room feel more spacious, while smaller patterns can create a cozy atmosphere.

4. **Lighting**: Take into account the lighting conditions in your lounge. If the room receives plenty of natural light, you can opt for bold patterns or darker colors. In rooms with limited natural light, lighter-colored wallpapers or those with reflective surfaces can help brighten up the space.

5. **Room Size**: Consider the size of your lounge. Light-colored wallpapers and vertical stripes can make a small lounge appear larger and more open, while darker colors and horizontal stripes might suit larger spaces.

6. **Durability and Maintenance**: Think about the durability and maintenance requirements of the wallpaper. For high-traffic areas like the lounge, choose a wallpaper that is easy to clean and resistant to wear and tear.

7. **Sample Testing**: Before making a final decision, obtain samples of your chosen wallpapers and test them in your lounge. This allows you to see how the colors and patterns look in the actual lighting conditions of the room. Wallpaper Direct have a huge range!

8. **Personal Taste**: Ultimately, trust your instincts and choose a wallpaper that resonates with your personal style and preferences. Your lounge should reflect your personality and make you feel comfortable and happy.

By considering these factors and taking your time to explore different options, you can find the perfect wallpaper to enhance the beauty of your lounge.

Toiles Resource Library

A wonderful collection of classic, traditional and modern contemporary toile patterns, sprinkled with archive details and fun modern twists. So whether you are looking for an 18th century pastoral scene, or a modern bamboo jungle – there is something for you here.

Toiles 

This is a really lovely range of wallpapers

This one is an all over bamboo design with exotic birds and butterflies in flight. Drawn in an etching style. Shown here in the Cream beige colourway. Wide width and shorter than standard roll length.

They have some stunning wallpapers on sale

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Morris Wallpapers – I love these!

Wallpaper Brands include:
Albany
A Street Prints
Boråstapeter
Cole & Son
Coordonne
Eijffinger
Galerie
Graham & Brown
Harlequin
Sanderson