3 Ways To Decorate With Wallpaper

November 20th, 2025

With thousands of wallpaper designs to choose from in a variety of colourways, it can be overwhelming to know how to use them at their best.

Here are 3 ways you can use wallpaper in your home to get the best out of your chosen design.

Wild Meadow in Red by Albany.

1. Wallpaper Accents

Using wallpaper as an accent within a space can be a great way to lightly introduce pattern.

You could use wallpaper as an accent wall, wallpaper behind bookshelves or on cupboard or wardrobe doors to create a panelled look.

Zodiac in Green by Albany.

You could do this in combination with other wallpapers used throughout the room for a maximalist look too.

Combine large scale, detailed designs with more simplistic designs such as stripes or plain textures, layering a warm and cohesive scheme.

@holmestohomespainting. Baja in Green by Albany.

2. Wallpaper With Trim

It has become popular again to use wallpaper in conjunction with trim such as panelling, dado rails and wainscotting.

This works beautifully in period properties where decorative trim and architectural features can be seen in conjunction with floral or damask wallpapers.

@mariaj_70. Golden Lily in Green/Red by Morris & Co.

The Victorians loved wallpaper, so this trend echoes timeless tradition.

If you would like to be sympathetic to the past, opting for heritage designs from British brands such as Sanderson, Morris & Co. and 1838 Wallcoverings will make the scheme feel authentically traditional.

@mariaj_70. Golden Lily in Green/Red by Morris & Co.

3. All Over Wallpaper

If you are a lover of pattern, why not drench a whole room in one wallpaper…even on the ceiling!

This is perfect for small rooms where you want to create a cocooning feeling that makes a statement.

@doingbitsatno.4. Fruit in Gold/Jade by Morris & Co.

This can also make a space feel standout, especially when you choose the right design for the space.

In small rooms, opt for a more organic, trailing design as this will be easier to use.

To make a statement, you could continue a stripe or even a mural the whole way around a room.