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5 unexpected ways with wallpaper

It’s not just for the walls, transform a room with these ideas - by Andrea Black
  • 18 Mar 2019
5 unexpected ways with wallpaper

We all know that wallpaper can completely transform a room but have you ever thought about using it anywhere other than on the wall?We spoke with Paula Taylor, Graham & Brown’s Design and Trends Expert, on unexpected ways to use wallpaper.

Yasuni Lush Green Wallpaper from Graham & Brown

Yasuni Lush Green Wallpaper from Graham & Brown

Decoupage it!

Decoupage is the art of decorating an object by gluing paper cut-outs onto it and is a great way to reuse wallpaper and create stunning bespoke pieces of furniture. It can reinvent tired old pieces or liven up new inexpensive furniture and recreate something completely new and beautiful like this set of drawers above.

Kingdom Lion Wallpaper from Graham & Brown

Another clever example, Kingdom Lion Wallpaper from Graham & Brown

Lampshades

You can apply wallpaper to either the inside or outside of lampshades (or both!) creating a truly customised coordinated feel to your mood lighting. We love these lampshades developed by @emmafishman_stylist in collaboration with Graham & Brown below.

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A wallpapered lampshade by @emmafishman_stylist

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Stair Risers

Stairways are often ignored and unloved as they are a means to getting somewhere else and not a place to linger. With a little bit of effort, however, they can look really beautiful. Using wallpaper  creates a conversation piece. When wallpapering stair risers, either stick with one pattern, or create a hotchpotch of pattern and colour. We love what @andrea_groot has done in collaboration with Graham & Brown with this staircase below

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Stairway wallpaper by @andrea_groot

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The ceiling

Along with the stairs, the ceiling is another commonly overlooked area when decorating. The truth is, a beautifully patterned wall above you can create a mesmerising interior impact. Don’t be daunted by thinking it will be a hard task, Graham & Brown’s easy to hang wallpaper means that this can be created with ease. Time to stop neglecting the ceiling.  

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Make a statement with ceiling wallpaper

Door Panels

Wallpapering your door panels is a great way to add a little colour and pattern to a room. Plus adding wallpaper to the panels creates a picture frame around the pattern, changing it from a simple door to a piece of art. 

Andrea Black
Andrea Black
Travel, design and interiors writer Andrea Black embraces maximalism in the home, prefers mid-century modern style furniture and likes to hunt down vintage pieces. She specialises in travel relating to design, history, architecture and music. When visiting a city she will track down vintage vinyl record stores and bring home a local release.

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