Wallpaper Inn: How to Decorate with Wallpaper

Transform your living space into a vibrant tapestry of style and personality with the timeless allure of wallpaper. Whether you’re aiming for a bold statement or a subtle backdrop, the art of decorating with wallpaper can breathe new life into any room.

From intricate patterns that evoke a sense of grandeur to modern minimalist designs that exude sophistication, this versatile medium offers an endless array of possibilities. Today we are unlocking some of the secrets to creating a stunning visual landscape. Follow along as Wallpaper Inn and Laura Ashley guide us on how to decorate with wallpaper and elevate your home decor to new heights.

Laura and Bernard Ashley began printing textiles and scarves at their kitchen table 70 years ago. That same drive to celebrate prints and patterns is at the heart of the new wallpaper collection, now available locally from Wallpaper Inn.

Interior designers and DIY-ers agree that nothing can change a room’s energy and design aesthetic like wallpaper. Covering a room in prints can help create a focal point. Furthermore, it can highlight architecture, make a room feel larger or add drama to even the smallest of spaces.

Follow these tips and see how easy it is to decorate with wallpaper:

Decorate with joy-filled colours:

Don’t play it safe when filling rooms with joy and optimism. Instead, embrace colour that inspires happiness. As Architectural Digest reported, poetic blossoms are trending this year. There is no better example of joy-filled florals than the Tulips China Blue Wallpaper, which was inspired by a painted artwork found in the Laura Ashley archive. Furthermore, it offers a fresh pop of spring with mixed tulips and daffodils. Equally beautiful, the Gilly Multicolour Wallpaper is a charming line-drawn design featuring an abundance of stylised dahlias, daffodils and delphiniums with delicate butterflies.

Laura Ashley’s nostalgic Tulips print from the early 90s has been resized and re-coloured. It now boasts a fresh palette that we love.

Brighten rooms with subtle sunny yellows:

Yellow radiates optimism and has been a colour that the Laura Ashley team has counted on when a room needs to be a tad brighter. Stay away from harsh yellows that are too bright. Instead choose warmer, subtle yellow tones to help let the light in. To help make choosing the right yellow wallpaper a breeze, consider Wickerwork Pale Ochre Yellow Wallpaper. This is a small-scale geometric print. Alternatively, the Wood Violet Ochre Yellow Wallpaper is a naturalistic print originally added to the archive as a fabric sample in 1981. It features small flower sprigs in a repeat pattern.

Bring nature’s colours in through grounding greens:

Apolline Jade Green Wallpaper and Rye Sage Green Wallpaper are great examples of how sophisticated greens can change the mood of any room into a calming and sophisticated sanctuary. An archive print, Apolline is a classic ornate damask print. Furthermore, it is a botanical dream, while Rye print is a charismatic and pretty floral monoprint inspired by a wallpaper held in the Laura Ashley archive.

Do deep blues:

We love the simple monotone print in the Rye Midinight Seaspray Blue Wallpaper. The classic midnight blue and white combination is full of personality and drama. Furthermore, it offers a versatile aesthetic ideal for guest bedrooms, bathrooms and teen rooms where personality reigns. Perfect for those who love the formal Regency-core aesthetic, the romantic damask print featured in the Tregaron Midnight Blue Wallpaper offers a more refined look. It is inspired by French classical tonal designs with sophisticated cranes dancing among the scrolling stylised leaves and flowers.

Leaf-inspired wallpapers are a must-do:

Over their 70-year history, Laura Ashley has found that fans of the brand love a leaf design in addition to floral prints. Simplistic but still complicated thanks to nature’s beauty, leaves were the inspiration for the Mari Gold Wallpaper and the Apollline Dove Grey Wallpaper. Offering a country aesthetic inspired by painted artwork added to the Laura Ashley archive in 2006, Mari Gold Wallpaper’s large-scale leaf motif and naturalistic design is an excellent choice for those who love a timeless rustic style. At the same time, the Apollline Dove Grey Wallpaper is a top design for those who desire a more formal style. The ornate damask print features a timeless botanical design. As such, it looks great in a bedroom, dining room, study or guest bath.

Go geometric:

Even though Laura Ashley is known for floral prints, one of Mrs. Ashley’s first designs was a geometric print. They have always honoured that legacy. As such, the team included geometric prints in the line because Mrs. Ashley knew that geometric prints look great. They are beautiful as a stand-alone print or mixed with florals, stripes or checks. To celebrate the 70th anniversary, the team brought back the popular Wickerwork print in Leaf Green, Dark Seapray and Ochre Yellow wallpaper. It is a perfect choice if you are looking to freshen up your space with a timeless print.

Try intricate floral patterns:

The hand-drawn effect of the Louise Duck Egg Blue and Louise Slate Grey Wallpaper is a monochromatic paradise. Inspired by a print found in our archives, the Louise wallpapers add depth and texture to any room. The striking floral print illustrates an intricate line drawing of blooming hydrangeas and roses among leafy foliage.

Do’s and Don’ts of Choosing Wallpaper:

• Don’t be afraid to be bold. So many rooms are begging for colour and texture.
• Do be memorable. Wallpaper gives any room personality, often becoming the room people want to spend time in the moment they walk in the door.
• Don’t be afraid to hang wallpaper yourself. To help make it easier than ever to install wallpaper, we now offer “paste-the-wall” wallpaper, which is simple to hang and easier to remove than traditional wallpaper.
• Do order a sample before installing. We always suggest you order samples to ensure the colours and design are what you envisioned.
• Helen Ashmore, Head of Design at Laura Ashley, says: “Every moment this year is anchored in the past and present, and rooted in the design heritage that Laura Ashley pioneered across her life. Laura Ashley was a trailblazer and icon, and we are thrilled to continue her legacy through this anniversary year and beyond.”

Visit Wallpaper Inn and check out the latest Laura Ashley collections to brighten up your favourite space.