The Wallpaper Journal
Pattern, palette and the practical details. Explore room stories and clear guidance for choosing wallpaper and wall murals that belong in your space.
Start with your room.
Ideas from the journal
Room stories & design advice
Explore color combinations, pattern scale and practical tips for your next project.
Entryway Wallpaper Ideas: Make a Small Foyer Feel Designed
A practical guide to choosing entryway wallpaper by circulation, pattern scale, material and sightline—with five distinctive foyer directions.
Entryway Wallpaper Ideas: Make a Small Foyer Feel Designed
A practical guide to choosing entryway wallpaper by circulation, pattern scale, material and sightline—with five distinctive foyer directions.
Black Friday Wallpaper Guide 2026: Plan Before You Buy
A practical 2026 Black Friday wallpaper guide to measuring, sampling, choosing materials and coordinating color—before a limited-time offer rushes the room.
Black Friday Wallpaper Guide 2026: Plan Before You Buy
A practical 2026 Black Friday wallpaper guide to measuring, sampling, choosing materials and coordinating color—before a limited-time offer rushes the room.
Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper on Furniture: 11 Ideas That Work
One old desk, eleven practical makeover ideas, and a careful guide to using peel-and-stick wallpaper on smooth furniture surfaces without mistaking every tabletop for a safe canvas.
Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper on Furniture: 11 Ideas That Work
One old desk, eleven practical makeover ideas, and a careful guide to using peel-and-stick wallpaper on smooth furniture surfaces without mistaking every tabletop for a safe canvas.
How to Style a Gray Hexagon Wall Mural Without the Cold Look
A practical design guide to balancing a gray hexagon mural with warm paint, natural wood, lighting, furniture and carefully repeated orange accents.
How to Style a Gray Hexagon Wall Mural Without the Cold Look
A practical design guide to balancing a gray hexagon mural with warm paint, natural wood, lighting, furniture and carefully repeated orange accents.
One Wall Mural, Two Colorways: Sage Green or Beige?
Explore one panoramic tropical mural in two distinct colorways—and use light, fixed finishes, furniture, crop, and samples to choose the version your room needs.
One Wall Mural, Two Colorways: Sage Green or Beige?
Explore one panoramic tropical mural in two distinct colorways—and use light, fixed finishes, furniture, crop, and samples to choose the version your room needs.
Vintage Landscape Wallpaper: How to Make a Room Feel Larger
A vintage landscape wallpaper guide to using horizon placement, custom crop, color, furniture, and material to make rooms feel spacious and refined.
Vintage Landscape Wallpaper: How to Make a Room Feel Larger
A vintage landscape wallpaper guide to using horizon placement, custom crop, color, furniture, and material to make rooms feel spacious and refined.
From first idea to finished wall
Plan your project with confidence.
Practical starting points for choosing, measuring and preparing. Open a guide for the details.
How to measure your wall
Measure the width and height in several places, then record the widest and tallest measurements. Note your units and any sloped ceilings, alcoves or other obstacles.
Wall murals: use the size guide on your chosen product, allow the recommended trimming margin, then review the design crop before adding it to your cart.
Wallpaper rolls: check the listed roll width and available heights. Plan enough strips for the wall and allow for pattern matching; the design repeat can change the quantity required.
For several walls or an irregular space, send us a sketch, measurements and the product link before ordering.
Get help with measurementsCompare materials & finishes
The material changes both the feel of the surface and the installation method. Check the options available on your chosen design.
- Non-Woven: a smooth, matte finish that requires wallpaper paste.
- Peel & Stick: a self-adhesive material applied by removing the backing; no separate paste is needed.
- Textured: a tactile, matte finish that requires paste and the supplied hanging instructions.
Wall condition and paint can affect adhesion. Compare a sample on your own wall and follow the instructions for the selected material.
Ask about your wall and materialChoose and compare samples
Open the design you like, select “Order a sample”, choose a material and review the sample size and price.
- Look at the sample in daylight and with your evening lighting.
- Hold it beside your paint, flooring, fabrics and furniture.
- Compare the surface finish and test suitability on your intended wall according to the material instructions.
A sample shows color and finish; it may show only part of the artwork. Use the full product images to judge the overall pattern and composition.
Find a design to samplePrepare for installation
Start with a clean, dry, smooth and sound surface. Repair imperfections and allow newly painted walls to cure according to the paint and wallpaper instructions.
- Check the material, design and all supplied panels before hanging.
- Lay panels out in order and plan the position of the pattern or mural.
- Use the tools and adhesive specified for your material.
- Follow the supplied hanging guide, working carefully around edges and obstacles.
If the wall is textured, damp or damaged, ask for advice before installation. Stop and contact us if you notice an issue with the print or panels.
Get installation supportBefore you order
The questions worth asking.
Wallpaper or a wall mural?
Wallpaper usually builds a repeating pattern across the wall. A mural creates one larger composition, so the wall proportions and the position of furniture matter when reviewing the crop. Check the format and sizing options on the product page before choosing.
Will the color match my screen?
Screens and room lighting can change how a color appears. A physical sample is the best way to compare the print and finish beside your existing furnishings before ordering the full design.
Can I use it in a bathroom or kitchen?
Suitability depends on the material, wall preparation, ventilation and exposure to water or heat. A room photograph is styling inspiration, not confirmation that every material suits every location. Send us the product link and details of the intended wall so we can advise before you order.
Ask about room suitabilityWhat should I check before checkout?
Review the selected material, sample or full-size option, units, dimensions, quantity and total price. For a mural, also check the preview and crop. Confirm your delivery address and read the shipping and returns policies, especially for made-to-measure orders.
Let’s work through the details.
Send your chosen design, wall measurements and a photo of the space. Our team can help with sizing and material questions.