Cloakroom WOW factor
Using colourful, bold wallpaper in the cloakroom (also known as a powder room) is a fantastic way to create a real impact in an otherwise unassuming place.
Pair it up with tiles halfway up the wall and you have the perfect combination of style and practicality. The wallpaper will add elegance, personality and interest to the walls, whereas the tiles will make sure that the cloakroom is easy to clean and balance the design, so the wallpapering doesn’t make the room feel overpowering.
When planning to renovate your cloakroom it is important to pay close attention to lighting. If your room is small but has very high ceilings, consider lowering it to make it feel more in proportion OR pick a design that will use the high ceilings to your advantage. Mural wallpapers with designs that cascade, like the one in the mood board below, are the perfect choice for tall ceiling.
When planning to renovate your cloakroom it is important to pay close attention to lighting. If your room is small but has very high ceilings, consider lowering it to make it feel more in proportion OR pick a design that will use the high ceilings to your advantage. Mural wallpapers with designs that cascade, like the one in this mood board, are the perfect choice for tall ceilings.
When planning to renovate your cloakroom it is important to pay close attention to lighting. If your room is small but has very high ceilings, consider lowering it to make it feel more in proportion OR pick a design that will use the high ceilings to your advantage. Mural wallpapers with designs that cascade, like the one in the mood board below, are the perfect choice for tall ceilings.
Another huge advantage of wallpapering any room, not just the cloakroom, is that it disguises slight imperfections in the wall from little bumps to those nasty little holes left from hanging pictures.
PRO TIP: If you are looking for wow wallpapers, have a look at these brands:
Affordable & Stylish Wallpaper:
John Lewis
Next
Dunelm
B&Q
Mid-Range Wallpaper (without compromising on style):
Harlequin
Sanderson
Designers Guild
Luxury Wallpaper:
Osborne and Little
Cole & Son
Colefax & Fowler
Milton & King
It is worth mentioning that not all rooms are suitable for wallpapering though. Utility rooms, bathrooms and kitchen splash-backs need careful attention. If you feel these are prone to humidity or condensation, then I strongly suggest you re-think the entire design and opt for tiles or polished plaster (also known as venetian plaster).
Another drawback of wallpapering is the change in interior fashion. If you are the type of person who likes to keep up with the trends, be careful when choosing wallpaper. Consider whether you will get easily bored of your choice.
If you decide to change the wallpaper later, you would be better off appointing a professional to take the wallpaper off the wall before you can wallpaper again or paint. Some people apply new wallpaper on top of the old one, I would say this is your last option.