The Ultimate Guide To Using Wallpapers To Design Your Home
The patronage of Wallpapers in Nigeria has continued to rise over the years as people have embraced wallpapers for their interior design even above paints. This comes as no surprise as wallpapers bring life to one’s interior at home or office.
2020 saw wallpaper trend in the world of designing and 2021 would be no different as the insatiable appetite from consumers doesn’t look like it’s abating any time soon. Wallpaper designs are also evolving, there is something for everyone, from traditional florals and 3D panels to contemporary geometric and tropical patterns or animal motifs and architectural designs.
The progress in printing new wallpaper designs with techniques and finishes is constantly pushing the boundaries, and the availability of these new designs makes it even more exciting.
To help get you started on your wallpaper journey, Propertydome has put together key things you should know about wallpapers.
What you should know: Wallpapers are basically divided into two. The paintable wallpapers and the removable ones. While the paintable wallpaper covers uneven surfaces and is easy to remove. It can also be painted in the colour of your choice. The removable wallpapers on the other hand can be used for only a short period. It is very easy to paste and remove it from the wall.
What To Consider When Choosing Wallpapers For Your Home
The colours of your furniture: For instance, if you want to put wallpaper in your living room, you need to consider the colour of your sofa, curtains, rug/carpet etc.
The room or space you intend to put it in: The wallpapers you would use for your living room would certainly be different from the ones you would use for your kitchen or bathroom which is why you need to consider your space first.
Your home setting: Wallpapers are known to evoke feelings and have psychological effects on people so you need to choose wisely so that you consider what works best for your home.
Differences Between Wallpapers And Paints
While a typical wallpaper design would last up to 10 years or more, paint does not last as long as you would need to repaint after a couple of years. A properly hung wallpaper lasts even 3 times as long as paint thereby making it more cost-effective in the long run.
Wallpapers are more diverse in terms of the range of beautiful designs, intriguing textures, and selection of its finishes. With wallpaper, you can choose finishes like pearl and glitter, raised inks, suede, gels, beads, foils, embossed silk textures, and so on. However, with paints, you can only provide a colour in a very limited spectrum of finishes from matte to glossy just to name a few.
Wallpaper adds more warmth and depth in style to a room while paints are mostly monotonous.
Unlike paint that you can get at cheaper or affordable rates due to the different painting manufacturing companies, wallpapers are expensive.
Types of Wallpaper In The Nigerian Market
The major types of wallpaper one can see in the Nigerian market include Mylar wallpaper, Bamboo wallpaper, Vinyl wallpaper, Printed Wallpaper, Liner wallpaper, Foil wallpaper and Flock wallpaper. While the Liner and Bamboo wallpaper happen to be the most common, the Flock wallpapers are the 3D while the Printed wallpapers are digitalized.
Propertydome had previously published an article on Everything you need to know about interior decor. The article outlined the major rules one must follow to get the best interior design for your home. Homeowners were advised that when designing, everything should be done with ultimate planning and consideration of the home space. Whether you’re decorating your home on your own or hiring a professional interior designer, you need to know these rules. Read more here.
