As with choosing the right paint colours, you should take the room’s dimensions and function into account when picking out your wallpaper. Large patterns and dark wallpaper colours can seem to shrink a room in size, while the opposite (small patterns and light wallpaper colours) can open up a small room. Certain patterned wallpaper borders can add elegance to a room, while playful borders can bring a touch of liveliness and fun.
Figuring out how much wallpaper to buy
Determining the right amount of wallpaper to buy doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Simply follow the steps below and you'll come home with just the right amount of wallpaper. Now, you might still choose to end up with an extra roll, but that will be to cover any future mishaps, not because you miscalculated. Keeping in mind that most wallpaper rolls come in rolls that measure 520mm wide and 10 metres in length, these easy steps will take all the guesswork out of buying wallpaper:
Here are some step by step Tips
Measure the width of the entire surface to be covered, including windows and doors.
Divide the number in step 1 by 520 to find out how much coverage you need, width-wise.
Measure the length of the walls. If you’re using a large pattern, add 100mm to your measurement. Divide your number by the roll length (in most cases, 10 metres).
Divide the number calculated in step 3 by the number you found in step 2. Voila – you now know exactly how many rolls you need to stock up on!
Colours of Maple carries a vast selection of wallpapers in a variety of colours, patterns, and textures. Stop by today and pick up all the tools you need to complete your home decorating project.
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