How To Choose The Perfect Wallpaper For Your Home

We seriously love wallpaper at Feather and Oak Interiors - There are so many choices and options with different manufacturers specialising in a variety of techniques, colours, patterns and finishes. No matter who you are, what design style you prefer or the era of your home there is a wallpaper out there that will be perfect for you - from traditional florals, contemporary geometric shapes and tropical patterns or animal motifs and architectural designs.

Not only this, We are so excited to celebrate the launch of our brand new Wallpaper Look Book showcasing a few of our absolute must-have's - with a selection of international and national designers and artists at our fingertips we have a wallpaper for everyone!

Wallpaper can become the statement in a room, the supporting act and an effective concealer of old walls.

The wallpaper you choose is incredibly important when determining the overall function and feel of your room -  you can choose make a room appear bigger, warmer, and brighter (or vice versa). The progress in new printing techniques and finishes is constantly pushing the boundaries, and the availability of new substrates makes it even more exciting.

To make your space feel a little larger pick patterns with cooler colour backgrounds such as cool greys, blues or greens. Softer cooler colours evoke a sense of tranquility and ease, whilst more intense tones lend a little drama to the room.
If you’re wanting to liven up your space, play with warmer tones such as reds, ochre yellows and sun-kissed orange.

In the darker corners of the home, lean towards wall coverings that will reflect light around the room - think metallic accents or iridescent hues.

Wall coverings with slightly smoother surfaces will aid in reflecting maximum light, whilst playing with textured or embossed wall coverings will assist in creating a moody, yet impactful room.

The scale of your pattern matters. If you want to create a feeling of spaciousness - choose a smaller scaled pattern. On the other hand, if you’re wanting to create a more intimate space, lean towards larger scaled patterns. Panoramics and murals are another wonderful option to really make a statement, creating a room that almost feels like another world.

Damask wallpapers are a classic and timeless design choice for your interiors. This pattern is found everywhere - from fashion, interior design, and everyday objects. It is one of the most recognisable (and beautiful!) design patterns offered in the world of wallpaper that lends a regal, elegant touch to the home.

Whether you are looking for delicate, feminine flowers for a bedroom or bold & striking, structured leaves for your entrance - We just love all things flower power! With an extensive array of floral designs on hand,  Floral wallpaper comes in a variety of styles to suit any interior. From painted friezes of timeless English country garden flowers to dramatic, colourful jungle palms or more contemporary and abstract renders of blooms - there is a floral arrangement for every mood.

Stripes & tartan checks are a timeless and classic motif and have been used for centuries to decorate with - with the ability to shine as a more classical feature or contemporary statement on your walls. We love the great effect stripes & checks offer, alongside the ability to pair with a variety of other wallpaper designs - you really can't go wrong with a little pattern in your life!

A fun and feisty animal wallpaper brings your inner wild side out in your interior design - It’s a really exciting and bold way of updating any space. From traditional animal print or a detailed scenes providing a home for dancing elephants, hidden tigers and prancing deer - you can opt for any print or animal-style design you like to add interest and sophistication to your home.

Geometric wallpaper is perfect for a contemporary space or to give a modern twist to a more traditional room - the striking patterns will add rhythm, movement and create interest to your home. The simplicity of abstract design and wide array of finishes and unique surface textures makes it the perfect choice to add a little retro urban spice indoors.

An emerging wallpaper style that is surely becoming one of our favourites - Artisinal designs are an ode to high-quality artisan craftsmanship. With the ability to tell a story with a variety of natural materials, pleats and weaves - we love the diversity and unique finish they give to a room.

With 1000's of wallpapers to choose from, it can be really hard to know where to even begin and what is worth investing in.

Make sure to take a look at our top designer picks for this season in our new look book, and rest assured our team of design experts are here to simplify and make your wallpaper hunt as seamless as can be! Reach out to chat about your project, or pop into our showroom to browse through our wallpapers in the flesh. We'd love to meet you.