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If you’re looking to shake things up at home but don’t want to do anything drastic, wallpaper can make a big difference to a room.
We’ve scoured the shops and the web to find papers out there to suit all styles and budgets; from Arthouse’s great value Lauren to new-kid-on-the-block Ellie Hyde’s innovative Geo Mix design.
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Show all 10 10 best wallpapers Arthouse Opera Lauren This bold and elegant floral wallpaper is one of B&Q’s best-sellers, and it’s easy to see why at this price. It also comes in a stone and cream colour combination. One for anyone looking to create a statement wall on a budget.
£8.98 per 10m roll, diy.com
10 best wallpapers Albany House Vinyls Flamingos
10 best wallpapers Cath Kidston Garden Birds This sweet design from Cath Kidston’s latest collection is charming, but thanks to the prevalence of cooler colours it looks fresh and modern, too. The brighter splashes of orange and blue on the birds’ breasts and wings inject a pleasing pop of colour.
£25 per 10m roll, cathkidston.com
10 best wallpapers Galerie Simply Stripes If you’re after some classic striped designs, Galerie Wallcoverings has a large range to choose from. This smart blue, white and beige combo from its latest collection will give a bathroom or living space a beachy vibe.
£29.95 per 10m roll, selectwallpaper.co.uk
10 best wallpapers Ellie Hyde Geo Mix Wallpaper Printed-textiles graduate Ellie Hyde has designed for the likes of Laura Ashley. Her own bright geometric patterns are eye-catching and add an element of fun to a room. She also has a range of cushions, if you fancy matching your walls and your soft furnishings.
£125 per 10m roll, graduatecollection.co.uk
10 best wallpapers Mini Moderns Peggy Wallpaper The pair behind Mini Moderns took inspiration from the Kent coast for this collection. This simple design is their take on pegboard displays – used for hanging tools and all sorts of curios – seen in local shops. It comes in five colours. We like “Lido”, but there are subtler shades.
£45 per 10m roll, minimoderns.com
10 best wallpapers Barneby Gates Chairs Wallpaper Intricate hand-drawn chairs – from antique Chippendales to modern classics by Philippe Starck – on a cream background, make for a nicely different paper. Designed by the female duo that includes the ex-Vogue Living editor Vanessa Barneby, your guests will be queuing up for a closer look.
£78 per 10m roll, in-spaces.com
10 best wallpapers John Lewis Japanese Tree Wallpaper Inspired by Eastern foliage, this design manages to be both striking and subtle. The red brushstrokes are muted by the neutral background, so it will make a statement in a room without dominating it. Also available in grey.
£22 per 10m roll, johnlewis.com
10 best wallpapers Fine Decor Ceramica Subway Brick Tile Effect If you’re hankering for minimalist brick tiles, this paper offers a good-value and practical alternative. The paper has a raised effect that looks striking in bathrooms and kitchens. It can be sponged clean, too.
£12.99 per 10.05m roll, amazon.co.uk
10 best wallpapers Roddy & Ginger Small town Wall paper Roddy & Ginger’s latest collection takes inspiration from Scandinavian folk art with a British twist; this design, printed in three colours named after English seaside locations, is made up of rows of little houses and lollipop trees. A nice one for the kitchen or a kid’s bedroom.
£52 per 10m roll, roddyandginger.bigcartel.com
Verdict:
If you’re looking to make a bold statement that will make anyone entering the room smile, Albany’s Flamingos in pinky hues are a fun and good value option. Wallpaper refuseniks after clean lines and an industrial look would do well to check out Cermaica’s Subway Brick Tile Effect. And anyone wanting to adorn their walls with an intricate, playful design should look up Barneby Gates’ Chairs paper.
Buy now
1. Arthouse Opera Lauren, £8.98 per 10m roll
2. Albany House Vinyls Flamingos, £16.99 per 10.05m roll
3. Cath Kidston Garden Birds, £25 per 10m roll
4. Galerie Simply Stripes, £29.95 per 10m roll
5. Ellie Hyde Geo Mix Wallpaper, £125 per 10m roll
6. Mini Moderns Peggy Wallpaper, £45 per 10m roll
7. Barneby Gates Chairs Wall paper, £78 per 10m roll
8. John Lewis Japanese Tree Wall paper, £22 per 10m roll
9. Fine Decor Ceramica Subway Brick Tile Effect, £12.99 per 10.05m roll
10. Roddy & Ginger Small town Wall paper, £52 per 10m roll
