The Wallpaper Kingdom Journal
Guides, inspiration and style notes.
How to measure for wallpaper (and never run out)
A simple, step-by-step method for working out how many rolls you need – including pattern repeat.
Big ideas for small rooms: wallpaper that makes space feel larger
Why bold pattern often works better than plain paint in cloakrooms, box rooms and alcoves.
Chinoiserie: a short history of the most romantic wallpaper style
From 18th-century painted silks to modern feature walls – where chinoiserie came from and how to use it today.
How to hang paste-the-wall wallpaper: a beginner's guide
Everything you need, step by step – no pasting table required.
Can you wallpaper a bathroom? Yes – here is how
The right paper, adhesive and placement for steamy rooms.
Seven tips for designing your own wallpaper
Get professional results from our Design Your Own tool – scale, repeat and colour explained.
The case for dark wallpaper
Why deep, moody grounds make rooms feel cosy, dramatic – and bigger.
Wallpaper trends to watch in 2027
Earthy palettes, painterly marks and the return of the four-wall room.
Nursery wallpaper ideas that grow with your child
Gentle designs, safe materials and scale tips for little rooms.
How to choose the right pattern scale
Small, medium or large? Matching pattern scale to room size and viewing distance.
Toile, reimagined: how to use scenic prints in a modern home
Single-colour scenic wallpaper is having a moment – here is how to style it.
See wallpaper on your own wall before you buy
How our 'See it on your wall' camera feature works – and how to get the most realistic preview.