Problem solving
Stairwell wallpaper ideas
Quick answer
Stairwells are tall, so they suit large-scale repeats and murals that can be seen from below. Use a stair platform for safety and order extra for long drops.
Practical tips
- Large repeats (64–91 cm) are visible from both floors.
- Vertical stripes exaggerate height.
- Plan the longest drop first.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Designs in this edit | 230 |
| Main styles | Chinoiserie (124), Damask (77), Grasscloth & Texture (29) |
| Pattern repeats | 64–91 cm (median 64 cm) |
| Pattern match | 136 straight, 94 half-drop |
| Most suggested rooms | Hallway, Bedroom, Living Room |
| Price from | £44.20 per 52 cm × 10 m roll |
How much will I need?
For a typical hallway wall of 5 m × 2.5 m with a 64 cm repeat: drop length 3.24 m, 3 drops per roll, 10 drops needed – 4 rolls (£176.80 on Standard, £227.76 Premium, £290.16 Luxe for non-Designer designs). Check your own walls with the calculator on each product page or our room planner.
Designs that fit
Chinoiserie
Kerrigan Garden Birds Wallpaper
3 colourways · 64 cm repeat
From £44.20 per roll
Designer · Chinoiserie
Montacute Garden of Birds Wallpaper
4 colourways · 91 cm repeat
From £189.80 per roll
Designer · Chinoiserie
Kelmarsh Peony Bough Wallpaper
4 colourways · 91 cm repeat
From £189.80 per roll
Designer · Grasscloth & Texture
Rousham Shot Silk Effect Wallpaper
4 colourways · 91 cm repeat
From £169.00 per roll
Designer · Grasscloth & Texture
Tatton Raffia Texture Wallpaper
4 colourways · 91 cm repeat
From £169.00 per roll
Chinoiserie
Rossiter Garden Birds Wallpaper
3 colourways · 64 cm repeat
From £44.20 per roll
Designer · Chinoiserie
Lacock Peony Bough Wallpaper
4 colourways · 91 cm repeat
From £189.80 per roll
Chinoiserie
Vivian Garden Birds Wallpaper
3 colourways · 64 cm repeat
From £44.20 per roll
Chinoiserie
Hepworth Garden Birds Wallpaper
3 colourways · 64 cm repeat
From £44.20 per roll
Damask
Pelham Classic Damask Wallpaper
3 colourways · 64 cm repeat
From £44.20 per roll
Chinoiserie
Hudson Songbird Wallpaper
3 colourways · 64 cm repeat
From £44.20 per roll
Designer · Grasscloth & Texture
Ashcombe Grasscloth Weave Wallpaper
4 colourways · 91 cm repeat
From £169.00 per roll
Questions & answers
Stairwell wallpaper ideas?
Stairwells are tall, so they suit large-scale repeats and murals that can be seen from below. Use a stair platform for safety and order extra for long drops.
Which paper should I use?
Premium (scrubbable) for halls, bathrooms and kitchens; Luxe for the richest finish.