Author: Tony No.5

Yes, you heard us right! Putting wallpaper on a ceiling is a fun and creative way that brightening up a room. It will add a real wow factor to the space because no one expects such detail on the ceiling.  You do not need to pick something loud or bold, It can definitely be just as effective with a simple pattern when on the ceiling.

A great way to keep it simple is to choose a pattern that complements the colours that are in the room already. You could even go for a black and white wallpaper that allows you to focus on the pattern rather than the colour. Adding wallpaper to the ceiling is a great way to add colour and pattern to a room if you do not have a lot of wall space. Putting wallpaper on a small wall can clutter and overpower the room. Adding the wallpaper to the ceiling allows you to still have the luxury detail that wallpaper brings to a room without overcrowding it. If you are thinking about putting wallpaper on the ceiling we highly recommend you send us a message first. We are happy to answer any questions and will need to talk through a few things with you first.

Not only do we sell wallpaper but wall decals too! These are becoming a more and more popular option when decorating a room. The trend has made the wallpaper develop from your standard sticker shapes such as triangles and circles into very intricate and detailed designs. 

With these advances in wall decals it now allows you to make a bold statement in your room within only a small amount of space. The most popular at the moment being Floral designs you can get stickers of large and small flowers and design your own mural on your wall. No one else will have a wall exactly like yours!

It is also an inexpensive and effective way to decorate a room. This is especially great if you are on a tighter budget but still want to do something creative with the walls. Not to mention it is a lot fast to put up! If you have a certain sticker in mind please send us a message and we will be happy to see if we can make it for you.   

A brief history of wallpaper.

Some of the first few wallpapers were hand painted. However, the most popular way was using a woodblock painting. Wallpaper first gained popularity in Renaissance aria in Europe. This was because before wallpaper they only used Tapestry to brighten up the walls. However, only the rich could afford them. Wallpaper gained popularity as it was the cheapest option to brighten up a room.

England and France were the leading countries in European for manufacturing wallpaper. One of the earliest known wallpaper was found on the back of a London proclamation in 1509. However, It was not until the early twentieth century that wallpaper was a common and popular house decoration across the western world. 

Wallpaper in the modern century has developed into more than just roles that were printed in large batches with only a few patterns to pick from. Now wallpaper can be art, photos or hand made illustrations. You can not only pick from thousands of different designs, you can make your own!

Samples

We always want our clients to have the best possible experience and to walk away as happy as possible with their choice of wallpaper. This means we always encourage people to get samples to make sure they are getting the right material, colour and pattern for their space.

Most people get samples to test out what colours will look like or see if the pattern itself will work in the space. But there are many other reasons why it’s so important to get a sample, even when you are sure of the colour and pattern. The standard material is a little transparent and dark colours on the wall may show through. We often get people not sure if they need to use our block out or standard wallpaper because their walls are verging on being slightly too dark for the standard. If they get a sample they can test from themselves if they don’t mind a little colour showing through or if they want a more solid colour. Getting a Block out or standard sample can also help if you have textured walls as well.

If you are getting a custom colour we highly recommend getting a sample first as the colours can look very different on a screen compared to in person. Getting a sample is also a great way to test if the finish on your walls is Wash and Wear or Egg Shell. We can not guarantee that our product will stick to these finishes. If you are not sure what paint finish you have on your walls you can tell by sticking one of our samples on the wall for 48 hours. If it is still on by the end our wallpaper will work well.

Most of our samples are made in the true size as the final product. Some patterns and images may be too big to fit in the 210mmx297mm piece so we shrink them so people can get a feel of the design. If you are ordering the sample for a play kitchen or a doll house, we can make the design smaller for you as well.

Don’t take the risk. Buy a sample.

Add stone or brick wallpaper to create the industrial look in your home. 

The industrial style is taking the country by storm. Especially with the rebuild of Christchurch. Every new building that is popping up has iron, timber and brick exposed. This is seeping from the commercial to the residential areas. Adding black finishings and subway tiles or exposed brick in the kitchens. This on-trend style can get expensive very fast though.

A great alternative to add the industrial style is to use our wallpaper to create the look of a brick or stone wall without all the hassle. You will be surprised how real it looks. This adds the look of texture into the room without having to deal with all the work or long term effects of having an exposed wall.