How to Wallpaper an Entire Room Like a Pro

While feature walls can be impactful, wrapping every wall with pattern or texture can elevate the entire room, creating a sense of flow and balance that makes the space feel cohesive and thoughtfully designed.

One of the biggest reasons people embrace this technique is the way wallpaper can completely shift a room’s perception. Large-scale panoramic murals or scenic landscape designs like our Tivoli Classic mural can visually expand a space, drawing the eye outward to create a feeling of depth and openness. Soft, textured patterns like our Cevenne Neutral mural bring warmth and dimension to large, open-concept rooms, making them feel more inviting and intimate. Even small spaces, when fully wrapped, can feel cozy, and packed with personality.

Beyond aesthetics, full-room wallpapering offers incredible design flexibility. Choosing to wallpaper all four walls (and even the ceiling if you’re brave enough!) can create a space that feels cohesive and immersive. It’s a technique that pairs perfectly with the rising trend of color drenching, where walls, trim, and even ceilings are covered in the same hue or pattern for a seamless, high-impact look. Whether you want to make a dramatic statement or create a calming retreat, wallpapering an entire room is your chance to create something truly personal.

The beauty of wallpaper is that it can transform any room, bringing personality, texture, and depth in ways that feel both intentional and effortless. Bedrooms can become serene retreats with soft landscapes or dreamy florals. In living rooms, bold geometric prints or artistic, abstract designs can add a refined yet stylish touch, making the space feel thoughtfully designed. Even areas that often go unnoticed, like hallways or alcoves can become spaces that surprise and delight when fully wrapped in wallpaper.

When it comes to transforming your space, full room wallpapering can create a sense of flow and cohesion to any room, but small rooms can truly shine with full room wallpapering. While it might seem counterintuitive, covering all four walls can actually make a compact space feel more expansive. Scenic landscape designs create a sense of depth, drawing the eye outward, while vertical patterns add height and openness. In cozy spaces, deeper hues and intricate patterns can make the room feel intimate yet full of personality.

Beyond choosing a wallpaper you love, you should consider how it interacts with the space as the design you choose will set the tone, so begin by considering the layout of your room. Vertical patterns draw the eye upward, accentuating high ceilings, while horizontal patterns can make a narrow room feel wider. Awkward corners, alcoves, or sloped ceilings shouldn’t be ignored as they can become some of the most charming design features when wrapped in wallpaper.

For a timeless and immersive feel, panoramic wallpapers and landscape designs can create a sense of escapism, wrapping the room in scenic beauty. If you prefer a more modern aesthetic, geometric patterns and abstract prints will bring movement and structure, giving the space a fresh, contemporary edge. Large-scale designs like our Shuji mural can feel grand and sophisticated in spacious rooms but can also create a striking, unexpected statement in smaller spaces. Dainty, traditional patterns like our Vine Green & White wallpaper bring a sense of texture and depth, working best in rooms where you want a more subtle, layered effect.

The color of the wallpaper plays just as much of a role as pattern. Soft, airy tones create a sense of openness, while deep, moody shades bring warmth and character. If you’re embracing maximalism and color drenching, pairing wallpaper with painted trim and a matching ceiling can enhance the effect, making the space feel even more intentional.

Natural light enhances wallpaper colors, making them appear brighter and more vibrant, while artificial lighting can create warmth or depth depending on the bulb’s tone. Ordering samples and seeing them in different lighting conditions ensures you’ll love how the wallpaper looks at all times.

And when it comes to selecting the perfect paper type to showcase your chosen design, at Hovia there’s a wallpaper option for everyone! We offer traditional paste the wall wallpaper in a smooth or textured finish and a peel-and-stick option that is perfect for renters or those who love to switch things up. You can read more on our paper types here.

The key to hanging wallpaper like a pro lies in preparation, precision, and a little patience. Before you begin, you’ll need to determine how much wallpaper you need. Measure your walls carefully, factoring in windows, doors, and any alcoves. You can explore our guide for more detailed information on how to measure a room for wallpaper.

Start by ensuring surfaces are smooth, clean, and primed for application. Any imperfections on the wall can show through the wallpaper, so patch up any cracks or uneven areas before you start. You will then need to measure your walls to determine how much wallpaper you need. Whether you choose a wallpaper or a wall mural, at Hovia we offer a calculator tool on each product page that calculates how much wallpaper your project will need.

When you’re ready to start your wallpaper installation, we recommend reading our step-by-step installation guides. For beginners, tackling a small wall or nook first can be a great way to build confidence before moving on to larger areas. Patience is key, especially wallpapering around corners, light switches, and other tricky areas, but a steady approach makes all the difference.

With a little preparation and the right tools, you’ll achieve a flawless finish that transforms. Don’t don’t forget to share your transformation with us on Instagram using #hoviahome!