Choosing the Perfect Wallpaper Scale
A Comprehensive Guide
Selecting the right wallpaper can dramatically transform any room, creating an atmosphere that reflects your personal style. Understanding wallpaper scale and how it impacts room aesthetics is crucial. Below, we provide a detailed guide to help you choose between real-size and larger-scale wallpapers, including practical examples to visualize the impact on your space.
Real Size Flowers Wallpaper
Repeat Pattern: Every 25 inches.
Minimum Order: Flexibility to order as per requirement without a minimum roll constraint.
Perfect for those seeking a subtle enhancement to their space, providing a traditional wallpaper look with a consistent pattern throughout.
Example: A bedroom designed for relaxation and tranquility might feature a real-size, soft, floral pattern, where the gentle repetition of flowers every 25 inches crafts a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere.
Featuring Pattern: Hellebore
Embracing Larger Scales
Our larger-scale wallpapers are designed to make a statement, transforming plain walls into captivating scenes.
Scale: 2x or flower sizes that are two times larger than their actual size.
Repeat Pattern: Every 50 inches.
Minimum Order: A minimum of 2 rolls is required to complete the pattern.
This scale transforms your wall into a mural-like feature. When ordering this scale, it's crucial to understand that the rolls are designed to complement each other specifically for a continuous design. Unlike traditional wallpapers where extra rolls might be recommended for pattern matching, our mural-style design eliminates this need. Each roll is intended to pair with the next, ensuring a seamless look without the necessity of ordering extra.
Example: Envision a spacious dining room where one wall features an oversized, geometric pattern. The design repeats every 50 inches, requiring at least 2 rolls. This scale turns the wall into a striking focal point, enhancing the room's modern aesthetic.
Featuring Pattern: Hellebore
Scale: 3x or flower sizes that are three times larger than their actual size.
Repeat Pattern: Every 75 inches.
Minimum Order: A minimum of 3 rolls is necessary to complete the pattern.
Similar to the 2 times bigger option, this scale offers a mural effect, creating a striking visual statement. The design of these rolls means they are to be used as a set to achieve the intended continuous pattern. The precise engineering of these rolls negates the common advice of ordering extra for pattern matching, as each roll is pre-designed to align perfectly with the next, ensuring a flawless installation and look.
Example: Consider a high-ceiling lobby intended to wow visitors with a grand, botanical design. With a repeat every 75 inches and a three-roll minimum, the wallpaper envelops the room in a lush, garden-like scene, making a bold statement.
Featuring Pattern: Hellebore
Scale: 4x or flower sizes that are four times larger than their actual size.
Repeat Pattern: Every 100 inches.
Minimum Rolls: 4 rolls for perfect alignment.
This large scale wallpaper scale is designed for those seeking to make a bold, artistic statement in their space. With a repeat pattern every 100 inches, this scale transforms walls into expansive canvases, showcasing designs with unparalleled detail and impact. Ideal for large rooms, feature walls, or spaces where you want to create a mural-like effect, this option requires a minimum of 4 rolls to ensure seamless pattern alignment.
Example: Picture a boutique hotel's entrance hall, where the goal is to immerse guests in an avant-garde, abstract mural. This wallpaper scale, with a repeat every 100 inches, creates an impactful, immersive experience with just 4 rolls, setting a unique tone for the rest of the hotel.
Featuring Pattern: Hellebore
Key Considerations for Larger Scales
Precision in Planning: Opting for larger scales entails a commitment to precision in both ordering the correct number of rolls and during installation, to ensure the expansive designs align seamlessly.
The Mural Effect: These grand-scale wallpapers create a mural-like effect, serving as a single, impressive artwork that covers your walls. This eliminates the need for extra rolls, contrary to traditional practices that often suggest buying more for pattern matching.
Professional Insight: Our larger scale wallpapers are crafted with exacting standards, ensuring that patterns match up perfectly with the specified number of rolls. This precise design approach simplifies the installation process, ensuring a visually stunning result without the need for additional materials.
Choosing What’s Right for You
The choice between real size and larger scale wallpapers should be influenced by the dimensions of your space, the intended visual impact, and the overall theme of your room. Larger scales are ideal for those looking to make a bold statement or to visually expand a smaller space, while real size patterns are suited for creating a classic, refined look.
Tips
1. Consider the Room's Purpose
Relaxation vs. Energy: Choose softer, smaller patterns for a calming effect in bedrooms or study areas. Vibrant, larger scales can inject energy into living spaces or creative studios.
2. Scale to Room Size
Small Rooms: Large-scale wallpapers can make small rooms feel larger and more dynamic. However, ensure the pattern isn't too overwhelming for the space.
Large Rooms: Large patterns work well, but so can smaller patterns if you’re aiming for a more detailed, textured look.
3. Pattern Repeat Importance
Visual Flow: Understand the repeat size of your wallpaper. Larger repeats (50 inches and above) create a mural effect, requiring careful planning to ensure pattern alignment.
Seamlessness: For wallpapers with significant repeats, ordering the correct number of rolls is crucial to maintain the pattern's continuity across walls.
4. Lighting and Color
Lighting: Consider how natural and artificial light will interact with the wallpaper at different times of the day. Some patterns and colors may look dramatically different.
Color Psychology: Colors influence mood. Soft hues promote relaxation, while bold colors can energize a space. Ensure the wallpaper’s color and scale align with the room's intended atmosphere.
5. Test Samples
Sample Viewing: Before committing, order samples to see how the wallpaper looks in your space and under your lighting conditions. This is particularly important for large-scale designs, as the impact can be quite significant.
6. Professional Advice
Consultation: If possible, consult with an interior designer. They can offer valuable insights into how a wallpaper's scale will affect your space's aesthetics and provide advice on pattern placement.
7. Consider Future Flexibility
Timelessness vs. Trendiness: Decide whether you want a timeless look or are going for a trendy design. Larger scale wallpapers make a bold statement but might not adapt well to future decor changes.
8. Installation Precision
Professional Installation: Especially for wallpapers with large repeats, professional installation is recommended to ensure the pattern matches seamlessly across seams.
9. Mural Effect Acknowledgment
Embrace the Art: Larger scale wallpapers can transform your wall into a piece of art. Consider the wall as a canvas and the wallpaper as a contribution to the room’s overall art collection.
10. Be Bold
Fearless Choices: Don't be afraid to choose bold patterns if you love them. Wallpaper is a powerful tool to express your personality and create a unique space.
By following these tips, you can navigate the process of selecting the perfect wallpaper with confidence, ensuring that your final choice beautifully complements your interior space and reflects your personal style.
If you have any questions or need further clarification on any aspect of our wallpaper scales, please feel free to contact us. We're here to assist you in making the perfect selection for your space.