Home Decoration Tips

As 2016 is upon us, it is likely that you are looking to update your interior design, however, there are that many choices available on the market it can prove rather difficult. One of the difficult aspects of choosing décor for your home is to figure out whether it will still be in “fashion” in years to come. So, here at Fashion Wallpaper, we have created a guide on the top interior trends for 2016 which we believe could still be incorporated into your home in many years to come. Formal Dining Room Formal dining rooms are making a comeback this year which means that you can enjoy a lot more quality time with your loved ones. A recent study...

Decorating your home can be one of the most scary life decisions as it is something which you will have always dreamt about but you are probably overwhelmed with all the options which are available on the market. However, in order to master the art of decorating it is important to carry out a thorough planning process. Fashion Wallpaper have put together their top 5 tips for decorating your first home. Budget Initially, you need to identify your budget to understand how much you have to spend. If you can only decorate one room at a time, choose the room where you will spend most of your time in order to be able to relax at the end of your...

If you are going to be hosting a dinner party, or simply welcoming friends and family into your home this Christmas, you may be looking for ways to make your home cosier, and more inviting. There are easy changes you can make which can make both you and your guests, feel relaxed and right at home. Start at the entrance Your front door not only serves as an entrance point to your home, it also is the first statement you can make to guests. Consider changing the style of your door to set it aside from that of your neighbours.  Painting your door is also a quick way of ensuring your property looks both warm and inviting from the outside...

According to surveys, the average mother will spend a staggering 13 days getting ready for Christmas. Broken down that is: 290 hours shopping 7 hours wrapping presents 9 hours preparing & cooking Christmas dinner 6 hours decorating the home The above figures are no surprise, we also imagine these figures can easily spiral, especially when an influx of visitors turn up at your door. We have compiled five ways to prepare both you & your home for the invasion, helping keep you as calm as possible. Prioritise Your Efforts You need to assess what are the most important tasks you want to do in the home before Christmas. If you are wishing to decorate a room, how about updating it...

Downton Abbeys 20th Century home is the talk of many interior designers this season. Most of us can only dream of living in a home like Downton Abbey however you can easily use some of the lavish design ideas and incorporate them seamlessly into your home. You are probably wondering how this is possible due to the extravagant décor and furniture, but wallpaper can update any room and give it a Downton Abbey touch. We have pulled some of the trends which have been featured throughout the country manor and have chosen some of our wallpapers which are most effective at creating period elegance, reflecting the grandeur of Downton Abbey.  Hallway Little Greene's Marlborough Hallways are one of the most important...

Many people find removing old wallpaper a daunting task: a time consuming, messy, fiddly job that seems to take longer than actually hanging the new wallpaper. Removing the old wallpaper efficiently before hanging the new is essential to obtain a professional, flaw free finish. Try and rush it, and you may cause damage to the wall surface which could show through the new wall paper - spoiling the finished job. Knowing the best way to remove old wall paper without taking off half the plaster or damaging surrounding paintwork is important and could save you loads of time and money. Like many jobs around the home, there’s an easy way, and there are other ways. Here we’ll run through the...

Every room in the home benefits from a facelift now and again - some rooms have a harder life than others, and can look rather jaded and tired due to their everyday environment; bathrooms and kitchens in particular suffer more than others. Tiles are a practical favourite in these two important areas in the home, but when you fancy a change, replacement is not exactly quick and easy. On the scale of DIY difficulty, replacing wall tiles is not so much a matter of requiring particular skills, gained through training and experience, but rather a more time consuming affair requiring preparation, more tools, and usually, more cost.   Look below at a clever alternative – see how easy it is...

The time eventually comes when we find that our wallpapered rooms need a bit of a lift. The paper has lost its first flush of gorgeousness; it could be a bit grubby or it may be that quite frankly we just want a change. And, it’s a well known fact that the main obstacle in the way of wallpapering a room is stripping the old paper off!  You may have been told that stripping wallpaper is really hard work but in truth this job is so easy. Here are five simple steps to removing old wallpaper without the hard work: Protect your workspace Cover floor areas with dustsheets, old newspapers or plastic sheeting and turn off any electricity supply at...

Wallpaper has come on leaps and bounds in recent years and has at last regained a place in modern interior design. Original patterns and textures, coupled with modern digital ink printing technology, has lifted its profile; from the bland but functional to the here and now with 21st century ‘wow’ factor. Modern wallpapers are versatile and really can affect the mood and style of almost any room. With the advent of the internet the range of wallpaper is huge and picking one can be quite daunting; the options are many so careful thought is required to determine exactly what look you are after and what will work. Wallpaper must sit well with the rest of your décor and furnishings...