How to Choose the Perfect Wallpaper for Any Room

Choosing wallpaper can feel a little overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. With so many beautiful designs and textures available, it’s easy to fall in love with something. But the trick is finding the wallpaper that feels just right in your space—something that reflects your personal style, fits your room’s needs, and will still make you smile six months from now.

Whether you’re a homeowner styling a cozy corner or an interior designer curating for a client, here are my top tips for choosing the perfect wallpaper:

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1. Start With the Mood, Not the Color

Before you get stuck on paint chips and palette swatches, ask yourself how you want the room to feel.

Do you want your bedroom to be serene and restful? Your dining room to feel dramatic and moody? Your powder room to surprise and delight?

Once you know the mood, you can narrow down patterns and colors that support that emotion—whether it’s a bold geometric for energy, a soft floral for calm, or a textured neutral for warmth.

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2. Think About the Role the Wallpaper Will Play

Are you using the wallpaper to make a

statement or to

• For a focal point, choose a pattern with strong contrast, bold shapes, or rich color.

• For a supporting role, opt for subtle textures, smaller motifs, or tone-on-tone color palettes.
  

3. Consider the Scale of the Pattern

Large-scale patterns can be stunning, especially in bigger rooms or open layouts. Smaller patterns can add charm and detail to powder rooms, hallways, or nooks.

  

If you’re unsure, order a wallpaper swatch (or two or three!) and tape it up in your space. Step back, live with it for a few days, and trust your instincts.

4. Factor in Natural Light

I always recommend viewing a wallpaper sample at different times of day. What feels moody in the morning might feel cozy in the evening—or vice versa.

5. Don’t Be Afraid to Try Something Different

Your wallpaper doesn’t have to match every pillow or finish in your home. In fact, some of the most beautiful rooms include that one unexpected element that keeps the space from feeling too perfect. A modern pattern in a traditional room? A bold color in a minimal space? Sometimes that contrast creates magic.

6. Ask for Help (I’m Here for That!)

If you find a pattern you love but wish it came in a softer tone, a different scale, or even a new colorway—let me know! I’m happy to make custom edits to ensure the design feels just right for your space.

You can request adjustments easily at nicoletoerber.art/change.

Final Thoughts

There’s no perfect wallpaper for everyone—but there is a perfect wallpaper for your space. It’s the one that makes you pause when you walk by. The one that makes your home feel more like you. And I’m here to help you find it.

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