Wallpaper Combinations for Living Room Walls

Wallpaper and Paint Combinations for the Living Room

Instead of covering all four walls of the living room with the same material, using a wallpaper-and-paint combination offers a both smarter and more economical solution.

The One-Wall / Three-Wall Rule

The most common approach is to finish one wall with wallpaper and the other three with paint. The main colour of the wallpaper should determine the paint tone. For example, a light cream or white is ideal to accompany a dark green botanical wallpaper.

Geometric Paper + Plain Colour

A geometric feature wall becomes the focal point of the room when surrounded by plain-coloured walls. Black-and-white geometric paper creates a perfect modern look with light grey paint.

Textured Effect + Matte Paint

Plaster- or concrete-look textured papers give a realistic industrial feel when supported with matte paint on adjacent walls. In this combination, grey tones and brown accent colours dominate.

Colour Transitions

A gradient transition from the darkest tone of the wallpaper towards the paint creates a sense of depth in large living rooms. This technique is particularly effective in open-plan living spaces.