Is there a knack to matching up patterned wallpaper?
I’m having a go at putting up wallpaper for the first time. Is there a knack to matching up patterns? If the room has a focal point such as a fireplace, start papering here; otherwise, start from a window. When measuring the first wallpaper length, make sure a whole motif will be at the top of the wall, then allow an extra 5cm on the top and bottom, which you’ll trim off later. If the wallpaper has a straight pattern repeat, the motifs will line up horizontally across the wall, and you need to cut each length starting at the same point in the design. If the design is offset, the motifs line up diagonally, so each length needs to be moved up or down to allow for this. Once you’ve hung the first length against a plumb line on the wall, you can slide the second length into position for a perfect match, or pull it away and reposition it. Back to top Does blue paint have to look cold? I want to paint my bedroom blue, but it’s north-facing. Will it look too cold? Blue needn’t be a cold colou
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