How to Buy Wallpaper

Add texture and color you will love to any room with this advice.

Step 1: Determine the room to wallpaper Decide which room you want to wallpaper and measure the walls, top to bottom and side to side, to determine the square footage you need.
Step 2: Take pictures Take pictures of the room and collect pictures from magazines that appeal to you and inspire you to decorate.
Step 3: Collect samples Collect fabric and color samples of paint, upholstery, and wall coverings that will be used in the room.
Step 4: Start shopping Start shopping. Leaf through wallpaper sample books to determine the texture, color, and design that will compliment your room.
TIP: Shop in stores before shopping online.
Step 5: Order samples Order large samples and hang them in the room. Study them at different times of the day and in different lighting conditions.
Step 6: Choose your favorite Select your favorite and comparison shop. Shop in stores and online to find the best prices and customer service for achieving your room’s new look.
FACT: Did you know? Christophe-Philippe Oberkampf invented the first machine that printed wallpaper in 1785.