How to give your walls wow-factor

Wallpapers are big news and a great way to add instant style to your room. However, it's not just about the design you pick, but how you use it, too

Stripes

Not just for traditional, formal schemes, there are plenty of bold, modern designs to choose from


Top tips


Create a border Hang a subtle stripe vertically and then create a modern horizontal border using one width of a broader stripe.


Trick the eye A floating shelf hung just below the ceiling level gives an illusion of height in the room.


Where to buy Wallpaper: Mani Azure wallpaper, £37.95 per roll; border in Anoko Lagoon wallpaper, £36.95 per roll; both Romo.

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