DO’S

1. Do use wallpaper as an accent wall.

2. Do use wallpaper in spaces where you’d like to incorporate graphics and color.

3. Do blend an inspirational wall color with wallpaper to create a cohesive look.

4. Do use wallpaper to help add height or elongate a space.

5. Do use forms of wallpaper such as grass cloth to add texture.

DON’TS

1. Don’t blend different patterns of wallpaper in the same space.

2. Don’t place big wallpaper prints in small spaces such as bathrooms.

3. Don’t overlook an opportunity to use wallpaper in creative ways, such as on a ceiling.

4. Don’t assume that wallpaper has to bring in an element of color or pattern. Wallpaper can add a sense of calm and neutrality to spaces, as well.

5. Don’t be afraid to go bold by using wallpaper to make an inspirational statement or create a focal point.

–Cathy Hobbs