Molly Mahons Wallpaper Measuring Guide
The Joyful Guide to Buying & Planning for Wallpaper
There's nothing quite like wallpaper to transform a room. Whether you are adding charm to a cloakroom or bringing personality to a bedroom, it is one of the most magical design choices you can make.
But we know it can feel a little daunting at first.
How much do you need?
Who is going to hang it?
What if I get it wrong?
Take a deep breath - we are here to help.
Step One: Dream Big!
Start with inspiration
Look at rooms you love, tear out pages, pin images and explore our designs to see what speaks to you.
Think about
Which room or wall would you like to transform?
The mood you want to create.
Uplifting? Cosy? Bold? Romantic??
Step Two: Measure Up Without Fear
You don't need to be a maths wizard. You just need a tape measure and and this simple method.
1 - Measure the width and height of each wall you plan to cover (in metres).
2 - Multiply Width X Height for each wall to get the square metres.
3 - Add all the wall areas together.
4 - Subtract the size of any big windows or doors.
5 - Add 10-15% extra to allow for pattern repeat, matching and trimming.
Tip:
Our rolls cover 52cm wide x 10m long. Each product page lists how much area one roll covers.
Ideally you will confirm with your decorator, however this guide will help you to work out an approximate cost.
Step Three: Bring In The Professionals
We highly recommend using a skilled decorator. It makes all the difference.
Ask your interior designer or builder for recommendations.
Search like The Decorators Forum or use "decorator and your area" online.
Ask friends and neighbours for recommendations of professional and experienced decorators in your area.
They will confirm your quantity and handle all the trickier bits with care.
Step Four: Order With Confidence
Once you are happy with your choice and measurements order all your rolls together in one go to ensure the colour batch matches perfectly.
And don't forget to order a little extra for future touch-ups or framing offcuts.
Tip:
If you are between patterns oder lots of samples. Tape them to your wall and live with it for a few days.
Step Five: Enjoy The Transformation
This is the best part. Watch your room come to life! Whether it's a whimsical powder room or a bold hallway, wallpaper adds depth, warmth and joy.
Final Thought
Choosing wallpaper is an adventure, not a test.
With a little planning and the right help it is completely do-able and the results are worth it every time.
Go forth with confidence... and a touch of pattern!
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