With many homeowners accepting that a proposed house move is now out of the question because of the current stagnation in the property market, they are turning instead to improving their current home to make it more suitable to their needs.
Fresh outlook created quite easily
It is surprising what a coat of paint or a roll of new wallpaper can do to a house and a room facelift will often leave homeowners wondering why they wanted to leave in the first place. It doesn’t have to cost a fortune and it allows homeowners to experiment with new ideas, although it is always best to check ones home owner insurance if the new ideas are quite radical.
Wallpaper makes a big impact
Wallpaper is generally considered more aesthetic than paint. It adds so much character to a room and a Victorian style house without wallpaper would be just unimaginable. It has a nice and warm texture that is incomparable. However, as it is so characteristic it can dominate the room and sometimes it may be difficult to arrange or change your furniture, accessories or even pictures. Remember though that wallpaper is not strongly associated with a contemporary look so it may not be considered “the in thing” at the moment. It does add value to your home but may not be everyone’s cup of tea.
Paint is an easy option
Paint may not be as aesthetically strong or pleasing as wallpaper but simple wall decoration is more flexible and easier for interior coordination. This is why paint is the most popular and practical wall treatment at the moment. If you would like some texture you can apply textured paint or faux finishes. Many decorators will choose to go with an “accent wall” by painting one of the walls in the room a different colour. You can even have a mural wall or two if you wish.
Which method is the most economical?
Wallpaper is more costly and time consuming to apply than paint. However, it may prove more cost effective in the long run as once applied it should last up to 10 to 15 years, while paint may need more frequent applications. Wallpaper application must be precise as the patterns need to match. It can be easily soiled or damaged and may peel in humid conditions. Once damaged it can be costly to replace unless the accident is covered by household insurance.
Background or forefront?
With paint it is easy to hide imperfections and if part of the wall is soiled or damaged it can be quickly repainted and fixed. You can change colours as you like, it can give your room an instant makeover. The important point to remember is that in many cases the purpose of paint is to be almost invisible while the purpose of wallpaper at all times is to be on display.
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