This is the ultimate guide to having wallpaper in your home

With so many options and questions we are here to demystify wallpapers. We took your apprehensions to the wallpaper experts from Nilaya by Asian Paints and here’s what we gathered:

1. The Choices are Abundant

The sheer number of patterns, colours and styles available are staggering. Nilaya By Asian Paints curates a vast palette from simple solids to textures and patterns that mimic wood, bark, terrazzo, grasscloth, raw silk, brick, stone, foil, malachite, three-dimensional designs, elegant weaves, and many more. The intricate designs include everything from Indian motifs, and florals to geometric and abstracts, in finishes that range from matte to metallic. Their designer collaborations with the likes of fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee and Good Earth can turn your walls into a canvas for fashion and design. Mukherjee’s traditional Indian motifs paired with rich colours and textures fit for royalty can now be a part of your home with the wallpapers. The collection with Good Earth infuses your personal spaces with a calming softness from muted shades complimented by patterns inspired by India and nature. Get transported to fragrant gardens backed by latticed marble facades with Bagh E Fiza Stone, bask in the serene beauty of peonies, lotuses and exotic birds of paradise with Peony Garden, or go on majestic travels with Indechine Promenade.

5. Keep in Mind the Room Traffic and Humidity

Wallpapers can be used in almost any area of the house, but you do have to take into consideration certain factors. For instance, vinyl-coated wallpaper is extremely durable and easy to clean. It is treated to repel moisture and dirt so consider this for areas of your home that see high traffic. It can also be used in kitchens and bathrooms but avoid walls which have direct exposure to moisture like the shower area or a badly ventilated bathroom. Grasscloth is beautiful and adds a layer of texture, but it is made from natural and synthetic fibres. This means steam and moisture can damage it so use it in low traffic and dry rooms. Humidity doesn’t do much damage if you have used a proper sealer and glue. For example, steam from the shower on a daily basis can make the paper peel but you shouldn’t have any problems if you live in a humid city. However, unrepaired leakages will cause havoc. Proper waterproofing has to be undertaken for both wallpaper and paint to work.