Renovating your home? It’s always an exciting time when you begin planning a makeover for your new HDB BTO flat. From creating moodboard from Instagram and Pinterest and searching for interior designers online or talking to people who just got their homes designed, here are some inspirations for those who wish to install wallpaper in their HDB BTO flat. Not only does wallpaper look stylish, there are also practical and functional reasons. Here are some ideas below.
#1 Wallpaper Idea - Wallpaper on the Ceiling
Say goodbye to traditional white ceilings. Ceilings are often overlooked as part of the home decor although they can bring a major change in the overall design of the space. Covering your ceiling with wallpaper is a fantastic way to add color, pattern or texture to any room and certainly creates a wow moment when you walk into the space.
In Singapore where HDBs flats are getting smaller, ceiling wallpapers are great for small spaces where the walls are filled up with furniture and cabinetry so the ceiling wall is the best place to add a pop of color and pattern.
Pictured: Porcelain, Wallpaper
This white home features blue and brass accents, including a blue accent wall, brass ceiling lights, and a wallpapered ceiling.
#2 Wallpaper Idea - Wallpaper inside your wardrobe
If you’ve found a wallpaper that you love but you don’t want to cover your full bedroom walls with pattern, hang the wallpaper on your closet doors instead. You can hang the wallpapers on the sliding door and use the leftovers to wallpaper the inside of the wardrobe so that no wallpaper goes to waste. How brilliant an idea is that?
Pictured: Moa, Wallpaper
#3 Wallpaper Idea - Wallpaper your wardrobe doors
Pictured: Banana Leaves, Wallpaper
#4 Wallpaper Idea - Wallpaper as an accent wall
Accent walls are a great way to transform the look of a room. You can easily bring more personality and style to your space with feature wall ideas. It also provides a great ground to start thinking about how to style and color match your room.
To decide on what wallpaper design to install on your accent wall, you have to ask yourself what you're drawn to. Do you want to bring the outdoors indoors with nature designs or explore having patterns and colors or mimic natural materials such as wood and marble? The options are endless.
Pictured: Elegant Rainforest, Wallpaper
Check out here for some of our best selling wallpapers for accent walls in Singapore.
#5 Wallpaper Idea - Stripes pattern for adding bigger illusion
With most HDB BTO flats and condominiums between 900 - 1300 square ft, living spaces in Singapore are getting smaller over the years. Therefore, it is important to know how to maximize space and make small rooms appear bigger.
Do you know wallpaper and patterns can make a difference on how a room appears? A great way to create the illusion of a bigger space is with stripes wallpaper design. Stripes create a directional element to your room and your eye will naturally follow the movement of stripes. You can explore horizontal stripes to create the illusion of width or vertical stripes to give the appearance of height. Stripes not only add breath to your room, but it also gives it needed depth. It is easy to mix stripes and pattern wallpaper designs for variety and interest.
Pictured: Teira Stripes, Wallpaper
#6 Wallpaper Idea - Wallpaper as a framed art
There are times at home where you find yourself staring at a big empty wall and wondering what to put on the wall. Should you gather frames and design a photo wall or hang an expensive piece of painting? How about considering a wallpaper as a framed art?
Wallpapers as a wall art is a great hack to dressing up your space. It is easy to execute, friendly on the wallet and practical. The best thing is - you can easily switch it out when you are tired of it. Installation is an easy process, DIY tutorials are easily available and it can just be a fun weekend stay home family activity.
Pictured: Palm Garden, Wallpaper
#7 Wallpaper Idea - Wainscotting Ideas with Wallpaper
Wainscotting is getting very popular these days. This half paint half wallpaper idea is a great way to add wallpapers in small spaces without being overwhelming. Cover the bottom or top half of the wall with wallpaper, and cover the rest of the wall with paint. Most people will choose the option to cover the top half with wallpaper, where the bottom half of walls are filled up with furniture and cabinetry. It also brings visual attention to an elevated level, making the room seem bigger than it actually is.
Pictured: Lush Kingdom, Wallpaper
#8 Wallpaper Idea - Wallpaper a little nook
Those odd narrow nooks in your home, like you’d find at the end of a hallway, for example, can be pretty tricky to decorate. Some people decide to make a statement with framed art, others opt for built in cabinets. No matter how you decided to style this kind of spot though, you can make it useful, beautiful, or a little bit of both. Here's an example below and it reminds us how transformative a little wallpaper can be.Pictured: Checkerboard, Wallpaper
The checkerboard made modern with its simple geometric design and colours. The hand drawn lines and colours add a soothing feel to the design, making it a great option for this cosy little nook you choose to decorate.
#9 Wallpaper Idea - Minimalist wallpaper design
For those who prefer a more subtle and understated look, minimalist wallpapers with simple patterns and neutral colours can be very effective. These designs can enhance the feeling of space and light, making your flat feel more open and airy.
#10 Wallpaper Idea - Wallpaper in your entryway
Use wallpaper in the entryway or foyer to create a welcoming first impression. This small space can handle a vibrant or intricate wallpaper pattern without overwhelming the rest of the flat.
Pictured: Geometric Panorama Wallpaper by HelloCircus x HouseofChais
Pictured: Herringbone Hand-Drawn (HelloCircus x HouseofChais), Wallpaper
#11 Wallpaper Idea - Wallpaper inside bathroom
Apply wallpaper above the tile line in the bathroom, especially if you have a half-tiled wall. This can add texture and interest without committing to full tile renovation.
Pictured: Igor Shells, Pattern Wallpaper
Pictured: Picking Seashells, Pattern Wallpaper
#12 Wallpaper Idea - Window nook wallpaper
If your flat has a window nook or alcove, consider wallpapering the walls around it to create a cozy and inviting reading or relaxation corner.
Pictured: Olof, Floral Pattern Wallpaper
Pictured: Stripes Linen, Pattern Wallpaper
#13 Wallpaper Idea - Wallpaper for furniture accents
If your flat has a bar counter or kitchen island, consider wallpapering the underside of the counter or the kickboard area. This adds a subtle touch of style and can complement the overall decor.
Why choose Hello Circus’ wallpapers?
We understand your wall comes in different shapes and sizes. Each wallpaper is therefore customised to the dimensions of your wall, making each wallpaper unique to your home. We also sell by per meter square (Height x Width x Unit Price) and not by rolls so that you only pay for what you need for your wall.
Benefits of our wallpapers:
High Quality: Our wallpapers are printed on high quality non-woven paper in factories with the highest standards from Europe. They are reinforced with nylon fibres to make the wallpaper stable and resilient.
Matte and non-reflective: Our non woven wallpapers are coated with soft and non-reflective matte finishing.
Safe and non-toxic: Our products are printed using stain resistant, VOC-free (Volatile Organic Compounds) inks on breathable, PVC (Polymerizing Vinyl Chloride) free paper. This ensures that your family and more importantly, your kids are not exposed to toxic chemicals which are usually present in traditional paint and wallpapers, all of which may have harmful health effects.
Antimicrobial Protection
Wallpaper washability: All our wallpapers are washable, meaning that their surface is resistant to damage, and any domestic dirt or water stains can be wiped with a damp cloth or sponge.
Resistant to colour fading: Our production technology is designed to ensure optimum resistance to colour fading.
Fire resilient: Our wallpapers are fire rated in accordance with EN ISO 11925-2.
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