Wallpaper defines the atmosphere of a room, but the overall effect only comes together when the paint, furniture, and lighting are in perfect harmony. The right combinations create tranquility, luxury, and cohesion—as if everything was deliberately chosen together. In this blog post, you'll learn how to optimally combine wallpaper with other interior design choices without creating clutter.

Start with the wallpaper as a starting point

Wallpaper is often the most expressive element in an interior. It brings color, pattern, and texture together, defining the overall direction of a room. Starting with wallpaper makes the rest of your choices much easier and prevents the wallpaper from feeling detached from the overall look later.

Practical tip:
First, choose the wallpaper, then coordinate the paint colors, fabrics, and materials with the existing shades and textures. This way, you create an interior that naturally fits together.

Wallpaper and paint: let colours enhance each other

Paint and wallpaper don't have to compete. On the contrary: when you cleverly coordinate colors, they enhance each other. The wallpapered wall takes center stage, while the paint creates a sense of calm and connection in the rest of the room.

This is how you combine it:

• Choose paint colors that echo the wallpaper (even the “small” shades count).

• Work with tone-on-tone for a calm, elegant look.

• Use a neutral, matte paint with a bold wallpaper print to prevent the whole thing from becoming too busy.

This creates harmony without your interior losing its character.

Furniture as a connecting factor

Furniture forms the link between the wall and the room. They define the volume, balance, and comfort, and can even make the wallpaper feel extra luxurious. The key is repetition: don't copy everything verbatim, but subtly echo what you see on the wall.

What do you pay attention to:

• Materials: wood, fabric, leather or metal that matches the look of the wallpaper (warm, cool, natural, glossy).

• Colors: Repeat one or two shades from the wallpaper in sofas, chairs or accessories.

• Design: sleek and minimalist with graphic wallpaper, softer and organic with natural patterns or textile structures.

This creates an interior that looks calm, but is rich in detail.

Lighting makes or breaks the effect

Light truly defines how you experience wallpaper. It can enhance texture, deepen color, and add depth to a wall. Especially with luxurious wallpaper featuring texture, metallic details, or textile-like finishes, lighting is an important finishing touch.

Smart lighting tips:

• Use wall lighting (wall washers or spotlights) to subtly accentuate structure and pattern.

• Combine basic lighting with mood lighting: functional and warm.

• Pay attention to color temperature: warm light enhances luxury and softness, more neutral light feels more modern and sleek.

Good lighting makes wallpaper come alive—without it being garish.

Create balance between tranquility and contrast

A strong interior is all about balance. Not everything has to stand out: it's the mix of statement and tranquility that creates chic. So, decide what takes center stage and let the rest support it.

Keep it in balance:

• Busy wallpaper → calm furniture and paint.

• Subtle wallpaper → more freedom in furniture, materials and lighting.

• Work with one statement (for example one accent wall), the rest supports it.

This way it remains stylish, timeless and pleasant to live in.

An interior that comes together in detail

The right combination of wallpaper, paint, furniture, and lighting brings a room together. At Selected Wallpapers, you'll find wallpaper designed to blend effortlessly: stylish, refined, and high-quality.

Get inspired and discover how wallpaper can connect your interior—from the wall to the details.