Multicolor wallpaper

Multicolor wallpaper that makes colour the starting point

Multicolor wallpaper works with several colours at once within a single design, and it is precisely that interplay that sets the mood of a room. Where a plain wall or a two-tone pattern stays quietly in the background, a multi-coloured design brings depth, rhythm and movement. At Selected Wallpapers we select designs in which the colours do not clash but reinforce one another: a warm ochre that lifts a deep green, a muted terracotta that keeps a sky blue in balance. The result stays rich without becoming busy.

Where multi-coloured wallpaper looks its best

A multi-coloured design needs room to breathe. On a single feature wall, for instance behind the sofa or the bed, the pattern gets the attention it deserves while the other walls stay calm. In a hallway or stairwell, multicolor wallpaper works across every wall instead: those smaller spaces carry more colour well, because you move through them rather than linger. In a dining room, a multi-coloured design gives a meal a lively, welcoming undertone.

Combining multicolor wallpaper without overdoing it

The art lies in the counterweight. Let one colour from the wallpaper return in the furniture or the textiles and keep the rest calm. A wall in plain wallpaper or curtains in a single shade give the eye somewhere to rest, so the multi-coloured design can take the lead. If you prefer a graphic look, geometric wallpaper sits well alongside it; for a more natural feel, a multi-coloured floral wallpaper pairs better with linen, wood and soft materials.

Material and finish

Most multi-coloured designs are printed on non-woven backing, which hangs steadily and renders the colours crisp and even. For rooms with more wear or moisture there are versions with a vinyl top layer that stay wipeable. With a pronounced pattern, watch the repeat height: the larger the repeat, the more rolls you need to let the colours run on seamlessly. Our wallpaper calculator works that out per design for you.

Multicolor wallpaper from leading international brands

Each brand gives working with several colours its own turn:

• Thibaut combines American tradition with colourful patterns that bring warmth and elegance.
• Pierre Frey stands for rich French luxury and expressive designs in which colour always takes centre stage.
• House of Hackney dares to experiment with bold prints and iconic colour combinations.
• Sandberg brings Scandinavian refinement and subtle patterns that give multicolor wallpaper an elegant balance.
• 1838 Wallcoverings works traditional British craftsmanship into colourful, luxurious designs.
• Morris & Co is famous for its classic designs and rich patterns in which colour and nature meet.
• Sanderson offers refined, timeless designs with colourful accents for a fresh, classic look.
• Coordonné brings Spanish creativity and expressive colour combinations that make your walls speak.
• Cole and Son surprises with iconic and artistic designs in which multi-coloured patterns take the lead.
• Mind the Gap combines eclectic art and colour with a luxurious finish for a distinctive style.

Choosing the right multi-coloured design

Wavering between a restrained colour nuance and an outspoken, artistic design? Always order a sample first, so you can judge the colours against your own furniture and the light that falls in your room. Multicolor wallpaper shifts with the daylight, and what looks busy in the shop often settles down surprisingly at home. Once you have found the right shade, you turn a wall into a design that gives your interior colour and character. International shipping, duties & taxes included.