Bronze wallpaper

Bronze wallpaper for a warm, refined wall

Bronze wallpaper brings together the depth of earthy tones and a restrained metallic sheen, which is exactly what makes it such a rewarding choice when you want both warmth and class. Where cool grey or crisp white can leave a room feeling distant, bronze offers a sense of shelter: the colour catches raking light and shifts subtly through the day. In the morning the wall looks soft and muted, while in evening or lamplight the bronze warms to a golden-brown glow. That liveliness is precisely why interior designers reach for bronze in the places where you want to unwind.

Where bronze wallpaper looks best

Bronze is at its strongest on a wall that receives light from an angle, such as the wall beside a window or facing a lamp. In the living room, a single bronze wall behind the sofa adds depth without darkening the space. In the bedroom, bronze behind the headboard creates an enveloping, intimate mood. It works well in a hallway or stairwell too: those smaller rooms without much furniture can carry a rich, tactile wall. Use a wallpaper calculator to work out exactly how many rolls you need before you order.

Pairing with colour, wood and metal

Bronze has an earthy undertone, which makes it hard to combine badly. Next to warm walnut or oak, it lifts the natural glow of the furniture; against dark green, terracotta or ink blue it creates a saturated, classic mood. If you prefer something lighter, set bronze against sand tones, off-white or soft taupe so the sheen stays the focal point. Brass or antique copper in lamps and taps picks up the metallic note and completes the look. Keep your textiles a little rougher – linen, wool, bouclé – so the smooth shine of the wall has a counterweight.

The material and finish of bronze wallpaper

The bronze sheen is created in different ways, and the material strongly shapes the result. On non-woven wallpaper a metallic ink reflects the light evenly, ideal for a clean, contemporary wall. With textured wallpaper and metallic wallpaper the bronze tone often sits in relief or in a woven ground, so the shine breaks up and the wall gains tangible depth. A matt bronze finish reads calm and grown-up; high-gloss versions give a bold, glamorous shimmer. If you are torn between calm and drama, it pays to hold a sample against your own wall and your own light first.

Bronze wallpaper from carefully selected brands

Our bronze collection comes from houses that each bring their own signature to the tone.

• Arte works bronze into relief and woven structures, for a wall you almost want to touch.
• Casamance stays French and understated, with bronze as a soft link between earthy tones.
• Élitis dares to go bolder, with pronounced patterns and rich materials in which bronze gleams.
• Masureel uses bronze as an artistic accent that gives a wall its own character.
• Dedar translates Italian textile thinking into wallcovering with bronze as a refined base.
• CMO Paris brings natural fibres and bronze together for a warm, tactile wall.
• Thibaut pairs classic motifs with a contemporary bronze tone.
• Nobilis surprises with iconic designs in which bronze returns in its own way.

Ordering bronze wallpaper at Selected Wallpapers

If you are unsure about the right tone or material, request a sample first and look at the bronze sheen in your own daylight before committing to a whole wall. Once you have decided, you order your bronze wallpaper easily online; measure your wall carefully in advance or leave that to a professional wallpaper hanger, so the pattern aligns neatly everywhere. That way you give a living-room, bedroom or hallway wall exactly the warm, refined look that makes bronze so loved. International shipping, duties & taxes included.