Metallic wallpaper

Metallic wallpaper for those who love sheen and depth

Metallic wallpaper catches the light in a way no matte wall covering can match: silver, copper, bronze and mother-of-pearl read soft and restrained by day, then turn warm and almost liquid the moment the lamps come on. That movement is exactly why it is loved in rooms where you want a wall to live rather than simply hold a colour. It is not the boldest tones that do the work, but the fine metallic glow that drifts across the surface.

Where metallic wallpaper works best

A hallway or stairwell with little daylight visibly lifts with a metallic finish, because the scarce light from a wall lamp or spot is bounced back and the space opens up. In the dining room, a silvered or bronze wall behind the table gives depth to a meal by candlelight. Above a headboard or behind a console, a single metallic wall acts as a quiet statement without the whole room shining. Keep glossy surfaces away from direct, harsh sunlight where you can; it is in the raking light of the evening that this wallpaper shows its finest side.

Tones and textures in metallic wallpaper

The charm sits in the finish. Softly brushed silver reads cool and graphic, copper and bronze bring warmth, and pearlescent tones give a creamy, almost textile shimmer. Many designs pair metallic glow with relief — a fine mica grain, embedded glass particles or a subtle pattern that only shows when the light strikes it at an angle. If you lean towards the warmer end of this spectrum, look at our gold wallpaper as well, which carries the same sheen into a richer, more classic tone.

How to combine sheen in an interior

Sheen asks for counterweight. A metallic wall looks its best next to matte walls in soft, chalky tones, and beside natural materials such as wood, linen and wool that absorb the light instead. That contrast keeps the whole scheme warm rather than cool or hard. If you would rather build the sheen in layers, pair the design with related textured wallpaper in the same colour family, so relief and reflection reinforce one another without competing. One shining wall per room is almost always enough.

Leading brands for metallic wallpaper

For the finest shimmering designs, look to Arte and Casamance. Both brands are known for high-grade materials, refined reliefs and innovative metal finishes, where the sheen sits deep in the structure of the wallpaper rather than lying over it like a coat. That is the difference between paper that shines cheaply and paper that glows with depth.

Made to measure and personal advice

If you want the sheen to run across one continuous surface with no visible seams, a wall-filling design through made-to-measure wallpaper is the loveliest route. If you are torn between a metallic non-woven and another material, do look at our non-woven wallpaper, which hangs comfortably on most walls. Our stylists are glad to think along with you about tone, texture and the spot where the sheen comes to life best. International shipping, duties & taxes included.