White wallpaper

White wallpaper is the quietest choice for a wall, and for that very reason a demanding one. A white wall shows every texture, seam and change of light. This collection therefore brings together designs that give the light something to work with: a fine linen texture, a woven paper, a subtle relief or a white-on-white pattern.

White wallpaper or natural wallpaper?

We deliberately keep white and off-white apart. By white we mean anything from pure white to cool off-white: chalk white, porcelain, snow white. Looking for cream, ivory or a warm linen white? Then browse our natural wallpaper. White looks fresh and bright, natural softer and warmer. In a north-facing room white can turn cool; in sunlight or under warm lamps the same white becomes lively and open.

Texture makes white wallpaper interesting

A plain white without texture rarely beats a well-painted wall. The added value is in what you see up close: the thread of a textile wallcovering, the grain of a lime-like finish, a relief that appears in raking light. A white-on-white pattern, such as a glossy motif on a matt ground, also adds depth without colour.

Where white wallpaper works well

In a small room or a hallway without daylight it keeps the walls light. In a living room with plenty of wood or dark furniture it brings calm. In a bedroom or bathroom, texture makes the difference between clinical and considered. For bathrooms and kitchens there are washable and vinyl options; you will find the care advice with each product.

Choosing and ordering white wallpaper

White differs from brand to brand and with every kind of light. So order a sample first and look at it on the wall where it will hang, by day and in the evening. Each product shows the roll size and pattern repeat, so you can work out how many rolls you need. Torn between two shades? At Selected Wallpapers we are happy to help you choose.