What’s the difference between wallpaper and wall decals? What defines each one? When is wallpaper the better choice for a room, and when is a decal?
Wall decals have been in use for more than a couple of years now, and you can find them everywhere. They’re made from a material called vinyl and don’t leave marks on the wall when you remove them, as wallpaper certainly can. On the other hand, today you can find stunning wallpapers, hand-painted and made from recycled paper, but putting them on the wall calls for long-term design thinking. So which is actually the better choice?
Wallpaper is a great way to add lots of design and color to a room. You can use it on every wall in the room, on just one or two walls, or even on parts of a wall. Although some people find the idea of hanging wallpaper a little intimidating, today it’s quite easy, especially with the modern types of wallpaper on the market. Once you’ve decided on the wallpaper pattern, you don’t need to put too much thought into the rest of the room’s design; just make sure the pattern matches up between all the strips as you hang them. It’s a way to create an overall look for the room and an effective way to cover walls that aren’t in perfect condition.
But wallpaper has its downsides too, we have to admit: if you choose a high-quality wallpaper to cover every wall in the room, the cost can be very high. On top of that, when you hang wallpaper you’re creating a long-term design, even though modern wallpapers are relatively easy to remove. Either way, it can be more work than wall decals if you change your mind shortly after you’re done.
With wall decals, you get easy installation and a wide variety of styles and patterns. Compared to wallpaper, wall decals can cost less, especially if you aren’t planning to cover entire walls. They’re easier to work with than wallpaper and let you do the job yourself when you want to change the overall look of a room or add style and color. Because they come in a huge range of designs, everyone can find something they love for any style, and of course they’re very easy to remove. In fact, quality wall decals can even be reused. So if you love quick changes, these decals are for you.
Although wall decals are very easy to work with, they take a certain amount of creativity to create a beautiful, unique look. So if you don’t feel especially creative about putting together a harmonious look yourself, you can buy large wall decals that cover a whole wall, just like wallpaper, instead of using several small decals. This type of wall decal is usually made of paper, so you may not be able to reuse it.
In the end, choosing between wall decals and wallpaper is a personal decision. Both options can create a contemporary, stunning and unique look. The best way to decide is to weigh the pros and cons and choose the option that best meets your needs.
