Wallpaper Checklist: Plan Your Room Design

Get Things Rolling!

Time to start your wallpaper makeover! Home decorating is an exciting and fulfilling experience, and wallpaper is the perfect way to transform your walls. Whether you’re considering peel and stick wallpaper, prepasted wallpaper, grasscloth, or paste the wall wallpaper, Wallpapers To Go is here to guide you through every step of your project.

Before you get started, ask yourself these key questions to build a solid foundation for your interior design. Your answers will help determine the best style, color, and wallpaper patterns for your space. You can even print this page for easy reference—let’s get started!

detail example of beautiful wallpaper pattern
detail example of beautiful wallpaper pattern

What is the purpose of the room?

  • Entertaining
  • Relaxing
  • Exercise
  • Office
  • Play

How often is the room used?

  • Rarely
  • Often
  • Every day

Who uses the room?

  • Myself
  • Family
  • Guests
  • Children
 

Who uses the room?

  • Myself
  • Family
  • Guests
  • Children

What amount of time is spent in the room?

  • Short
  • Moderate
  • Long

Do I want a formal or informal setting?

  • Formal
  • Informal
 

What size is the room?

  • Small
  • Medium
  • Large

Do I want the room to appear larger or smaller?

  • Smaller
  • Larger

What parts of the room will remain the same?

  • Flooring
  • Ceiling
  • Appliances
  • Furniture
  • Wall decorations
 

What should be the focus of the room (the center of interest)?

  • Piece of furniture
  • Fireplace
  • Rug
  • Entertainment center
  • Window
  • Wallcovering
  • Work of art

What colors are you working with from the furniture, drapes, fixtures, and flooring?

Use Wallpapers To Go’s color search tool to find the perfect match.

What exactly are the room's dimensions?

Use our handy wallpaper calculator to find out exactly how much you need for your project! You’ll need to know your room's:

  • Length
  • Width
  • Height