Room Textiles & Wallpaper

Wallpaper: A key element in your living room decor

The living room is the heart of the home. It's a space for relaxation , but also a place to share convivial moments with family and friends . Decorating is essential to creating a unique atmosphere that reflects your personality . Installing panoramic wallpaper or repeating patterns from the Presse Papier collections allows you to define the character of the room and create unique ambiances.

Some people see living room decor like clothing: tailored to its wearer, but also reflecting a personality and lifestyle to those around them. This aspect leads some to moderate their desires, while others follow them without compromise. Ultimately, it all comes down to character! However, the home is a space of personal freedom, something relatively rare in our modern lives . It would be a shame to miss out on it!

Some style ideas for a designer and original living room

Opt for a geometric pattern if you want to add volume and modernity to your living room, or a floral and plant-based pattern to give it a more poetic atmosphere .

The wide variety of models and colours in our ranges allows everyone to imagine their own décor and match it to their environment (furniture, sofas, plants, cushions, paintings, lighting, photographs, etc.)

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The living room is often the main room in your home. Less clearly defined than other rooms, it's frequently combined with an entryway, a kitchen (open-plan kitchen), or even a bedroom in smaller apartments. It's the place where you receive guests, family, and friends. As such, the living room reflects the image you present to the outside world, so carefully choosing your wallpaper and living room is quite important.

The functions of the living room evolve over time; we increasingly see people working, or even sleeping, in their living room. It is undoubtedly the most adaptable room in the house. It is often central and connects the inhabitants, as in shared apartments where it is one of the common areas. Choosing wallpaper for this living space is therefore a strategic decision, as it must appeal to everyone without being bland.

Your choice of wallpaper will also be heavily influenced by the layout of your furniture. You'll tend to favor a more striking wallpaper for an open wall, while a simpler wallpaper will be used for a less visible wall, perhaps hidden behind a shelf or piece of furniture. Similarly, it's often more visually appealing to have a more elaborate wallpaper opposite your sofa or armchair than behind it, where it will be less noticeable.

When planning your decor, you should consider the natural light in your living room and its connection to the outside. An apartment living room will naturally tend to be more intimate because it has fewer openings than a house living room, which may have French doors leading to a garden or terrace.

If you want to incorporate indirect lighting into your room, it's best to consider this when choosing your wallpaper. Depending on its texture, wallpaper can reflect more or less light and influence the overall lighting atmosphere of your living room.

To choose the right wallpaper, you can look at current trends . In 2019 , Art Deco patterns were very popular . Back in style, these geometric shapes, often set in metallic colors, are increasingly common! Used well , they will give your living room a warm, retro-chic, and intimate atmosphere.