Choosing wood effect wallpaper — natural warmth without the work
Wood effect wallpaper gives you all the warmth and character of natural timber, without the cost, weight or work of real wood cladding. Printed as a realistic, photographic effect, it captures the grain, tone and texture of wood convincingly, while going up like any other wallpaper. From rustic reclaimed planks to smart modern panelling, it is one of the easiest ways to bring natural, tactile warmth to a room. Here are the wood styles to consider and where each works best.
Wood effect wallpaper styles
Rustic and reclaimed wood brings weathered, characterful planks with knots, grain and history, for a warm, lived-in feel.
Wood plank and cladding gives a clean, horizontal or vertical boarded look, versatile and natural.
Wood panelling recreates the smart, architectural look of slatted or shiplap panelling that is so popular right now, without any joinery.
Weathered and driftwood designs are soft, greyed and coastal, relaxed and calming.
Dark wood — walnut and rich tones — feels cocooning and sophisticated for a moodier room.
Light and Scandi wood keeps things pale, airy and natural, perfect for a bright, contemporary space.
Wood tones
The tone sets the whole feel. Light and natural woods feel airy, Scandinavian and fresh, keeping a room bright. Warm mid-tones like oak bring a classic, welcoming warmth. Dark woods like walnut feel rich and cocooning. Whitewashed and weathered greys are soft, coastal and relaxed. Choose the tone to suit the mood you want, from bright and natural to deep and cosy.
Why wood effect wallpaper works
Real wood cladding and panelling is expensive, heavy and a real job to fit. A wood effect mural gives you the same warmth, grain and character for a fraction of the cost and effort, and because it is printed, it works on a flat wall with none of the carpentry. It brings natural texture and warmth to a room — one of the most sought-after qualities in interiors right now — and the realistic grain is very good at disguising minor wall imperfections.
Wood effect wallpaper by room
Living rooms suit a rustic plank or smart panelling design as a warm, natural feature wall. Bedrooms feel cosy with a dark or reclaimed wood behind the bed. Hallways gain instant warmth and character from a wood-effect design. Kitchens and bathrooms can take a wood look too, in a water-resistant material. Rustic and country schemes are natural homes for reclaimed and barn-wood designs.
Which material to choose
Every wood effect design is a made-to-measure mural on a choice of four materials — two paste-the-wall and two peel-and-stick, including water-resistant and waterproof grades for bathrooms and kitchens. You choose your material, and see the price for your exact wall size, on each product page.