Design Guide | How to Use Wallpaper to Decorate Small Spaces

 

Create impact with colour, pattern and considered design

 
 

Small spaces—such as powder rooms, entrance halls, and boot rooms—offer the perfect opportunity to be bold with your design choices. Rather than shy away from colour or pattern, these compact areas are ideal for expressing creativity and making a strong visual statement.

Whether you're working with a narrow hallway or a compact cloakroom, wallpaper can add depth, movement and warmth, transforming a utilitarian space into something personal and memorable.

1. Go Bold with Scale

Larger-scale patterns work beautifully in small rooms. Contrary to the myth that bold motifs overwhelm, oversized repeats can create the illusion of greater space by drawing the eye outward and upward.

Our Sarah Wallpaper, shown here in Rose, features hand-painted, gestural brushstrokes that bring a playful, painterly energy to the wall. Available in four colourways—Rose, Winter, Spring and Sage—Sarah makes a striking choice for small but impactful design moments.

Interior Design: @bornandbredstudio Photography: @annastathakiphoto

Interior Design: Lark Interiors

2. Frame with Colour

Use architectural features—like window frames, doorways or skirting boards—as an extension of your wallpaper design. By painting trim in a coordinating tone pulled from the pattern, you create a seamless, intentional look that elevates even the smallest spaces.

Here, Evergreen Dark Multi wallpaper is paired with colour-matched joinery to create a rich, enveloping feel. This tonal framing trick adds depth, anchors the scheme, and draws the eye around the room—perfect for creating balance and polish in compact interiors.

3. Celebrate Colour with Confidence

Once you’ve chosen your wallpaper, pick out a tone from the design and repeat it across woodwork, cabinetry or ceilings. This technique unifies the space and brings a sense of design intention.

Incorporating colour across surfaces also draws attention to architectural features and creates a contemporary, layered feel—even in the smallest room.

Interior Design: Nicky Alexander

Wallpaper with Character

Each Imogen Heath wallpaper is designed to bring warmth, texture and artistic detail into your space. Printed to order in the UK, our wallcoverings combine expressive design with a tactile finish that elevates both residential and commercial interiors.

  • Crafted in the UK using eco-conscious methods

  • Designed for a textured, artisan surface

  • Suitable for small rooms, statement walls or full schemes

Whether you're updating a compact cloakroom or creating impact in a hallway, our wallpapers are designed to bring joy and character to your home.

Explore the full Wallpaper Collection or Order Samples to begin your next design project.


Sarah Wallpaper

Sarah Wallpaper - Rose
£3.00

Sarah – Rose is a bold, expressive wallpaper featuring large-scale, hand-painted brushstrokes in rich tonal pinks. With its gestural marks and layered movement, this printed wallpaper brings energy, depth and a sense of spontaneity to any space.

Printed in the UK on eco non-woven paper, it has a subtly textured surface that enhances the painterly detail and adds a soft, tactile finish. Fully recyclable and suitable for both residential and commercial interiors, Sarah in Rose is a striking choice for confident, design-led walls.

Dimensions

Vertical Pattern Repeat: 166.4 cm (65.5”)
Horizontal Pattern Repeat: 210 cm (82.7”)
Repeat Type: Straight match
Roll Width: 70 cm (27.5”)
Roll Length: 10.05 meters (11 yards)

Composition

Composition: 100% Eco Non-woven
Weight: 130 GSM
Country of Origin: England
Fire Rated: EN 13501-1:2007+A1:2009 reaction to fire class B - s1,d0 | USA ASTME84 class 1.

Installation

Sarah Wallpaper is a large-scale repeat across three widths of 70cm and is provided as three rolls A,B & C. It repeats six times vertically, per roll.

Find full hanging instructions here

How to order

Please get in touch with us for trade pricing and lead times.

Sign up for a trade account or locate your nearest showroom here.

Other Information

Wallpaper is printed to order and batch specific.

When placing an order, please allow a +/- 5% tolerance on all pattern repeats and provided widths.

Possible colour variations due to screen displays might occur; we advise ordering a sample online or from a nearby showroom before making a purchase.

Sarah Mini Wallpaper - Winter
£3.00

Sarah Mini – Winter is a smaller-scale variation of our original Sarah design, featuring hand-painted brushstrokes in soft, tonal blues. The compact scale adds a delicate rhythm to walls, while the expressive, gestural marks bring a sense of movement and calm energy.

Printed in the UK on eco non-woven paper, the wallpaper has a gently textured surface that enhances its painterly quality. Fully recyclable and suitable for both residential and commercial interiors, Sarah Mini in Winter is a fresh, design-led choice for thoughtful, modern spaces.

Dimensions

Vertical Pattern Repeat: 55.5 cm (21.9”)
Horizontal Pattern Repeat: 70 cm (27.5”)
Repeat Type: Straight match
Roll Width: 70 cm (27.5”)
Roll Length: 10.05 meters (11 yards)

Composition

Composition: 100% Eco Non-woven
Weight: 130 GSM
Country of Origin:  England
Fire Rated: EN 13501-1: 2007+A1: 2009 reaction to fire class B: s1,d0 | USA ASTME84 class 1.

Installation

Find full hanging instructions here

How to order

Please get in touch with us for trade pricing and lead times.

Sign up for a trade account or locate your nearest showroom here.

Other Information

Wallpaper is printed to order and batch-specific.

When placing an order, please allow a +/- 5% tolerance on all pattern repeats and provided widths.

Possible colour variations due to screen displays might occur; we advise ordering a sample online or from a nearby showroom before making a purchase.

Sarah Louise Wallpaper - Nigella
£3.00

Sarah Louise – Nigella is a softly expressive wallpaper featuring hand-drawn botanical lines in layered shades of blue. Inspired by natural forms, the delicate, linear pattern brings a sense of calm movement and quiet elegance to contemporary interiors.

Printed in the UK on eco non-woven paper, the wallpaper has a lightly textured surface that enhances its organic detail. Fully recyclable and suitable for both residential and commercial settings, Sarah Louise in Nigella is a refined, design-led choice for spaces that call for subtle colour and flow.

Dimensions

Vertical Pattern Repeat: 74.8 (29.5”)
Horizontal Pattern Repeat: 70 cm (27.5”)
Repeat Type: Straight match
Roll Width: 70 cm (27.5”)
Roll Length: 10.05 meters (11 yards)

Composition

Composition: 100% Eco Non-woven
Weight: 130 GSM
Country of Origin: England
Fire Rated  EN 13501-1: 2007+A1: 2009 reaction to fire class B: s1,d0 | USA ASTME84 class 1.

Installation

Installation - Find full hanging instructions here

how to order

Please get in touch with us for trade pricing and lead times.

Sign up for a trade account or locate your nearest showroom here.

Other information

Wallpaper is printed to order and batch specific.

When placing an order, please allow a +/- 5% tolerance on all pattern repeats and provided widths.

Possible colour variations due to screen displays might occur; we advise ordering a sample online or from a nearby showroom before making a purchase.

Evergreen Wallpaper

Evergreen Wallpaper - Dark Multi
£3.00

Evergreen – Dark Multi is a bold, all-over wallpaper design inspired by the organic cutouts of Matisse. Featuring layered, dancing evergreen forms in rich, multicoloured tones, this modern floral adds movement, energy and a playful graphic edge to any interior.

Printed in the UK on eco non-woven paper, the wallpaper has a subtly textured surface that enhances its painterly detail. Fully recyclable and suitable for both residential and commercial spaces, Evergreen in Dark Multi is one of our signature designs—ideal for statement walls in living areas, hallways or creative spaces.

Dimensions

Vertical Pattern Repeat: 42.5cm (16.7”)
Repeat Type: Straight match
Roll Width: 70 cm | 27.5”
Roll Length: 10.05 meters (11 yards)

Composition

Composition: 100% Eco Non-woven
Weight: 130 GSM
Country of Origin: England
Fire Rated: EN 13501-1:2007+A1:2009 reaction to fire class B : s1,d0 | USA ASTME84 class 1.

Installation

Installation - Find full hanging instructions here

How to order

Please get in touch with us for trade pricing and lead times.

Sign up for a trade account or locate your nearest showroom here.

Other information

Wallpaper is printed to order and batch specific.

When placing an order, please allow a +/- 5% tolerance on all pattern repeats and provided widths.

Possible colour variations due to screen displays might occur; we advise ordering a sample online or from a nearby showroom before making a purchase.

 

Heather Wallpaper

Heather Wallpaper - Sand Multi
£3.00

Heather – Sand Multi is an expressive, abstract wallpaper inspired by the natural landscape. Featuring vibrant, hand-painted brushstrokes in layered, multicolour, watercolour tones, the design captures movement, colour and energy—bringing depth and artistic texture to the wall.

Printed in the UK on eco non-woven paper, the wallpaper has a subtly textured surface that enhances its painterly character. Fully recyclable and suitable for both residential and commercial interiors, Heather in Sand Multi is a bold, design-led choice for dynamic, creative spaces.

Dimensions

Vertical Pattern Repeat: 98.9 cm (39.9”)
Horizontal Pattern Repeat: 70 cm (27.5”)
Repeat Type: Straight match
Roll Width: 70 cm (27.5”)
Roll Length: 10.05 meters (11 yards)

Composition

Composition: 100% Eco Non-woven
Weight: 130 GSM
Country of Origin: England
Fire Rated: EN 13501-1:2007+A1:2009 reaction to fire class B: s1,d0 | USA ASTME84 class 1.

Installation

Installation - Find full hanging instructions here

How to order

Please get in touch with us for trade pricing and lead times.

Sign up for a trade account or locate your nearest showroom here.

Other information

Wallpaper is printed to order and batch specific.

When placing an order, please allow a +/- 5% tolerance on all pattern repeats and provided widths.

Possible colour variations due to screen displays might occur; we advise ordering a sample online or from a nearby showroom before making a purchase.

Heather Wallpaper Winter Multi
£3.00

Heather – Winter Multi brings a cooler backdrop to this expressive, landscape-inspired wallpaper. With the same vibrant, hand-painted brushstrokes layered over a soft blue ground, the design captures movement, texture and tonal contrast—creating a rich, painterly surface full of energy.

Printed in the UK on eco non-woven paper, the wallpaper features a subtly textured finish that enhances its artistic detail. Fully recyclable and suitable for both residential and commercial interiors, Heather in Winter Multi is a confident, design-led choice for bold, creative spaces.

Dimensions

Vertical Pattern Repeat: 98.9 cm (39.9”)
Horizontal Pattern Repeat: 70 cm (27.5”)
Repeat Type: Straight match
Roll Width: 70 cm (27.5”)

Composition

Roll Length: 10.05 meters (11 yards)
Composition: 100% Eco Non-woven
Weight: 130 GSM
Country of Origin: England
Fire Rated: EN 13501-1:2007+A1:2009 reaction to fire class B: s1,d0 | USA ASTME84 class 1.

Installation

Installation - Find full hanging instructions here

How to order

Please get in touch with us for trade pricing and lead times.

Sign up for a trade account or locate your nearest showroom here.

Other information

Wallpaper is printed to order and batch specific.

When placing an order, please allow a +/- 5% tolerance on all pattern repeats and provided widths.

Possible colour variations due to screen displays might occur; we advise ordering a sample online or from a nearby showroom before making a purchase.

 

 
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