Turn your dining room into a showstopper! In the Expert View section, Mona Menon, Director of Marshalls Wallcoverings, reveals how statement wallpapers can add drama, style, and personality.
The dining room is no longer just a place to eat—it’s a space where memories are made, conversations flourish, and design leaves a lasting impression. Wallpaper has the transformative power to elevate this space, turning mealtimes into a truly immersive experience. Wallpapers can also be changed easily for every party to create a mood, after all we live within 4 walls and walls are the most visible in any room. Define the space to create the mood with Marshalls Instant Home Makeovers – No Mess. No Smell. Only Beautiful Walls.
How does wallpaper transform the dining room into a more expressive or memorable space?
Wallpaper has the power to instantly elevate a dining room from functional to unforgettable. It sets the mood—whether that’s warm and intimate for family dinners or bold and dramatic for entertaining guests. Through intricate patterns, luxurious textures, and thoughtfully chosen color palettes, wallpaper turns the dining area into an experience, not just a space.
What makes your wallpapers especially suited for dining spaces in terms of finish, durability, or maintenance?
Our wallpapers are designed with both beauty and practicality in mind. Special finishes ensure they resist stains, are easy to clean, and maintain their vibrancy even with daily use. The balance of durability and elegance makes them especially suited for dining spaces, where style needs to meet functionality without compromise.
For open-concept spaces, how can wallpaper help define the dining zone without disrupting flow?
In open-concept layouts, wallpaper becomes a design tool that naturally carves out the dining zone. Using distinct patterns or subtle textures, it creates a sense of intimacy and focus while still harmonizing with the larger space. It’s a way to define boundaries through design rather than physical partitions, ensuring seamless flow with character.
What styling advice would you give designers working on small dining nooks versus grand formal dining rooms?
For smaller nooks, we recommend airy designs with lighter shades and refined detailing to open up the space visually while adding charm. In contrast, a grand dining room can embrace statement wallpaers—bold patterns, metallic accents, or richly layered textures—that command attention and create an aura of sophistication. The key is proportion— matching the scale of the design with the scale of the room.
Are there any wallpaper designs from your collections that have become go-to favorites?
Absolutely. Our nature-inspired motifs, with their calming yet elegant appeal, are perennial favorites in dining spaces. Textured neutrals are another go-to, loved for their timelessness and ability to pair with any décor style. For more opulent settings, metallic finishes and contemporary geometric patterns consistently resonate with designers seeking drama and refinement.
