From trends to techniques, Mona Menon, Director of Marshalls Wallcoverings, reveals how statement wallpapers can dramatically redefine your living room.
1. How can bold wallpaper be balanced with furnishings and lighting to create a harmonious yet eye-catching space?
A: It’s all about layering. When using bold wallpapers— like deep botanical prints or geometric metallics— pair them with solid-colored sofas, neutral rugs, and warm lighting. This creates contrast without visual chaos.” Accent cushions or decor pieces can echo the wallpaper tones subtly for cohesion.
2. What trends/designs are Marshalls offering to transform the living room?
• Oversized Florals from our Quiet Luxury collection: create soft drama. Adding freshness & colour to the space. Ideal for large living rooms with good height and should be viewed from a distance of 7-10 feet.
• Textured Metallics: perfect for urban glam, adding vibrancy, depth & character to the space. Metallics also reflect adding bling to the space.
• Japandi & Biophilic Prints: nature-inspired calm, subtle textures, rich natural materials like silk, jute, cane, bamboo, mica, mother of pearl, abacca, sisal & linen.
• Customised Digital Murals: Bespoke Murals offer personalisation, technology to print on gold, silver, raffia, linen, canvas, textures & non-woven base with high-definition print quality to create walls that are truly one-of-one. for a tactile, modern luxe look.
• Art Deco Revivals: retro-chic, ideal for formal lounges, adding vibrancy and making a statement.
3. What are some common mistakes to avoid when using statement wallpaper in the living room?
• Overdoing it: Avoid using heavy patterns on all walls—1 or 2 accent walls work best. Sofa back walls should have the same treatment, or else it makes one look more important than the other. L walls at the dining area again connect the space and add coziness.
• Simple textures in deeper shades on the TV Wall allow easy viewing with focus and when the TV is off, its a great piece of subtle luxury texture enhancing and connecting the entire room.
• Poor lighting: Statement wallpapers shine best under ambient + spot lighting. White light is ideal for textures, yellow light for metallics & daylight for all others. For walls adjacent to windows, textured wallcoverings are a must as the joints are camouflaged and not visible through the texture. For walls opposite the window or the window wall, flat non-woven wallcoverings can work well.
• Clashing prints: Keep your upholstery and curtains complementary, not competing. Let your walls speak. They are the most visible in a room. Wallcoverings add character & enhance the decor.
4. What technical or material innovations set Marshalls wallpapers apart?
Peel & Paste Ease: Cleaner, faster installations—no messy glue.
Stain & Scratch Resistance: Great for homes with kids/pets.
3-layer Technology: Ensures rich print definition, insulation, and wall protection.
VOC-Free & Washable Options: Health-friendly and long-lasting.
Call to Action: Want to transform your living room into a masterpiece?
Visit your nearest Marshalls Studio to explore designs, get a free design consultation from a Marshalls expert, and book your Instant Living Room Makeover.
Customer service number: 9209256565
