Why wallpaper is ideal for a bedroom
In Australian homes, wallpaper is becoming more popular than ever — not only in master bedrooms but also in children’s rooms, nurseries and guest bedrooms. With endless colours, textures and prints available, wallpaper helps you design a space that reflects your style while adding depth and luxury you can’t achieve with paint alone.
Choosing wallpaper for your bedroom opens up endless possibilities because your bedroom is a personal space, you’re free to express your style fully.
Lets explore some different bedroom wallpaper style options, how to go about choosing a wallpaper and what are the best colours to use in a bedroom.
Identify your bedroom style
Start by considering the character of your home overall.
If your house already has a definite character such as a Hamptons style, you may consider sticking within that style using a classic stripe or nautical theme for example.
Perhaps you have more flexibility than that. So decide what ambience you would like to create in the room. A coastal retreat, industrial or a minimalist aesthetic as some examples.
The chosen style of your room will guide the wallpaper designs that will feel most natural and fitting.
Choose a pattern that reflects you
Your personal taste plays a major role. Are you drawn to elegant florals, bold geometrics, playful fauna, or the understated sophistication of stripes or unpatterned textures?
Wallpaper allows you to tailor your bedroom to match your personality and lifestyle. From luxe boudoir glamour to calm, modern minimalism.
Bedroom Wallpaper Colours
Next to consider is colour. If you are keeping other main elements in your room such as carpet, window dressings etc you should match your wallpaper colours to these interior elements. Samples may be sent to you as digital images may vary from the real thing.
The trending colour for your interior in 2025 is sage green which is a very calming colour for the bedroom as they evoke a feeling of nature.
Also trending are beige and neutral clay tones. This also benefits you by keeping a neutral palette.
Soft blues are another good colour as they have a tranquil spa like feeling.
| Mood | Recommended Colours |
|---|---|
| Calm & Restful | Soft neutrals, beige, sage, grey, muted blush |
| Luxe & Dramatic | Navy, emerald, charcoal, burgundy, gold detail |
| Fresh & Coastal | White, sand, duck-egg blue, seafoam |
| Romantic & Warm | Warm pinks, terracotta, peach, creams |
| Playful (Kids Rooms) | Pastels, illustrative prints, animals, woodland |
Feature wall V All the walls
If your chosen design is dramatic or busy, a feature wall is a smart choice. The wallpaper or mural becomes a focal point without overwhelming the room. To choose the right wall for the feature wall think about where the eye is drawn to or where you want to draw the eye. Usually this would be the bedhead wall.
For quieter patterns or plain textures you can wallpaper all walls to create a balanced, cocoon-like feel.
Or combine a feature wall with a complementary unpatterned or subtle wallpaper on the rest of the walls.
Popular Bedroom Wallpaper Styles in Australia
🌿 Botanical & Floral Wallpaper
Timeless and elegant, perfect for master bedrooms, guests and classic homes. Delicate florals and Australian-inspired botanicals add a nature-driven calmness.
🏖️ Coastal & Hamptons Style Wallpaper
Striped wallpapers, grasscloth textures and soft blue tones suit beachside homes and relaxed bedroom decors.
🖤 Modern Minimal & Luxe
Think textured neutrals, soft linen effects and hotel-inspired designs that create understated luxury.
🎨 Murals & Statement Walls
For creative bedrooms, abstract patterns or scenic murals make a dramatic centrepiece.
🧸 Kids’ Bedroom & Nursery Wallpaper
Whimsical animals, stars, watercolour rainbows and playful botanicals make bedrooms fun, comforting and imaginative.
Why Australians Are Choosing Wallpaper Over Paint
Wallpaper is rapidly increasing in Australian interior design trends because:
It adds value and premium appeal
It lasts as long as paint when installed professionally
Wallpaper is now more durable than ever
- Non woven wallpaper is easy to remove
It offers more visual and tactile variety than paint
Wallpaper transforms bedrooms into customised retreats without needing expensive furniture or upgrades.