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Decorating 101: Wallpapering – Awkward Areas pt.2

Moving on to more of those thought-provoking and patience consuming areas, let us guide you in how to use wallpapers where you may have dormer windows and around your chimney breasts or fire surrounds. Papering Around A (single) Doorway Ideally, you’ll use the minimum amount of wallpaper if you centre a full width strip of paper over the door opening (pattern permitting). Where a door is close to a corner, fit a narrow strip above the doorway. Pattern discontinuity will be least noticed in between two full strips. Dormer Windows... Read More

Decorating 101: Wallpapering – Hanging Techniques in 2026

Where To Start Wallpapering! Now, what type of room are you decorating? Just a feature wall? The whole room? Is there a chimney breast?   FEATURE WALL Well, if you are simply decorating a single wall, you need to decide where to start hanging from. If it is a patterned wallpaper, it may be beneficial to start the pattern at the centre of the wall and work outwards. So check to see how you can make your wallpaper look its best! WHOLE ROOM (With Chimney Breast) Start decorating on the... Read More

Wallpaper Stripping 17/12/2025

Decorating 101: Wall Surface Preparation in 2026

Our guide below is a text heavy exhaustive guide to preparing your walls before decorating, this includes tasks such as stripping wallpaper, sealing contaminated surfaces, covering damp problems and water stains along with an explanation of the types of painted surfaces you may encounter plus a guide to using lining papers effectively to cover poor wall surfaces. Previously Wallpapered Surfaces. It really is a must to strip each wall completely before repapering. There is no way to guarantee that any previous wallpaper or lining papers will stay adhered to the... Read More

Liz’s Blog | What’s New…

Hi Liz here, we have had our busiest month so far. I have been rushed off my feet leaving me little time to get my blog up to date. You are loving our expanded range of heavy Italian vinyls, the luxurious Alexandria collection with its glitter embellished flowers and glowing lustre flowing leaves are often paired with the crushed silk texture of the plain co-ordinates. The expanded colour selection in the Tiffany Platinum along with the new glitter plains have really worked for your new decor his season. Tilly, our... Read More

Liz’s Blog | Seasons Change

Hi all! With Autumn officially beginning on the 22nd of September we’ve been reminiscing today, at Home Flair’s hot summer! This time round you guys have loved our statement stripes especially in monochrome, selling out our room 20 stripe in black, silver and white. In contrast we’ve had a rush on minimalist glamour, taupe’s and golds dusted with glitter and ivory’s and creams with soft shimmer finishes. But enough about that, I’m excited about what’s next! What will autumn bring? The buyers have got wallpaper show upon wallpaper show booked... Read More

Decorating 101: Wallpapering – Awkward Areas pt.1

With the basics now under your belt, it won’t be long until you reach one of those problem areas…but don’t worry, help is at hand! All those tricky areas can easily, with some thought and patience they’ll be wallpapered to perfection. These tips will slow you down, but will give you the best results. There is nothing worse than having to look at a lopsided pattern in a corner. Before you start, you do need to acknowledge that continuity of pattern will be lost in corners and similar places, even a... Read More

Light up your life for Less with our Expert Home Decor guide

Light up your life for less With so much to get obsessed about when it comes to decorating our homes, lighting can often take a back seat – when it really should be taking centre stage. Beyond the practicality of guiding your way through the darkness, light has the power to lift moods, help you wind down, and instantly change an atmosphere. And with winter’s shorter days and colder nights already drawing in, it’s likely you’ll be spending more and more time in the sanctuary of your own home. So... Read More

23/03/2022

How to Hang Wallpaper Borders

Some of our friends seem to be naturally gifted when it comes to sport, and others are a dab-hand at creating culinary masterpieces in the the kitchen. And of course, we all know that certain someone who’s managed to refurbish their entire home almost single-handedly. Our DIY-savvy pals really have got their heads screwed on though, because as well achieving the satisfaction of seeing their creations come to life, and keeping themselves fit and active – they’re saving themselves a tidy sum on professional fees too. Luckily, thanks to our... Read More