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wallpaper with sloped ceiling?

8 years ago

We just moved into a new home and I'm dying to put wallpaper on the wall behind our bed. See inspirational image.





The problem is that the wall behind our bed has a slightly slanted ceiling. Everything I've read about decorating a room with slanted ceilings says if you put a strong color on a wall with a slanted ceiling it will make the room feel smaller.



The wall across from where the bed is currently located doesn't have a slanted ceiling.



I suppose I could put the wallpaper on that wall across from the bed (where the entrance to the room exists) but part of me wishes I could see the wallpaper right away when I walk into the room.

There's also a master bath in the room and I thought I could put the same wallpaper in there.

Thoughts? Ideas? Suggestions?


P.S. Please disregard the random furniture. We're planning to change all of it.

Comments (21)

  • 8 years ago
    Go for it! Your room is plenty big enough and that slant won’t be much of a visual problem! Doing the master bath in a coordinating or same paper would be lovely too.
  • 8 years ago

    I just watched "Flip or Flop Vegas" last night on HGTV and they did wallpaper on the walls and ceiling. I'm sure you can put wallpaper on a slanted wall (I also have slanted walls in the bedrooms in my house.

  • PRO
    8 years ago

    Wallpaper on slanted walls is wonderful. And doing a coordinating paper in the bath will be perfect. Watch your match drop measurements, especially if using very expensive paper. For example, a 27" match would waste a lot of your precious paper. Send us a picture when you finish. Have fun.

  • 8 years ago

    I love it done on slanted ceilings. Have you chosen a paper?

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  • 8 years ago

    We like to sleep in cozy spaces, it makes us feel safe. Wallpaper away! That paper is gorgeous by the way.

  • PRO
    8 years ago
    Keep the bed where it is. Then, make sure you run the wallpaper all the way up to the flat part of ceiling. That will help elevate the eye and the feel of height of ceiling. Great project. If you haven’t hung wallpaper suggest you get pro to do this. Harder to do with height and angles. I woukd do bathroom in waterproof wallpaper that compliments bedroom paper. I wouldn’t use same paper in bath.
  • 8 years ago
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    is it possible to place the bed where the cabinet is? You could wallpaper that wall . Here is what I would do , wallpaper one full wall and wallpaper the wall behind the bed only on the lower part of the walls paint the same blue as the wallpaper above it and you will get this look. Yes paint the ceiling as well to wrap it all .



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  • 8 years ago

    Thank you so much for your feedback everyone! Now I'm really excited about the idea. I have yet to investigate wallpaper yet. I'm thinking something with a larger print. Good point about the drop measurements. I didn't even really know what that was until one of you mentioned it and I looked it up. Some of you say same paper in the bathroom others say coordinating paper. Any additional thoughts on that?

  • 8 years ago
    Nikki, we are looking forward to seeing your choice of wallpaper! If the wallpaper you do choose is vinyl coated and suitable for bathrooms then fine. Make sure you have good ventilation and a vented ceiling fan in your bathroom. Most wallpaper today is coated but some of the more expensive hand screened types are not and wouldn’t be suited for bathrooms and high humidity. If you haven’t hung paper before you may want to have a professional paper hanger do it. Just check the specs first and you can always get a coordinating paper for the bathroom.
  • 8 years ago
    Nikki, I think it is wonderful that you have the verve to put an interesting wallpaper like your inspiration pic.up and onto the slant of your ceiling. That has so much potential , but I think you will need to be judicious in your selection if you are wanting a lyrical landscape type of pattern . ( Is that what you liked - or just the vivid colors ? )Some might look odd once they pass the vertical point, but taking it up to the flat part of the ceiling is what gives it such a special look and maintains the height of the room.It would be easier to do this idea with an all-over pattern ,even a large scale one, I would think. This just occurred to me when I was looking at some birch tree paper - but then wondered how the trees would look once they traverse the bend ?! I don’t know ... Wanted to also mention you could always just pull one of the predominant colors to paint in co- ordinating your bath. Definitely do the paper on the bed wall. Can’t wait to see what you choose .
  • 8 years ago
    Some more inspiration for you -
  • 8 years ago
    ....and a few more-
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  • PRO
    8 years ago

    Wallpaper on the slope completes the wall. Generally a slope the color of the ceiling looks unfinished.

  • 8 years ago
    I agree with MS Colours - in fact, I said that in my comment . I mentioned the paper should go all the way to the flat part of the ceiling in order to retain the visual height in the room . My comment about painting a co-ordinating color was specific to the bathroom. TO CLARIFY - in some of the pics. I posted there IS NO slope , I realize . They were just papers with either an all-over pattern example or with similar colors to the OP. I hope this clears up any confusion. —— A great example of why people joining in the thread should be sure to READ previous posts !
  • 8 years ago
    Nikki, I had meant to mention that I think your inspirational wallpaper is beautiful and that it might work out great .( I wrote that last night but then forgot to tap post ! The lateness of the hour I guess :) .
    Nikki thanked niccidhg
  • 8 years ago
    Do it ! It will look amazing and cozy !
    Nikki thanked silviakunst
  • 8 years ago
    I also say, 'go for it'! I think it will look fantastic and create a stunning focal point in your room. Good luck.
    Nikki thanked loves to decorate
  • 8 years ago

    Thank you everyone! Once we're finished I'll come back and post a picture. Though it might be a while.

  • 8 years ago
    Nikki, I know you ended your thread until you are finished, but I saw this and thought of you.
    Nikki thanked niccidhg
  • 7 years ago

    At to the comment about wasting a lot of paper if you have a drop match, that's not so. If you work off of two rolls, and alternate the strips, the waste will be the same as a straight match.