Wallpaper Roll

Wallpaper rolls are lengths of repeat pattern wallpaper that you hang in strips, with each strip matching the next to cover a wall of any width. Pick a design, choose a roll size and quantity, and order samples first if you want to check the shade on your own wall.

What Are Wallpaper Rolls?

Rolled wallpaper is a length of paper printed with a design that repeats from top to bottom and side to side. Each strip lines up with the next strip, so the pattern flows across the whole wall. A wider wall simply needs more rolls of the same design.

Every design in the collection is repeating wallpaper, which is different from a single printed scene. For more repeating designs in other formats, browse the full range of pattern wallpaper.

How Many Rolls of Wallpaper Do I Need?

To work out how much roll wallpaper to order, multiply the wall width by the wall height, divide the total by the area one roll covers, and round up. Then add 10 to 15 percent for pattern matching and trimming. Each product page lists every roll size in the Size menu.

1. Measure the width and height of each wall in inches or feet.
2. Multiply width by height to get the wall area in square feet. Add the areas together when covering more than one wall.
3. Check the coverage of the chosen roll size. A 24 x 48 inch roll covers 8 square feet.
4. Divide the wall area by the coverage of one roll and round up.
5. Add 10 to 15 percent for pattern matching and trimming. Designs with a large pattern repeat need the higher amount.

Example: a wall 10 feet wide and 8 feet high measures 80 square feet. With 24 x 48 inch rolls (8 square feet each), the wall needs 10 rolls, plus 1 to 2 extra for matching, so 11 to 12 rolls in total. For a full walkthrough, follow the wall measuring guide.

What Is a Pattern Repeat on Repeat Pattern Wallpaper?

A pattern repeat is the distance before a design starts again on the roll. A small repeat wastes very little paper, while a large repeat means trimming more from each strip to line up the design. Hang every strip from the same point in the repeat so the pattern flows evenly from one strip to the next.

Corners and edges need the most care with repeating designs. The guide on how to wallpaper a corner shows how to keep a pattern aligned where two walls meet.

Wallpaper Rolls vs Custom-Size Wallpaper: Which to Choose?

Choose wallpaper by the roll for an all-over pattern that covers one or more walls evenly. Choose custom-size wallpaper for one design printed to fit a single wall exactly, with no repeat. Many designs offer both options on the product page, under Roll Size and Custom Size.

Rolled wallpaper is ordered by roll size and quantity, and the pattern repeats across every piece, which makes it a good fit for whole rooms, hallways and stairways. Custom-size wallpaper is ordered by the wall’s width and height and printed once, edge to edge, so it suits a single statement wall. For a one-wall design instead, explore custom-size wallpaper made to the wall’s exact measurements.

Which Pattern Wallpaper Styles Suit Which Spaces?

Light, small-scale patterns keep compact rooms feeling open, while larger prints make a strong statement on a single wall. Soft neutral repeats work well across a whole room, and playful designs bring character to family spaces. A sample shows the shade and scale in your own light before you order full rolls.

• Florals: wildflower meadows and soft blooms add warmth to bedrooms and living spaces.
• Botanicals: leafy and tropical prints bring a fresh, natural feel.
• Stripes: vertical stripes and ribbons draw the eye upward and make ceilings feel higher.
• Geometrics: clean shapes and simple lines suit modern interiors.

Can Rolled Wallpaper Cover One Wall or a Whole Room?

Rolled wallpaper works for a single feature wall or an entire room. One papered wall creates a focal point and needs fewer rolls, while papering every wall wraps the space in pattern and suits calmer, smaller-scale designs.

How to Prepare Before Hanging Roll Wallpaper

Start with a smooth, clean and dry wall, confirm every roll comes from the same order, and lay out the first few strips to plan where the pattern will fall. Good preparation makes hanging easier and keeps seams neat. For each stage of the job, follow the step-by-step installation guide.