Basement Wallpaper

Basement wallpaper is a wall covering chosen for rooms below ground. Low light, few windows, often a bit cool. Giffywalls prints each design to the exact size of your wall.

Why Basement Wallpaper Needs a Different Rule Book

A cellar or lower ground room gets almost no daylight. Pale colours fall flat there. They read grey and cold rather than airy. Go deep and warm instead. A dark print under warm bulbs feels like a snug, not a store room.

Cellars in Period Homes

Victorian terraces across London, Bristol and Leeds sit on old cellars. Many are now snugs, offices and gyms. The walls are rarely flat. Brick, render and old plaster all show their age. A busy or mid-tone print is kind to that, since low contrast hides small bumps.

Damp Comes First

Sort out damp before you paper. Wallpaper cannot fix it and will not hide it. Let new plaster or tanking dry fully, then seal it. It is dull advice, but it saves the whole job.

Low Ceilings

Head height is often tight down there. Vertical motifs help. Run the print right to the ceiling with no border, so the wall reads as one piece. Our brick wallpaper designs suit that trick, and they look right at home in an old cellar.

  • Snug: deep colour, warm lamps, soft texture.
  • Home office: warm wood tone with a calm print.
  • Gym: bare brick or raw concrete for a real training feel.
  • Utility room: a wipeable print in a light mid tone.

Removable Basement Wallpaper for Rented Flats

Lower ground flats in modern blocks have flat walls and no character. One big scene fixes that fast. Renting in Manchester or Glasgow? Take the peel and stick option from our removable wallpaper range. It lifts off at the end of a tenancy without pulling the paint.

A View Where There Is None

A wide scene on the end wall gives the eye somewhere to go. Woodland, coast or hills all work. Keep the horizon near eye level so it reads true. Avoid a bright midday sky, which fights warm lamps once the sun goes down.

Made to Measure, Free UK Delivery

Measure the wall, then send us the width and the height. We print the mural to fit exactly. Panels come numbered with hanging notes in the box. UK delivery is free and fast. Order a sample first and look at it under your own lamps, not by a window.

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FAQs

Which materials is best for wallpaper?

Wallpapers are made from standard paper, canvas paper, premium paper, peel and stick materials for durability and style.

How Do I Measure My Wall for a Wall Mural?

Measure the wall's width and height, adding 2–4 inches for trimming. Check for obstacles like windows or doors and note their dimensions. Double-check measurements before ordering!

How Do I Order Custom Size Wallpaper or Wall Mural?

Pick a design, enter wall dimensions, choose material, and place your order. Contact support for help!

What wallpaper works best in a basement?

Mid-to-dark tones with real contrast: industrial textures, graffiti and graphic walls, moody botanicals, and cinematic charcoal designs. Pale designs made for sunlit rooms tend to look flat in basement light.

How do I make a windowless basement feel less gloomy?

Either commit to the dark with a rich mural and warm layered lighting, or borrow daylight with a faux-window or bright landscape scene. Both beat white paint, which reads gray in dim light.

Can wallpaper handle basement moisture?

Murals belong on smooth, finished drywall in a dry basement. Resolve any damp issues first. Wallpaper is a finish, not a moisture fix. In a properly finished basement, it performs just like it would upstairs.

Is basement wallpaper printed to fit odd wall sizes?

Yes. That is exactly where made-to-measure shines. Half-walls, stair runs, and boxed-in ductwork all get one continuous design scaled to the exact width and height you enter.

Is it removable if I rework the basement later?

Choose peel and stick. It lifts off cleanly without damaging paint, and individual panels can be replaced if one takes a knock. Ideal for rec rooms that evolve as the family does.