Checkerboard Wallpaper

Checkerboard wallpaper is a wall covering made of alternating squares in two tones. It is the simplest pattern going, and one of the boldest. Giffywalls prints each design to the exact width and height of your wall.

Why Checkerboard Wallpaper Works in British Homes

Rooms here are often small, so scale is the whole game. A large grid will crowd a box room in a London or Bristol flat. Drop the square size and the same pattern reads as texture instead. Our soft daylight also takes the edge off a high-contrast print, which helps.

Colour changes the mood completely. Black and white reads sharp and graphic, and sits with the rest of our black and white wallpaper. Cream with sage or clay reads calm and modern.

Period Homes and Rented Flats

Victorian Hallways and Kitchens

The pattern has real history here. Think of an original tiled path or a Victorian hall floor. A checkerboard wall above cream panelling picks up that thread. It suits a galley kitchen too, behind open shelving where the grid reads as order rather than noise.

New Builds and Lettings

Flat modern walls suit a bigger square, since there is no moulding to compete with. Renting in Manchester or Leeds? Take the peel and stick finish. It lifts off at the end of a tenancy without pulling the paint away.

Living With a Bold Grid

A strong grid brings energy, not calm. One wall is usually enough. Keep the rest of the room plain, because a checkerboard wall and a patterned rug will fight each other. Solid furniture and one strong colour finish it.

  • Kitchens: a mid-size grid behind open shelves.
  • Hallways: small squares that read as texture.
  • Kids' rooms: a brighter two-tone pair.
  • Cloakrooms: a bold grid in a small space.

Getting a Checkerboard Wall Mural Straight

A crisp grid shows a crooked wall, because the eye has a straight line to measure against. In an older house, pick a hand-painted or slightly wobbly design. It hides a lot. The wider geometric wallpaper range has softer options too.

Made to Measure, Free UK Delivery

Measure the wall. Send us the width and the height. We print one continuous mural to fit, so squares stay square and the grid meets the corners cleanly. We have sent this pattern to homes from Glasgow to Brighton, and kitchens lead the list. Panels arrive numbered with hanging notes. UK delivery is free and fast.

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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 rooms suit checkerboard wallpaper best?

Kids' rooms, kitchens, entryways, laundry rooms, and powder rooms are the classics. Small spaces handle bold checks surprisingly well, while an oversized check on one feature wall keeps larger rooms modern rather than busy.

What size checks should I choose for my wall?

Scale sets the mood. Small checks read energetic and retro; oversized squares read calm and contemporary. For big open walls, go larger so the pattern breathes; in a powder room, smaller checks deliver concentrated charm.

Is checkerboard wallpaper too trendy to last?

The check is one of the oldest patterns in interiors. Diners, bistros, and marble-floored halls have used it for a century. Today's wavy and pastel versions are trend-forward, but a classic two-tone check outlives any single moment.

Can I get checkerboard wallpaper sized to my exact wall?

Yes. Enter your wall's width and height and we print the mural to fit exactly, with squares scaled cleanly across the surface, no half-checks crushed against the ceiling or awkward slivers at the corners.

Is peel and stick checkerboard wallpaper removable?

Yes. The peel and stick finish is self-adhesive and lifts off cleanly without damaging paint, making it ideal for rentals, kids' rooms that will change with age, and anyone testing a bold pattern for the first time.