Entryway Wallpaper

Entryway wallpaper is a mural made for the first space you walk into. It sets the tone for the whole house in seconds. It suits entrance halls, porches, stair walls and landings. Giffywalls prints each design to the exact width and height of your wall, so the pattern meets the corners cleanly.

Choosing Entryway Wallpaper for a British Hall

Halls here are often long, narrow and short on daylight. That sounds like a problem. It is really an invitation. You pass through in seconds, so a bold pattern never wears you out. Homes in London, Bristol and Edinburgh use the hall for their strongest design choice, and the rooms leading off it feel calmer for it.

Want the same look to carry on down the corridor? Our hallway wallpaper range runs the idea through the rest of the space.

Period Homes and Rented Flats

Victorian and Edwardian Halls

Older halls come with a dado rail already fitted. Use it. Paper above and paint below, which is how these rooms were meant to work. It also keeps the paper away from bags and wet coats. Tiled floors and stained glass suit a deep, patterned design rather than a pale one.

New Builds and Renting

A flat new-build hall gains the most from a mural, since there is nothing else in it. Renting in Manchester or Glasgow? Take the peel and stick option. It lifts off at the end of a tenancy without pulling the paint, like the rest of our removable wallpaper range.

Patterns That Work in a Narrow Space

Vertical stripes lift a low ceiling. A scene with depth, such as a path or an arch, makes a long hall feel longer. Small repeats suit a wall cut up by doors. Mid-tone grounds hide marks far better than pale ones.

  • The facing wall: your boldest print, seen from the front door.
  • The stair wall: a tall scene rather than a repeat.
  • Above the dado: pattern up, paint down.
  • Under the stairs: a small dark nook, made deliberate.

Made to Measure, Free UK Delivery

Measure your wall. Send us the width and the height. We print the mural to fit exactly, around doors and awkward corners. We have sent these designs to homes from Cardiff to Newcastle, and the wall facing the front door is nearly always the one chosen. Panels arrive numbered with hanging notes in the box. UK delivery is free and fast. Order a sample and hold it up by the front door, where the light is strongest and least kind. That is where the wall has to work hardest.

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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 kind of wallpaper works best in an entryway?

Entries can handle more drama than living spaces because you pass through rather than linger. Bold botanicals, graphic patterns, and saturated colors all work. For small entries, lighter airy designs and vertical patterns make the space feel taller and wider.

Is wallpaper practical in a high-traffic entryway or mudroom?

Yes, if you choose well. Mid-tone and patterned designs hide scuffs and everyday wear far better than pale paint, and a matte finish avoids glare near front-door windows. Pattern also camouflages the visual clutter of coats and bags.

How do I choose entryway wallpaper for an open floor plan?

Pick a design that shares at least one color with the room the entry opens into, so the transition feels intentional rather than abrupt. The entry can be bolder than the living space as long as the palette connects.

Can I get a mural sized for an awkward entry wall?

Yes. Every design is printed to your measurements. Enter the width and height of any wall, including narrow returns and stair walls, and we produce one continuous mural scaled to fit that exact space.

Is there a removable option for entryway wallpaper?

Yes. The peel and stick finish is self-adhesive and removable, lifting off without damaging paint, ideal for renters and anyone who updates their entry seasonally. Classic paste-the-wall is available for longer-term installations.