Herringbone Wallpaper

Herringbone wallpaper is a wall covering printed with short slanted lines that meet in a repeating V. It is calm, ordered and easy to live with. Giffywalls prints each design to the exact width and height of your wall.

Why Herringbone Wallpaper Suits British Rooms

The pattern has a long history here. You see it in parquet floors, in tweed and in old brickwork. That makes it feel familiar rather than trendy. It also solves a common British problem. Rooms are often narrow and tall. The V gives the eye somewhere to travel, so the space reads better than it measures.

Want a sharper look? Our wider geometric wallpaper collection covers arches, grids and diamonds. Herringbone is the softest of the set.

Period Homes and Modern Flats

Victorian and Edwardian Rooms

A wood-tone herringbone above dado panelling looks like it was always there. Try it in a hallway or on a chimney breast. High skirting and picture rails frame it neatly. Keep the scale small in a room with a lot of detail. Old plaster is rarely flat, and a fine repeat hides that.

New Builds and Rented Flats

Flat new-build walls suit a bolder repeat. There is no detail to compete with. Renting in Manchester or Cardiff? 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.

What to Pair a Herringbone Wall Mural With

Match the wall tone to your floor first. Oak with oak, walnut with walnut. Add linen, wool and matt paint. Brass handles suit the warm tones. Black handles suit the cool ones. Avoid a second strong pattern in the same room. Plain wool carpet is fine, as long as it stays plain.

  • Sitting rooms: a mid-scale timber tone behind the sofa.
  • Bedrooms: a fine repeat in oat or clay.
  • Hallways: a bold repeat in a narrow space.
  • Home offices: black and white for a sharper look.
  • Landings: a fine repeat that suits low light.

Made to Measure, Free UK Delivery

Measure the wall. Send us the width and the height. We print the mural to fit exactly, so the V meets the corners cleanly. We have sent this pattern to homes from Brighton to Edinburgh, and it is one of our steadiest sellers. Panels come numbered with hanging notes in the box. UK delivery is free and fast. Order a sample first. A wood tone often reads warmer on screen than on your wall.

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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 is the difference between herringbone and chevron?

Both are V-patterns, but herringbone staggers its rectangles so each V breaks at the join, like parquet flooring, while chevron meets in a continuous point. Herringbone reads more classic and textural; chevron reads more graphic and bold.

Which rooms suit herringbone wallpaper best?

Hallways, entryways, home offices, and bedroom feature walls are the classics. Directional pattern pulls the eye through transitional spaces, and in low-contrast colorways it behaves like a refined texture behind a desk or bed.

What colors pair well with herringbone patterns?

Keep it simple and let the lines work: oat, sand, and greige suit organic modern rooms; navy or forest green with brass feels clubby; black-and-white sharpens minimalist schemes. Quiet surrounding walls make the pattern read best.

Is the pattern printed straight to my wall size?

Yes. Enter your wall's width and height and we print the mural to your exact measurements as one continuous design, so the V-lines land straight and aligned from corner to corner. Panels arrive numbered and ready to hang.

Is peel and stick herringbone renter-friendly?

Yes. The peel and stick finish is self-adhesive and removable — it lifts off cleanly without damaging paint, making it a safe way to add tailored pattern to a rental hallway or office.