Staircase Wallpaper

Staircase wallpaper is a mural printed for the walls of a stairwell. It turns a plain passage into a feature. Giffywalls prints each design to the exact height and width of your wall, so the pattern follows the slope cleanly.

Why Staircase Wallpaper Suits British Homes

Terraces and town houses stack their rooms upwards. That leaves a tall, narrow stair wall in almost every home. It is often the biggest blank wall you own. Light is usually the problem. Many stairwells here get nothing but borrowed daylight, so a pale wash or a soft scene tends to work better than a very dark one.

Doing the whole route at once? Our hallway wallpaper collection is built for the run downstairs. Keep both in the same colour family and the house reads as one.

Period Homes and Modern Flats

Victorian and Edwardian Stairs

Old stairs come with detail already. Turned spindles, a heavy newel post and deep skirting all cut across the wall. Choose a design with low contrast so it sits behind that woodwork. A soft wash above dado panelling is a safe and pretty option. Trees and long branches also suit the height of a Victorian terrace.

New Builds and Rented Flats

New stairwells are flat and plain, so they can take a bolder scene. Renting in Leeds 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.

What to Pair It With

Warm white paint on the spindles keeps the wall the star. Oak treads and a runner soften the sound. A wall light or a long pendant matters more here than anywhere else. Dark stairs need help. A pale runner also lifts a dark flight. Keep the ceiling and spindles in one warm white.

  • Tall walls: trees, waterfalls and long vertical scenes.
  • Narrow walls: a small repeat or a plain texture.
  • Dark stairwells: pale washes that bounce the light.
  • Under the stairs: a small bold panel in a tight nook.
  • Landings: carry the same scene onto the upper wall.

Made to Measure, Free UK Delivery

Measure the tallest point and the widest point. Send us both. We print the mural to fit that shape exactly. Panels arrive numbered with hanging notes in the box. Work from the top down and keep someone with you on the ladder. UK delivery is free and fast, and samples help if the stairwell is dim.

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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!

How do I measure a staircase wall for wallpaper?

Measure the full width of the wall and its tallest height, the point where the ceiling is highest. We print to that maximum rectangle as one continuous design, so the mural covers the diagonal sweep of the stairs with no visible splices.

What designs work best in a stairwell?

Vertical designs with upward momentum: climbing botanicals, tall trees, birds in flight, and layered mountain scenes. They flatter tall, narrow walls. Bold and moody designs also work well here because a stairwell is passed through rather than lived in.

Is staircase wallpaper hard to install?

It is more approachable than it looks. Panels arrive numbered in hanging order, and you align them exactly as you would on a flat wall. The diagonal is just trimmed at the baseboard line. Two people and a sturdy ladder make it a half-day job.

Will the wallpaper handle hands and scuffs on the stairs?

Yes. The wipeable matte finish is made for high-traffic walls, so trailing hands and the occasional bag scrape wipe clean. If a panel ever takes serious damage, it can be replaced individually without redoing the wall.

Can renters use staircase wallpaper?

Yes. Choose the peel and stick finish. It is self-adhesive and removable, lifting off cleanly without damaging paint, which makes it safe for rented townhouses and apartments with internal stairs.