Velvet Wallpaper

Velvet wallpaper is a wall covering printed to look like soft, deep-pile fabric. You get the shading and the rich colour of velvet in a flat wall finish. Giffywalls prints each design to your exact wall size.

Why Velvet Wallpaper Suits British Rooms

Deep colour has a long history in British homes. Dining rooms, snugs and bedrooms have been dressed this way for two centuries. Our winter evenings start early, which suits the look. Under lamps and candles the shading comes alive. On a grey afternoon a deep wall reads rich, where a pale one can look flat.

Small rooms gain the most. A cloakroom or a snug wrapped in a deep shade feels like a jewel box rather than a cupboard.

Period Homes and Modern Flats

Victorian and Georgian Rooms

This look belongs in an older house. Try it on a chimney breast in a bedroom. Or across a dining room used at night. High skirting, picture rails and deep cornicing all suit rich colour. Keep the woodwork off-white rather than brilliant white, as a stark edge fights the softness.

New Builds and Rented Flats

Flat modern walls suit a plain velvet-effect finish or a soft panel design. Renting? Choose a peel and stick finish that lifts off cleanly at the end of a tenancy, like the rest of our removable wallpaper range. For a bolder, patterned take on the same idea, our damask wallpaper designs sit over the same rich grounds.

Colours and Light

Emerald and forest green feel classic. Navy is calm. Plum and burgundy feel warm and old world. Charcoal is the sharpest. Go one shade deeper than feels safe, as these tones lose depth on a big wall. Warm lamps matter more than anything else. A single bright ceiling light flattens the effect completely.

  • Bedrooms: a deep shade behind the bed.
  • Dining rooms: rich colour that suits evening light.
  • Cloakrooms: all four walls, no half measures.
  • Snugs: a soft, dark wall for winter nights.

Made to Measure, Free UK Delivery

Measure the wall. Send us the width and the height. That is all we need. We print the design to fit, so the shading runs true from floor to ceiling. A soft, shaded print is also kind to an old wall, because it hides small bumps in the plaster. Panels arrive numbered with hanging notes in the box. 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!

Is velvet wallpaper actually made of fabric?

These murals are printed velvet effects. They capture the crushed pile, sheen, and depth of real velvet on a smooth, durable surface. You get the plush look without the dust, fading, and upkeep that true fabric walls demand.

What rooms suit velvet wallpaper best?

Evening rooms shine: dining rooms, bedrooms, home bars, and media rooms all flatter the deep, light-absorbing look. Powder rooms are a favorite designer choice too, since a small space concentrates the drama beautifully.

What colors work best for a velvet-look wall?

Jewel tones do velvet justice. Emerald, sapphire, aubergine, oxblood, forest, and charcoal. Style them with brass, walnut, and cream textiles for contrast, and keep floors and ceilings light so the room stays balanced.

Will a dark velvet mural make my room feel small?

Not if you use it as a single feature wall with lighter surfaces around it. Dark, rich walls add depth and pull the eye, which can actually make a room read more layered and intentional rather than smaller.

Can I get velvet wallpaper sized to my wall?

Yes. Enter your wall's width and height and we print the mural to fit exactly as one continuous design. Peel and stick and paste-the-wall finishes are both available, with numbered panels and free shipping.