A simple guide: What is the 5th wall? And how to embrace it!

The hidden gem

In interiors the ceiling can often be forgotten about. But it’s a hidden gem, hidden in plain sight.
So let’s embrace that 5th wall by adding a bold statement wallpaper!

Three drops of wallpaper from Warner House - Pink, Ivory and Duck Egg with tropical type prints

IMAGE: Warner House

This take is a great way to dip your toe into pattern drenching. It’s also perfect for adding interest to those areas of your home that don’t get much light - and where you can’t possibly hang any more artwork… enter the ceiling.

Think hallways and stairs in terraced homes or Victorian semis, or even a downstairs bathroom in a new build.

Tips for Choosing Ceiling Wallpaper

  • Opt for a paste the wall wallpaper to make application much easier overhead.

  • Choose a pattern that isn’t too obviously directional - “top” and “bottom” don’t really apply on a ceiling, so a more forgiving design works best.

  • If you live in an older property, try to avoid check or very structured patterns. Like walls, ceilings aren’t always perfectly straight, and these designs can highlight any unevenness.

  • We stock a curated selection of beautiful wallpapers, including The Pure Edit, Warner House, Lewis & Wood, and Linwood, to name a few.

Below are some of our favourite wallpaper designs from some of our fabulous suppliers.

Wallpaper drops from left to right: Leaf Trail in Fern, Avignon in Chambray, Adaline in Ivory, Celeste in Blush, Summerby in Natural - All Warner House via Aconite Interiors.

Left to right: Leaf Trail in Fern, Avignon in Chambray, Adaline in Ivory, Celeste in Blush, Summerby in Natural
All Warner House via Aconite Interiors.

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