Wallpaper is one of the easiest and trendiest ways to update a room or your whole home and there are so many colors, designs and styles available that you will find yourself hard pressed to choose just one.

Of course, when decorating and updating the look of your home you are always going to be interested in the tips which can save you money and here’s one – don’t be afraid to paper yourself. That is, DIY wallpapering doesn’t have to be difficult if you know a few basics and one of those is choosing the right wallpaper from the beginning.

This also helps you cut down on your choices too, as DIY wallpapering will get the best effect if you choose a plain vinyl paper which will be more forgiving than a complex patterned one. While you should choose the best paper you can afford as it will be the best quality and the easiest to work with, you will need to buy more than you think you need to match up around windows and make up for any mishaps.

Then make sure you have all the right tools for the job like starting with a good quality sealer, having a sharp knife on hand for around power points, a smooth, pre-mixed adhesive, and a steamroller to finish off and hide visible joins.