We're currently updating the house we just bought (which, other than the occasional layer of paint over wallpaper, hasn't been touched since the early 1980s). Our attempt to strip the wallpaper in the hall so that we could repaint hasn't gone well, and we now think that wallpaper is a better option. The walls aren't 100% smooth, and while we may decide to get them replastered at a later date, it really isn't in the budget yet. So we'd need something that is kind to the imperfections on the walls, and isn't too overpowering (as it has to do hall, stairs, landing, more stairs, top landing). Hall flooring is laminate, carpet on the rest will be replaced at some stage but is currently a ratty, threadbare brown.

Sinead, I'm not too sure what colour you're going for on main walls...? will your selves be white? black/charcoal would have impact here so keep all walls same colour! What storage do you have in the room? You could have bench/box seat in same colour as shelves and fabric on top in complimentary colour (e.g., same as cushions!) on RHS with picture over it!! In my house they were traditionally called "toy boxes"!

Emily Clark

Hi all, we are looking for some advice on how to fix this cracked lining wallpaper and the cracks in the wooden doorframe without breaking the bank. Any ideas on how to go about it without stripping the wall? And what filler would you use on the doorframe? Thanks in advance.