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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Sophie Warren-Smith

How to pick a paint to match your wallpaper – 9 tips for a creative and cohesive look

Trio for hero pic how to pick a paint for wallpaper.

You've picked your favorite on-trend wallpaper that you've had your eye on for months and can imagine it up on the walls in your chosen space – but paint is also needed – how on earth do you choose the right shade?

We've all been there, do you go for the background color in the wallpaper? Or one of the other multiple shades within the pattern? Or maybe a shade that's not even in the design that matches tonally instead?

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