Wide-Width Wallpaper
Explore wide width wallpaper designed to cover more wall with every drop. From 70cm and 80cm rolls to 90cm, 1 metre and specialist double-width wallcoverings, these broader formats can reduce the number of vertical joins and give large patterns, textiles and natural textures greater continuity.
Our collection includes printed, vinyl, textile, grasscloth and sisal wallcoverings from leading design houses. Widths, repeats and selling formats vary, so check each product’s technical specification or ask us for help calculating the quantity required.
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More coverage in every drop
What Is Wide Width Wallpaper?
Wide width wallpaper is supplied in a broader format than conventional wallpaper, which is commonly around 52–53cm wide. There is no single universal cut-off: designer collections may begin at approximately 68–70cm and extend through 80cm, 90cm and 1 metre to specialist 120–140cm wallcoverings.
The wider format covers more wall with each drop, usually reducing the number of vertical joins. It describes the material's width rather than its appearance, so the collection includes printed papers, vinyls, textiles, grasscloths and other natural wallcoverings.
70–80cm widths
A practical step up from a standard roll, found across printed, non-woven and specialist designer wallpapers.
90cm and 1 metre
Extra wide formats that show large designs and subtle textures across broader, less interrupted sections of wall.
120–140cm widths
Double-width and specialist wallcoverings, frequently sold by the linear metre and often best entrusted to an experienced installer.
Extra wide does not mean one fixed size
From 70cm Wallpaper to 1 Metre and Beyond
Width is a product specification, not a standardised category. One design may be 68.6cm wide and sold as a conventional roll; another may measure 90cm, 100cm or more and be priced by the linear metre. Check the width shown on the individual product page rather than relying on the collection name alone.
Arte Nefeli 48630, for example, is 90cm wide. Its cloud-like repeat demonstrates how a broader drop can give a large flowing pattern more visual continuity while remaining a repeating wallpaper rather than a mural.
Broad decorative repeats
Double Width Wallpaper for Large-Scale Pattern
At the broadest end of the collection, double-width wallpaper gives generous florals, trees and pictorial repeats enough room to develop across each drop. The term is descriptive rather than an exact measurement, so always compare the stated width and repeat.
Lewis & Wood Wykeham Casement is 138cm wide with a 62cm vertical repeat. Other Lewis & Wood designs in this collection reach 132–136cm, illustrating why width and repeat must be read as separate measurements.
A wide roll can reduce joins, but the pattern match, wall dimensions and usable material still determine the quantity required.
Fewer joins, not a seamless wall
Wide Width Textured and Natural Wallcoverings
Wide formats are particularly effective with quiet textures and natural fibres because fewer seams interrupt the surface. This can make grasscloth, sisal, raffia and textile wallcoverings feel calmer and more architectural across a large room.
Arte Allagi 48652 is a 90cm-wide sisal wallcovering. Natural fibres can show tonal movement and panel variation from drop to drop; these characteristics are part of the material, not necessarily a fault. Review a sample and the manufacturer's hanging guidance before ordering.
Rolls, metres and specialist formats
How Wide Width Wallpaper Is Sold
Not every wide wallcovering arrives as a familiar 10-metre roll. Some are sold by the linear metre or yard; others come in fixed rolls or coordinated panels. The selling unit affects both the calculation and the price, so check it alongside the usable width and pattern repeat.
Arte Chintz 73100 is a 100cm-wide textile sold by the linear metre, with a substantial drop repeat. This is a good example of why square-metre calculations alone are unreliable: matching allowance and the number of full drops must also be considered.
Two different ways to cover a large wall
Wide Width Wallpaper or a Mural?
Wide width wallpaper usually repeats like conventional wallpaper, but on a broader roll. A mural or panoramic wallcovering normally assembles several numbered drops into one composed scene. A product can be both wide and panoramic, but the terms do not mean the same thing.
Choose a repeating wide width design when you want flexibility around corners, doors and windows. Choose a mural when the wall itself should hold a complete image and you can plan the position of its principal features.
Arte Brocade 97840 is 126cm wide, yet remains a repeating textile design. Its 96cm vertical repeat—not simply its width—is the key figure for matching the pattern.
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Width, Repeat and Selling Unit All Matter
A wider roll does not automatically mean less material or lower installation cost. Calculate from full drops and the manufacturer's technical specification, allowing for trimming, matching and irregular walls.
1. Count full drops
Measure the wall width and divide it by the usable wallpaper width. Round up to the next complete drop; do not deduct doors and windows unless your installer advises it.
2. Allow for the repeat
Add trimming allowance to the wall height, then account for a straight, half-drop or other match. A large repeat may materially change the length needed for every drop.
3. Check how it is sold
Confirm whether the product is priced by roll, metre, yard, panel or set. For specialist and double-width papers, ask an experienced decorator to verify quantities before purchase.
Samples and technical advice
Check the Surface, and the Specification
A sample lets you assess colour, relief, sheen and natural variation in your own light. With wide wallcoverings, it is equally important to read the full technical details: width, repeat, match, composition and selling unit all affect the final result.
Specialist widths can be heavier and less forgiving to handle than standard wallpaper. Follow the instructions supplied with your chosen design and consider a professional installer experienced with wide and natural wallcoverings.
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Wide Width Wallpaper FAQs
What is wide width wallpaper?
Wide width wallpaper is broader than conventional wallpaper, which is commonly around 52–53cm. The term covers several formats rather than one exact measurement, including 68–70cm rolls, 80cm and 90cm papers, metre-wide wallcoverings and specialist widths of 120–140cm.
Is 70cm wallpaper considered wide width?
It can be. Many designer brands describe widths around 68–70cm as wide width because they are substantially broader than a conventional 52–53cm roll. Always use the exact width stated on the product page when measuring.
Can I buy 80cm, 90cm or 1m wide wallpaper?
Yes. This collection includes products across those formats, although availability varies by design and brand. Use the individual specification to confirm the precise usable width, repeat and selling unit.
Is double width wallpaper exactly twice the standard width?
Not necessarily. Double width is often used for specialist wallcoverings around 120–140cm, but it is not a universal technical standard. Compare the listed dimensions rather than assuming an exact multiple of a conventional roll.
Does wide wallpaper have fewer seams?
Usually, because each drop covers more horizontal wall. It is not seamless, however, and the final number of joins depends on the wall width, usable product width and layout.
Is wide width wallpaper the same as panoramic or mural wallpaper?
No. Width describes the breadth of the material. A mural or panorama describes a composed image assembled across coordinated drops. Many wide width wallpapers are ordinary repeating designs, while some murals use standard-width panels.
How do I calculate how much wide width wallpaper I need?
Calculate the number of full drops from the wall width and usable paper width, then calculate the length of each drop using the wall height, trimming allowance and pattern match. Finally, convert the total into the product's selling unit—rolls, metres, yards, panels or sets. Ask your installer or TM Interiors to verify specialist products before ordering.
Is wide width wallpaper harder to hang?
It can be heavier and more difficult to position than standard wallpaper, particularly in textile, natural-fibre and double-width formats. The correct method varies by product, so follow the manufacturer's instructions and consider a professional installer with relevant experience.