Checkerboard Wallpaper

Checkerboard wallpaper is a wall covering made of alternating squares in two tones. It is simple, bold and easy to place. Giffywalls prints each design to your exact wall size.

Checkerboard Wallpaper in Australian Homes

Strong light sharpens a high-contrast pattern. Black and white can feel harsh on a wall that takes full midday sun. A softer pair handles it better. Cream with sage, clay or pale blue keeps the grid readable without the glare fight.

Square size matters just as much. Small squares read as texture from a few steps back. Big squares are a statement and need a clear wall. A mid-size grid is the safe pick for most bedrooms and kitchens.

  • Kitchens: a mid-size grid behind open shelving.
  • Entryways: a bold pair that sets the tone.
  • Kids' rooms: bright squares with plain bedding.
  • Laundries: small squares in a hard-working space.

One Wall Is Usually Enough

A grid brings energy rather than calm. Use it where you want that. One wall does the job in most rooms. Keep everything else plain, or the pattern starts to fight the furniture. Our kids room wallpaper picks show the same restraint.

Colours and Materials

Pale timber, cream, steel and glass all sit well with a grid. Chrome suits the retro pairs. Warm oak softens the gentle ones. For the full mid-century mood, browse our retro wallpaper collection.

A Note on Uneven Walls

A crisp grid is honest about a crooked wall. Your eye has a straight line to check it against. On an older Queenslander or a rendered wall, choose a hand-painted or slightly wobbly design instead. It hides a lot.

Getting the Grid Right

We scale each print to your wall, so squares stay square and the grid meets the corners cleanly. Send us the width and the height and we set the size for you. Panels arrive numbered, so the lines carry across a join without a jump.

Black and White Checkered Wallpaper or Something Softer

Black and white is the classic. It reads sharp, graphic and a little retro, and it suits kitchens and entryways. A soft pair does the opposite. Cream with sage or butter with pale blue gives you the same shape in a much calmer room.

Samples and Australia-Wide Delivery

Contrast reads differently in every home. Order a sample first. Hold it up at midday and again at night. We have printed this pattern for homes from Perth to Brisbane. When you are ready, your custom-size mural ships free Australia wide. Panels arrive numbered, so the grid lines up on the wall.

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FAQs

Which materials is best for wallpaper?

Wallpapers are made from standard paper, canvas paper, premium paper, peel and stick materials for durability and style.

How Do I Measure My Wall for a Wall Mural?

Measure the wall's width and height, adding 2–4 inches for trimming. Check for obstacles like windows or doors and note their dimensions. Double-check measurements before ordering!

How Do I Order Custom Size Wallpaper or Wall Mural?

Pick a design, enter wall dimensions, choose material, and place your order. Contact support for help!

What rooms suit checkerboard wallpaper best?

Kids' rooms, kitchens, entryways, laundry rooms, and powder rooms are the classics. Small spaces handle bold checks surprisingly well, while an oversized check on one feature wall keeps larger rooms modern rather than busy.

What size checks should I choose for my wall?

Scale sets the mood. Small checks read energetic and retro; oversized squares read calm and contemporary. For big open walls, go larger so the pattern breathes; in a powder room, smaller checks deliver concentrated charm.

Is checkerboard wallpaper too trendy to last?

The check is one of the oldest patterns in interiors. Diners, bistros, and marble-floored halls have used it for a century. Today's wavy and pastel versions are trend-forward, but a classic two-tone check outlives any single moment.

Can I get checkerboard wallpaper sized to my exact wall?

Yes. Enter your wall's width and height and we print the mural to fit exactly, with squares scaled cleanly across the surface, no half-checks crushed against the ceiling or awkward slivers at the corners.

Is peel and stick checkerboard wallpaper removable?

Yes. The peel and stick finish is self-adhesive and lifts off cleanly without damaging paint, making it ideal for rentals, kids' rooms that will change with age, and anyone testing a bold pattern for the first time.