Framed Wallpaper

Framed wallpaper is a mural that prints panelling and mouldings onto a flat wall. It gives you the built look with none of the joinery. Giffywalls prints each design to your exact wall size.

Why Framed Wallpaper Works in Australian Homes

Bright sun is hard on this look, because strong light flattens a printed shadow. So contrast matters here. A soft edge in a north-facing lounge room still reads as depth at midday. In a darker hallway you can push the tone a little further. Choose by the light you actually have.

  • Hallways: panels that bring order to a plain run.
  • Dining rooms: a formal wall behind the table.
  • Bedrooms: a panel behind the bed head.
  • Lounge rooms: a quiet backdrop for the sofa.

Rooms and Layout

Start with one wall. Panel spacing is what sells it, so the layout matters more than the colour. Panels that crash into a corner give it away. So do panels sliced by a doorway. Send us your measurements and a note on where the doors and switches sit.

Ceiling Height Changes the Answer

Got a low ceiling? Use taller, narrower panels. They draw the eye upward. Got the high ceilings of an old Queenslander? A dado-height run with plain wall above suits the room far better.

Styles in This Collection

There are plain square panels for a modern room and ornate ones for a formal space. Some sit on smooth plaster, others on stone or linen grounds. For arches and columns, see our architectural wallpaper range. For a coastal Hamptons look, pair white panels with jute, pale timber and soft blue.

Peel and Stick or Paste the Wall

Most designs come both ways. A matte finish sells the shadow best. A sheen breaks it. Peel and stick is self-adhesive and removable, which suits renters in Sydney and Melbourne. It lifts off without damage, like the rest of our removable wallpaper options. Paste the wall suits a room you plan to keep.

A Note on Rough Walls

This is the one design that prefers a smooth wall. Straight printed edges show up a bumpy render, because the eye reads the line as a true edge. Fill and sand first if the surface is uneven.

Samples and Australia-Wide Delivery

Order a sample and stand it against the wall in your own light. Check the shadow at midday and again in the evening. We have shipped these murals from Perth to the Gold Coast. When you are ready, your custom-size mural ships free Australia wide. Panels arrive numbered, so hanging is simple. Start straight and every frame stays level.

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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!

Is this a substitute for real wall paneling?

Visually, yes. It gives the same structure and proportion without carpentry, and it is reversible in a way that installed molding is not. What it will not do is add physical depth, so it is best judged on how the printed shadow lines read in your own lighting.

Which rooms benefit most?

Hallways and stairwells, because they are long, narrow, and usually featureless. Dining rooms and living rooms come next, especially in newer homes with no original detailing. Behind a bed, tall framed panels create a feature wall without introducing pattern.

Should the panels contrast with the wall color?

Usually not. Tonal designs like bone on cream, greige on greige, or sage on sage read as architecture, which is the point. Strong contrast between frame and ground reads as pattern instead. That can look good, but it is a different decision entirely.

Will the panel proportions suit my room?

They will, because we print to your measurements. Enter the wall width and height and we scale the design so panels relate sensibly to your ceiling height and full frames land properly rather than being sliced off at a corner.

Does a gallery-frame design work in a rental?

It is one of the best uses. You get the look of a hung art collection with no nail holes at all, and the peel and stick finish lifts off cleanly when you move out. Choose an arrangement that suits your wall's shape.