Staircase Wallpaper

Staircase wallpaper is a mural printed for the walls of a stairwell. It gives a plain passage a proper look. Giffywalls prints each design to your exact wall size, so the pattern follows the slope without awkward cuts.

Why Staircase Wallpaper Works in Australian Homes

Split level homes and double storey builds are common here. Both leave a tall stair wall doing nothing. Light is the thing to check. A stairwell with a skylight or a high window gets strong sun for part of the day. Pick a design that still reads in that glare, and one that holds up in the shade of the morning.

  • Tall walls: gum trees, waterfalls and long vertical scenes.
  • Narrow walls: a small repeat or a soft texture.
  • Dark stairwells: pale washes that bounce what light there is.
  • Under the stairs: a bold panel in a tight nook.

Designs That Suit the Slope

A vertical scene is the easy answer. Tall trees and long branches rise with the steps. A wide scene needs a broad wall as well as a tall one. If the hall is busy with rails and doors, drop back to a plain wash instead.

Linking It to the Rest of the Home

A stairwell joins the entry to the upstairs hall. Keep one colour family across the whole run. Timber, rattan and linen sit well with most stair murals. A pendant that drops down the void makes the wall work at night.

Styles in This Collection

You will find misty forests, wide landscape scenes, soft washes and clean line work. For risers and small nooks, a geometric wallpaper tile lands neatly on a short run. For a Hamptons look, pair a pale scene with white panelling and pale timber.

Peel and Stick or Paste the Wall

Most designs come both ways. Peel and stick is self-adhesive and removable, which helps on stairs. You can lift a panel and reset it if the angle fights you. It suits renters in Sydney and Melbourne too. Paste the wall gives a flatter finish for a job you plan to keep.

A Note on Rough Walls

Older Queenslanders often have wavy plaster on the stair run. A soft, low contrast design hides that. A hard line or a tight grid shows every dip, so save those for a flat new wall.

Samples and Australia-Wide Delivery

Stairwell light is tricky. Order a sample and check it at noon and again at night. We have printed these murals for homes from Perth to the Gold Coast. Your custom-size mural ships free Australia wide. Panels arrive numbered, so you can work from the top down.

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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!

How do I measure a staircase wall for wallpaper?

Measure the full width of the wall and its tallest height, the point where the ceiling is highest. We print to that maximum rectangle as one continuous design, so the mural covers the diagonal sweep of the stairs with no visible splices.

What designs work best in a stairwell?

Vertical designs with upward momentum: climbing botanicals, tall trees, birds in flight, and layered mountain scenes. They flatter tall, narrow walls. Bold and moody designs also work well here because a stairwell is passed through rather than lived in.

Is staircase wallpaper hard to install?

It is more approachable than it looks. Panels arrive numbered in hanging order, and you align them exactly as you would on a flat wall. The diagonal is just trimmed at the baseboard line. Two people and a sturdy ladder make it a half-day job.

Will the wallpaper handle hands and scuffs on the stairs?

Yes. The wipeable matte finish is made for high-traffic walls, so trailing hands and the occasional bag scrape wipe clean. If a panel ever takes serious damage, it can be replaced individually without redoing the wall.

Can renters use staircase wallpaper?

Yes. Choose the peel and stick finish. It is self-adhesive and removable, lifting off cleanly without damaging paint, which makes it safe for rented townhouses and apartments with internal stairs.