Baroque wallpaper: ornamental patterns in black, gold, grey and white
Baroque wallpaper transforms a room faster than any piece of furniture. Scrolling foliage, floral motifs and damask patterns cover the entire wall, giving it texture and sheen. Depending on the colour, the effect can be festive, mysterious or surprisingly calm.
Barockgrosshandel stocks baroque style wallpaper for retailers, hotels, interior designers and private customers. The selection includes non-woven and satin wallpapers with ornaments, metallic effects and matching borders. Prices per roll range from around €50 to about €300. On this page you will learn which patterns and colours are available, how to calculate how much you need and how baroque wallpaper works in a room.
Patterns and characteristics of baroque wallpaper
The classic motif of baroque wallpaper is the damask pattern. A symmetrical ornament of acanthus, flowers and scrolls repeats in offset rows. There are also floral variations with larger blooms, patterns with butterflies and motifs featuring shells and starfish. Borders with a Greek key design frame a wall at the top or at dado height.
The contrast between background and ornament is characteristic. Often the ground is matt and the pattern glossy, metallic or slightly raised. As a result, the ornament plays with the light and looks different from every angle. It is precisely this effect that sets a high-quality baroque wallpaper apart from a flat print.
Colours: black, gold, grey, turquoise and brown
Black and gold baroque wallpaper is probably the most dramatic choice. It suits dining rooms, bars, dressing rooms or a single feature wall. Black with silver or grey looks cooler and more contemporary. Gold baroque wallpaper on cream or white is lighter and works well in bedrooms and drawing rooms.
Grey and beige are considered the calmest shades. They let furniture and pictures stand out against the wall and are more forgiving when combining pieces. Brown, khaki and red create a warm, almost clubby atmosphere. Turquoise baroque wallpaper adds a fresh accent and pairs beautifully with white or gold furniture.
Consider the lighting conditions. In rooms with little daylight, dark baroque wallpapers can feel heavy. Metallic ornaments help here, as they catch the artificial light. In bright, sunny rooms, on the other hand, black and brown reveal their full depth.
Non-woven or satin wallpaper
Most of the baroque wallpapers in the range are non-woven. They are hung using the paste-the-wall method: the paste goes on the wall and the dry length is applied. Non-woven wallpaper is dimensionally stable, barely stretches when pasted and can usually be stripped dry later. That makes redecorating easier, especially in commercial spaces.
Satin wallpapers have a silky, lustrous surface. This makes the ornament look particularly elegant and reflects light softly. They require a smooth, clean surface, because the sheen reveals any unevenness. The designer wallpaper category gives an overview of the qualities available.
Calculating quantities and hanging it properly
A typical roll measures 10.05 x 0.70 m and covers around 7 m². However, some material is lost when matching the pattern repeat between lengths. Allow an extra ten to fifteen per cent per wall. Measure the perimeter of the room, deduct doors and windows generously and round up to whole rolls.
Buy all the rolls for a room at once so that the shade and batch match. Start at the window or in a corner and align the first length with a plumb line. With large ornaments, it is worth centring the pattern on the main wall. That way the motif sits symmetrically behind the sofa, bed or fireplace.
The wall surface determines the result. Remove old wallpaper remnants, fill cracks and even out colour differences beforehand. An evenly light surface prevents dark patches from showing through light wallpapers. For satin wallpapers, skimming the wall smooth is worthwhile.
Combining baroque wallpaper in a room
Baroque wallpaper on every wall makes a strong statement. Often a feature wall behind the bed, sofa or sideboard is enough. The remaining walls are painted in a shade taken from the wallpaper. For structuring the wall below, baroque style mouldings and wall panels are a good choice.
Furniture and lighting should pick up the colours of the wallpaper. Gold ornaments go with gilded baroque mirrors and console tables, silver ones with chrome and crystal. You will find further ideas for period interiors in the baroque living rooms and in the overview of baroque furniture.
Lighting is part of the plan as well. Wall lights cast raking light across the ornament and bring out the relief and metallic effects particularly well. Suitable designs can be found among the baroque wall lights. Pictures on a patterned wall need wide frames so that they stand out from the background.
Baroque wallpaper for hotels, restaurants and shopfitting
In commercial interiors, baroque wallpaper achieves a lot with little effort. Hotel corridors, lounges and restaurant walls gain character without any furniture having to be replaced. In boutiques and hair salons, a dark ornamental wallpaper frames the merchandise and the lighting. The page on baroque shop fittings offers further inspiration.
For commercial spaces, non-woven wallpaper is usually the first choice thanks to its stability and easy replacement. For larger areas, plan enough spare rolls for later repairs. Barockgrosshandel puts together patterns and quantities for interior designers and retailers. The ornamental baroque wallpaper category shows a selection of classic patterns.
Caring for baroque wallpaper
Non-woven ornamental wallpapers can generally be wiped with a damp cloth. Use a soft, only slightly damp cloth and dab at marks rather than rubbing. Metallic and satin surfaces are sensitive to abrasives and hard sponges.
Remove dust with a soft feather duster. Strong direct sunlight can alter colours over the years. Keep a remnant of the wallpaper so that you can replace damaged lengths to match later on.
Matching pieces from our range
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Frequently asked questions
How many rolls of baroque wallpaper do I need?
A roll measuring 10.05 x 0.70 m covers around 7 m² of wall. Because of the pattern repeat, you should allow an extra ten to fifteen per cent. Always round up to whole rolls and buy all of them together.
Which colour of baroque wallpaper looks the most elegant?
Black with gold looks especially festive and is ideal for feature walls. Gold on cream or white is lighter and more versatile. Grey and beige are the calmest choice and let furniture stand out more.
What is the difference between non-woven and satin wallpaper?
Non-woven wallpapers are hung using the paste-the-wall method, are dimensionally stable and can usually be stripped dry. Satin wallpapers have a silky, lustrous surface that shows off the ornament beautifully. They need a very smooth wall.
Does baroque wallpaper suit a modern room?
Yes, especially as a single feature wall. Behind a simple sofa or bed it creates an appealing contrast. Pick up one colour from the wallpaper in cushions or lamps.
Are there matching borders for baroque wallpaper?
Yes, the range includes borders, for example with a Greek key design in silver and gold. They frame a wall at the top or at dado height. This way even a plain wall can be structured in baroque style.
Can baroque wallpaper be wiped clean?
Most non-woven wallpapers can be wiped with a damp cloth. Use a soft, slightly damp cloth and no abrasives. Metallic and satin surfaces should only be dabbed gently.
Do you also supply wallpaper for hotels and restaurants?
Yes, Barockgrosshandel supplies hotels, restaurants, interior designers and retailers as well as private customers. For larger areas we put together patterns and quantities with you. Plan spare rolls for later repairs.
Is baroque wallpaper suitable for small rooms?
Yes, provided you choose the colour and the patterned area carefully. Light grounds with gold or silver make small rooms appear larger. Dark wallpapers are better suited to a single wall or to deliberately intimate spaces such as a cloakroom or dressing room.