Wallpaper vs Accent Walls: The 2025 Trend Homeowners Are Embracing
In 2025, homeowners are increasingly moving away from traditional painted accent walls in favor of wallpaper. This shift is driven by wallpaper’s ability to offer intricate patterns, textures, and a high-end aesthetic that paint alone cannot achieve.
Cost Considerations for Long Island Homeowners
When deciding between wallpaper and an accent wall, cost is a major factor. Here’s a breakdown for Long Island residents:
- Wallpaper Installation: High-quality wallpaper costs between $25 to $50 per roll. Professional installation runs around $5 to $7 per square foot. For a standard 12’x16’ wall, this can total between $1,000 and $1,500, including labor.
- Painted Accent Walls: Painting a single accent wall is generally more affordable, costing between $150 to $250, depending on wall size, paint quality, and labor. If you decide to add wood trim to create designs or patterns then the cost will increase based on the carpenters hourly rate. This increase can rage between $600 to $1,200.00 for a 12’x16’ wall.
While wallpaper requires a higher initial investment, it lasts up to 15 years, making it a cost-effective long-term choice compared to paint, which often requires frequent touch-ups and repainting.
Expert Wallpaper Installation with Harbor Paints
At Harbor Paints, we specialize in professional wallpaper installation—but we do not sell or supply wallpaper. Instead, we guide our clients to several trusted wallpaper suppliers, allowing them to choose the perfect design. Our in-house wallpaper expert will assist throughout the selection process, ensuring a seamless and stunning result.
For expert insights on wallpaper application, check out this video from an industry professional:
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