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Did you know that wallpapers have been around since the 18th century? That’s a really long time and it is not surprising that wallpapers have not just survived but thrived even in the times of modern home décor.

While the industry has come a long way since its nascent days, the overall value proposition of wallpapers have pretty much remained the same.

I personally love wallpapers and feel it can be a great addition to your room décor giving it the extra bit of life or spark that we all crave.

So here are some of my personal reasons for using wallpapers at my home and why I always recommend to my friends and family as well.

1) Hand Painted Art

Great art can completely alter the look of a room. Boring spaces can be converted into exciting, breath-taking areas of the house.

Enter hand painted wallpapers. I have often been amazed by the artistic beauty of hand painted art as well as crafts. I was instantly drawn to the beauty of hand painted wallpaper when I first came across them few years back.

When it was time to redecorate our home, I ensured at least couple of the rooms had one side of the wall covered with these artistic wallpapers. I love how these wallpapers transformed a simple wall into a masterpiece.

It was like I had got a professional artist to paint a picture on my walls. While wallpapers can come with great designs, I personally am extremely attracted to the hand painted styles as those speak so much more to me than generic patterns.

2) Cost-Effective

While getting quotes for painting and wallpapers, I was quite surprised by the cost-effectiveness of wallpapers regardless of quality and design.

Honestly, cost was one of the factors that helped me take a decision to opt for wallpapers on one side of the wall in each of our rooms.

Quality with a value proposition is definitely something I look for when planning my room decorations.

3) Durable

I have used wallpapers before as well and have seen them in my parents house. They always seem to last a long time without any need for replacement.

Unless the wall behind the wallpaper is itself damaged, most wallpapers will last for many years to come.

So durability is another factor why I love wallpapers in the house.

4) Mix and Match

I love it how we can have multiple wallpapers around the house to create a special one of a kind look.

Mix and match aspect of wallpapers is definitely a big thumbs up for me.

5) Easy to Install

This is definitely an important reason for me to choose wallpapers.

I just cant go through long days painting around the house, waiting for things to dry, cope with the paint smell etc.

With wallpapers, you can have it all completed within a day provided you do it properly. Of course you can have a professional install it for you just in case you are worried your wallpapers will end up with air bubbles and will need removal.

6) Cover Up Wall Defects

As much as we want our homes to be perfect, some defects always creep in our walls in certain areas. Instead of having to go through extensive repairs, you can simply use wallpapers to hide these defects while enhancing the appearance of the same wall.

So simple addition of wallpapers can transform bad patches from defective to artistic.

Final Thoughts

The above given reasons were my personal reasons for choosing wallpapers. I of course do love good paint as well with unique textures.

However, wallpapers can save a lot of trouble and time while adding to the creative value of your room décor.

The Contractor

The first thing is making sure that you work with the right contractor. They need to have years of experience and a stellar track record to show for it. It would also be wise that you have someone that has experience with all sorts of projects as you may need to add more elements to the room, and you don’t want to have to bring more people in.

People like Cattenacci Construction are a perfect option. Not only have they been in the addition construction business for years, but can also handle everything from home remodeling, kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, and more. Having a well-rounded team like this will make sure that they will be able to give you a quote on the whole project and keep costs to a minimum.

In addition to experience, you want to make sure that the contractor is licensed, bonded, and insured. Licensure will make sure that they are lawfully operating, and a bond will be essential if you want to make sure that the job will be completed.

When it comes to insurance, you want to make sure that they and their employees are covered and that you verify their documentation. If they’re not insured, any damage to your property, third parties and inhabitants, and even their employees might have to be covered by you.

Surveying

Another thing you have to do is make sure that you have the land surveyed. For one, you have to make sure that you won’t be encroaching on someone else’s property. But it’s also very important to check soil conditions.

For instance, you might find out that the house is built on solid rock. This could make something like basement additions difficult if not impossible. You also don’t want to build on top of shifting soil, and you want to know about anything that might be installed under the soil like water or phone lines, for instance.

Also, you must look at the area if you’re going to be building out instead of up. You might have to work around trees or have them removed, or maybe you have power lines and utility poles. These are all things that will need to be considered, as they will add to the project’s cost.

Your Budget and Goals

You also have to look at what your motivation is to build an addition. Sometimes, you may not have to add a room at all. Or you may not have to add a whole story. Or maybe there is space in your home that you could convert, like an attic.

Unless your budget is unlimited, it should be dictating the design, not the other way around. You need to know what your priorities are and separate your needs from your wants. Then you can eliminate as many wants as possible until you find something you can work with.

As you can see, there are many things you’ll need to take into consideration when building a room addition. Make sure that you work with the right team first and foremost and be reasonable with your design choices.