Southern Highlands Painting and Wallpapering

How to Find the Right Living Room Wallpaper for Your Home

Wallpaper installation by SHPW at home in Bowral, Southern Highlands

If you’re like many homeowners, you’ve probably found yourself scrolling endlessly through Pinterest or walking the aisles of a home store, wondering how on earth you’re meant to choose just one wallpaper from hundreds of patterns, colours, and textures. You’re worried about making the wrong choice. What if it doesn’t suit your furniture? What if […]

How to Avoid Unexpected Costs in Your Painting Project

Home located in Southern Highlands freshly painted exterior by the SHPW team

If you’re planning a painting project in the Southern Highlands, chances are you’ve already heard a few stories: quotes that ballooned halfway through, unexpected extras added at the end, or painters who disappeared suddenly. At Southern Highlands Painting & Wallpapering, we’ve seen the difference clear communication and proper quoting makes. In this blog, you’ll learn […]

Wallpaper vs Paint: How to Choose the Best Option for Your Room Makeover

Thinking about giving your room a fresh new look, but unsure whether wallpaper or paint is the better option? Many homeowners find themselves stuck at this exact decision point. After all, a room makeover is an investment, and you want to get it right the first time. Choosing between wallpaper and paint isn’t just about […]

Best Home Exterior Paint Design Ideas to Transform Your Home

Modern exterior house painted in charcoal grey with black window frames, landscaped front garden, and gravel driveway in a Southern Highlands property.

Choosing the perfect home exterior paint design sounds simple. That’s until you’re faced with hundreds of colour charts, endless style options, and that nagging fear: What if it doesn’t look right? Picking the wrong exterior paint colours can not only cost you time and money but also leave your home looking dated or out of […]

How to Mix Painted Walls and Wallpaper for a Designer Look 

Feature wall by Southern Highlands Painting and Wallpapering

Mixing wallpaper and paint can feel intimidating. Get it wrong, and it can feel disjointed, busy, or overwhelming. But when you get it right, you can have a home that looks straight out of a magazine.  At Southern Highlands Painting and Wallpapering, we’ve helped countless homeowners transform their spaces using just the right balance of […]

5 Things That Can Delay Your House Painting Project (And How to Avoid Them)

Exterior of home located in Bowral, painted by the team at Southern Highlands Painting and Wallpapering

Ever wonder why something as straightforward as painting your house can end up taking far longer than expected? Many homeowners dive into interior or exterior house painting projects thinking it’ll be done in a week only to find themselves still surrounded by ladders and paint cans a month later. It’s frustrating, disruptive, and frankly, avoidable. […]

How to Find High-Quality Yet Affordable Wallpaper in Australia

A bold ocean-themed wallpaper with fish and ferns. A great example of how affordable wallpaper in Australia can bring personality to any space without overspending.

Thinking about giving your walls a fresh new look without spending a fortune? Wallpaper is a stylish and affordable way to transform any space, adding personality, texture, and charm. But with so many options on the market, finding high-quality yet affordable wallpaper in Australia can feel overwhelming. The good news? You don’t need to sacrifice […]

How Much Paint to Paint a House Interior: A Complete Guide

A freshly painted living room with white walls, large windows, and a modern design. A great example of how much paint is needed for an interior painting project.

Imagine this: You’re excited to refresh your home with a new coat of paint. You head to the store, pick a colour, and buy what you think is enough paint—only to run out halfway through the job. Now, you’re stuck with mismatched batches or an unfinished room. Frustrating, right? Knowing how much paint to paint […]