Southern Highlands Painting and Wallpapering

Is Wallpaper Worth It? Cost vs Value Explained

Home office with textured neutral wallpaper, built-in desk, dark chairs and warm ambient lighting

Wallpaper is often seen as the more expensive option compared to paint. So it’s a fair question: is it actually worth it? On the surface, wallpaper can cost more upfront — both for the material and installation. But when you look at how long it lasts, how it performs, and the impact it has on […]

What Does Professional Wallpaper Installation Include?

Southern Highlands Painting and Wallapaper - interior design (full room)

If you’ve never had wallpaper installed professionally before, it’s fair to wonder: What am I actually paying for? From the outside, wallpapering can look straightforward — measure, cut, stick, done. But in reality, a professional installation involves a lot more behind the scenes. And it’s those details that make the difference between a clean, long-lasting […]

What Are the Best Wallpaper Options for Each Room in Your Home?

Kitchen with blue patterned wallpaper splashback, white cabinetry, marble benchtop and styled cooking accessories

Wallpaper isn’t a one-size-fits-all decision. What works beautifully in a bedroom can fail completely in a bathroom. A bold pattern that looks great in a hallway might feel overwhelming in a living space. And choosing the wrong material for the wrong room can lead to peeling, mould, or early wear. If you’re considering wallpaper, the […]

How Long Does Wallpaper Take to Install?

neutral tone feature wallpaper that compliments the walls meeting

If you’re thinking about adding wallpaper to your home, one of the first practical questions you’ll ask is: How long is this going to take? Unlike painting, wallpaper installation isn’t just about rolling product onto a surface. It involves preparation, precision, pattern alignment and drying time. And while some smaller projects can be completed in […]

Creative Wallpaper Ideas for Ceilings, Panels & More

Wallpaper installation by SHPW at home in Bowral, Southern Highlands

When most people think of wallpaper, they think of feature walls. But wallpaper has evolved. Today’s designs, textures and materials allow you to use it in ways that go far beyond covering four walls — and when used creatively, it can completely transform a space without overwhelming it. If you love the idea of wallpaper […]

How to Extend the Life of Your Exterior Paint

Wrap around deck at home in Burradoo, Southern Highlands freshly painted exterior

An exterior paint job isn’t cheap — and it shouldn’t be something you’re redoing every few years. When done properly, exterior paint should last anywhere from 8 to 15 years depending on the surface, paint quality, and local conditions. However in areas like the Southern Highlands — where homes face cold winters, UV exposure, wind, […]

How to Match Paint Colours with Timber & Brick

A white living room with brown timber panels and a brick feature wall

How to Choose Paint Colours That Match Timber & Brick in Your Home You’ve picked a few paint samples, held them up against your brick or timber feature… and they all look wrong. One’s too cold, one’s too yellow, and one somehow makes your beautiful timber floors look orange. Sound familiar? Matching paint colours with […]

2026 Best Exterior Colour Trends for Australian Homes

Exterior of home located in Burradoo with wrap around deck and white painted weatherboards

Colour Trends come and go — but paint sticks around. If you’re planning to repaint your home exterior in 2026, it’s only natural to look at what’s trending. Colour trends can offer inspiration, fresh ideas, and insights into how modern Australian homes are evolving. But if you’re not careful, they can also lead you into […]

How to Pick Trendy Accent Colours That Won’t Date in 2026

A home hallway with blue/grey accent panels contrasted with a wooden floor boards and cream walls.

You want to add personality to your space — not paint yourself into a corner. If you’ve ever fallen for a trendy feature wall, only to regret it a year later, you’re not alone. It’s easy to be drawn to the colour of the moment — terracotta, dusty blue, forest green — but harder to […]

How to Choose the Right White Paint

Joel from Southern Highlands Painting and Wallpapering completing and internal job with Dulux paint

Why Picking the Right White Paint Can Drive You Mad The moment you start comparing swatches — Antique White, Vivid White, Natural White, Snowy Mountain, Whisper White (and that’s just from one brand) — it all becomes a blur. One looks too yellow. Another feels cold. The sample you loved in-store now looks completely different […]