When a wall already has wallpaper, many people feel like it should be left alone. The pattern is already there, the texture already defines the space, and adding anything else might feel excessive. There’s often a fear that another layer of decoration could clash with the design or overwhelm the room.
That feeling can be even stronger if you live in a rental. Drilling holes isn’t always an option, and damaging the surface is the last thing you want to risk when you don’t know how long you’ll stay.
But wallpaper doesn’t have to limit how you decorate a space. In many cases, it can actually become the starting point.
In the home of @casachiris, the walls already feature textured wallpaper. They aren’t plain or neutral surfaces, yet they are still layered with Pasquín pieces. Instead of heavy frames or permanent installations, lightweight adhesive artworks are placed directly on the wall. The result doesn’t compete with the wallpaper; it works alongside it. The texture adds depth while the Pasquín prints bring personality.
Her compositions combine different visual languages: contemporary illustrations, photography, typography and floral artwork. Some pieces are framed, others are not. Sizes vary, but there is still space between them. That breathing room allows the wallpaper to remain visible and part of the overall aesthetic. Nothing is hidden — everything coexists.
Decorating over wallpaper might seem complicated at first, but the key is balance. Choosing pieces that relate to the colors of the background, spacing them thoughtfully, and avoiding overcrowding makes a big difference. Adhesive Pasquín posters work particularly well in this context because they don’t require nails or screws. They attach directly to the surface — even when the wall has light texture — and can be removed later if you want to change the arrangement.
For people living in rentals, this completely changes the rules. A patterned wall no longer has to feel untouchable, and you don’t have to leave a space undecorated out of fear of damaging it. You can build your own gallery, rearrange it whenever you like, and take everything with you when you move.
Wallpaper doesn’t have to restrict creativity. It can become the perfect backdrop for a flexible, evolving wall gallery. Sometimes decorating isn’t about replacing the wall — it’s about starting a conversation with it.
