Wallpaper has had somewhat of a resurgence in recent years, with people hurrying to snap up the latest Cath Kidston or glamourous flock patterns to create a welcoming space. However, at a fraction of the price and with a fraction of the work, you can create the same effects with canvas prints.

Good quality wallpaper costs between around £25 and £100 per role these days, with designer papers costing much more. Then, once you’ve bought the paper, there’s the faff of having to get it on the walls – or the cost of getting someone to do it for you.

A much cheaper and easier alternative is to identify a pattern you like and upload it to Yourimage2canvas. Such websites allow you to select the colour, size and shape of your canvas. At this stage you can select a large canvas to cover a large section of wall – just like wallpaper.

Using wallpaper-style patterns printed on canvas as art is also very popular. Many people now opt to striking, large patterns with bright colours. These are often used in an otherwise plane space to add colour and style.

One of the best things about using canvases instead of wallpaper, is that you can take them with you when you move!