How many rolls of wallpaper for a 14×16 room?
A 14×16 ft room with 8 ft walls (one door, two windows) has 429 sq ft of wall. With a small pattern repeat, buy 9 double rolls (18 single rolls).
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Wallpaper is usually priced per single roll but sold in double rolls.
Your results
Double rolls to buy9
Single rolls (as priced)18
Wall area to cover429 sq ft
Usable per single roll25 sq ft
Double rolls by pattern repeat
| Pattern repeat | 8 ft walls | 9 ft walls |
|---|
| Under 6 in | 9 | 10 |
| 7–12 in | 10 | 12 |
| 13–18 in | 11 | 13 |
| 19–24 in | 15 | 17 |
Just one accent wall?
The longest wall of this room (16 ft wide, 8 ft high) is 128 sq ft — about 6 double rolls with a small repeat.
The math
2 × (14 + 16) × 8 − 21 − 30 = 429 sq ft
429 ÷ 25 usable sq ft = 18 single rolls → 9 double rolls
Common questions
How many double rolls of wallpaper for a 14x16 room?
9 double rolls with 8 ft walls and a small pattern repeat.
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Last reviewed November 1, 2026. Results are estimates — confirm with your supplier.
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