International Wallpaper Week
Decorating Therapy: A look at how decorating our homes is getting us through lockdown
Have undertaken a
DIY project during
lockdown
have learnt new DIY skills they wouldn’t have tried before
of those doing DIY think it has been good for their mental health and wellbeing!

had a DIY task on their to-do list for a while but struggled to find the time

say that lockdown meant there was no excuse but to get on with it
of us enjoyed it so much that we plan to do more out of lockdown!
During lockdown, we’ve seen a major increase in online searches related to wallpaper.
increase in searches for ‘How To Wallpaper’
Uplift in searched for 'Wallpaper'
More searches for wallpaper than paint
Increases in searches for 'Office Wallpaper'



felt confident about starting their DIY project
didn’t feel confident enough to take on the project
increase in searches for ‘How To Wallpaper’
have bought their decorating items and are ready to go!
Of parents doing
DIY say their kids
got involved too
of parents agree that DIY tasks helped their kids’ mental health and wellbeing!
say that doing DIY tasks together during the lockdown period has helped to improve their relationships.