It’s wall over now
Wallpaper experts share their top tips with SAM WYLIE-HARRIS
WALLPAPER is a wonderful thing, and thanks to a host of new trends – from Bridgerton to retro revivals – we’re rolling it out like never before.
Prints now have a modern edge, and ‘paste the wall’ styles mean there’s no need for a tiresome pasting table – it’s easier than ever to transform a room.
Here’s what’s trending...
BOTANICALS
“Biophilic design has been growing over the past year, and it’s here to stay,” says James Greenwood, brand and wallpaper expert for Graham & Brown (grahambrown.com).
“This trend revolves around nature, and all the beauty it can add to our homes. From bold florals to the calming green trees, this trend puts life into living spaces.”
RETRO
Jamie Watkins, co-founder of luxury wallpaper brand Divine Savages (divinesavages.com), says we’re having a new appreciation for Sixties and Seventies design elements.
James adds: “We’ve seen a huge resurgence of vintage-inspired wallpapers, and this trend is only growing as the new season of Netflix’s Stranger Things, set in the 1980s, hits our screens.”
He suggests going for bold colours and fun geometric patterns.
Bridgerton is another show inspiring everything from clothes to interiors and Regencycore styles have made their way into wallpaper – with cool blues, and walls awash with elegance.
“Turn the living room into a beguiling Bridgerton masterpiece with a pattern that tells a story,” Jamie recommends.