Get involved with shimmer and texture
“The trend for people to be brave with pattern and embrace colour will continue into 2018,” promises Alex Whitecroft, head of design at I Want Wallpaper.
“The popularity of floral patterns endures and classic patterns are getting an update, with new printing techniques and a fresh focus on detail and larger-scale patterns. A pink/ purple palette will be the top favourite.
“The trend to bring the ‘outdoors in’, with the adoption of botanical and tropical looks, will evolve even further. There are so many fabulous ways to incorporate this look, from subtle embossed palm leaves to bold and bright tropical prints.”
“Industrial papers mimicking the look of natural materials will continue to be popular, with earthy tones and dark woods taking over from the pale, blonde Scandinavianstyle which is now waning.”
“Metallics and designs incorporating sparkle and shine are another hot trend, and are brilliant in lightstarved rooms, as they help bounce light around and give an illusion of space.
“These wallpapers look stunning as a feature wall for a backdrop to a Christmas tree,” Alex adds. “Generally, copper’s been popular, but many predict matt silver metallics will triumph in the next 12 months.”
A large print used on all the walls in a small room, or one with low ceilings, may be overbearing , so it’s a good idea to use it sparingly or consider using a smaller-scale, simpler graphic design, or a simple textured paper.
Now all you need to do is choose the style you like most of ‘wall’, and get papering...