POPULAR WALLPAPER PATTERNS AND AREAS
Fresh paint isn’t your only option when you are eager to reset the vertical and horizontal canvases in your home that constitute the walls and ceilings. For a vibrant new look, consider wallpaper, which is more in vogue today than you might think.
According to the results of a recent survey of interior design experts by Fixr.com, 39% believe wallpaper is the primary means with which consumers are most likely to implement color in their residences nowadays, with powder rooms (chosen by 88%) followed by ceilings and dining rooms (each garnering 28%) the most popular areas to introduce wallpaper in a home in 2022. The Fixr.com study also found that nature-inspired or green wallpaper, chinoiserie, and geometric designs were the most in-demand wallpaper patterns this year.
Oshri Adri, an interior designer and co-founder of Adri + Dahlman Interiors in Long Island, New York, says all homeowners are good candidates for wallpaper because there are so many various styles and types that can benefit virtually any home.
“For homeowners who are looking for their walls to make a statement, patterned or colorful wallpapers can be used. Homeowners who are hesitant to embrace colors or patterns can benefit from textured wallpapers that add an element of interest to their home’s walls,” Adri explains.
Powder rooms are an ideal place to add wallpaper for several reasons, says Cristina Miguelez, a remodeling specialist with Fixr.com.
“First, it’s a small space, so it is less likely for the wallpaper to compete with other design elements within the room,” she says. “Moreover, powder rooms are often more formal spaces compared to bedrooms or bathrooms, so it’s a perfect spot to try more luxurious designs as well as bolder patterns.”
Andre Kazimierski, CEO of Chicago-based Improovy, recommends that before committing to wallpaper, “remember that it can affect the way your other wall decorations look. Wallpaper is bold and striking, so when pairing it with artwork it’s important to think big. Opting for larger pieces means that the art will be able to withstand the energy of the design behind it without looking overwhelming to the eye.”
Nervous about leaping into wallpaper? You can ease in gently with a textured option, like a grasscloth.
“This allows you to bring in color and texture, making the room more dynamic without having to commit to a pattern or worry about how the rest of the house will be affected,” says Jennifer Carter, an interior designer with Studio Envie in Northern New Jersey.