Winning Wallpaper Trends

No Longer Grandma’s Wallpaper

Wallpaper. The word, for some, causes cringing and snarling due to the thought of the horrendous stripes and floral patterns of old. We’re here to tell you that these types of patterns are indeed no longer in vogue. However, the use of wallpaper still is.

This may come as a surprise, but there are some really great products out there that are no longer a “grandma’s sitting room” sort of pattern. We’re tearing that outdated wallpaper off every day.

Today’s papers are more about texture and movements and brilliant colors and bringing life to a space rather than floral patterns of the old. Plus, with the development of the paper itself, along with glues to help bind it to a wall, it is much easier to remove in case you change your mind down the road.

A Fun Feature to Play With

With the development in the styles as well as the application, wallpaper has become a fun medium to create with. 3D forms, monochromatic patterns, exaggerated geometric shapes… all inspiring creativity and adding texture to a space. Texture, when in relation to design, doesn’t always mean a physical element that you can touch. It also applies visually to a space. When you go the route of adding texture to a room, you can in turn create depth to your design, which, as a result, adds warmth to your space. As we all know, adding that warmth to the design of a space helps create that transition from just being a house to being your home.

Here is a list of popular wallpaper ideas to think about:

• Scenic landscape wall murals
• Floral
• Anything that looks like you’re brining the outside in
• Geometric arrangements
• Textured walls
• Chinoiserie
• Dark colors for drama