Top 10 Contemporary Wallpaper Design Trends
When speaking about wallcoverings, there are many designs, styles, and price ranges where you can choose to round up modern interior design. We always recommend selecting the best quality you can afford without breaking the bank.
You will find the new technologies in the market, such as new adhesive formulas, make wallpaper installation and removal less hassle than in the past.
If you are dexterous enough, dare install it yourself; if not, trust a good wallpaper installer. These professionals are fast, clean, and can save you a headache.
We have been using wallcoverings for a long time to help us create modern interiors. The word wallpaper meant classic English style decoration in most people's minds, and mixing it with contemporary design was rare.
Wallpapers are a great resource to create an accent wall, add a dramatic effect a subtle texture, or complement the rest of the decoration in the room. Adding wallpaper lets you switch a very minimalistic space into a personal one.
Nowadays, there are many options in the market, which is excellent. You can find it in inexpensive stores, in very cheap ones, online, in your local paint store, featuring repetitive patterns, extensive murals, pictures, and drawings... choosing the right one is always risky, but we are here to help.
This a selection of wallcoverings we use, brands we like, and patterns and styles that help us make our designs unique.
1. The custom-made mural patterns
Do you kill all the plants in your home too often? Don't worry; flowers, leaves, trees, and plants will cover your walls with these artistic patterns, and the good thing is that they don't need watering when you go on vacation.
If you want to highlight a wall and create a dramatic effect, the wallpapers that focus on a unique big object and leave the rest of the print as a neutral complement are the ones you are looking for. These designs can be centered or cover only one side.
Not only are they perfect for residential spaces, but they also work great with commercial and hospitality settings as well. For example, some locations that can create a big impact with wall murals are office reception spaces, hotel lobbies, conference rooms, and more. It can be seen as eye-catching for way-finding throughout a space, impactful, durable, and bold.
Elitis France and Wall & Deco offer these designs.
2 The not-paper materials.
Not all the wall coverings are made of paper. Some brands, like Elitis and Maya Romanoff, create amazing wall treatments made with wood veneer, weathered metals, mother-of-pearl, and other natural materials.
3 Artistic-like-painting wallpapers
You don’t need to worry about wall decoration or buying expensive paints to decorate your walls. Some patterns will work as big paintings and artistic murals that will complete any decoration.
Philip Jeffries, Elitis, and Calico offer great options.
4. The new repetitive patterns
Remember when wallpaper was just a design that repeated itself every 20”? Well, they, of course, still exist, but the new techniques and materials made them rich and not boring. When you need to highlight a piece of furniture or the architecture on your walls, these wallpapers offer great solutions.
Check Timorous Beasties, Schumacher, JAB, and Elitis France for these designs.
5. The hand-painted papers
Hand-painted wallcoverings represent a growing trend in contemporary interior design, offering a unique and artistic approach to decorating walls. This trend involves the use of custom or artisan-crafted wallpaper that is meticulously hand-painted with intricate designs, patterns, or scenes.
While hand-painted wallcoverings may be considered a premium option due to the craftsmanship involved, they offer a stunning way to transform your living spaces into personalized and visually captivating environments. Whether it's a delicate mural, an intricate pattern, or an abstract masterpiece, these wallcoverings breathe life and artistry into your home's walls, making them an exciting and timeless trend in interior design.
De Gournay and Gracie offer these designs.
6. The 3d wallpaper
When the wallpaper is not just a flat object glued to your walls, if not a textured object that makes the space feel rich and helps with acoustic.
These are from Elitis France, a precursor of 3D wall coverings, with collections dating back to 2011. These wall coverings create an amazing optical illusion by adding depth through 3-dimensional patterns.
7. The Outdoor wallpaper
Yes, you can cover the walls of your house with wallpaper. We wouldn’t recommend covering a complete building with it, but we must recognize that they offer a highly decorative solution.
Wall & Deco is one of the brands in the market offering these collections. This wallpaper is resistant to rain and yellowing and has antismog properties. It can be applied on wall surfaces in cement, thermal coat, or with paint.
9. The water-resistant wallpaper
This is an extraordinary wallpaper for damp environments such as bathrooms, kitchens, and fitness and wellness centers. In only one system, it combines the waterproof properties of liquid membranes with the highly decorative features of a wall covering. This is an exceptional alternative to any decorative backsplash and tile for your bathroom or kitchen.
The collection is the Wet System from Wall & Deco.
10. The kid’s wallpapers
Well, technically, they are not only for kids, but these patterns will add the final touch to your kid’s room, no matter if they are babies, toddlers, schoolers, teens, or young adults. There is always a good wallpaper design for their rooms.
These designs are from Schumacher, House of Hackney, Wall & Deco, and Cole & Son.
Wallcoverings have evolved and now offer a wide range of designs and styles to enhance modern interior design. Prioritize quality while balancing affordability and durability when selecting wallcoverings. With advances in adhesive formulas, installing and removing wallpaper has become more convenient. Whether you're a DIY enthusiast or prefer professional installers, wallcoverings can transform a space and add a personal touch. Wallpaper is no longer just for classic English decor; it can be a versatile tool to elevate contemporary design. Remember, the right wallcovering can truly make your design unique.