Wallpaper had been consigned to the past but in recent years it has seen a huge resurgence along with the general shift away from plains towards patterns. In the 1980’s paint textures such as ragging, sponge printing and scumball glaze were used to add interest to walls. Muted plain colours and natural tones were the next trend and although none of these looks have gone out of fashion we have certainly seen a shift to bolder colours and the revival of pattern.
Patterned wallpaper from delicate small designs or bold statements have been recently launched from all of the main design houses. Small scale patterns that are easy to use are the focus of Sanderson’s new Littlemore papers collection which features trellis, leaves and stripes. This collection has quite muted tones that would fit perfectly in an interior scheme where more interest was desired within a gentle overall composition. Using wallpaper adds detail with little effort and can really bring a room to life, even with a subtle design.
If you are looking for bold then Osborne & Little’s Folium paper collection have been our most popular designs – offering cascading foliage and flowers in a dramatic large scale digital print. We have used it in our showroom and in the last month a local Thai restaurant has used it as part of their striking renovation during lockdown. As well as botanicals, animal prints, birds and other creatures are appearing in new collections such as Emma Shipleys Animalia and Wilderie.
There’s no need to be afraid of papering, using a pre-mixed paste is the surest way to get uniform application. Plan the positioning of your designs, especially if they have a large pattern, consider the pattern repeat and enjoy the transformation a wallpaper will provide. Come and visit us, look through our large wallpaper library, borrow the books and fall in love with your walls again.
