There are no rules here go bold and give the mini space a well-deserved design moment! If you’re not ready for the maximalist plunge, go for a smaller scale design to ease yourself into wallpaper. If you’re easing yourself into the world of wallpaper, perhaps start with the smallest room of the house – the powder room or cloakroom.

Wallpaper is a brilliant way to add interest to your home and help distinguish areas, giving them purpose and personality, while belonging to an overall scheme. Stunning wallpaper ideas can turn a room from blah to beautiful. ‘The best way to execute this decorating choice is with one print on the walls and another within your textiles,’ suggests Joa Studholme, color curator at Farrow & Ball. Want to be extra bold? Then channel the maximalist trend by juxtaposing floral room ideas with a contrasting print (think stripes or even an animal motif). ‘Dark prints tend to lack movement, so you need to pack a punch through texture,’ adds Ahern And introducing statement materials such as suede, cashmere, wool, knit and silk is a good idea, too. ‘Don’t forget to add more masculine, edgy pieces to your scheme as it offsets the floweriness and looks far cooler and less one dimensional,’ suggests designer Abigail Ahern. ‘It also allows you to introduce other aspects of white and neutral furniture pieces to the room.’Ĭultivate a cohesive look by taking a couple of colors from the wallpaper and carrying them through to furnishings and accessories. ‘The presence of softer tones within the pattern helps balance the moody appeal,’ explains Poppy Godley-Miller, marketing and design manager at Galerie Wallcoverings.

Use florals on all walls and floor to blur the boundaries of the room and create the illusion of infinite space,’ advises Paula Taylor, color and trend specialist at Graham & Brown.īuild your confidence by looking for a design that uses pale whites and pinks as a contrast to the dark background.

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