These are all the reasons you should try wallpaper

Have you ever thought about how characteristic wallpaper could be used to completely transform a space? Nowadays, wallpaper designs can inspire you to create a theme, style or personality in a room.

Painting techniques can become tedious after a while, as their effect primarily is focused on highlighting a wall or setting a mood for a home. However, wallpapers can take the tone of a room from a physical space to an experience.

If you want to make a statement, try textured and embossed wallpapers. They add depth, invite the viewer to engaging visually with the room, as well as make for an interesting contrast to plain wallpapers.

You can go from minimal to chic, or from flat to industrial in the matter of minutes by exploring the possibilities of wallpaper in offices, homes, lofts and studios.

Retro and vintage wallpaper is always a classic look to opt for when you’re unsure where to begin. Your choices are endless and there are so many patterns to suit your signature look. This sort of wallpaper is inspired by different time periods: some consist of feminine florals or tropical paradise while more dominant tones focus on geometric shapes or psychedelic compositions. Create a mood board that best describes what look you are trying to recreate; this way you’ll be able to play around with colour and texture.

 

Wallpaper is a leading trend in different spaces, and is attracting designers from around the globe to the medium. One specific artist, Orla Kiely’s objective is to style and simplify everyday motifs to create striking contemporary looks that introduce nostalgia.

Modern spaces are being defined by experimenting with different looks. The key is to have bold feature walls in a room, and the idea behind this is to try and stick to one wall. Get a feel for the size of the space before you paste as you don’t want to bombard the room, but rather set the tone.

Make a statement in your office or studio by featuring a series of bamboo trees or congregate iron to face brick, or you can even give your kitchen a revamp by simply using cement walls or industrial imagery.

If you have leftover wallpaper after structuring your space, try to use the patterns to shape or line drawers, cupboards or notebooks.

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