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10 Fun Wallpaper Ideas for 2020 & Beyond
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If being at home more has prompted you to look at your interior and consider whether it could do with an update, then you’ve come to the right place. It doesn’t matter if you’re looking to tweak your existing scheme or go for a full-blown overhaul, the latest wallpaper trends can offer you exactly that.
The best part is that there are so many new wallpaper designs to choose from that you’re guaranteed to find one (or two!) that work for you and your home. Don’t know where to start? Let us help with some much-needed inspiration and an introduction into the latest trends for this year and beyond. Ready? Then get set to take a look at the new designs bursting onto the scene…
The best part is that there are so many new wallpaper designs to choose from that you’re guaranteed to find one (or two!) that work for you and your home. Don’t know where to start? Let us help with some much-needed inspiration and an introduction into the latest trends for this year and beyond. Ready? Then get set to take a look at the new designs bursting onto the scene…
Stairs in a selection from the Resene Wallpaper Collection.
1. On the Stairs
Give guests a ‘wow’ moment the instant they step through your door by treating your stairs to a facelift – the wallpapered kind! Whether you decide to use the same paper for each step, or mix it up with a variety of patterns and colours, it’s your chance to get creative and add some personality to what can sometimes be an overlooked area.
The great part about this idea is that you can choose a whole range of wallpapers to use – so no need to whittle down your favourites! Browse some of the latest designs here and take your pick from a wealth of designs and every colour you can think of.
Stylist’s tip: Use the wallpaper on just the rise of your stairs, as it’s a high-traffic area.
1. On the Stairs
Give guests a ‘wow’ moment the instant they step through your door by treating your stairs to a facelift – the wallpapered kind! Whether you decide to use the same paper for each step, or mix it up with a variety of patterns and colours, it’s your chance to get creative and add some personality to what can sometimes be an overlooked area.
The great part about this idea is that you can choose a whole range of wallpapers to use – so no need to whittle down your favourites! Browse some of the latest designs here and take your pick from a wealth of designs and every colour you can think of.
Stylist’s tip: Use the wallpaper on just the rise of your stairs, as it’s a high-traffic area.
Wall in Resene Wallpaper Collection P021-VD2.
2. Flower Power
We’ve seen the likes of living walls, floral installations and plant life take over the interiors world this last year, and being it’s a theme that shows no sign of slowing down, why not go with it and inject some of that love for florals and fauna onto your walls?
Plus, we all know the boost that having plants indoors can give us, so decorating our walls with blooms is a great way to bring the feeling of nature inside. All you have to decide on is whether to go for large-scale blooms, smaller ditsy prints or a tropical-look design.
Stylist’s tip: Add to the nature-inspired theme by adding plenty of plants. Varieties such as lavender, snake plants and English ivy all help to purify the air, so are ideal for bedrooms.
2. Flower Power
We’ve seen the likes of living walls, floral installations and plant life take over the interiors world this last year, and being it’s a theme that shows no sign of slowing down, why not go with it and inject some of that love for florals and fauna onto your walls?
Plus, we all know the boost that having plants indoors can give us, so decorating our walls with blooms is a great way to bring the feeling of nature inside. All you have to decide on is whether to go for large-scale blooms, smaller ditsy prints or a tropical-look design.
Stylist’s tip: Add to the nature-inspired theme by adding plenty of plants. Varieties such as lavender, snake plants and English ivy all help to purify the air, so are ideal for bedrooms.
Wall in Resene Wallpaper Collection GLA901.
3. Plum – Ripe for the Picking
Want to know one of the hottest colour trends for this year? You do? Well, we’re happy to oblige, and deep, delectable plum is a colour you’ll be seeing a lot more of. From darker shades of plum that border on aubergine, to lighter purples that have soft heathery hues, you can be as brave as you wish, safe in the knowledge that this timeless colour won’t date.
Stylist’s tip: Choose your plum-coloured wallpaper and add metallic furniture and accessories for a grown-up, luxe look. Or, for a softer, more feminine feel, mix with pretty pinks and lilac tones.
3. Plum – Ripe for the Picking
Want to know one of the hottest colour trends for this year? You do? Well, we’re happy to oblige, and deep, delectable plum is a colour you’ll be seeing a lot more of. From darker shades of plum that border on aubergine, to lighter purples that have soft heathery hues, you can be as brave as you wish, safe in the knowledge that this timeless colour won’t date.
Stylist’s tip: Choose your plum-coloured wallpaper and add metallic furniture and accessories for a grown-up, luxe look. Or, for a softer, more feminine feel, mix with pretty pinks and lilac tones.
Wall in Resene Anaglypta Wallpaper Collection 2014- RD336.
4. Touchy-Feely
Those of you that love a bit of texture will be pleased to hear about the new trend for textured wallpaper. Woven, crumpled, embossed or bark-like, the options are endless and they’re a great way to create interest in a neutral scheme.
More of a colour person? Opt for a design from the Anaglypta range and you have the option of painting it in your chosen Resene paint colour.
Stylist’s tip: Want a tranquil environment? Then simplicity is key, so let the texture do the talking with unfussy furniture and accessories in natural materials, such as wool, sisal and wood.
4. Touchy-Feely
Those of you that love a bit of texture will be pleased to hear about the new trend for textured wallpaper. Woven, crumpled, embossed or bark-like, the options are endless and they’re a great way to create interest in a neutral scheme.
More of a colour person? Opt for a design from the Anaglypta range and you have the option of painting it in your chosen Resene paint colour.
Stylist’s tip: Want a tranquil environment? Then simplicity is key, so let the texture do the talking with unfussy furniture and accessories in natural materials, such as wool, sisal and wood.
Wall in Resene Lounge Wallpaper Collection 382571.
5. Make Shapes
Shapes have been hot for a while now, but for 2020 we’re seeing them evolve in a sophisticated way, with more relaxed, looser designs. From geometrics to stripes, brushstrokes to 3D effects, you’ll see more curves, more layered shapes, and more harmonious colour palettes – all guaranteed to add instant impact to your walls.
Stylist’s tip: Worried a busy design will overpower your room? Why not try it in a small area, such as an alcove, below (or above) a dado rail, or on the inside of a cupboard?
5. Make Shapes
Shapes have been hot for a while now, but for 2020 we’re seeing them evolve in a sophisticated way, with more relaxed, looser designs. From geometrics to stripes, brushstrokes to 3D effects, you’ll see more curves, more layered shapes, and more harmonious colour palettes – all guaranteed to add instant impact to your walls.
Stylist’s tip: Worried a busy design will overpower your room? Why not try it in a small area, such as an alcove, below (or above) a dado rail, or on the inside of a cupboard?
Wall in Resene Factory III Wallpaper Collection 439908_1.
6. Fake It to Make It
Long for a New York loft, a barn with exposed beams, or a chic Parisian apartment complete with historic weathered walls? Thanks to digital technology you can bring your desired effect into whatever home you have, with the new range of faux wallpaper designs.
You may have seen lots of brick-style wallpapers in the last few years, but the latest designs to hit the shelves replicate effects like colourwash concrete walls, granite, flaking paint and even steel panels. The best bit? They’re so realistic they have to be touched to be believed.
Stylist’s tip: Consider where your faux wallpaper is going and make sure the material it replicates will look realistic there – you don’t want it to look out of place and be obviously unreal.
6. Fake It to Make It
Long for a New York loft, a barn with exposed beams, or a chic Parisian apartment complete with historic weathered walls? Thanks to digital technology you can bring your desired effect into whatever home you have, with the new range of faux wallpaper designs.
You may have seen lots of brick-style wallpapers in the last few years, but the latest designs to hit the shelves replicate effects like colourwash concrete walls, granite, flaking paint and even steel panels. The best bit? They’re so realistic they have to be touched to be believed.
Stylist’s tip: Consider where your faux wallpaper is going and make sure the material it replicates will look realistic there – you don’t want it to look out of place and be obviously unreal.
Wall in Resene 1838 Wall Murals Collection 1906-133-01.
7. Supersize It
Want to make the maximum impact? Then a wall mural or oversized print is the way to go. Landscapes are ideal for this - whether it’s a botanical vista like the one shown or a tranquil beachscape, you can really set the scene and whisk yourself off to foreign climes. Alternatively, supersize it with larger-than-life florals or a harmonious cloud-scape.
Need some inspiration? Find a large range of murals and supersize prints here.
Stylist’s tip: Pick out colours and themes from your mural or print and use them as inspiration for your furniture and accessories. Gone for a beach scene? Look for cushions with seashells or waves on. Maybe you’ve chosen a colourful floral design? Opt for a sofa or curtains in one of the featured colours to bring your scheme together.
7. Supersize It
Want to make the maximum impact? Then a wall mural or oversized print is the way to go. Landscapes are ideal for this - whether it’s a botanical vista like the one shown or a tranquil beachscape, you can really set the scene and whisk yourself off to foreign climes. Alternatively, supersize it with larger-than-life florals or a harmonious cloud-scape.
Need some inspiration? Find a large range of murals and supersize prints here.
Stylist’s tip: Pick out colours and themes from your mural or print and use them as inspiration for your furniture and accessories. Gone for a beach scene? Look for cushions with seashells or waves on. Maybe you’ve chosen a colourful floral design? Opt for a sofa or curtains in one of the featured colours to bring your scheme together.
Drawers in Resene Wallpaper Collection 12401.
8. Update Furniture
Under the illusion that wallpaper has to stay on your walls? 2020 is all about using wallpaper on furniture in new and creative ways, as shown here, where the sides of a drawer unit have an unexpected lemur print.
Bored of an existing unit? Paper the backs of the shelves and give it a new lease of life. Have a stained coffee or dining table? Paper the surface and top with glass to keep it from marking. It’s your chance to add some personality to your space and update furniture in a unique way, so be as creative as you can and most of all, have fun with it.
Stylist’s tip: Pick out one of the colours from the wallpaper and paint the legs of your unit or table in the same colour.
8. Update Furniture
Under the illusion that wallpaper has to stay on your walls? 2020 is all about using wallpaper on furniture in new and creative ways, as shown here, where the sides of a drawer unit have an unexpected lemur print.
Bored of an existing unit? Paper the backs of the shelves and give it a new lease of life. Have a stained coffee or dining table? Paper the surface and top with glass to keep it from marking. It’s your chance to add some personality to your space and update furniture in a unique way, so be as creative as you can and most of all, have fun with it.
Stylist’s tip: Pick out one of the colours from the wallpaper and paint the legs of your unit or table in the same colour.
Wall in a selection, from Resene Wallpaper Collection.
9. Perfect Patchwork
Can’t decide on a wallpaper? Why not settle on a few and use them in a patchwork design – that way you won’t have to choose. Pick three to five rolls and cut squares or rectangles out of the design, then paste to the wall, making sure the prints you pick work well together.
Stylist’s tip: To keep it feeling cohesive, go for different patterns in similar tones, or different colours but in the same pattern.
9. Perfect Patchwork
Can’t decide on a wallpaper? Why not settle on a few and use them in a patchwork design – that way you won’t have to choose. Pick three to five rolls and cut squares or rectangles out of the design, then paste to the wall, making sure the prints you pick work well together.
Stylist’s tip: To keep it feeling cohesive, go for different patterns in similar tones, or different colours but in the same pattern.
Butterflies in Resene Wallpaper Collection 606874.
10. Unexpected Artwork
Treat your wallpaper as more than just a wallcovering and turn it into a work of art. Whether you frame your favourite designs, use them to cover a large canvas, or even fashion some fluttery butterflies as shown here, there are so many beautiful new designs that it’s a shame not to show them off to their best.
Stylist’s tip: Why not incorporate some framed wallpaper designs with other artworks, for an update on the traditional gallery wall?
More: For more information about Resene, visit their website, or to discover more of the latest wallpaper trends, click here.
Tell us: Which wallpaper idea is your favourite? Share with your thoughts in the Comments section below.
10. Unexpected Artwork
Treat your wallpaper as more than just a wallcovering and turn it into a work of art. Whether you frame your favourite designs, use them to cover a large canvas, or even fashion some fluttery butterflies as shown here, there are so many beautiful new designs that it’s a shame not to show them off to their best.
Stylist’s tip: Why not incorporate some framed wallpaper designs with other artworks, for an update on the traditional gallery wall?
More: For more information about Resene, visit their website, or to discover more of the latest wallpaper trends, click here.
Tell us: Which wallpaper idea is your favourite? Share with your thoughts in the Comments section below.
- This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
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