Start your search for wallpaper trends with a little insider knowledge to truly get the best out of the new collections in 2021.
Wallpaper is a key trend for 2021, and the appetite for wallpaper from consumers doesn’t look like it will be ending any time soon. Whatever your taste, there is something everyone, from traditional florals and trompe l’oeil to contemporary geometric and tropical patterns or animal motifs and architectural designs.
The progress in new printing techniques and finishes is constantly pushing the boundaries, and the availability of new substrates makes it even more exciting.
Gone are the days of just printing on paper, you can now embellish corks, grass-cloths, and silks with pretty much any design. The usage is also bolder and braver. If you have the confidence, and trust in JDC, there are endless possibilities!
1. Maximalism
Maximalism is back in a big way for 2021, and we predict that this daring look is here to stay.
In bold contrast to the understated, this scheme reveals the design world’s wild side. An arresting mix of leopard prints, pleating, and patchworks, together with stars, stripes, and metallic hides, demonstrates that more can be more.
2. Florals
Florals are huge in 2021 for interiors and can be adapted to suit any space, whether it’s vintage, retro, or contemporary. These new season designs have upped the style stakes and make it easy to work beautiful flowers into your décor.
Start off by thinking about color. The palette you choose will guide your decisions when it comes to choosing floral designs and will act as the basis for pulling your scheme together.
When working floral prints into your home, think about the scale of the flowers in the patterns. Large prints can make small rooms appear even smaller so stick to daintier designs to create an illusion of space.
3. Bold Palettes
Colors have also gone the same way with neutrals edging away from the grey (dare we say it) and moving more towards the warmer tones to beckon in the return of brown furniture.
Don’t be afraid to combine different patterns. Mix classic designs such as stripes or florals with exotic styles such as ikats and Turkish Kilims. Avoid making the space look too busy by choosing patterns in colors that complement each other.
4. Nature’s Finest
Sustainability is at the forefront of our minds, and it will only escalate come 2022. Increased awareness of the finitude of our natural resources has led to an increased desire to repair, repurpose and recycle.
Visible repairs are celebrated and emphasized, and durable, natural, and woven materials are championed. Bolder greens are also taking over from the midnight blue bringing in the biophilic trend of wellness through plants and foliage.
Any reference to bringing the outside in will have an impact on wellbeing with the plant trend that just keeps on growing.
5. Murals
Scenic and mural wallpapers continue to be a huge trend for 2021 – from serene painterly flowers and textures to atmospheric panoramas, scenes and murals put your walls center stage and offer a variety of extraordinary statements for your walls.
Fine art-inspired wallpaper is having a moment with life-size art murals proving popular. However, don’t blindly follow trends and above all, only choose a style if you really love it.
6. Faded Glamor
Decadent and romantic with more than a hint of rock n roll, this trend embodies the Hollywood glamor of the 1920s but with a modern twist.
Look out for lush botanicals in rich reds and inky blues set against a brooding black backdrop for a dramatic, opulent finish.
7. Panels
Panels are a big wallpaper trend in bedrooms for 2021. It’s not overly common to have paneling in a bedroom, but if you live in a period property – or got them built in to add character to a plain space – you have plenty of space to play with wallpaper.
Previously a trend only seen in living rooms, adding a statement paper in slices allows you to go bold with color and pattern without overwhelming the room. Choosing a natural inspired scheme and colorway keeps things calming, too.
8. Texture
Gone are the days when the wallpaper was a one-dimensional piece of paper on the wall. As printing techniques developed, the number of surfaces that can be printed on increases.
One of the most comforting wallpaper trends is introducing texture to the walls. Choose a hessian wallcovering for the ultimate cosseting effect, and let the coziness commence.
9. Impressionism
Look to impressionist artworks and sponge paintings for inspiration. The effect is incredibly soft and somewhat dreamlike, perfect for a bedroom or a room where you like to relax. The abstract artwork trend is still hot in all areas of the house, but this softer interpretation hits the bedroom walls perfectly.
10. Dark, Dramatic Color Wallpapers
Dark colors used to be avoided as often this would be misinterpreted as making a room seem dark and dingy. However, with an eclectic use of space, well-placed lighting and shapes, deeper royal blues, and luxurious emerald greens are making a comeback.
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