Wallpaper made a big comeback this year.

With minimalism and grey walls giving way to impactful colors, big patterns, and bold textures, beautiful wallcoverings are no longer confined to a single feature wall – or even a wall at all!

So, what are the biggest trends in wallpaper and wallcoverings in 2023?

Use Wallpaper to Bring Art Into a Room

More and more artists are dipping their toes into home design, and many have chosen wallpaper as their medium of expression. A mural-like wallcovering is a great way to bring color and personality into a room. If you’re interested in an ultra-unique look, consider commissioning custom wallpaper based on a favorite piece of art.

Go Big and Go Retro

Today’s wallpapers and wallcoverings are designed to make a statement, and big prints with a 70’s vibe – think retro geometrics shades of brown, orange, purple, and green – are leading the way. If covering an entire wall is a bit too groovy for your tastes, consider using a boldly patterned wallcovering as the background for a bookcase or to add interest to a piece of upcycled furniture.

Go for a Little Texture

Wallpaper is no longer a one-dimensional affair. Wallcoverings featuring faux textures – stone, brink, woodgrain, plaster, and more – make it easy to add interest and warmth to a room without breaking the bank. Those made from natural leaf fibers, nubby wools, and brushed fringes are excellent choices when you want to create a natural and calming mood.

Wallpaper on the Ceiling? Absolutely!

Ceilings have been ignored for far too long. But adding gorgeous wallpaper to the so-called “Fifth Wall” brings instant visual interest to any space and creates a mood that can only be described as luxurious. Wallpapering the ceiling also allows you to add impact to any area where your design options are limited, such as a powder room, walk-in closet, or any other small space.

Go Dark and Metallic

While going dark on a wall has long been considered a design taboo, the emergence of boldly patterned wallpapers in metallic hues – think deep moody blues, opulent emerald greens, and even fiery reds and oranges – accented by gold or silver leaf has more than a few designers rethinking their old biases. If you’re looking for drama, opulence, or the ultimate in romance, dark and metallic could be the way to go.

Stripes of All Sizes

Stripes are another major trend in wallpaper for 2023. Whether you go tick or thin, widely or closely spaced, wavy or straight, monochromatic or many-hued, a striped wallcovering brings interest and drama to a room in a truly classic and timeless way.

An Abundance of Blooms

Whether you’re looking to bring a vintage, retro, or contemporary look to a space, you can’t go wrong with floral wallcovers. From delicate cottage core prints and bold tropical themes to imaginative abstract designs and unexpected color schemes, today’s take on the classic floral wallpaper makes it easy to work a garden look into your decor.

Elegant Wallpaper Borders

Borders are back in a big way for 2023. The right wallpaper border can create a beautiful contrast to a painted wall or add a touch of elegance when used to accent a chair rail, baseboard or crown moldings. If you’re a little skittish about going all the way with wallpaper, using a border will also allow you to bring a little color and interest to your walls without a full-blown commitment.

Get Graphic

High-contrast wallcoverings with visually striking graphics in repeat patterns are definitely au courant in 2023. Whether you're going for a retro, minimalist, or retro aesthetic, a graphic wallpaper will bring depth, drama, and interest to your space, creating a look as dynamic as it is unique.

Cover the Whole Room

In recent years, many people limited the use of wallpaper to the creation of an accent wall. But in 2023, designers and homeowners are rediscovering how a maximalist approach to wallcoverings can transform an entire room in a way that’s impossible with paint. Spreading the same hues or patterns across every wall in a room creates an illusion of depth and endlessness for a genuinely immersive design.

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