Photo Courtesy of Bulgari Hotel, London

When someone mentions wallpaper, the first image that comes to mind is our grandmother’s bedroom walls or the ones in her living room, and we completely shut down the idea of dressing our own walls with them. After all, who wants their walls to look like nana’s? That said, today there are plenty of modern and contemporary wallpaper designs that allow you to personalize your home and add a vibrant touch to the atmosphere. But just like fashion, wallpaper follows trends and there are golden rules to stylishly use it.

With this in mind, here are some tips to achieve a trendy décor with modernly ornamented walls and celebrate the strong comeback that is the “wallpaper!”

1 – Use statement-making wallpaper adorned with graphic patterns and build your color scheme around it. For example, if the wallpaper’s main color is brown, decorate your room with different brown hues and add bursts of orange.

2 – If your dining room is neutral, textured floral wallpaper brings a touch of sophistication and sheds the light on the walls.

3 – The new embossed wallpaper is a great way to add a touch of elegance to any room. Cover one wall with it and paint the other ones and the ceiling with a soft corresponding color.

4 – If your room needs to be brightened up, opt for foil wallpaper and believe us, the result will be worth the investment!

5 – Flowers are a huge trend in the fashion world, and the same goes for wallpapers. Choose a design that features single, decorative flowers with large blooms, intricate petal details, bright colors and unique designs – while making sure to avoid the old-fashioned flower-and-vine patterns.

Finally, if none of these options got your attention, you can always have your own design put on wallpaper. Designing your own is definitely the greatest way to make your home truly unique!

Mirella Haddad