It seems that many decorators are steering clear of an old staple that once was very fashionable – wallpaper. With the ease of paint application and the explosion in the number of finishes and techniques now available, paint is, without a doubt, versatile. But wallpaper is making a comeback. And the new wallpaper options on the market make it easier than ever to install. Wallpaper is great for dressing up your walls by adding color, texture, and pattern to your room. Let’s look at what’s hot in the wallpaper circuit right now.

The Hottest Colors
Hues of gray, mustard yellow, brown and aubergine are among the contemporary colors that are being seen in more and more homes. Interior designers are experimenting with these shades to craft sophisticated and fresh looks within any area of the home.

Large Designs
Patterns in wallpaper can be as intricate or simple as your tastes dictate. A fashionable technique in decorative design involves hanging wallpaper on just one wall of the room in order to create a bold focal point. The wallpaper, in this way, becomes a work of art and helps to set the mood for the space. A large-scale wallpaper pattern can produce a big impact.

Large damask patterns like those of a floral or branch pattern is especially en vogue these days. Traditionally, damask adds elegance and richness that is perfect for the dining room, study, or sitting room. Branch designs and floral patterns create an earthy, natural, and somewhat organic feel. These types of patterns, when selected in high contrast combinations of color like white and black or charcoal and ice blue, are quite appealing.

Embellishments
Embellishing the wallpaper with glass beads or crystals is a growing trend among decorators, creating sparkle and shimmer that can add a glamorous look to the room. This is the perfect way to add focal pizzazz to a formal dining room or powder room. You can also achieve an elegant and classic look by choosing wallpaper with metallic sheen that will stand out when it is contrasted against a wall with a flat finish. Flocked wallpaper is also becoming popular again, beloved for its velvet-like texture.

Earth-Friendly
Today’s wallpaper market is also brimming with delightful earth-friendly choices for the eco-conscious decorator. Materials from nature like burlap, cork, and cloth are relatively simple to install and can add a beautiful touch that is ‘green’ and good for the environment. With a never ending array of patterns and colors, plan to see more earth-friendly wallpaper choices in home stores near you soon.

Murals
And finally, for those who love the look of the mural, a wallpaper mural is a good choice. Enlarged digital photograph images that depict scenes that vary from a flower garden to Paris by nightfall are all the rage in the modern home. These are perfect for the contemporary or traditional space, with graphic designs and vivid colors that will stand out against simple, neutral furnishings.

Author Bio: Targeting “do it yourselfers,” Jessica Ackerman writes regularly for WallDecorandHomeAccents.com, offering simple illustrations of black metal wall art and green metal wall art.

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