Few things will make you feel your age more than watching a trend come back around for the second time. Wallpaper, we’re looking at you. If you’re a child of the 70s, 80s, or 90s, chances are you’ll have grown up amongst floor-to-ceiling (or even bordered) wallpapered rooms. The turn of the millennium = the magnolia years, but since then, we’ve learned to love a lot more colour in our home and gradually, wallpaper has crept back into our lives. \n\nWallpaper is the perfect way to start a narrative within your home and create visual interest. It’s art without the frame. We’ve seen our decorating community experiment with evermore \ncreative ways to use wallpaper\n, from \nwallpapering your ceilings\n to bright and bold tropical designs. So, without further ado, here are the hottest wallpaper trends to look out for in 2022. \n2022 wallpaper trend: biophilia\nIf we could sum up 2022’s biggest trend in a word, it would be \nbiophilia\n—be that architecture, biophilic color palettes, to wallpaper. As Tash, our Lead Colour Specialist, explains, “biophilia is all about connecting with nature. It makes you feel very calm, whilst pattern breaks up a room. By bringing in a dense botanical or forest wallpaper design, you’re softening the walls, and straight away it will open it up”.\n\nBiophilic designs like gentle \nFern 01\n, \nForest 01\n and \nForest 02\n are perfect if you want to bring this trend into your home. A gorgeous use of biophilic-inspired wallpaper, it creates a connection with nature through a set of glass doors, drawing the outdoors in.

If you’re thinking of creating a floral \nfeature wall\n, why not take a look at \nhow to style floral wallpapers with colour\n.\n\n\nBring some biophilia into your home with these botanical wallpapers\n.\n2022 wallpaper trend: abstract botanicals\nKeeping with the biophilic theme, next up are abstract botanicals. There’s still that connection with nature, but it’s more of a nod than a direct representation. As Tash puts it, “it’s a more contemporary way of having floral designs in your home. Everyone loves a floral, but abstract botanicals allow you to be a bit more adventurous and playful with your colour choices and style”. Its designs like \nMars Meadow 02\n and \nElectric Poppies 02\n, or if you want a way of \nbringing a little tropical decor into your home\n, why not try \nRainforest 01\n on for size? In short, abstract botanicals mean fewer rules and more experimenting.

2022 wallpaper trend: animal motifs\nClose neighbors of biophilia are animal motifs, as both connect us to the natural world. We’ve been seeing more and more quirky animal wallpaper designs, and we predict it’s going to be a trend that will continue to grow. Different animals add a different character to a room. So whilst cheeky monkeys popping out of lush foliage, like our \nMonkey 01\n, \nMonkey 02\n, and \nMonkey 03\n designs, will bring a sense of fun to a room, birds on the other hand can create a sense of elegance and serenity. They can transport you to warmer climes and invoke a sense of wanderlust.

Elephant motifs can create a childlike charm in any room — as \nVogue Williams’ has in her London home\n. She’s gone wall-to-wall \nAnimal 02\n in her bathroom. “I was thinking of doing the elephants again at home in Ireland—but then, is that \ntoo\n many elephants?”. The answer is almost certainly no. Check out her house tour below;

2022 wallpaper trend: contemporary coastal\nSomething we've seen lots more of when it comes to wallpaper designs are contemporary coastal motifs. Get those old fashioned nautical tropes out of your mind—these styles are as cool as a sea breeze, like our \nWaves 01\n, \nWaves 02\n and \nWaves 03\n designs. Inspired by some of your favourite color palettes, these vertical wallpaper motifs are instantly calming. The sinuous seaweed creates the effect of movement, evocative of ocean waves. We're obsessed. And think they would look perfect in a bathroom or coastal decor home. 

2022 wallpaper trend: maximalism\nWallpaper is to \nmaximalist decor\n what coffee is to mornings: not to be missed. Maximalist decor is all about creating that wow factor, and wallpaper helps you do just that. \nElectric Poppies 01\n is an instant riot of color in any room, whilst the monkey motifs in \nCanopy 01\n and \nMonkey 02\n wallpapers will appeal to the extroverted maximalist. These wallpapers are bold, they make a statement, but most importantly, they bring a sense of fun to a space. Let your wallpaper be the life and soul of any room.

So, if you think these 2022 wallpaper trends were on the money, why not take a look at our \n2022 garden trends\n, \n2022 color trends\n, and \n2022 interior design trends\n for some more decor inspiration for the year ahead.

We’ve come a long way since the magnolia years of the mid-noughties, and now more than ever, decorators are looking for bold ways to make a statement in their homes. Enter: wall murals. That’s right, murals are back, and we’ve created a collection of vibrant mural wallpaper designs to liven up your home. The aim is to make decorating simpler, without making your decor simple. Each design has been curated based on our best-selling colors​​—so we know you’ll love them. It also makes matching your wallpaper to your paint palette a breeze.\n\nThese babies are bold, they’re beautiful, but mostly - they’re \nart\n. From ‘Into the wild’ scapes to cherubic figures and playful fruits—if you’ve got a wall or a space that you’d like to add some drama, these 7 mural wallpaper designs will take your decor to the next level.\nMural wallpaper design: Rainforest\nIt’s time to take a walk on the wild side. Be it \nRainforest 01\n or \nRainforest 02\n, each of these mural wallpaper designs will bring the jungle into your home. If you’re a fan of \nmaximalist decor\n, then this will feel like a bit of you. With its exotic botanical designs and hidden leopards and monkeys, it draws you in, forces you to take a moments pause, and connects you with the natural world. You can almost hear the bird call.\n\nWith its deep Black 01 background, \nRainforest 01\n includes Greige 02, Beige 05, Purple 03, and Green 05, meaning it pairs beautifully with all of these paint colors. You decide how dark or how colourful you would like to go. We think this would look gorgeous in a hallway or downstairs bathroom, with Purple 03 woodwork or Green 05 walls.

Red-based Black 02 forms the background of \nRainforest 02\n, meaning it’s really warming and (contrary to what you might imagine) a great choice in a \ndark, north-facing room\n. Combined with vibrant Green 07 and Blue 10, alongside blue-sky Blue 08 and Blue 04, this palette is based on nature.

Mural wallpaper design: Canopy\nStill delving into the wild, we’re looking up towards the skies, or to be precise, the canopies for our \nCanopy 01\n and \nCanopy 02\n designs. Inspired by elements of \nbiophilic design\n, this intricate mural wallpaper drags you into the outdoors and reconnects you with nature. There is also a strong sustainability message—plus there’s something so adorable about those hidden monkeys, you just want to cuddle them.\n\nInspired by \nJapandi decor\n colors, these mural wallpapers are still bold in style, but although there’s a lot going on in the design, the palette is gentle and calming. We think these mural wallpapers would look beautiful in an elegant, eclectic living room or on the ceiling in a peaceful bedroom. Imagine lying on your bed and staring into the canopies as you pick out little jumping monkeys—you’d never leave\n\n

Mural wallpaper design: Monkey\nOr cheekiest wallpaper design yet, \nMonkey 01\n, \nMonkey 02\n, and \nMonkey 03\n mural wallpapers are bursting with colour. Different animals convey different emotions, and these cheeky monkeys are full of fun and character. Right up your street if you’re a fan of the Maximalist decor style, there is also almost something of the \nboho decor style\n or a bit of \n70s interior design\n about them.\n\n\nMonkey 01\n is on the lighter side and features that soft Pink 05 background. It would look gorgeous paired with Pink 05, White 05, or Green 08 walls. Or perhaps Grey 09 woodwork?

On the other hand, \nMonkey 02\n and \nMonkey 03\n are much darker and more opulent, with Blue 06 and Green 04 backgrounds. If they were a person, they’d be that eccentric aunt that always turns up to family gatherings in a beaded kaftan, oversized jewellery, and gives very good (if slightly odd) gifts. Great in a hallway or downstairs bathroom or any wall that you feel something is missing. You could even use them in the alcoves on either side of a fireplace in a bedroom or living room.

Mural wallpaper design: Forest\nKeeping things biophilic,\n Forest 01\n and \nForest 02\n are slightly more in keeping with traditional decor trend. Plus, with only two colours, they are very easy to work with. Forest 01 features a warming White 02 background with rich Green 07 foliage, whilst Forest 02 includes that rich Green 07 as the background, with Green 08 foliage. \n\nThese designs are lush, they’re feminine, and they connect you with the outdoors. We can see them tying in with a cottagecore decor or farmhouse style. Pair them with their respective colors in a peaceful bedroom or traditional style living room or bathroom.\n\n\nBring biophilia into your home with these botanical wallpapers\n.

Mural wallpaper design: Waves\nAs per the hottest wallpaper trends of 2022, contemporary coastal designs are going to be a big trend this year. Forget those dated nautical tropes—our \nWaves 01 \nand \nWaves 02\n mural wallpapers are as cool as a couple of sea cucumbers. Their vertical design is reminiscent of a kelp forest, and the sinuous seaweed creates that same dynamic effect.\n\nInspired by the colors of the ocean, Waves 01 features an inky Blue 07 background whilst Waves 02 is deep Green 04. Down in their depths, you’ll spot jellyfish, octopi, and even the odd crustacean lurking. Perfect in a bathroom, bedroom, or coastal decor home, these mural wallpapers will pair well with their respective background colors. Alternatively, pick out those warming hues with Pink 01, White 02 or Red 03 on your walls.

\nWaves 03\n is soothing and calm, featuring a light Blue 03 background with puffer fish gliding through sea foliage. Hang this in your bathroom and you're guaranteed to feel rested.

Mural wallpaper design: Cherub\nThese cherubic designs could not find a better home than in the nursery or playroom of your little cherub. Playful and angelic (just like your children—some of the time), these colors have been curated with color psychology in mind. \n\n\nCherub 01\n is all warming pinks and cuddles—it will leave your little ones feeling ensconced and nurtured. All of these emotions are underpinned by charming cherubic characters dotted around the space. If you look close enough, there’s a whole story going on in those designs (and the way that children think, we’re sure they’d make one up regardless).

On the other hand,\n Cherub 02\n and \nCherub 03\n, featuring Blue 01 and Blue 06 respectively, relate to the mind. Blue 01 will encourage blue-sky thinking and inspire the imagination, whilst Blue 06 is a bit more stimulating, creating feelings of stability and groundedness. Pair Cherub 01 with Pink 02 walls and White 01 woodwork and Cherub 02 with Blue 01 walls and White 02 woodwork. For a really cocooning space that will make your little ones feel safe, you could go full Blue 06 alongside our Cherub 03 mural wallpaper design.

Mural wallpaper design: Fruit\nColorful, whimsical, and utterly charming, our \nFruit 01\n and \nFruit 02\n mural wallpaper designs are like little works of art in themselves. Can’t you just picture them mounted in a colorful frame? Adding character and fun to any space, these designs would fit right in amongst a contemporary or eclectic decor home. They’re that pop of color that will give that wall you don’t know what to do with some added personality—bringing that sense of spring optimism to your home 365 days a year.\n\nFruit 01 is instantly warming with its Pink 05 background, and we think it would look perfect paired with Pink 05 walls. Alternatively, if you want to create some contrast, why not pair it with Green 07 woodwork.\n\nOn the other end of the color spectrum, Fruit 02 is as fresh as a spring morning in Green 08. It’s really energising and will bring that extra zing to any space—perfect in an eclectic decor kitchen. Pair it with White 01 or Green 08 cabinets for a morning fresh look.

If these 7 mural wallpaper designs haven’t got you reaching for the pasting brush, then take a look at these \n10 creative ways to use wallpaper in your home\n for some more design inspo.
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Wallpaper is very much back in vogue. If you don’t believe us, just take a look at the hottest wallpaper trends to look out for in 2022. But there is so much more that you can do with it than pasting it floor-to-ceiling. Wallpaper paneling is a great way to introduce color and pattern into your decor without feeling like it’s taking over the room. Not only that, but it can also be a great way to create a sense of flow throughout your décor, using the same wallpaper in different rooms in different ways. We’re thinking outside the box and inside the panel with these 4 elegant wallpaper panel ideas to try at home.\nWallpaper panel idea: framed wallpaper panels\nWe like to think of our wallpaper designs as art. So what better way to show them off like a priceless painting than by framing them? We’re a little obsessed with @smoke.to.somer’s framed Gucci mural wallpaper. Going wall-to-wall Gucci might be a bit much (not to mention very expensive) but by framing a print or design you love it can actually be a comparatively cost-effective way to create drama and fill a wall that’s just missing something. If Gucci’s not quite your style, then why not take a look at these \n7 mural wallpaper designs to liven up your wall\n. 

Wallpaper panel idea: wardrobes\nWhat better way to spruce up a pair of wardrobes than by creating a wallpaper paneling feature? If you don’t want to wallpaper the entire room, you can create an elegant, traditional decor bedroom with wallpaper paneling on your wardrobes. It adds fun and color to what can otherwise be a blank space. Not to mention it’s a great option if you’ve got a lot of leftover wallpaper.

Wallpaper panel idea: wallpaper between your wainscotting \nIf you’re lucky enough to live in a home with wainscotting firstly, congratulations. You won the period feature jackpot. If you don’t, but you want to get the look, then why not take a look at these \nDIY wall paneling ideas\n.  By wallpapering in between your wainscotting you can create a seriously out-there maximalist decor look or a thoroughly eclectic decor style. Transform a formal dining room into a space that transports you to an exotic jungle with \nRainforest 01\n or a lush escape in \nCanopy 02\n. You can use your wallpaper as the focal point of your \nmood board\n to create a cohesive color scheme and pair your pattern to your woodwork by taking a look at our ‘Pairs well with’ guide.

Wallpaper panel idea: wallpaper above or below your paneling\nIf you’ve got dado rails or tongue and groove cladding in your home, using a panel or strip of wallpaper above or below them is yet another great way to add character to your home without having to wallpaper an entire room. We love this look in a bathroom and think it would look gorgeous in \nWaves 01\n or \nWaves 02\n. Or what about a seriously dramatic hallway in \nMonkey 02\n and \nMonkey 03\n. Just imagine having these cheeky monkeys welcome you home every time you walk through the door? 

So, if these wallpaper paneling ideas have got you excited to start decorating then why not take a look at these \n10 creative ways to use wallpaper in your home\n.

Bought yourself a roll of gorgeous wallpaper and still procrastinating on the actual hanging process? We’ve all been there. The good news? Hanging wallpaper isn’t \nquite\n as complicated as you might think. \nWhether you opt for a striking pattern for a feature wall or a more subtle and muted color to paper an entire room, wallpaper is an excellent design tool to transform the look of a room without a huge amount of hassle. It’s also hugely flexible - choose to paper a room with the same print or focus on a bold color for a single wall or panel. \nIt’s time to stop nervously eyeing up those rolls you got and start to hang. Follow our step-by-step guide and learn how to put up wallpaper like a pro.\nTools - where to start\n
Start by gathering the \nwallpapering tools\n:\nA roll (or three, depending on the space) of wallpaper\nWallpaper paste/ adhesive - opt for one that’s already mixed to save time \nApplication wallpaper brush\nA clean cloth or two (to smooth out any wrinkles or air bubbles) \nSharp stripping knife and scissors\nFiller\nSandpaper\nPlumb line measuring tool \nTape measure and a pencil\nStepladder to get to those hard-to-reach nooks and crannies  \nProtective \ndust sheets\n for your flooring and furnishing 

(Tip: Always allow for a little extra wallpaper - around 10% - to make sure you have enough in case of the odd mistake).\nHow to prep \n
Once you’ve collected the above, kick off with the prep steps: \nRemove any existing wallpaper (yes, even the tiniest of scraps) with a stripping knife, taking care not to damage the plaster behind. \nStruggling with a few stubborn strips? Soak with hot water and a sponge to loosen up before stripping away. \nInspect your walls for any cracks or gaps. Get rid of any holes with a filler and sandpaper down for an even finish. \nUnscrew any fixings. \nMake sure all walls are properly cleaned and thoroughly dried beforehand.\n(Here's everything you need to know about \nwallpaper prep\n)

Wallpaper hanging instructions\n
The moment you’ve been waiting for - it’s time to get stuck in: \nStep 1 \nPick an area of the wall with no switches or sockets and measure the length. Add 20 centimetres for leeway and use your tape measure to mark the back of the paper where you need to cut. Fold wallpaper over on itself and cut your first strip. \nStep 2 \nUsing your plumb line measuring tool, mark a vertical line on the wall near right next to where the strip should go. You’ll use this line as a guide when hanging the first strip. \nStep 3 \nTime for the application process. Deep breaths. \nUse your brush to apply the wallpaper paste to the surface in even layers. We’d recommend starting at the top and working your way down. Perch on your stepladder to reach the ceiling if you need to. \nStep 4 \nOnce you’ve pasted the wall, position your wallpaper to check alignment. If it all looks straight, apply your first strip to the top and start to smooth it out from the centre to the edges using a clean cloth. \n(Tip: No need to panic if you’re not happy with the positioning. Lick wallpaper is designed for easy removal so you can reposition and replace to your heart’s desire.) \nStep 7 \nTrim off any excess wallpaper using your knife and ruler. Smoothen the seams and repeat for the entire wall. \nThings to watch out for when wallpapering\n
Although hanging wallpaper isn’t hugely complicated, there are a few common mistakes that beginners make: \nNot making sure the working area is well lit and well ventilated. Trust us, a little space and breathing room can make the entire papering process a \nlot\n more comfortable. \nPapering around switches and sockets? Cover them up with a wallpaper strip and use your knife to cut around them to avoid sloppy edges. \nNot putting in the prep work. Your walls should be free of grease, dust, bumps and cracks.\n\nRead our \nwallpapering for beginners guide\n to fixing mistakes when hanging wallpaper and find out more about \nhow to prep a room for wallpapering\n. Are you using \nself-adhesive wallpaper\n? Check out our t\nips on how to apply self-adhesive wallpaper\n to a wall and \neverything you need to know about self-adhesive\n.\n--\nAnd, you’re done! Step back and admire your masterpiece. You did that.

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The hottest wallpaper trends to look out for in 2022

7 mural wallpaper designs that will liven up your wall

4 elegant wallpaper panel ideas

How to hang wallpaper