Guide to wallpaper trends in 2022
For long, the world of interior design kept its strong position against the wallpapers, opting for bare walls. But these times are coming to an end since we are falling back in love with the beautiful wallpaper designs. How to apply them in order to keep the interiors stylish?
The bare walls' hegemony is over, but it does not mean that we are coming back to 90s style boring textured wallpapers and repetitive patterns that would make the apartments look like poor imitations of orient express. The wallpapers are coming back, but in a different, refreshed form, and it is worth embracing it if you are tired of the current interior design but without time or funds to do the general overhaul. What to remember when picking and applying wallpapers in 2022? We have prepared some insights.
#1 The wallpaper can replace the wall decorations
A few meters wide wallpaper that covers a part of the wall only can become a beautiful alternative to wall decorations. You can choose an imitation of a Japanese woodcut painting, a floral illustration, or whatever else comes to your mind. There are various companies on the market that create this kind of custom wallpaper on-demand so you can bring even the craziest vision to life.
What is worth noting - the trendiest wallpaper look is not repetitive and does not dominate the whole wall design. It is an artwork by itself in a bold and paradoxically the most affordable form.
#2 Wallpapers can add texture
Maybe you want to keep your interiors pattern less while differentiating the textures within the scope of the same colour? Wallpaper can help you achieve such an effect. You can imitate the textures with a realistic print or choose wallpapers that actually feel different when you touch them.
One of the most popular options in 2022 is velvet - either uniform or with cut-out patterns. Pairing it with the paints in the same colour will create a luxury layered effect. Wallpapers with a quilting effect, on the other hand, will be a perfect decoration for the wall next to which the bed stands. Quilting is a very popular crowning of the bed's headrest, and you can complement it with the wall with the same pattern to add some glam to the interior design.
#3 Wallpapers imitating stone will add another dimension to your interiors
Have you ever seen the famous project of Mies van der Rohe's Barcelona Pavillon? This architectural piece of art is known for its beautiful use of stone like marble and onyx. Most of the walls of the Pavilion are constructed with these materials that bring stunning lightness to the interiors. You do not have to apply stone on the walls to achieve a similar effect - there are photorealistic wallpapers that imitate marbles beautifully while keeping it affordable. You can arrange such interiors with modernist furniture and "warm them up" with various kinds of wood accessories.
What to remember when applying wallpaper?
With the development of modern technologies, putting wallpapers is no longer a dirty business. Often there is no need to use additional glues since the wallpapers come already self-adhesive. Then, it is just a matter of placing the wallpaper correctly and sticking it to the wall. However, precision is crucial, particularly if you have chosen an intricate pattern with many details. That is why we would recommend leaving this job for the team of specialists. They can prepare your walls in an appropriate way to extend the effect's durability. After filling and sanding of the wall, the wallpaper itself will look better and more even.
Should you choose self-adhesive wallpapers or regular ones? If you consider the provider reliable, you can stick to the first variant. However, remember that such wallpapers may last shorter. Their durability will strongly depend on the conditions in your interiors. If you struggle with dampness, picking a wallpaper may not be the best option since, after a while, it may start swelling and going off. If you make such a decision, anyway, make sure to reach out to experienced home painting and decorating specialists.
