Wallpaper is back in a big way due to its flexibility and diversity in colours, patterns and textures. Even though painted walls have their attraction, wallpaper can often offer a more luxurious feel that can transform the look of a room – warming it up and softening its acoustics.
Nature has been a popular theme for many of the wallpaper suppliers this year, with birds, plants and flowers appearing in their latest collections. This look is often associated with an old-fashioned grandma style, but there are many bold, busy, whimsical patterns on the market that can really grab attention and give the “wow factor”. Pairing wallpaper with contemporary accessories or furnishings gives the room a sense of balance, coordination and unity.
A useful tip to make a room feel larger – if, for example, the room has a low ceiling – is to go for a pattern with vertical lines to give the illusion of height. Placed behind a plain-coloured sofa or chair, this look can be very eye-catching. Soft, flowing lines can make a room feel soothing and restful, whereas bold geometrics can really add energy and vitality to an otherwise dull space.
Latest technology has enabled us to create our own wall designs using photographs, text, symbols and signs. With digital printing, the world is your oyster, offering a huge range of opportunities to have whatever design you like on your walls – totally original and personal to you.
In addition, eco-friendly and pre-trimmed wallpaper is made with water-activated paste for easy DIY installation and removal without causing damage to the wall. If you have dark floors, muted-coloured wallpaper can give the room a very modern urban feel.
Rich heavy fabrics are perfect over the winter months and offer a sophisticated and opulent look as well as being very durable. Also, natural colours are still cropping up in the latest fabric collections, giving rooms an earthy feel.
Nature is also featured on fabric. Plants and animals printed on cushions, sofas and chairs can be both elegant and sophisticated.
Opulence Collection (www.elitis.fr): available on the Costa del Sol at Nezha Kanouni (www.nezhakanouni.com) and Ambience Home Design (www.ambiencehomedesign.com)
Archipel Collection (www.elitis.fr): available on the Costa del Sol at Ambience Home Design (www.ambiencehomedesign.com) and Nezha Kanouni (www.nezhakanouni.com)
Merchant Stripe Norsk Blue (www.zoffany.com): available on the Costa del Sol at Nezha Kanouni (www.nezhakanouni.com)
Flavor Paper Collection in collaboration with The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts (www.flavorpaper.com)
Taking inspiration from art, fashion and home interiors at Casadeco (www.casdeco.fr)
Available at Cort Idea in Mijas (www.cortidea.es)
Available at Nezha Kanouni (www.nezhakanouni.com), Ambience Home Design (www.ambiencehomedesign.com) and Jonty Lewis Interior Design (www.jontylewis.com)
Available at: Cort Idea in Mijas (www.cortidea.es), Nezha Kanouni (www.nezhakanouni.com) and Ambience Home Design (www.ambiencehomedesign.com)
