Far from grays, repetitive patterns, and minimalist designs, the new wallpaper trends see beauty in inspiring tones, shapes with a story to tell, and designs matching your personality. Sticking to eco-friendly materials, giving up on simplicity, and seeking inspiration in nature, the wall decoration goes beyond the designers’ expectations in 2023. Let’s discover what this chapter in interior design trends has to say without further ado!
Top 5 Wallpaper Trends 2023
Interior design trends are an interpretation of the world. Since today we deal with climate change, people have finally adapted to the post-covid era, and the international situation makes us seek peace and comfort at home; the new trends cannot help but be influenced by the exterior factor. Thus, the following wallpaper trends have emerged:
Biophilic Roots
Eco-friendly materials and nature-traced motifs are the top wallpaper trend in 2023. Replace the usual wallpaper materials with sustainable and naturally textured ones, such as bamboo or organic grasscloth. As for the theme, seek inspiration outside. Give natural colors, especially greens, and botanical patterns, a thought, be it repetitive drawings or murals.
For more information on the best wallpaper types and other wall decoration solutions, scroll through our article on the best wall-covering options.
Large-scale Patterns
The times of small repetitive patterns have passed long ago. Now, huge and show-stealing shapes are the new favorite. The color choice is yours, while the large patterns will stand out either way. Making a statement is the main goal behind such a design, and wallpapers meant to spruce up the space visually are definitely a no-fail purchase.
Funghi Design
Like after the rain, the mushrooms are spreading over the interior design. The funghi patterns are the beloved Biophilic elements for wallpaper in the new season. Traced to the desire to elevate the interior through these magical patterns, like out of a fairytale, the charming mushroom wallpapers perfectly suit the playful mood in a kid’s room and the formal ambiance of a state-of-the-art living area with architectural furnishing.
Maximalist Wallpaper
The time of bold and unexpected is here. Regardless of what style you design your space in, don’t forget to add a bit of your personality through the brightest colors and shapes you have always wanted to share. There is no limit to expressiveness, and you are in charge of what of a statement your interior will make.
Welcoming Tones
To your interest, if you are a true devotee of neutrals, neutral shades are still to be found in the new season. They will probably always be. What’s for sure, they have changed. Now, warm and calming neutrals with pastels leading are the best wallpaper color alternatives to the fashionable bright and bold, as they say.
Wallpaper Colors 2023
Before sharing the main wallpaper colors this season, we want to say a few words about the overall trending colors. They are meant to suit any liking – the unchangeable love for timeless neutrals, the desire to tell your story with the new bright pops of color, and the respect for what nature provides us with. More on the subject in our updated article on the latest color trends.
Now, back to wallpaper color. Here is what designers expect to strike in the new season with undertones to suit the preferences of those ready to take on challenges and those who like sticking to standards.
Wallpaper Patterns 2023
Be ready to find patterns you have already met in the previous seasons, yet, with a twist, timeless options professionals won’t get tired of even in the new season, and new and unmatchable wallpaper patterns for personalized designs. This is what experts predict to be trendy in 2023:
Wallpaper Trends 2023: Key Design Ideas
Mural Wallpaper
The range of design solutions is wide, and so is the list of spaces where you can apply this type of wallpaper. Inspired by painting landscapes, the wild outside world, and real-life images, the chosen mural will give new aesthetic value to the living area, bedroom, dining room, kitchen, and bathroom.
Real-like Trompe L’oeil
Enlarge the room, add visual appeal, and maximize the uniqueness of your next makeover with a fantastically real-looking Trompe L’oeil wallpaper. The design works especially well in edgy interiors with modern furniture.
Linear Patterns
Witch black doodles or real pieces of art on a white background. Neutral enough to suit any color scheme and intriguing enough to draw your attention as fast as you enter the room, and this is the point – to stand out.
Ceiling Wallpaper
Don’t underestimate the effect of wallpaper on the ceiling. Basically, the main rule is to ensure the chosen color and pattern don’t overwhelm the ambiance. Ideally, whitewashed walls work better as partners, yet perfect light conditions can make the most of any situation. Be prepared for a slightly lower-ceiling effect, yet it will not be a problem for relatively high-ceiling rooms.
Ombre Coloring
In terms of color, ombre wallpaper with a smooth transition from one color to another, particularly pastels, is the new leading wallpaper trend. Easy to apply to any room, flexibly adapting to any decor, and a go-to background for any style. If you find it hard to choose between the available wallpaper options, definitely go with this one. The variety of color combinations will suit any taste, while the design will not let you go out of trend.
Lemon Print
When life gives you lemons, make them an inspiration for your wall decoration. Always look at the bright side as these lemons do in the kitchen and dining area, filling the room with energizing particles of joy and hope and whispering: “Enjoy the little things.”
Faux Texture
Have you always wanted to decorate your walls with natural stone or brick, yet it seemed too expensive and implied plenty of effort? Now, you can easily fulfill your dream design with quality wallpaper that replicates real-like stone texture. You won’t see a difference between authentic marble, terrazzo stone, and brick and their fabulous interpretation through the wallpaper. Well, unless we speak about the price, which is much lower for the paper alternative.
Metallic Murals
The shiny metal-effect wallpaper also sparks designers’ interest this season. When interacting with the light, the playful colors that reveal themselves from under the seemingly one-toned wallpaper are of the most impressive beauty; this added to the mural design shows the real-like patterns from different perspectives.
