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Last updated: 8 August 2023
8 wallpaper ideas: Elevate your walls with these on-trend ideas in 2025
Wanting to incorporate wallpaper into your home but not sure how? We’ve got some new and exciting ideas to inspire you
If you’re embarking on a room renovation and want to add some colour, pattern or that extra wow-factor, wallpaper can do just that.
With most elements of interiors, wallpaper trends come and go, but we’ve put together the top 8 trends for 2023 that should give you some food for thought when planning your next decorating project.
If you need a tutorial on how to hang wallpaper, you can check out our guide here. Or, if you'd prefer to leave it in the hands of a professional, these are the rough prices of professional wallpapering in the UK.
Wallpaper trends
1. Ombre wallpaper
A hot trend right now is ombre wallpaper. This started with an ombre painting technique that became extremely popular, however, it can be quite tricky to create.
Opting for ombre wallpaper is a great alternative as it creates the same effect with less hassle and there is less technique required - you just need to make sure the sheets are lined up properly... maybe we've made that sound easier than it actually is!
If in doubt, find a local expert who will hang your wallpaper straight!
2. Botanical wallpaper
Bringing the outside in is a big part of how we choose to decorate nowadays. It is proven that incorporating plants and botanical elements in your home can uplift your mood and make you feel more connected and relaxed.
Hanging botanical print wallpaper is an effective way of doing this. Botanical prints include banana leaf plants, dramatic florals and jungle-themed designs.
3. Wallpaper motif
Go bold with a wallpaper mural. This is one solid design that fits over an entire wall. It definitely makes a statement and is for the brave decorators and homeowners amongst us.
Popular mural designs include various landscapes, such as a mountain range, jungle or forest.
4. Monochrome wallpaper
Colour might not be your thing, and that’s fine, monochrome is definitely having a moment in 2025.
A monochrome design could be spots, stripes, or a geometric pattern… the possibilities are endless. Monochrome wallpapers are a lovely option for a modern industrial home.
5. Large scale prints
When choosing your wallpaper design for your next decorating project, try to go for a large-scale print.
Small, ditsy designs can be jarring for the eye and can look a bit muddled. Instead, large prints make a statement and create a more coherent look.
6. Striped wallpaper
Stripes never go out of fashion and 2025 is no exception. Incorporating striped wallpaper into your living room or bedroom scheme will look fun and modern.
We suggest keeping this to one wall because if you wallpapered the whole room it might be a little bit disorientating!
7. 70s throwback
The 70s are back! Retro wallpaper designs are definitely on the hot list right now. Rusty reds, mustards and navy blues are a true 70s colour palette and look amazing printed onto wallpaper.
If you want to add a dose of retro charm to your home, then a 70s inspired wallpaper is a fantastic design decision.
8. Vintage Art Deco
Wallpaper is a popular choice for vintage-inspired homes as it can easily transport you to a different era.
If this speaks to your interior style, choose designs with traditional Art Deco geometric shapes. Add that extra dose of glamour by picking a design that is embossed with gold detailing.
Modern wallpaper ideas
1. Wallpaper your bathroom
When considering what room to wallpaper, the bathroom might not be the first room that springs to mind. However, it’s a clever way of adding colour and pattern to what would usually be a straightforward functional room.
The best way to do it is to tile halfway up the wall and wallpaper the rest. That way, you don’t risk getting the wallpaper wet.
2. Frame wallpaper for artwork
A fun way of using up scrap pieces of wallpaper is to frame it to display as artwork. Or, if there is a particular design you love but can’t afford to wallpaper a whole wall, you can most likely order a free sample which you can then go on to frame.
3. Wallpaper under kitchen cabinets
Add some interest to your kitchen by wallpapering underneath your kitchen cabinets. You don’t need to go overboard and wallpaper the whole room. Choose specific areas that will cleverly zone off your kitchen.
4. Bold feature wall
Modern homes aren’t afraid to go bold with colour. Wallpapering a feature wall is a great way to do this that won’t break the bank.
In a living room, wallpaper the wall behind your sofa to create a focal point. The same goes for the bedroom, behind the bed is the ideal spot.
Room wallpaper design ideas
Bedroom wallpaper design ideas
Take the wallpaper up onto the ceiling to create a cocooning effect. You want your bedroom to be cosy and this is a great way of achieving this
Create a faux headboard with wallpaper, perfect for a contemporary bedroom that’s willing to take design risks
Wallpaper your bedroom furniture to add vibrancy and colour. Using spare panels of wallpaper to cover a chest of drawers or wardrobe will look effortlessly stylish
Match your bedroom wallpaper with your choice of window dressing. Choose a wallpaper that has a matching fabric design and use them both to create a consistent and trendy design
Use darker-toned wallpaper in the bedroom to create a dark and moody ambience. Darker florals and geometric designs are bang on trend
Living room wallpaper design ideas
If you have alcove shelves in your living room, wallpaper the wall behind these to make them into an interesting feature
Wall panelling is all the rage right now, a fun idea is to wallpaper the spaces inside of the individual panels for a fun and modern twist
Depending on how you want your living room to feel, choose a pattern that complements this. If you want it to feel energised, choose a loud and fun pattern like a jungle print. If you want it to feel calm, choose a quieter print in a neutral tone
Be brave and use more than one wallpaper design to mix and match colours and patterns
If your living room is a multi-functional space, you have a desk in it for example to work from. Use wallpaper to zone off the space behind it
Kitchen wallpaper ideas
Make the most out of your open shelving and wallpaper the walls behind it to emphasise all of the lovely kitchen accessories you have on display
If you decide to wallpaper under your kitchen cabinets, make sure to protect it with a glass splashback to stop it staining or getting wet
Make a statement with your kitchen island. Wallpaper the base of your island or breakfast bar to bring personality to your kitchen
Create the illusion of a bigger kitchen by choosing a wallpaper with a large scale print
Always wanted a brick feature wall to make your kitchen look industrial? Cheat this look with brick-effect wallpaper
Tempted to DIY?
If you feel up for tackling wallpapering yourself, make sure you check out our step-by-step on how to hang wallpaper.
Or, if you are not at all handy or trust your wallpapering, you can hire a professional to for the job.
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