Let’s rejoice the fact wallpapers are trendy again! In the past they were quite the popular wall treatment, great for both aesthetic and functional reasons, though they were giving people too much trouble in installing them and removing them, that it cost them the trend status for a while.
A great deal has changed since then, and they have surged once again in a much better version than ever before: they’re easy to install, maintain clean, remove, and they’re visually appealing and durable.
Gone are the days when the same types of designs decorated the walls of many homes – now there’s no limit to the versatility, and you’ve got plenty to choose from when it comes to eye-catching patterns and colours, however if you’re up for adding a special touch to the contemporary décor, look for geometric wallpapers.
It’s not difficult to see why they’ve had such a huge comeback: they help decorate a space by adding satisfying symmetry to it. Depending on the result you want to pull off, whether it’s adding more dimension and interest to the area, or toning it down, you can pick out wallpapers in bold geometric patterns, both in terms of colours and motifs, or subtle ones for a dose of sophistication.
Here are some examples below if you’re in need of some inspiration!
Statement Wall
If you aren’t that big a fan of covering up your entire home with wallpaper, statement wall is the solution for you. Feel free to cover up a wall that’s small, in an odd shape or one you think needs some interest, as the geometric wallpapers would immediately add charms to the area without overwhelming it; because it’s just the one wall, you could even choose a bolder and more intricate pattern with closely knit shapes.
Timeless Appeal
When you’re up for the floor-to-ceiling wallpaper project, the best way you can go about it is to choose designs that are timeless in terms of shapes and colours, i.e. something you’d like to have on your walls no matter how much time passes by and styles change.
Since it’s covering up entire rooms, you have to avoid visual clutter by opting for subtle patterns, like diamonds or beads, in neutral tones. The end result of elegance is guaranteed!
Grand Entrance
It’s easy to liven up a lifeless entrance with the help of wallpapers. If you want to make people feel like celebrities, giving them the luxurious treatment with the first step they make in your home, you could look for bold patterns in gold metallic colours, in a combination with darker hues for a more dramatic appeal, like Catherine Martin’s Metropolis.
Neat and Vibrant
Simple, unique and symmetrical shapes in monochromatic colours bring about a fresh and organised appeal and they’re particularly a great idea for spaces like home offices, where productivity depends upon order.
Still, if you aren’t up for a rather utilitarian look where everything means work and no fun, it’s advisable to search for wallpapers that offer both neatness and creativity, exactly what bright coloured designs provide as they stimulate energy. This energetic impact also comes in handy with particularly dull rooms.
Define Spaces
In homes with open plan, it’s easy to end up with a cluttered interior since there are fewer walls and it can make furnishings look all jumbled together. Other than resorting to room dividers, geometric wallpapers are an affordable way that can be of help to visually separate areas, defining their borders.
It’s important to note, even though you can use more than one wallpaper for the different areas, it’s best to stick to simpler designs so as not to turn the few walls there are into an eyesore; combining colours that go well together, like the pastels, and shapes that are similar in size is the key.
Transform a Ceiling
There’s a way to reap the benefits of wallpaper without covering up the walls: install on a ceiling. Considering it’s only the ceiling, you can opt for bolder choices, however it’s important to remember the dark colours and complex shapes could make the room more intimate and visually smaller so unless it’s a huge room with high ceiling, you might want to go for something brighter instead.
The Solution for Frequent Redecoration
For individuals who often like to add changes in the décor, playing with various tones, items and textures at home, the path to success with wallpapers is to find those that would work well with this variety, like both the subtle and multi-coloured options do; As for the shapes, even oversized would do.
There are many ways you can introduce wallpapers in your abode, and as long as you choose something you truly like, minding how and what you combine it with, you can count on a perfect result.